3 Future classics from the current dump bin

[kevjb64]

As many have said , despite all the doom and gloom , now may actually be the best opportunity to pick up the next DD Spit at very cheap prices . So what do we think will be three future classics from the current dumpers !

Israeli Suez set

NGNG

U Cawnt Miss it

[Merlin-V12]

Certainly NGNG without a doubt, cannot see many Libs becoming classics though, look at the Lancs, apart from the one in the BBMF set the rest still go for below their original price point.

I would suggest possibly either the peplow Hurricane or the USN Spit.

[Sailor.]

:eek: :eek: ROLL UP!!! ROLLUP!!! :eek: :eek:
Shop at Simple Sailor's, USN Spit, can't stand the b****y thing! :)

[kevjb64]

Yep both nice models and in with a shout ( though that USN Spit has some work to do with over 7000 run ). The Libs are a bit different to the Lancs as they have bombed so heavily ( slight pun ) so if most can get £40 for one they are in the money . But I take your point about ' classic ' status .

[Agent X20]

Give yer a fiver for it Sailor....

...ooops that's trading......

There is one definite bargain out there which is currently cheap money which will IMHO double by the end of this year..... and no ones spotted it yet.... Just trying to negotiate a carton...

[kevjb64]

Cannot wait for you to get that carton , then let the rest of us poor saps in on the secret . I am def. thinking of tracking the lofty index in future but I did notice a diff. of opinion over Mcknight hurri .

[Agent X20]

McKnight is a long term purchase... one for the bottom drawer... If black Nightfighters acn make 70/80 then this should do even better.. Its NOT a six month special....

[Martin Bull]

The Libs are a bit different to the Lancs as they have bombed so heavily ( slight pun )

Slight !? Kev, that was awful.....! :D

[The Defiant Man]

NGNG I reckon.....Black Spit (holding it's own but will rise).......Racecourse Hurri (generally unloved, though I like it, and a low production run).

[Grizzly Adams]

Must admit with BBD out there and TT being produced as a Special i can see NGNG being one of those models that takes a couple of years to realise its potential worth, especially on the 'theme' side of collecting. Hence why i picked one up for £12 on the bay the other day :) Bargain!

[goonybird]

I still think despite the womans' anti Lib front, that the SEAC? RAF lib could be a a goer at 1200 units and dumping now. Blue sea king other one. Hurris and black spits may be longer term due to the simple fact that those that extolled their worth will have already bought one!! (or more?) therefore, not so much demand in the short term. Suez set, nice though it is, will go the way of the recce pink/blue set.

[ascot]

Well you are all trying to talk NGNG into being a classic trouble is you have all got one or more. :D

[Agent X20]

Well done Goony..... :D

[Agent Carr]

Last Zero Looks great and there is only 2800 of them. Must pick up a NGNG soon before the price rockets.

[Martin Bull]

I'll go a little bit off the wall and suggest the Guy Gibson Dambuster Lanc. It's been very cheap on e-bay BIN recently and like Battle of Britain models, people always want Dambuster things.

It's a longer-term bet but when they're no longer around.......

[Agent X20]

Theres a slight chink in yer armour there Mr Bull, the Dambuster Lanc is unlimited so as per Batmobiles etc they will no doubt churn this one out at every available opportunity, especially when the price rises a little...

(Which is why am surprised we have never had a 1/72 red Hawk..)

[Martin Bull]

Maybe - they did it with 1/144 but we haven't seen much of it with 1/72 ( eg Grim Reaper - non-limited ). And they missed the 60th, will have to wait until 2013 for the next sales opportunity ! ;)

[Agent X20]

Soory old sport, though you were talking about the £15 special...

The 1/72 one, the smart money would be to rerelease with different squadron codes.. to Joe Public, its still a Dam Buster

Grim Reaper - can they rerelease it.... thought they had changed the moulds... well hopefully they now would sit side by side.. not behind one another..

Dam Busters is iconic stuff.. Reapers slightly more specialist..

[Martin Bull]

Ah well, as this is in the '1/72 warbirds' thread heading...... :rolleyes:

Interesting point about Mossie moulds...better raise it elsewhere..... :confused:

[Agent X20]

Okay splitting hairs. :p :p :p . that one is unlimited too......!!! :D :D If it ever gets to the point that it attracts the wonga, Corgi will re-release at a shot..!!

