[bunglebus]

I spotted what I thought was a Polistil Go-Bug in a job lot. Turned out to be a Guisval Go Bug, a smaller version.
Pretty happy to have found something I didn't even know existed!
The Polistil versions are larger, around 1:43, this is around 1:64

Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr

 

[pedalcarjoe]

I spotted what I thought was a Polistil Go-Bug in a job lot. Turned out to be a Guisval Go Bug, a smaller version.
Pretty happy to have found something I didn't even know existed!
The Polistil versions are larger, around 1:43, this is around 1:64

Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr
Guisval Go Bug Volkswagen by RS, on Flickr

that is a great find, well done

I only ever had a couple of those in all my years of collecting

I did have quite a few of the Polistil ones

 

[Bada Ben]

Picked up this very tidy Matchbox Flying Bug at the toy fair today. Has a couple of very small chips which I hope I can touch in

20221228_143153 by RS, on Flickr
20221228_143159 by RS, on Flickr

Didn't pay very much, there were several other worse examples on offer for twice the price of mine

Found this : Matchbox Superfast No 11 Flying Bug Spares or Repair | eBay
Doesn't look like it needs much

 

[bunglebus]

Found this : Matchbox Superfast No 11 Flying Bug Spares or Repair | eBay
Doesn't look like it needs much

Probably a good resto candidate - they're far from rare but most have bent or broken wings. I've got three tatty ones in my spares box, one I've customised and probably another one or two in my collection already

Matchbox Flying Bug custom by RS, on Flickr

One of those kindly donated its wing to my Flying Beetle too

Matchbox Superfast IV Flying Beetle by RS, on Flickr

 

[Bada Ben]

Probably a good resto candidate - they're far from rare but most have bent or broken wings. I've got three tatty ones in my spares box, one I've customised and probably another one or two in my collection already

Matchbox Flying Bug custom by RS, on Flickr

One of those kindly donated its wing to my Flying Beetle too

Matchbox Superfast IV Flying Beetle by RS, on Flickr

Thanks, I may have a go at restoring one.

 

[bunglebus]

Picked up a few bits and bobs, starting with Hot Wheels - a 9-pack exclusive MK2 Golf

Hot Wheels Volkswagen Golf by RS, on Flickr

Color Shifter Beetle

Hot Wheels Volkswagen Beetle by RS, on Flickr

Some New Beetle Cups - Mattel stopped making the bodies removable later

Hot Wheels Volkswagen New Beetle Cup by RS, on Flickr
Hot Wheels Volkswagen New Beetle Cup by RS, on Flickr
Hot Wheels Volkswagen New Beetle Cup by RS, on Flickr

These ones were found at the toy fair on Sat

Corgi Slam Bam Sam by RS, on Flickr
Corgi Slam Bam Sam by RS, on Flickr

Sadly, but not surprisingly, incomplete

Corgi Slam Bam Sam by RS, on Flickr
Corgi Slam Bam Sam by RS, on Flickr

 

[bunglebus]

Corgi Personnel Carrier seems to be the only version that came with a driver

Corgi 356 Volkswagen Personnel Carrier by RS, on Flickr
Corgi 356 Volkswagen Personnel Carrier by RS, on Flickr
Corgi 356 Volkswagen Personnel Carrier by RS, on Flickr

Lastly a tiny Hot Wheels baja

20230114_145516 by RS, on Flickr

 

[bunglebus]

A whole 50p netted me this Hot Wheels baja in a charity shop today. It is quite unusual being one of a fairly limited number of castings made in India.

Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr
Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr
Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr

I do have it carded too

Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr

And the version with different wheels

Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr

But hey, it was 50p and it can go in my display cabinet!

 

[Jim]

Ive a couple of colour changers versions that no longer change colour

 

[bunglebus]

Ive a couple of colour changers versions that no longer change colour

Yeah they all seem to do that after a while. I got this the other day, should go blue

Hot Wheels Volkswagen Beetle by RS, on Flickr

The older ones do really odd things, I've got several of these stuck halfway between colours and showing both Police and Taxi logos

Hot Wheels Sheriff Patrol by RS, on Flickr

 

[RubyRed]

I found this one in my loft...

 

[bunglebus]

That is a nice one

Hot Wheels Baja Bug by RS, on Flickr