My Londontoy Blog: August 2016

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