Saturday, August 27, 2016

Londontoy Hawker Hurricane #11 - paper wheels

This Hawker Hurricane has been for sale on eBay for quite some time. It started at $65.00 CAD, then dropped to $55.00 CAD before just being relisted for $45.00 CAD. I still think that is way too much. What is interesting about this Hawker Hurricane is that the wheels are made of compressed paper. Seller's description below:

Antique Londontoy airplane Hawker Hurricane Canada

Londontoy No. 11 antique, pressed steel, original green paint, Canadian Hawker
Hurricane, made in United Kingdom, 4.25 x 4.5 inches, propeller and wheels turn.

Blogger's note: These models were not made in the United Kingdom, they were made
in London, Ontario.

Londontoy Hawker Hurricane #11

Friday, August 26, 2016

Londontoy Cannon #75

I recently saw a Londontoy cannon for sale on eBay. I have never seen one for sale before. While it was a pretty cool and rare piece, I decided against bidding on it. I definitely like the Londontoy vehicles better. This cannon sold for $29.00 CDN ($22.43 USD). Seller's description was as follows:

Vintage LONDONTOY High Angle Cannon Gun Number 75 Canada Army Toy World War 2

Selling an older lead toy. Has original wooden wheels, marked "MADE IN CANADA" on left side and "LONDONTOY NO.75" on right side

Londontoy Cannon #75

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Londontoy Hawker Hurricane Airplane

I saw this nice Hawker Hurricane for sale on eBay for $15.95 US starting bid plus shipping. A moment later the posting was gone. I think the seller must have changed their mind or sold it privately and cancelled the auction. This sure was a nice looking Hurricane!

The seller's description is as follows:

This auction is for a very nice example of a "Made in Canada" Londontoy Hawker Hurricane Airplane No.11, produced in 1948-52. Plane appears to be in all original condition with nothing broken or missing. One piece diecast body, 3 bladed prop with metal wheels. Paint (blue) is in age appropriate condition, decals 95% intact. Size is 4" x 4 1/2".

Londontoy Hawker Hurricane Airplane

Monday, February 22, 2016

Londontoy #11 Hawker Hurricane

I have never seen one of these for sale before so I jumped at the chance. It was listed for $9.00 USD but I ended up paying $16.00 USD plus a pretty high amount of shipping even though it was located in Canada. I'm stoked to have this a part of my collection. Seller's description is as follows:

London toy Hawker Hurricane with Airman die-cast metal

London toy Hawker Hurricane with Airman

Figure is 2 1/2 inches high

Aircraft is 4 inches long/wing span 4 1/2 inch wide

Londontoy #11 Hawker Hurricane

Londontoy Convertible

I posted about a car like this previous that was missing the roof and windshield. This one just appears to be missing the roof. It is pretty tempting although quite expensive @ $19.95 USD plus shipping costs. Seller's description as follows:

Vintage 1940's #4 Londontoy Diecast Blue Convertible Car 6" - All Original

This auction is for a vintage 1940's LONDONTOY Blue Convertible Car...It measures approximately 6 1/8" from bumper to bumper...It is all original and in good condition for its age...The #4 is on the bottom of the car...The paint is original and there is some paint wear...There may be a piece missing that belongs behind the backseat because there are two holes.

Londontoy Convertible

Londontoy Semi Truck and Flat Bed Trailer

I just found this for sale on eBay. I have never seen a flat bed trailer before so this is pretty cool. I am convinced that the trailer is made by Londontoy because the wheels look exactly the same as on the semi truck. I am not totally convinced that the trailer is complete though. I get the feeling that some parts might be missing. It is currently for sale for $10.00 plus shipping, but I think I will let this one go. Seller's description as follows:

VINTAGE CAST LONDONTOY MADE IN CANADA SEMI TRUCK AND FLAT BEAD TRAILER

This is for a VINTAGE CAST LONDONTOY MADE IN CANADA SEMI TRUCK AND FLAT BEAD TRAILER AND IT IS 16 " LONG AND 2 3/4" TALL AND 3 1/2" WIDE AND IT IS IN FAIR PLAYED WITH CONDITION

Londontoy Semi Truck and Flat Bed Trailer

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Londontoy Semi Truck and Flat Bed Trailer

Monday, February 8, 2016

Londontoy Tractor & Trailer

I just found this for sale on eBay for $9.95 US. I really like the looks of it. I really like the fact that the wind up mechanism works. However, I think I will have to let it go to someone else. I want to learn how to paint, but I feel as though my skills would need to be top notch before I attempt to paint this truck. The seller's description is as follows:

Diecast truck and tin trailer. london toy windup toy parts. moving van

London toy semi tractor trailer moving van. wind up cab works, tires are there but not in good shape. Trailer is about 8 inches long, 2 1/2 wide, 3 inches tall with wheels. Nice shape ready for resto or custom.

Londontoy Tractor & Trailer

Monday, January 18, 2016

Lontontoy No. 58

I tried to win this nice Londontoy No. 58 truck. It was listed for sale $9.99 so I bid $20.00 thinking it would be fine. The days passed and I figured I would win it. However, at the last minute when I wasn't able to be around the computer, someone bid $20.02 for it and snatched it away! That is too bad because this is a really nice looking truck. Oh well, I will find another. Seller's description as follows:

Vintage Londontoy Truck Diecast Toy #2 (Green)

Lots of Paint & Use Wear... No Dents... Wheels all Spin Well...

This is not a Londontoy #2. It is a Londontoy #58. I have seen these in red, green and this teal coloring. I have also seen them with at tow truck boom on the back. Various editions come with or without the chassis underneath.

Lontontoy No. 58

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Lontontoy No. 58

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Londontoy No. 57 Bus

I found the images of this bus on Etsy. Seller's description is as follows:

Antique Vintage Tin Toy Bus Green London Toy Made In Canada 1940s

Green tin bus has a perfect blend of color and chipped paint. London Toy #57, Made in Canada circa 1940s. One of the wheel a

xles is bent (see photos). 5 3/4" long and 2" tall, a great size for display.

Londontoy No. 57 Bus

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Lontontoy Train T1 Locomotive

I found this via a Google image search. It was for an eBay posting that ended back on February 8, 2015. It sold for $5.50 USD plus shipping. Vendor's description as follows:

Rare Vintage Diecast Toy Train Engine London Toy Made in Canada 1940 -1950s

Beautiful vintage diecast train engine. Black paint has some appealing chips. Wheels are made of some type of natural composite material, looks like cork or a pressed paper product - not wood or plastic. 1 1/4" tall and 4" long. Circa 1940s-1950s. The bottom has "London Toy", "T 1", and "Made in Canada" imprinted.

Lontontoy Train T1