Ratch's Diecast Collection

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Re: Ratch's Diecast Collection

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Nice collection, Richard - I remember quite few of those from my childhood...
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Thanks Tony. Corgi were a big part of my childhood and my first working career. I didn't realise how lucky I was as a kid having access to the Mettoy range of toys. The 60s to 80s diecasts hold a great nostalgia for me.
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These are Hornby 'paint 'em yourself' diecasts.
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Britains farm stuff
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Trackside 1/76
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Cararama
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Lledo Showman's
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Cori Volvo car transporter
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Your shelves must be groaning under the weight of all your collections Ratch :grin:

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Absolutely Nigel :lol: Most of these are boxed up, but I get them out and fondle them nostalgically :ha:
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My latest replacement of a treasured childhood toy.
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This is a bit playworn battered, but I got it for under £5 delivered.
C1103 Pathfinder Airport Crash Truck.
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