super6 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 A carrier bag Needs a bit of a clean! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Last ones for tonight. These date from after 1998 approximately when the Authentic Farm Models logo was reintroduced in an altered version from that which had first been used in 1989 changing in 1990 and again in1992 before being dropped in 1996. I came across one of these in a toyshop and made enquiries to the assistant who said she would speak to the owner on my behalf. Returning at a latter date I found the poster still there with some of the animals removed because the owner needed them for a sale I had offered to pay more than what the animals were worth to secure the poster for myself :'( It wasn't a total loss though as the assistant saved this one for me The Rosette Range was introduced in 1993 during the Petite era. That's it for tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I would love to have some britains pos stuff as i only collect britains. I will have to ask my local toyshop next time im in there, if you dont ask you dont get. The pics are very interesting thank very much for posting them. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 This just in from Nigel Ford... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 Nigel/Marky, thank you for that I want one. I think the one my sister had was round, a few years ago now Marmitemania, go for it , be brave, be very brave. It will be nice to know how you get on. Tune in for another episode tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH885XLMAN Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 this is brill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 this is brill ditto ditto ditto Some more please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Okay, another instalment. Its good to hear others are enjoying this, thanks. Right, first up tonight are a few window stickers...........This one dates from the late 60s I believe, as item no. 39. I only have two trade catalogues from the 60s, 63 & 64, then from 1972 to date. It was superseded by this version, again item No. 39, in 1977 and deleted at the end of 1981. A quick glance at them and you would think them to be the same, the differences are quite subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Two more, for the animal ranges. Farm first, item No.93. They were both introduced in 1977 and deleted at the end of 1981 Wild life, item No. 92. I purchased a few bits and pieces of POS from a trader and it included four of these, only this one left now had to keep one. I traded the other three for a major on steel wheels, the first version with external headlamps, which were missing This last one dates from 1971, as item No.82. I would imagine it was only available for the one year because it is virtually identical to the cover of the 1971 customer catalogue. Another purchase from Zwolle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 A little bit more Shelf edgers. First version in card, first introduced in 1982 as item No. 78. These have to be folded before placing on shelf edge, and that is what I had to do for this picture. There are some unfolded examples behind. It was superseded in 1986........ ..........by this version, in plastic and already folded before being replaced by this version. Sorry no date for this as issued during the Petite era which was replaced by this version, 1996 to 1997 when these images were used Oh, and some of my small collection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGU Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 This is a really interesting topic. A great collection you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Superb... this topic gets better and better... in the supermarket world the shelf things are called shelftalkers I believe \ I love that pink sticker... thats the Britains logo I remember most of all for some reason.. \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Shelftalkers! shouldn't they have batteries in? bit like the birthday/christmas cards you can get? Imagine the noise Last bit for now. Shelf-edger in Britains parlance Small World version. I can't remember were I obtained this one from \ A lucky acquisition More to come............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 This just in from Nigel Ford... I will have some spare of the Britains cloth badge soon. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB1 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 A little bit more Shelf edgers. First version in card, first introduced in 1982 as item No. 78. These have to be folded before placing on shelf edge, and that is what I had to do for this picture. There are some unfolded examples behind. It was superseded in 1986........ ..........by this version, in plastic and already folded before being replaced by this version. Sorry no date for this as issued during the Petite era which was replaced by this version, 1996 to 1997 when these images were used Oh, and some of my small collection any history behind the tanker in pic 1, as never seen one in that design & in the 4th pic i can see two silage trailers , the blue we all know & love but the green ? very interesting stuff mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Can I reserve one Nigel? or are you ebaying it/them? MJB1, the milk tanker is the US edition. They come with either a chrome or a silver painted tank. I will, try to remember to , put some more pics up of the tanker and trailers Just the one for today, as described by Britains No. 0067 Display case for loose models. It comes with three glass shelves with a perspex front and sliding doors to rear. First available in 1980 with a different logo along the top. This one dates from 1981 to at least 1986, after which they are not listed in the trade catalogue, if available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmitemania Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 More excellent picures Super 6 you have some mouthwatering models aswell that heston and milk tanker are worth a bomb arent they :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I will have some spare of the Britains cloth badge soon. Watch this space. OK, Yah!! I will put you one by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Some great info there, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 This topic gets better by the day... I'm hoping for more to come!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brhofa Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Try the series of booklets by Peter Baron. You will find colour pictures of POS material in all of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I will have some spare of the Britains cloth badge soon. Watch this space. Just 2 available now if anyone wants them..pm me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 brhofa, I have these books, all 4. Some nice pieces that I covet Ploughmaster, As regards the implements at work "poster" it is made of much thicker card than the boxes were, flimsy would describe these , so I do not think it is the front cutout. It is quite possible that they were inserted in the sets though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Some more, posters. This one was issued in 1989 or 90. The farm house was available from 1988 and deleted at the end of 1990, the super spray tanker and Renault tractor being released in 1990. If poster is sideways then photo bucket is not playing ball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I acquired this poster after a visit to a toy shop. While talking to the owner I mentioned that I collected toy tractors, upon which she pulled this from under the counter and presented it to me. It was given to her by a Britains rep and is dated 1999. I gained another, seen in yet another toy shop, having spoken to the manager and leaving my name and number. It cost me a donation in a charity box. I presume the poster had something to do with this competition, obtained at same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super6 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 More. Power farm from original release, 1988. Also 1988. The Fiat 90-90 double rear wheeled tractor was only out for this one year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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