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| atombaum | Jul 24 2017, 06:01 PM Post #1 |
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Direct from the beater box, these are the worst ones in the collection. Narrowed it down to the worst two <insert drum roll here> the Ferrari and the VW bus. Funny that I am waiting for a new roof rack and boat (ordered from England) for that Ford Corsair. Forgot how chipped it was. With the exception of the VW bus, these were all flea market finds. My wife's brother gave me the VW bus a couple years ago. ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by atombaum, Jul 24 2017, 06:29 PM.
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| microbuss | Jul 24 2017, 06:30 PM Post #2 |
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oh I has a WORST one than that red VW Fastback there these are in pretty good shape
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| Hot Wheels | Jul 24 2017, 06:53 PM Post #3 |
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LOL @ G.I. Joe with "life like hair"! I still wouldn't mind having those beaters.
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| juantoo3 | Jul 24 2017, 08:27 PM Post #4 |
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But no "Kung Fu" grip! |
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| *RV* | Jul 24 2017, 09:18 PM Post #5 |
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Funny how out of all that collection, you chose the VW bus, which is almost the rarest variation of that model with the silver plastic wheels, and even in that condition would be worth the most of the bunch. Dare I say maybe even worth more than all the rest of the bunch combined! Just saying.
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| microbuss | Jul 24 2017, 11:41 PM Post #6 |
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the side should have "Matchbox International Express" on it oh I agree with you on the value on it & I looked it up just to find the name that was on the sides
Edited by microbuss, Jul 24 2017, 11:42 PM.
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| atombaum | Jul 25 2017, 05:49 AM Post #7 |
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hahahaha!
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| atombaum | Jul 25 2017, 06:50 AM Post #8 |
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Guess I was gong by condition. Wish the V-dub had more paint on it. Would like to find a nice one for a good price. Love the V-dubs!
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| b2young | Jul 25 2017, 08:56 AM Post #9 |
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I thought you meant the ones you hated the most...I thought you were going to show some of the "matchbox originals"😝 |
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| toyotageek | Jul 25 2017, 02:14 PM Post #10 |
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I used to have that same "Joe"..... what was his name? I like those old Joes, before they went all Hollywood. Oh, and the Matchbox? I like 'em.... a little rough around the edges, but certainly not 'worst'
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| SSChevyman | Jul 25 2017, 02:20 PM Post #11 |
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I love beaters!! |
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| Milton Fox Racing | Jul 25 2017, 03:18 PM Post #12 |
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Survivor class wins!
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| atombaum | Jul 25 2017, 03:33 PM Post #13 |
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The Quest Continues
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Not sure which "Joe" that is. The suit dates him from a little past my hey day. Probably early 1970s? A co-worker who was born in 1967 said he had that Joe with the equipment (forget what that logo on his suit meant). Some of you will know. He was there, and the price was right. Too bad the 12" Joes are no longer made. It was a classic toy. I mean they still make Barbie, so why not Joe? In any event, yeah, I don't dislike the beaters. They have character. Was just showing the ones in the worst condition. They are cool in their own way. Love seeing classic MBX in those mass junk boxes that you have to claw through. I try to pick them out and save them. Edit 1: p.s. I saw some of those VW buses on OFAS (old habits die hard, and "OFAS" was funny) and you were right, they are expensive. Saw many with asking prices over $100 (near mint and boxed of course). Edit 2: The GIJ logo was from the "Adventure Team" series. Edited by atombaum, Jul 25 2017, 03:38 PM.
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Would like to find a nice one for a good price. Love the V-dubs!

3:38 AM Jul 11