On the subject of icons....surprised the Dolittle B25 is limited..

[Martin Bull]

Other potential re-releases any time now must also include Stukas Immelmann & Eastern Front, HE-III Hindenburg and Hurricane Townsend, all of which seem to be doing quite well on the value front, despite being non-limited..... :confused:

[kevjb64]

I think any re-releases of these models would be an excellent idea .... if you totally want to alienate what little client support you have left !

[spock1]

:mad: Think the words 'Collectable' and 'Corgi' have parted company big time at the moment. Anyone who disagrees I suggest find a friend to slap you round the face with a wet kipper!!......... :D

On a more serious note some of todays cheapies will find their place, eventually!! ..........Questioin is knowing which ones ??....... ;)

[kevjb64]

I am afraid there is a EU law against this traditional folk dance due to the distress caused to the fish ( which I believe should be freshly caught and not kippered ) .

[spock1]

:D :D :D Mr. Kev,

That totally kippical !!.............. :D :D :D

[Agent X20]

I am afraid there is a EU law against this traditional folk dance due to the distress caused to the fish ( which I believe should be freshly caught and not kippered ) .

Not again.. you had a go over the dwarf tossers... blooming tree hugger.... :D :D

[kevjb64]

Yep but that one was true !

[Lofty]

Not again.. you had a go over the dwarf tossers... blooming tree hugger.... :D :D
Thats a bit harsh Agent......some of them shorty's are nice people :D

[Agent X20]

Sorry PORGS...

[minter]

Stukas Immelmann & Eastern Front,

dont see many of those white stukas any more, or is it me

[The Defiant Man]

dont see many of those white stukas any more, or is it me

Not on ebay you don't. Still some around at toy fairs and, although can be got for a reasonable price, definitely not in the bin range.

[Agent X20]

No, its not just you, they seem to be quite sought after in the States... :rolleyes: but what of course will happen when we see the next load of Stukas from FOV launched into the market.. gawd knows..

[minter]

No, its not just you, they seem to be quite sought after in the States... :rolleyes: but what of course will happen when we see the next load of Stukas from FOV launched into the market.. gawd knows..

as well as the snake stuka, funny that, why copy two that corgi have done ?

[Agent X20]

Plagerism is the sincerest form of flattery..... but in this case, to me, it is bloomin annoying, seems to be all the rage these days, thing is against the Corgi 'snake' it is unlikely to be bettered......

[neighbob]

My local dealer still has a few white Stukas in stock.

[Agent X20]

Stick em on the US EBay...

[Martin Bull]

Not current dump bin stuff, I know, but interesting to see the good old Blitz Set creeping ever upwards in evilbay value.

I remember them being sold very cheaply and to be honest, it's one I really like..... :)

[Agent X20]

Its good basic stuff.. it will keep on creeping up.... :D

[Rusty]

I still think despite the womans' anti Lib front, that the SEAC? RAF lib could be a a goer at 1200 units and dumping now. Blue sea king other one. Hurris and black spits may be longer term due to the simple fact that those that extolled their worth will have already bought one!! (or more?) therefore, not so much demand in the short term. Suez set, nice though it is, will go the way of the recce pink/blue set.

Those two (SEAC Lib and RN Sea King) were actually on my "must have" list (which has very few models). But if this forum and ebay have taught me one thing, it's wait and see. Imagine my surprise/happiness to see both for < half price. If I could afford a carton I'd get one.

Not to complain (obviously) but I can see why others with less patience would get annoyed - I was resigned to eventually paying close to SRP for them (when my bank account recovered from the recent Legends/CC Lib etc. purchases).

My only buy-to-sell-later purchases were the two RN buccs early in my purchasing career. I don't buy-to-sell-later any more cos I've realised that it will restrict my ability to purchase the ones I want. I spent all of last night reordering my boxes. Almost completely run out of space with the SEAC Lib still to come.

[Agent X20]

Well to me the biggest bargain out there at the moment is the Blue SeaKing, all the colourful RN/RAF ones have done well and at well under a score I think you could look to double yer money by Xmas*... (Tri has em at a run of 2200 - so no doubt there are plenty left.. although the friendly Vulcan am purchasing from tells me they are selling fast..)

