Diecast Collectables, Hobbies, etc.... Time to confess

[Diamond Hell]

That's worse than a woman describing a new pair of shoes as a bargain.

You don't need it, it is not a bargain.

This thread rivals the Warhammer thread.  Both need deleting.

[bob23]

I used to collect tazos (from walkers crisps) I was the only person I knew who got the whole set. I ended up with 2 full sets and a few of the rarer ones I had 5/6 times so my dad sold them to adults for something like £20 each.  My dad sold them all without my permission about 8 or 9 years ago, he got over £1000 for the set and kept the money, cu*t! 

Also used to collect toy cars dinky, matchbox, he sold all them and kept the money as well. a lot went to the nostalgia toy museum in godshill on the isle of wight. forgot to have a look when I was there a couple of months ago to see if I recognise any of them

[Diamond Hell]

Bob, your Dad does indeed sound like quite a rare c*nt indeed.

Remember men become their fathers with the passing of time.  Look out for c*nty tendencies as the years progress. HTHs.

[bob23]

turning into him is one thing I don't want to happen! he is mentaly ill so hopefull I won't. and as he has done so much to me I hopefully won't do those things to others, i don't hit women, steal, throw my toys out the pram for no reason.

the car he is driving is mine and he owes me over £30,000 probably nearer £35,000 and now doesn't talk to me and won't let my mum or sister see me so I have no chance getting my money back or seeing my family again, I could never do that to someone.

[Jay]

Sounds like you need to go over there, kick him in the nuts, take your mom and sister with you in your car, he's using.

[bob23]

I tried taking them, my sister won't leave my mum and my mum still loves my dad for some reason so won't leave him, the only reason I stayed as long as I did is because it made it easier for my mum.

it's not worth lowering myself to his level and giving him a kicking as much as I want to, as I'd get done and nothing would happen to him, everyone hates him so he'll get what's coming to him from someone else.

[Dan n Nic]

I used to collect tazos (from walkers crisps) I was the only person I knew who got the whole set. I ended up with 2 full sets and a few of the rarer ones I had 5/6 times so my dad sold them to adults for something like £20 each.  My dad sold them all without my permission about 8 or 9 years ago, he got over £1000 for the set and kept the money, cu*t! 

I managed to get a whole set of these too & they are in the collectors album. I best look em out cos they are (were) at my dads!  

[GTI:Gibbo]

I collect 1:18 model supercars 

Most are made by AUTOart and I also have a few made by MR Models

AUTOart range between £60-90
MR Models are £200+ each but the detail is outstanding 

I will sort out some pics to show you

[LowlifeDubber]

Not got any new ones for xmas but this is my collection of favourites.
As you can tell it's all pre 80's yanks and a fully licensed "Christine" with working lights from the states.
I have about 100 dinky cars wrapped up in boxes in the loft(most in boxes) im hoping to pass on to whatever kids i have when i grow up.

Also on the shelf at the top is a hood ornament off a 1941 Cadillac the "Flying Goddess" worth an absolute fortune and it was on a 76 caddy conv my old man had and he gave me it a couple of years ago.Hoping to get it rechromed this year.

I also collect american license plates,i have 10-20 in the garage but only a few on display

Sorry about dust and crappy iphone pics but i can only just get in my man room for leather interiors at the minute

[patc]

After living right in the middle of a town centre for many years and being a complete townie my only hobbies then were getting mashed.
Since moving to a lovely village on a river 18 months ago, I've started fishing again, mountain biking and bird spotting!  Can't believe the difference in me but love it. Still happily use both pubs in the village too