Vectis Auctions

The James Bond and Specialist diecast sale held on the 4^th of December started with The Buckinghamshire Collection which featured vehicles from Autoart, Minichamps, Kyosho, Corgi and Johnny Lightning, plus slot cars from Carrera and Scalextric. James Bond figures also featured, from Corgi, Action Man, Sideshow and Exclusive Toy productions, and the collection included gift sets, props, books, memorabilia, and promotional items. The Sussex Collection featured Corgi Gift sets promotional sets and posters, and The 50 Years of Bond Collection included further Corgi vehicles and gift sets, Limited Edition Gift Sets, Autoart, Kyosho, Little Soldiers James Bond sets, figures, guns and pistols, Corgi Icon Figures, original and replica props, DVDs/VHS, advertising material, posters, and signed framed pictures. The sale also included Part 2 of The Kempshott Collection, featuring Dinky buses and coaches, pre-war train sets and French Dinky; The Ian Townell Lotus Collection, a Mechanical Horse Collection and further items.

The TV and Film related sale held on the 3^rd of December featured an interesting collection from a Hasbro employee, items included standard samples and prototypes, from Transformers, Robin Hood Prince of Thieves, and Star Wars. Further items in the sale included Action Man vintage equipment, accessories, outfits, vehicles and figures. Star Wars carded and loose vintage figures, Legacy Collection and 30^th Anniversary collection; Planet of the Apes carded figures, Dr Who, Austin Powers, Lord of the Rings, He-Man Masters of the Universe, Star Trek and Superhero figures. The sale also included My Little Pony, Mezco Studiocraft Enchantica figurines, Cherlilea Military vehicles, books, magazines, annuals, Lego, signed photographs and displays, and games.

The Military, Civilian figures, equipment and accessories sale held on the 24^th of November featured Modern Issues from Britains, and Del Prado; Contemporary Issues from Thomas Gunn including tanks, submarines and figures; Britains, King and Country, Frontline figures, and others. Civilian Figures, Equipment & Accessories from John Hill, Crescent, Charbens, and Heyde, plus Plastic Figures, Equipment & Accessories from Timpo Swoppets, Lone Star, Foot Knights and more. The sale included military headgear & militaria including flight suits and helmets and military artwork; plus, ship models, Britains Racing Colours, Britains Farm Series, and boxed and unboxed Britains Military Issues. There was an impressive Airfix Archive collection, including hard to find original carded bag examples, boxed vehicle kits, and original artwork. And the sale also included other makers including Lucotte, Dinky, John Ciuffo, plus, Toy Soldier Books, Catalogues & Ephemera and Toy Soldier Display Cases.

The Matchbox sale held on the 26^th of November featured part 2 of the Ipswich Goods Junction collection. Featuring over 290 lots of boxed and unboxed Matchbox Superfast models, including pre-production, colour trial and promotional issues, plus rare and unusual variations; the collection included empty boxes and Matchbox Super Kings. The J.K Collection was a further private owner collection of over 90 lots of Matchbox Regular Wheels and Superfast models, including cars, Emergency vehicles, construction, Military, and Farm. Further items in the sale included further Matchbox Regular Wheels and Major Pack groups.

Why you may ask did I get involved with Matchbox? “Simples”. During one morning’s assembly, my Headmaster held up a Lesney K18 Horse Transporter and relayed to all the school that toys should be kept in “as purchased condition”. I had of course that previous weekend just destroyed that very same model. So, I saved up my next four weeks pocket money and bought another, which I still own. This has led me on an enriching journey establishing lifelong friends, one of nearly 60 years. Jointly, we set up a model shop in Ipswich, hence the collection name. Ipswich Goods Junction was chosen because fate played yet another card. Namely, the signal box name-board laid on the floor, for sale at Collector’s Corner in Euston upon a rare visit.

Having a shop means you always need stock. So unfailingly, each month from the late 1970’s onwards we visited Woolwich Swapmeet. There we met an indoor car-booter! who worked for a leading London Wholesaler. Before you ask, I never enquired which one, but the factory at Hackney was not far away. I was offered every new model and variation that emerged. I simply put each visits booty straight into storage.

This explains two unique aspects of this collection. Firstly, not knowing what I bought means that we did not actively seek those that are obviously missing, but some select rarities from Vectis’s exceptional sales have been subsequently acquired. Secondly, Julian upon appraisal, remarked that “the boxes are stunning”.

I hope that this collection brings you the pleasure that we have been so fortunate to enjoy. And our other collections? – well that is another story.

Ipswich Goods Junction.

Part 2 of the Ipswich Goods Junction Collection was held on the 26th of November at Vectis Auctions.

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