So recently (well, in the last month) I as was in one of the many "£1" stores within walking distance of where I live and espied a well know manufacturers of 1/43rd die-cast vehicles (Burago).
I promptly picked up as many ones, I thought I could afford and that were distinctly different in some way from similar ones I already have .
At that moment I was feeling pretty pleased with myself.
I'm no car expert and can't even say what makes etc. they are individually, but here's the pictures:
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| A red car! |
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| Erm,... |
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| A blue car with curvy front. |
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| Blue car, with slight curvy rear (ooh err, missus) |
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| Coppery Metallic coloured |
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| Yup, definetly a car |
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| Pick up truck |
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| Seems a bit small |
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| MIB , here we come ! |
There were some very nice Black SUVs too, so of course I had to have three (all slightly different too)!
They'll look great escorting a limo (when I get one)
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| Very black. |
Just in case you were wondering about relevance of the title to this post (I know you weren't), when I got to the till I was told that these particular items would cost me £2 each! Whilst causing me a little umbrage at being charged twice the amount I was expecting, I nevertheless coughed up the cash (obviously).
That's it for this week next week will be another tale of my shopping exploits and a great (imo) 'find', once more from the shelves of £1 stores!
That's it then for another week, real life is still a pain (both literally and figuratively) and the only hobby-related activity I've managed is re-writes of "And a bottle of Rum" as I try to develop them into more of a Role-play game than a 'rp-lite ' (as they say).
As always your comments are both welcomed and appreciated.
For the price you just cannot go wrong
ReplyDeleteYep, even a tight-wad like me didn't really complain for that long
DeleteStill a bargain though Joe, great cars although the truck looks a tad small.
ReplyDeleteDefinetly a bargain and yes the truck does look small, so it'll only fetaure in a background role.
DeleteGreat bargain! While truck looks a bit small, it could be a 'lowered' look that seems to be popular with the younger urban crowd these days. Just add some huge speakers to the back and it will be fine!
ReplyDeleteStill great finds!
Thr truck could be a 'youh' thing, Iguess., but speakers in the back are a good idea....
Delete...one day.
Still a snip at £2 each rather than a quid :)
ReplyDeleteTHanks Tamsin, I'd rather have spent a quid on them though.
DeleteIn my local weekend market there are a lot of cars on sale at a £1 though. (Mostly Matchbox 'large' yesterday models!)
Even at £2 they are still a bargain!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm beginning tothink that too
DeleteYawn, next time I'm up North, I'll just leave you a tenner so you can spend it on the poundstuff and I'll collect it on the next visit.
ReplyDeleteAt the speed of my hobby, that should mean I'd get them right on time! :D
I really envy you the pickup, but it does look a tad small!
The pickup, I've decided is a newfashion thing from Japan.
DeleteI think I'm alo now addicted to buying vehicles, I've got that many now
At one time the 2 pounds (sorry no pound symbol on N American keyboards) would have translated to $4.50 here in Canada, so that's still a great deal. I am always looking for "normal" non-sporty cars for the Zombie Apocalypse games. Great finds!
ReplyDeleteFirstly, "Hi" and welcome!(And thnaks for the comment too)
DeleteI know the feeling, I've been looking for suitable US style cop squad-cars foryears now (and yellow cabs) and as the exchange rate may as well be £1 to $1 I'll just keep looking for cheap imports.
Great finds Joe, and I think they'll all do very well on the tabletop imho :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Blaxx, they will indeed add to the overall gridlock
DeleteGreat haul Joe!
ReplyDeleteI wish we could have 1£ stores in sweden.....
Thanks HW, I've always been a bit jealous of the US DOloar Tree stores!
DeleteGood buys I'd say. Coincidentally I was setting up my first Zed table in ages just last night and was noticing the lack of "normal" cars in the collection. Looks like BMW, Merc and Audi drivers all get eaten first!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good thing to me! :)
DeleteYep, there is a plethora of sports cars and 'high end' cars out there, but the working man's runabout can be found but tend to be a bit pricey.
DeleteYou've done well there Joe! Mind you perhaps you could get Poundlandworld under trades descriptions act? After all they're not Twopoundlandworld are they?
ReplyDeleteHaha, thnks Colin, I should learn from my mistakes, having bought a box of rubber bands (for kiddies' loom things) that cost £4 too! *I think they saw me coming!
DeleteHaving said that I scored today, being charged 50p for an item in Poundland! (And i wasn'tadvertised as twofor £! either!)
Christ that's a decent haul of vehicles!
ReplyDeleteI thought so too AL.
DeleteNice score, Zab.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay, I thought so too
DeleteWhat a great pick up! They look wonderful next to those fantastic figures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave,it was esepcially nice to find they were more 'common' vehicles too.
DeleteSid the Sweepe is looking a bit battered these days imo