Action Man, TV & Film Related - Tuesday 24th October 2017 10:30 AM
The Action Man, TV & Film Related sale to be held on the 24th of October features two private owner collections, The Dave and Diane Todd DT Fairs, and The Louis Marx (Swansea, UK) Archive.
Lots include Action Man, Tommy Gunn, GI Joe, and Action Force figures, clothing and accessories, displays, leaflets and catalogues, plus carded and loose groups. The Louis Marx (Swansea, UK) Archive features over 60 lots which originally formed part of the Louis Marx factory warehouse, including unique hand painted prototypes and factory samples, lots include Walt Disney Disneykins, Fairykins, prehistoric monsters, animal kingdom groups plus plastic figures, rifles, vehicles and accessories.
Other lots in the sale include Mattel, Revell, Playmates, Lego, Warhammer games and workshop miniatures; Dr Who, Batman, Star Trek, Star Wars and Lord Of The Rings plus trading cards, books, props, collectables, photographs and prints, plus a rather unusual Egyptian-style Sarcophagus created by Wilma Woodgates as part of her Scottish HN Diploma in 2015.
Highlights include:
Lot 4094
Hasbro Gi Joe State Trooper. Sour/Foreign Face Figure. Hard to find items 2 x Tickets, Whistle, Sunglasses, Handcuffs along with everything else are all original.
Lot 4081
Hasbro GI Joe boxed Secret of the Mummy's Tomb. Complete.
Lot 4075
Action Man carded Olympic Champion. Small water marks to back and sides.
Lot 4208
Marx Walt Disney See & Play Disney's Castle Disneykin Playset. Unused. With factory sample card.
Lot 4232
Marx Ancient Warriors 6" Roman plastic Figure factory PROTOTYPE, unique hand-painted packaging.
Lot 4191
Marx Walt Disney Disneykins Goofy plastic boxed figures x 12, 9 complete with checklists. Plus 5 unboxed Goofy figures. (17).
And finally:
Lot 4366
Egyptian-style Sarcophagus, containing "Nancy": a unique piece of original artwork. Artist Mission Statement: "Whilst researching the Egyptian concept my sarcophagus with a modern twist was born. The structure made from cardboard was then layered five times with mod roc, each layer taking twenty-four hours to completely dry. Next it was sprayed gold, the figures drawn on, then painted in ink and acrylic. The lid was constructed from cardboard straps and again five layers of mod roc applied in the same way. "NANCY", so called because as a teenager I loved the punk rock image, from the hair to make up, to clothes, up-cycled straps, belts and even the tartan that covers the mummy's body and legs were once part of my look." Measures approximately 183cm x 67cm x 46.5cm. Created by Wilma Woodgates as part of her Scottish HN Diploma in June 2015.
For further information on any of the lots in this sale please contact admin - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44(0)1642 750 616 and ask to speak to Kathy Taylor.
Further lot details can be found in the auction catalogue online.
A sneak preview of some of the Action Man, GI Joe and Tommy Gunn lots we have coming up in the 24th October sale.
12th September - Specialist Sale
The Specialist Diecast Sale held on Tuesday the 12th of September comprised nine private owner collections offering over 730 lots of superior Diecast. The sale included boxed, unboxed and loose groups of Tractors and a superb selection of boxed Corgi Collectables plus Dinky and Matchbox.
The Rochdale Collection offered White Metal, mainly boxed. Additionally there were TV & Film related Diecast, plastics, radio controlled and construction vehicles.
Highlights include:
Lot 1029
Corgi No.201M Austin Cambridge Saloon orange body, silver trim, flat spun hubs, mechanical motor. A beautiful example in a blue carded picture box.
Lot 1037
Corgi No.204 Rover 90 Saloon pale grey/cream body, silver trim, flat spun hubs. A beautiful example in a blue carded picture box - displays well.
Lot 1108
Corgi No.261 "James Bond" Aston Martin DB5 taken from the film "Goldfinger" gold body, red interior with "James Bond and Bandit" Figures, wire wheels. A beautiful example, inner pictorial stand, including blue and yellow carded picture box (does have some small scuffs to one edge) comes with secret instruction pack containing folded leaflet, lapel badge and spare bandit figure, also accompanied with "Model Car Makers to James Bond" colour folded leaflet.
Lot 1186
Corgi No.349 Morris Mini Minor "Pop Art Mostest" orangey red body, lemon interior, silver trim, cast hubs. A nice bright example that displays well in a blue and yellow carded picture box (does have some loss of colour to non-picture sides and end flap).
