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Post by TooOld on Jun 23, 2018 8:58:24 GMT -5
I picked up these Weird-Ohs goodies recently . This Digger print is in different colors than the box art and he has a different nose .  And it's signed by Bill Campbell on the back !  Also picked up this Brochure for the '06 Reissues .    If there is enough interest I may add these to our prizes for a future contest !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 23, 2018 11:04:58 GMT -5
I picked up these Weird-Ohs goodies recently . This Digger print is in different colors than the box art and he has a different nose . And it's signed by Bill Campbell on the back ! Also picked up this Brochure for the '06 Reissues . If there is enough interest I may add these to our prizes for a future contest ! Wow!!! That’s coolsville buddy !! |
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Post by jffj on Jun 24, 2018 16:57:22 GMT -5
That's way too cool Bob!😲😎😎
Where'd you pick them up- the signed print especially?
The whole series, if they all exist- like the Digger, would be a totally priceless collection.
John
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Post by airdave on Jun 27, 2018 22:28:23 GMT -5
I picked up this beauty from Ebay for a mere $35. It's more toy than kit, but it does build some inteesting cars. The finished cars are 14 inches in length and I'm assuming that's about 1/18 scale, but I could be wrong. It's very thick plastic and screams early 60s automotive design. It kind of reminds me of the General Motors design contests back in the early to mid 60s. Very nostalgic. If anyone's interested I'll snap a car together so you can have a look.  Wow I have been looking for this for decades! I couldn't even remember the name. I got one of these for Xmas somewhere around 1972. It had some very unique car "parts", nothing really recognizable as far as I can remember. I don't remember what happened to it...but then again, my parents "lost" a lot of my childhood things. Please share some interior pics. |
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Post by TooOld on Jun 28, 2018 5:52:00 GMT -5
That's way too cool Bob!😲😎😎 Where'd you pick them up- the signed print especially? The whole series, if they all exist- like the Digger, would be a totally priceless collection. John I stumbled across them on ebay one sleepless night . It was a cheap "By It Now" and I couldn't resist ! They all are readily available as reissues . . . originals don't show up very often . But who cares , the reissues are great !  |
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Post by TooOld on Jun 28, 2018 5:56:00 GMT -5
I picked up this beauty from Ebay for a mere $35. It's more toy than kit, but it does build some inteesting cars. The finished cars are 14 inches in length and I'm assuming that's about 1/18 scale, but I could be wrong. It's very thick plastic and screams early 60s automotive design. It kind of reminds me of the General Motors design contests back in the early to mid 60s. Very nostalgic. If anyone's interested I'll snap a car together so you can have a look. Wow I have been looking for this for decades! I couldn't even remember the name. I got one of these for Xmas somewhere around 1972. It had some very unique car "parts", nothing really recognizable as far as I can remember. I don't remember what happened to it...but then again, my parents "lost" a lot of my childhood things. Please share some interior pics. Hey Dave , there's one on Ebay right now for $50 if you so desire ! Here's a link and some pics . www.ebay.ca/itm/382302690480?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true   |
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Post by airdave on Jun 28, 2018 7:57:14 GMT -5
Nope, don't need to buy one.
Got enuf junk laying around! lol
Just wanted to have another look see inside
...and I actually did that last night...went on eBay and looked around.
I found about six of these sets on there...in various states of repair.
So, I was able to go through the photos there.
What you have posted is exactly what I wanted to see...thanks!
I'm starting to remember things.
I remember the Windscreens.
there were a few of them...and the rear glass was as complicated as the front.
I also remember a double-bubble windscreen.
With the winged fenders, you could create a Batmobile style car!!
Or so I remember.
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 7, 2018 10:25:58 GMT -5
News flash !!! This just in ..... ... ...... I received #9 of a rare run of only 20 pieces .. a 6 1/2” tall Dave “Big” Deal ... Just had to share !!
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Post by TooOld on Aug 7, 2018 11:07:37 GMT -5
News flash !!! This just in ..... ... ...... I received #9 of a rare run of only 20 pieces .. a 6 1/2” tall Dave “Big” Deal ... Just had to share !! 6 1/2 inches !!!!! Must be those long legs !  It looks awesome , I'd say it was definitely worth every mega-penny ! |
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 7, 2018 16:45:52 GMT -5
News flash !!! This just in ..... ... ...... I received #9 of a rare run of only 20 pieces .. a 6 1/2” tall Dave “Big” Deal ... Just had to share !! 6 1/2 inches !!!!! Must be those long legs ! It looks awesome , I'd say it was definitely worth every mega-penny ! I may bust out the RTV this winter who knows .. lol |
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Post by Fletch on Aug 8, 2018 14:19:28 GMT -5
Boy if I had known those were available I would have been on the list for sure!
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 8, 2018 16:17:55 GMT -5
Boy if I had known those were available I would have been on the list for sure! This may make its way to the casting table this fall  |
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Post by donculley on Aug 9, 2018 20:31:26 GMT -5
Well its not exactly a "home run" type of score , but I found this guy sitting alone on a clearance table at my local sky-high price hobby store . The reason I'd call it a score ? It was $3.89 ! I don't think I've paid that little for a kit since 1978 ! On top of that, it was one of the Weird-o's I don't have yet.  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Aug 9, 2018 20:56:53 GMT -5
Well its not exactly a "home run" type of score , but I found this guy sitting alone on a clearance table at my local sky-high price hobby store . The reason I'd call it a score ? It was $3.89 ! I don't think I've paid that little for a kit since 1978 ! On top of that, it was one of the Weird-o's I don't have yet.  I was just looking at my stash today Don .. keeping in mind I’m one of the old(er) guys around here I think I have enough Francis Figures to build a basketball team ..lol I’ve done the same thing as you just picked them up over the years stupid cheap.. I’ll never run out of Weirdohs !! Great score buddy 👍👍👍👍 |
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Post by jffj on Aug 11, 2018 6:17:56 GMT -5
"... I think I have enough Francis Figures to build a basketball team ..lol "
😄😄👍👍
Go for it Chuck!
John
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