Here are some gorgeous photos from a ScooterSwag fan and serious collector.
Merci André!
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Collector’s Corner:
A good source for Maisto and Cararama scale models?
Maybe it’s different in the UK, but over in the States it’s very difficult to come by the Vespa scale models online. Anyone know of a good online source besides eBay? E-mail us at tips AT Scooterswag.com.
So not plastic.
Plasticland always has the cutest things. In fact, I call them “deadly” because visiting their site is a dangerous proposition for someone trying to save their money for “important” things like say, paying off school loans or saving for retirement. Still, this chrome and ceramic scooter IS a bank which should help you save some money. (Even if it’s for a Series 3 and not a 401K.) Measures 8.5″d x 4.5″t x 4″w and costs $24. If they run out, don’t worry. They restock pretty regularly and you can add it to your “wish list” at their online store.
The Ultimate Lambretta Paperweight?
This classy little Lambretta statuette measures 6.5″ and weighs in at a hefty 2 lbs. It’s made out of cold cast resin so it’s remarkably detailed. $40.
Thanks to ScooterSwag’s own Cassie for this great find!
This Week’s Rare Bit O’Swag:
Britains Ltd. Lambretta Scooter
In a recent auction, this little trio fetched close to £100. It is made by Britains Ltd. (No. 9685). I’m not sure of what scale this is or whether they made any other scooter models. Any of our UK friends want to chime in? (tips (at) scooterswag.com)
Thanks to Julie G. for this find!
This Week’s Rare Bit O’Swag: Tetsujin 29-go/Shutaro Kaneda's tin scooter toy
Hold your breath folks. This uber-rare Japanese toy is priced at $4,500! And for those Portland, Oregon folks, it’s available to be seen and coveted at the vintage and comic book ephemera store “Billy Galaxy.” The scooter is a Rabbit measuring 7″ long and 6″ high. The boy rider is “Shotaro Kaneda” who also happens to own a several stories tall robot called Tetsujin 28-go or “Iron Man #28” — not to be confused with Robert Downey Jr. The toy was made in Japan by Daito, still has both of it’s antenna and is the “harder to find variant that does not picture the Tetsujin 28 robot printed on its sides.”
From Wikipedia:
Tetsujin 28-gÅ (literally “Iron Man #28”) is a 1956 manga written and illustrated by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, who also created Giant Robo. The series centered on the adventures of a young boy named Shotaro Kaneda, who controlled a giant robot named Tetsujin 28, built by his late father.
The manga was later adapted into four anime TV series, the first in 1963. It was the first Japanese series to feature a giant robot. The 1963 series was later released in America as Gigantor. A live action motion picture with heavy use of computer generated graphics was produced in Japan in 2005.
Below the photos of the toy I’ve put a photo of a statue of the robot (actual size) as it was being built in Kobe, Japan. Does anyone know if they’ve built a Godzilla one?
Thanks to Julie G. for this find!
This Week’s Rare Bit O’Swag: "Third World" Handmade Scooter Models
Most of us have some version of the third world handmade scooter model. Whether they’re made out of beer cans or wood, what’s particularly charming about them is all the details they get right . . . and what they get wrong. This particularly nice model is from Cassie’s collection.
A Time Machine
This resin sculpture measures 6.5″ long and is really detailed. You almost expect to see an oil leak under this fenderlight! It’s $29.
Thanks to Julie G. for this find.
Look Like A Model.
I wish I knew more about the modeling craze that seems to feature a lot of scooters. I think the idea is that you can create your own action figure and of course that newly minted superhero has to have accessories. These little models come in a variety of colors and are $17.09 each. There is no size mentioned but the company is in California, so it should be easy enough to contact them.
Thanks to Julie G. for this unusual find!
This Week’s Rare Bit O’Swag: Kurt Adler Santa Figurine
Break the news to your kids. Don’t leave Santa cookies. He’d rather have fresh basil. That’s because Santa is actually a scooter riding Eye-tal-Ian and a chef! This is a rare Kurt S. Adler (KSA) fabriche figurine that occasionally pops up on eBay. He’s approximately 11″ tall and 11″ long.