Lot 1246
Corgi No.267 "Batman" - Batmobile - finished in black, red Bat hubs, blue tinted windscreens with "Batman & Robin" figures, grey plastic aerial - a bright example that displays well, inner pictorial stand, comes with some missiles attached to sprue and secret instruction folded leaflet - outer blue and yellow carded picture box.
Lot 1332
Corgi "Hauliers of Renown" No.CC13732 Scania "Fred Greenwood"; No.CC13828 Mercedes "William Nicol Tankers"; No.CC15803 Mercedes "Caffrey International" and No.CC13759 Scania "Wilson McCurdy" Tanker . (4)
Lot 1442
Spot-on No.410 Austin 1800 - beige body, red interior, cast spun hubs, with boat and figure in a window box.
Lot 1502
Dinky No.102 MG Midget Sports Car - pale green, cream interior with figure driver, beige ridged hubs with black smooth tyres - beautiful example in a yellow and red carded picture box with correct colour spot (some small grubby marks on edges) - still displays well.
Lot 1516
Dinky No.502 Foden (1st type) Flat Truck empty blue lift off lid box with paper label - a nice bright example that displays well.
Lot 1538
Dinky "Dinky Toys" Dealers wooden and glass shop display cabinet (rare variation with front loader) - comes with 4 x shelves - a nice bright example.
Lot 1589
Corgi No.204 Morris Mini Minor - a pair of hard to find issues (1) pale orange body with pale lemon interior, black base, Whizzwheels and (2) same as (1) but deep orange body, rare black roof, lemon interior, silver base, Whizzwheels, silver trim to door handles. (2)
Prices include Buyers Premiums, please take a look at the catalogue for full details of each lot.
13th September 2017 - Specialist and General Toy Sale
The Vectis Specialist and General Toy Sale held on Wednesday the 13th of September offered a selection box of goodies with something to suit all tastes. There were boxed, unboxed and group lots of Diecast from Solido, Rio, Lledo, EFE, Corgi and Matchbox Models of Yesteryear to mention a few.
If diecast is not for you then we had resin, white metal, tinplate, clockwork, plastic and even rubber vehicles! There was a motor enthusiast section with automobile bumper / grille badges, tie pins, motoring signs and a wonderful collection of vintage postcards and motoring photographs.
With Subbuteo, Aviation Archive, board games, books and reference material we are sure there was something to delight.
Lot 2077
Unboxed White Metal Group including Belgium Trucks (Kenna Models) 1952 Imperia-Vanguard - dark cream with red interior, Minimarque 43 Riley RMB - black, Model Cars of the World No.1 1955 FJ Holden - blue plus others.(6)
Lot 2079
A large unboxed white metal group including Minimarque 43 Rover SD1 - red with black trim, Western Models 1983 Chevrolet Corvette - metallic blue, Cheshire Models Bentley Continental R - dark metallic green plus others. (11)
Lot 2142
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear in conjunction with Stratton England a pair of models with matching cuff-links in plastic presentation cases (1) Y6 1913 Cadillac - glossy green body with black textured hood and yellow seats with plain white outer carton, (2) Y11 1938 Lagonda Drophead Coupe - copper body with gold chassis and black seats with gold Stratton box (some pen marks) (2)
Lot 2185
Matchbox Toys including BBC Radio Times "The Thunderbirds" Commemorative Set - comprising 5 vehicles - Mint in packaging, 4 x "The Direct Line Red Phone" - 2 are boxed, Hornby R8696 Scaledale Police Box and a Thomas the Tank Engine Traction Engine. (7)
Lot 2204
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Code 2 Issues (1) YPW11 1937 Mercedes Benz 540K - cream body and chassis with gold side panels and red 24-spoke wheels, (2) LPG08 1936 Auburn Speedster 851 "Leipzig 2008" - blue body and maroon chassis - one of 7, (3) CYCC10 1938 Hispano Suiza "Canadian Yesteryear Club" - white body with black chassis - one of 5, (4) CYCS09 1938 Bugatti T44 "Canadian Yesteryear Club" - maroon body and chassis with grey door panels and grey luggage trunk - one of 7, (5) HCR09 4 1/2 litre Bentley "Historic Canadian Rally Championship" - off-white body and green chassis . (5)
Lot 2535
Bauer No.2393 1/18th scale Bugatti Royale finished in black/blue, including inner polystyrene packing with display plinth, outer carded picture box.
Prices include Buyers Premiums. Please see the catalogue for full details of each lot and further items in the sale.
Now That's Just Dinky!
On Wednesday 6th September Vectis Auction will be presenting one of the finest Dinky Toy Collections to be sold in recent years. There will be over 700 lots of British Dinky cars, commercials, buses and military vehicles offered, mainly in their original boxes, were applicable. Early Dinky cars were not retailed in individual boxes but rather sold in trade cartons of six to the retailer.