* might be 2006 the way things are going..

[CFBC]

Yep... Will eventually go like the SARS helicopter.... (well maybe not as much), but will double your money at the present purchase cost!!! :D

[corgi956]

In reality, are there likely to be any further future classics or will we be stuck forever with the Aces series and one or two other early models?:confused:

Honestly can't see any model that has been released recently ever achieving those heights (in terms of money anyway).

Some may eventually creep back to RRP level but...........

Discuss.:)

[Red Leader]

No Guts No Glory P47 will be.....especially now thst it's being shipped off to Aus!!

[minter]

maybe a lot of the earlier stuff fetching premium prices cos new collectors filling holes, i certainly havnt got a lot of the early stuff cos didnt know what was out there. think its gonna take a decade or so before the likes of mcknight or ngng fetch a ton or more

[Agent Carr]

HB B25 and Creamers Dream P51 are in with a shot of being future classics.

[kevjb64]

HB B25 and Creamers Dream P51 are in with a shot of being future classics.

Obviously the F/M Fw190 has reached classic status pretty quickly after its release ( though appreciate it was never dumped { well unless you take into account the 750 that when in the skip } and a very rare occurrence ) . Today I received the Aleutian Tigers P40 and the Gibbes Nose Art one from the F/M , brought in their sale they stand me about £ 16 each delivered . Out of the P40's these are the two for the future IMPO so they are doubles as already owned them .:)

[Red Leader]

I'd say The Blitz set will be up there. A very underrated little gem that one! Not that many about already and IMPO easily on a par with BOBMF set.

[klepto4]

I'd say The Blitz set will be up there. A very underrated little gem that one! Not that many about already and IMPO easily on a par with BOBMF set.

I would certainly like one of those, but I think I have missed the boat on that one trying to get it at a cheap price. :(

[Lofty]

HB B25 and Creamers Dream P51 are in with a shot of being future classics.
B25 maybe......but a Mustang......i doubt it....especially a late issue one.
Happy to be proved wrong though....(best buy one:) )

[minter]

don gentiles p-51b shangri la will be...if its ever done :(

[Lofty]

don gentiles p-51b shangri la will be...if its ever done :(
Sorry Mints....think the Mustang has been done to death.....:(

[prune]

WHAT! You can't have enough Mustangs, as long as they're Mighty Eighth:cool:

[Craig]

Sorry, with Lofty on this one, the Mustang has been done to death, they'd have to produce something really special for me to be able to be excited by the prospect of another one. Too many been done (especially silver ones!) :eek: .

[klepto4]

Sorry, with Lofty on this one, the Mustang has been done to death, they'd have to produce something really special for me to be able to be excited by the prospect of another one. Too many been done (especially silver ones!) :eek: .

Agreed, corgi just cannot find a happy medium with their numbers of aircraft, they're just so out of balance. I have 13 Mustangs but 2 zeros what sort of nonsense is that :wacko:

[david cotton]

Agreed, corgi just cannot find a happy medium with their numbers of aircraft, they're just so out of balance. I have 13 Mustangs but 2 zeros what sort of nonsense is that :wacko:

Yep...2 zero's is way to many. :p Keep those Mustangs rolling out.

A nose art panel with every one. We still need Kid Hofers, Goodson....oh hell, just do the whole 4th fight group and make me happy...in 1:32:D

[prune]

Its a good job I don't like the Corgi Mustangs, or they'd be all over the house:o

[david cotton]

Its a good job I don't like the Corgi Mustangs, or they'd be all over the house:o

I love the Corgi Mustang. The 1:72 is good, but the 1:32 is better. The Green old crow is the best looker to me.

I will even get a Stinger when I have a bit of spare dosh and the supply of simply must haves dries up.

[Dogtwenty]

I've got the two RAF versions but I'd get a razorback version -RAF of course - if they did one. My Favourite is the Legend Sharkmouth - very nice!! :D

[prune]

I love the Corgi Mustang. The 1:72 is good, but the 1:32 is better. The Green old crow is the best looker to me.

I will even get a Stinger when I have a bit of spare dosh and the supply of simply must haves dries up.
Stinger, now theres a Mustang scheme even I dont like:eek:

[plumstix]

Stinger, now theres a Mustang scheme even I dont like:eek:

I like it, especially for 20 odd quid.

