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Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 48m ago

1997: Toys & Games, Action Heroes and Construction from Argos (+Star Wars Millennium Falcon; Star Wars X Wing Fighter; Special Adventure Pack; Biting Dinosaur Assortment; Ground Tracker; Mask Street Sled Vehicle; Micro Machines Star Wars Action Fleet; Mask Figure Assortment, and more)

This is a catalogue page showcasing a variety of toys and action figures, including Star Wars items, dinosaurs, Superman, and construction sets. The page also features promotional offers for free storybooks with qualifying purchases. (+Battle Builders System 4000 Mega Rig Biting Dinosaur Assortment Ground Tracker Han Solo In Hoth Disguise Han Solo With Smuggler Flight Pack Hunter And Bike Luke In Dagobah Fatigues Luke On Desert Skiff Mask Figure Assortment Mask Street Sled Vehicle Micro Machines Star Wars Action Fleet Princess Leia In Boushh Disguise Special Adventure Pack Star Wars Millennium Falcon Star Wars T-16 Skyhopper Star Wars X Wing Fighter Strike Force Carlton Steel Strike Force Elite Figure And Dinghy Strike Force Explorer Jeep Superman Assortment and Superman Conversion Coupé)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2h ago

1991: Houses and Police from LEGO (+Swiss Chalet; St Mary's Hospital; Riding School With Horse And Chariot; Italian Bistro; Car And Camper; Weekend Cottage; Police Station With Helicopter; Police Rapid Response Team; High-Speed Patrol; and Police Car)

This catalogue page showcases a collection of Lego Town sets, including police, hospital, and house themed kits. Each set features detailed models, minifigures, and accessories for imaginative play. (+Car And Camper High-Speed Patrol Italian Bistro Police Car Police Rapid Response Team Police Station With Helicopter Riding School With Horse And Chariot St Mary's Hospital Swiss Chalet and Weekend Cottage)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 13h ago

#Christmas 1982: Puzzle Box, Mini Puzzles and Wooden Puzzles from Hamleys (+Matching Dot Puzzle; Pole Puzzle; Cluster; Criss Cross; Hexagon Puzzle; Missing Cube Puzzle; Number Six Puzzle; Cylinder Of 10; Dice Puzzle; Word Square; Nut Tree; Circus Puzzle; Four Puzzle; Satellite, and more)

This catalogue page advertises a variety of puzzles, including cube-based puzzles, dice puzzles, wooden puzzles, and other types. Prices range from 50p to £4.95. There are also smaller puzzles, priced at 85p. (+3-D Puzzle Astro Puzzle Barrel Puzzle Cage Puzzle Circus Puzzle Cluster Criss Cross Cylinder Of 10 Diamond Puzzle Dice Puzzle Four Puzzle Hexagon Puzzle Matching Dot Puzzle Mini Cube Puzzle Missing Cube Puzzle Number Six Puzzle Nut Tree Pole Puzzle Satellite Sliding Puzzle Sphere Puzzle Trick Star Triple Knot and Word Square)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 20h ago

1996: Toys, Racing Cars and Micro Scalextric from Scalextric (+Gm Frontera Sport Red; Gm Frontera Sport Blue; Porsche 911 Turbo Yokohama; Porsche 911 Turbo Shell; Frontera Mountain Rally; and G-Force Skyloop)

This catalogue page showcases Micro Scalextric race car sets including the G-Force Skyloop and Frontera Mountain Rally, highlighting the features of each set and associated Porsche and GM cars. (+Frontera Mountain Rally G-Force Skyloop Gm Frontera Sport Blue Gm Frontera Sport Red Porsche 911 Turbo Shell and Porsche 911 Turbo Yokohama)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 21h ago

1988: Models of Yesteryear and Road Blasters from Matchbox (+1938 Mercedes Benz 540K; 1930 Model 'A' Ford Van; 1929 Morris Van; 1927 Bugatti T44; 1922 Foden Steam Lorry; 1922 AEC Omnibus; 1918 Crossley Lorry; and 1907 Unic Taxi)

This is a catalog page featuring a collection of toy cars under the title 'Models of Yesteryear'. On the right is a promotion for RoadBlasters, a futuristic racing game. (+1907 Unic Taxi 1918 Crossley Lorry 1922 AEC Omnibus 1922 Foden Steam Lorry 1927 Bugatti T44 1929 Morris Van 1930 Model 'A' Ford Van and 1938 Mercedes Benz 540K)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · yesterday

Feb 1933: Tri-ang Toys ad from Lines Bros. Ltd. (+Magna No. 8; Fairycycle; Chevrolet Tip Lorry; Tri-ang Transport Six; Tri-ang Tractor No. 3; Metal Timber Lorry; Metal Tipping Lorry I/T; Tiger Climbing and Fighting Tank No. 2; Tri-ang Tractor No. 2; All Steel Cranes, and more) «Tri-ang Toys»

