Over the weekend there has been an issue with the RecoverToy online store. In order to complete the repairs the RecoverToy shop is closed for maintenance. Updated: 30th June 2020: Shop has been re-opened after fixing the database issue. No data was compromised, we were just unable to process correctly following a server patch. The server has been re-configured to complete … [Read more...] about RecoverToy Shop Closed for Maintenance
RecoverToy and the Coronavirus COVID-19 2019-nCoV
Thanks to all our customers who have asked about RecoverToy and the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV). We are all ok and currently healthy. For our on-line orders, we are still trading, until instructed otherwise, and as long as the post office is open we will be posting orders on a daily basis. All our planned markets and swap-meets have been postponed indefinitely and … [Read more...] about RecoverToy and the Coronavirus COVID-19 2019-nCoV
Bendigo Swap Meet November 16 – 17 2019
RecoverToy will be at Bendigo Swap Meet November 16 - 17 2019.Check the Bendigo Swap Meet website for more details of Australia's largest automotive swap meet.Our sites 7052 & 7054 are in the Collectables Models Hall, Shed 1. You will find the showgrounds site plan at Bendigo Swap website and look for grid ref H2 to find Shed #1.To place a shop order, please create a … [Read more...] about Bendigo Swap Meet November 16 – 17 2019
Hunter Auto Model Club Toy & Hobby Fair October 2019
RecoverToy is attending the Hunter Auto Model Club Toy & Hobby Fair October 2019 at Hexham Bowling Club rooms. Sunday 27th October 2019 10:00 until 2:00 HUNTER MODEL AUTO CLUB INC is organising a Toy & Hobby Fair Approx 20 Dealers selling current & vintage Die Cast Models and other Toy related items. Raffle will be running on the day and drawn at the completion of … [Read more...] about Hunter Auto Model Club Toy & Hobby Fair October 2019
Matchbox Thunderbird 2 Model Scale
Issued in the 1990's the Matchbox Thunderbird 2 model scale is larger than the 1960s' issue Dinky Toys model, and includes an out of scale Thunderbird 4 submarine. In this side-by-side comparison, the left-hand pod and Thunderbird 4 are from the 1990 Matchbox model while the right-hand side is the Dinky Toys model 101 pod. The Matchbox Thunderbird 4 is large and fills the … [Read more...] about Matchbox Thunderbird 2 Model Scale
Corgi Toys James Bond Aston Martin Suspension Unit 261 270
There are two versions of the Corgi Toys James Bond Aston Martin Suspension Units 261 270 which fit the early Gold 261 and later Silver 270 coloured models. The 271 Aston Martin is different as a larger approximately 1:36 scale model while the 261 & 270 are closer to 1:43 although none are exactly to scale. The 261 & 270 share many similarities and some replacment … [Read more...] about Corgi Toys James Bond Aston Martin Suspension Unit 261 270
Corgi Toys 235 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Box
A new addition to our reproductions is a Corgi Toys 235 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Box. This model casting was used for both a standard sedan and the Corgi Toys 237 "Sheriff" version with roof light. Of course the Oldsmobile was also used as the basis for the Corgi Toys 497 Man from UNCLE "Thrushbuster" vehicle. The Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan was issued in either a … [Read more...] about Corgi Toys 235 Oldsmobile Super 88 Sedan Box
Matchbox Mercury Commuter 73 Repro Box
We were recently asked for a Matchbox Mercury Commuter 73 Repro Box and in the process of doing so we confirmed three variations of the box for this model. This is one of the true transitional models that appeared with both the early regular wheels and the later Superfast wheels. At the time of the first issue Regular Wheels model the boxes were done in the F style, circa … [Read more...] about Matchbox Mercury Commuter 73 Repro Box
New Toy Events Calendar
We have added a Toy Events Calendar for all toy related swap meets, fairs, club meetings, or other events where old toys might be on show or for sale or swap. [CPMV_CALENDAR view="2"] We will add any events that RecoverToy will attend, hopefully well in advance of the date! If you have an event or regular meeting that you would like to make known to the toy collecting … [Read more...] about New Toy Events Calendar