Chris Sweetman
Chris Sweetman
@chris-sweetman
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Joined: Dec 31, 1996
Last seen: Jan 21, 2026
Topics: 39 / Replies: 385
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RE: Sorry Randy, I think I killed your Corgi Transporter post (not sure how or how to fix it)! 🙁

@randyrusk The Corgi Collectors Club Ecurie Ecosse Racing Car Transporter and the original Corgi Toys version are around 1:48th scale.

3 months ago
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RE: 1956 Lincoln Premiere by GFCC Toys

The explosion is primary with a new(ish) collector market from the Far East. Led by Tomica with their specialist Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) starting...

3 months ago
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RE: 2025 Best New Models .....

Well choices here could have been nominated for the 2025 MCHOF Awards.  

3 months ago
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RE: 2025 Best New Models .....

I put this one forward but I am sure lots of others did as well.  

3 months ago
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RE: Tekno 933, 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

The Spanish Toronado's are copies of the Corgi Toys version and to the same 1:51st scale. Mettoy, Corgi Toys brand owner, weren't exactly overjoyed...

6 months ago
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RE: The end of the hobby.

View from a collector living in the UK Model and toy cars sold in the UK are standard VAT rated. Currently this is 20% and includes services such as...

12 months ago
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RE: 1961 Ford Thunderbird by Solido ( remake)

@fred-eliseeff Hi Fred The original 100 series - 128 Ford Thunderbird only had opening doors. It never had an opening bonnet (hood). Solido relea...

12 months ago
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RE: Chicago Shenanigans - Part III: A splendid time was guaranteed for all

@randyrusk Hey Randy - many thanks for the report and photos. Looks like everyone had a fun time.

1 year ago
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RE: Chicago Shenanigans - Part III: A splendid time was guaranteed for all

2,100 miles is quite a distance to travel within the USA. Just for fun I found out that Wainwright, Alaska to Chicago is just over a 1,000 more miles ...

1 year ago
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RE: A very brief ancient history of miniature car retailing

@jack-dodds Lansdowne has been dormant for far more than a couple of years and there were concerns whether there would be further issues under this br...

1 year ago
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RE: A very brief ancient history of miniature car retailing

Lansdowne produced a Vauxhall Cresta Series E (1954–1957) and Cresta PC (1965–1972). Vanguards and Oxford Diecast produced a Cresta PA (1957–1962). L...

1 year ago
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RE: (Pics) 1938-40 Cadillac limousine

@john-quilter Rextoys didn't survive as an agreement with Vitesse, who made them in Portugal, could not be reached. Only the Rolls-Royce models contin...

1 year ago
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RE: Ralston auction

I will be looking out for model cars that are not sourced from a trusted auction house or that have an aura of provenance to obtain at a realistic pri...

1 year ago
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RE: Ralston auction

£2,800 - this is Steve Barnett's price territory for an individually commissioned one-off 1:43rd scale model with opening parts!

1 year ago
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RE: 1950 Mercury

Please note that there were three different Minichamps 100 Year Ford Anniversary collections. USA, Europe and Australia. Each had a core then other ...

1 year ago
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