The owner, Steve Bonney has been collecting fine Dinky for over 30 years but feels it is now the right time to offer his assembly to a new audience.
Included is a rare 'Sweeteners for Industry' Leyland Octopus Tanker (No. 944), which was produced in 1963 - 1964 only as a promotional piece and given away in a plain box with a lemon bottom and white lid. Only 550 of these pieces were made and are highly sought after especially in this condition, it has a guideline of £4,000 - £5,000.
In addition to rare lots there are some more quirky additions such as the Austin 7 Countyman sold in the 1960?s in Day-Glo Orange and Fluorescent Green colourways; with pre-sale estimate of only £200 - £250 we are sure these would brighten your day.
Lot 146
Dinky No.505 Foden (1st type) 8-wheel Flat Truck with Chains - maroon cab, chassis, back and ridged hubs with black treaded tyres, silver flashes, tow hook - Near Mint, a superb outstanding model - in Excellent blue lift-off lid box with paper label - this was previously sold by Vectis on 9th April 2003, Lot No.717 for a world record price (post-war Dinky) of ?12,000 (including buyers premium) - can only be described as a superb example - see photo.
Lot 216
Dinky No.944 Leyland Octopus 8-wheel "Sweeteners For Industry" Tanker - "Corn Products" - this rare promotional issue is finished in white cab and tanker, black chassis, white plastic hubs with black treaded tyres, metal tow hook - Mint, a beautiful example - in generally Excellent Plus correct pale yellow and white plain lift-off lid box - believed that only 550 were issued as a promotion for the company - superb opportunity to acquire.
Lot 142
Dinky No.503 Foden (2nd type) 8-wheel Flat Truck with Tailboard - two-tone green, dark green cab and chassis, mid-green back and Supertoy hubs with black treaded tyres, tow hook - Mint (a couple of very minor marks), still a beautiful example of a hard to find issue - in generally Excellent blue lift-off lid box with paper label (does have some small scuffs to base) - still a bright example of a harder issue to find.
Lot 145
Dinky No.504 Foden (2nd type) 8-wheel 14-ton Tanker - two-tone blue cab and chassis, mid-blue tanker and Supertoy hubs with grey treaded tyres, tow hook - Excellent Plus, still a beautiful example of a harder to find issue - in Excellent blue lift-off lid box with paper label - see photo.
Lot 147
Dinky No.505 Foden (1st type) 8-wheel Flat Truck with Chains - green cab, chassis and back, light green flashes, mid-green ridged hubs with black treaded tyres, tow hook - Near Mint, an outstanding example - in Excellent Plus blue lift-off lid box with paper label - a superb example in this condition - see photo.
Lot 211
Dinky No.935 Leyland Octopus 8-wheel Flat Truck with Chains - blue cab and chassis, pale grey back, yellow flashes, grey plastic hubs with black treaded tyres, tow hook - Near Mint, (does have rusting to axles and axle ends) - still a beautiful example of a harder variation to find - in Excellent yellow and red carded box with detailed picture - see photo.
Lot 196
Dinky No.920 Guy Warrior "Heinz 57 Varieties" Van - red cab and chassis, yellow back and Supertoy hubs with black treaded tyres - overall condition is Mint (a couple of very minor marks) - in Near Mint blue and white striped lift-off lid plain box - can only be described as a superb example and one of the best we have seen.
Lot 165
Dinky No.514 Guy (1st type) "Weetabix" Van - yellow cab, chassis, back and Supertoy hubs with black smooth tyres - Near Mint (a couple of very minor marks to front edge of roof), still a beautiful example of a harder issue to find - in generally Excellent (a couple of very small scuffs to edges) blue lift-off lid box with paper label - see photo.
Lot 258
Dinky No.989 Car Carrier "Auto Transporters" - pale yellow cab and base, light grey back, metallic blue deck, red plastic hubs with black treaded tyres - overall condition is generally Near Mint (does have a couple of very small marks to ramp) - in generally Good Plus to Excellent red and yellow lift-off lid box with detailed picture, with "Hudson Dobson" flash to lid, with correct inner packing pieces - still a beautiful example of a harder to find issue.
Lot 210
Dinky No.935 Leyland Octopus 8-wheel Flat Truck with Chains - green cab and chassis, light grey back and flashes, grey plastic hubs with black treaded tyres, tow hook - Near Mint, still a superb example - in generally Excellent red and yellow lift-off lid box with detailed picture (a couple of small scuffs to edges) - still a nice bright example that displays well - see photo.
To view the full catalogue click here.
For more information on this collection please contact Andrew Reed on +44 (0) 1642 750616 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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