[DCRanger]

Sorry Mints....think the Mustang has been done to death.....:(
Gentile's Mustang hasn't! His was a P51B/C and these are long overdue from Corgi.

[minter]

one or two p-51bs just to redress the balance would be good, a nice polish one with d-day markings as well as gentiles, but like you say corgi will flog it to death as per

[Red Leader]

I always found it odd that they released both razor and bubble versions of P47 but not the P51!!

[minter]

tis a shame cos theres some nice RAF schemes with the p-51b/c

[Red Leader]

Yeah well looks like they missed the boat on this. I think it's rumoured Dragon are gonna do a B/C type later anyhow

[Dogtwenty]

That new Legend Desert 109 will be well and truly dumped methinks along with the so called anniversary models. Talk about over priced attempts to shift old stock. Whatever next, suprise discovery of the rest of the Aussie Mossies - re-issued with pilots notes and fire blanket................:mad:

[kevjb64]

Interesting to look back on some of our thoughts which are now 12-24 months old !

Only MB ( posts 15 and 37 ) and Red Leader ( post 47 ) have had any success as yet ! :)

[Red 2]

Gentile's Mustang hasn't! His was a P51B/C and these are long overdue from Corgi.

Little thought:why on earth release a P-51B when Gemini are clearing up that market? Cut your losses now and divert the money to other moulds that won't have so much competition...

[Agent X20]

I dont think 300% ( so far) is a bad mark up on the blue Seaking...:p

[kevjb64]

I dont think 300% ( so far) is a bad mark up on the blue Seaking...:p

Yes but we do not all buy them by the carton and get such a big discount !:rolleyes: ;) :D

[Agent X20]

Yer wrong there old froot.... I pre-ordered these with a dealer at I think £12.50 a piece, buying two... get to the Toyfair.. blo*dy things are a tenner on another stand...:( :LOL:

Hey ho...

Still reckon that we are actually about 250% up so thats better than most of the equities in the old portfolio...:D

.. and these blue jobbies have a long way to go..:cool

[kevjb64]

Yer wrong there old froot.... I pre-ordered these with a dealer at I think £12.50 a piece, buying two... get to the Toyfair.. blo*dy things are a tenner on another stand...:( :LOL:

Hey ho...

Still reckon that we are actually about 250% up so thats better than most of the equities in the old portfolio...:D

.. and these blue jobbies have a long way to go..:cool

I hope so , I followed the ' buy ' recommendation and I have ' cough cough ' sitting up in the loft .:rolleyes: ;) :D

[The Defiant Man]

You two let me know in advance so I can decide whether to sell my single example before you flood the market taking the price back down to a fiver....:D

[Agent X20]

I said two.. not as per Kev.. two dozen....:D :D :D

[Dutchie]

As many have said , despite all the doom and gloom , now may actually be the best opportunity to pick up the next DD Spit at very cheap prices . So what do we think will be three future classics from the current dumpers !

Israeli Suez set

NGNG

U Cawnt Miss it

A "U Cawnt Miss it" 's very nice on display:) :( :) :( :) :( :) :( :) :(

[kevjb64]

A "U Cawnt Miss it" 's very nice on display:) :( :) :( :) :( :) :( :) :(

I agree , I have had mine on display in the past and it looks good .:o


' U Cawnt Miss it ' don't look bad either .;) :D

[CFBC]

Now that views and opinions may have changed... I thought I would blow the cobwebs of this thread too...

So, lets have it guys. What are your thoughts? :)

[stan]

The Diorama Cat' surely has to be in the running for this title- I know it's always a personal thing but for me this is one of the best Corgis ever.

[klepto4]

Perhaps maybe the P38 Lightnings as they're a good casting, but which one?

[DCRanger]

Any 1/32 ME109
Any Swordfish though I don't think the Bismark version really dumped?

[klepto4]

Any 1/32 ME109
Any Swordfish though I don't think the Bismark version really dumped?

Same with the Black Eurofighter, should Dump but hasn't, ooops I've just wee'd meself :D

[Red Leader]

The P38 Richard Loenhart one's already gettin hard to find. I could also see Dick Bong's being worth more in future too.