Advertisement for British made Tri-ang toys featuring a variety of steel construction toys, tanks, tractors, cars and other clockwork models. Tri-ang Toys 162 A fine range of toys to work with your models. Real pre- cision jobs. British made. Tractors, Tanks and Motor Cars. There are other models be- sides those shown here, in- cluding Magic Sports, Saloon and Racing Cars. Write for illustrated leaflet showing the wonderful lines we have. Real engineering technique is embodied in the construction of all TRI-ANG TOYS. Steel or coach built bodies to cars, pneumatic tyres, ball-bearing axles and Chromium-plated fittings. TRI-ANG clockwork toys are ideal to work with your models, they are the real thing in miniature and give endless satisfaction. are British made by- LINES BROS. LTD., MORDEN ROAD, MERTON, S.W.19 HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW PATROL CYCLE
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

1963: Motors, Models and Kits from Meccano (+No. E15R Electric Motor; Emebo Electric Motor; No. I Clockwork Motor; Magic Motor; Horizontal Electric Engine; and Elektrikit)

This catalogue page features Meccano products, including Clockwork and Electric Motors, the Elektrikit for building electrical models, and a Horizontal Electric Engine model. It promotes the versatility of Meccano components for creating functional and engaging miniature engineering projects. (+Elektrikit Emebo Electric Motor Horizontal Electric Engine Magic Motor No. E15R Electric Motor and No. I Clockwork Motor)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

1995: Sets, Creative Play and Construction Toys from LEGO (+FreeStyle Fun Friends 3+; FreeStyle Flying Fun 4+; FreeStyle Pets At Play 3+; FreeStyle Monkey Business 3+; FreeStyle Garden Friends 3+; FreeStyle Fun Forest 4+; FreeStyle Daft 'N' Dotty 3+; FreeStyle Busy Bus 4+, and more)

This catalogue page showcases Lego System FreeStyle building sets, targeted at children aged 3 years and up. The sets feature large, easy-to-assemble elements with fun decorations and faces, encouraging imaginative creation. A booklet for inspiration is included with each set. (+FreeStyle Animal Antics 4+ FreeStyle Busy Bus 4+ FreeStyle Daft 'N' Dotty 3+ FreeStyle Flying Fun 4+ FreeStyle Fun Forest 4+ FreeStyle Fun Friends 3+ FreeStyle Garden Friends 3+ FreeStyle Monkey Business 3+ FreeStyle Pear Tree Town 3+ and FreeStyle Pets At Play 3+)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

1977: Also Available and Aircraft Kits from Matchbox (+Pk-14 Corsair F4u-4; Pk-13 Mustang P51-0; Pk-12 Northrop Fca; Pk-11 Hurricane; Pk-10 Strikemaster; Pk-9 Huey Cobra; Pk-8 Gloster Gladiator; Pk-7 Westland Lysander; Pk-6 Focke-Wulfe 190; Pk-5 Alpha Jet; Pk-4 Zero; Pk-3 Boeing, and more)

This catalog page features a selection of Matchbox Aircraft Kits from the Purple Range. These pocket-money-priced military aircraft models, from early bi-planes to modern jet fighters, are molded in two colors and look great without painting. The page showcases various models with associated codes. (+Pk-1 Hawker Fury Pk-10 Strikemaster Pk-11 Hurricane Pk-12 Northrop Fca Pk-13 Mustang P51-0 Pk-14 Corsair F4u-4 Pk-15 Hawker Siddeley Gnat Pk-16 Hawker Harrier Pk-17 Messerschmitt 109e Pk-18 Grumman Hellcat Pk-19 Mig 21 Pk-2 Spitfire Mk Ix Pk-20 Dassault Mirage 111c Pk-21 Messerschmitt 262 Pk-22 Thunder Bolt Pk-23 Tempest Pk-3 Boeing Pk-4 Zero Pk-5 Alpha Jet Pk-6 Focke-Wulfe 190 Pk-7 Westland Lysander Pk-8 Gloster Gladiator and Pk-9 Huey Cobra)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

1973: Flying Toys from Matchbox (+Junkers 87B; Corsair F4U-4; Phantom F4E; Cessna 402; Boeing 747; Skyhawk A4F; Corsair A7D; Spitfire; Starfighter F104; Alpha Jet; Dc10; Mirage F1; Mig 21; Cessna 210; A 300B; and Lear Jet)

This is a catalogue page from Spring 1973 featuring die-cast aircraft toys called "Sky-Busters" from Matchbox. The models include military, civilian, modern and World War II aircraft. The models are die-cast and have Superfast wheels. (+A 300B Alpha Jet Boeing 747 Cessna 210 Cessna 402 Corsair A7D Corsair F4U-4 Dc10 Junkers 87B Lear Jet Mig 21 Mirage F1 Phantom F4E Skyhawk A4F Spitfire and Starfighter F104)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

1993: Racing, Supplementaries, Vehicles and Octan from LEGO (+Ridgeway Races; Octan 2000; Texas Tornado; Hot Rod Racer; Octan Rally; Dragster; Swamp Boat Air Jet; Power Boat Racer; Red Devil Racer; Countryside Collection; Town Folk; 2 Road Plates - Crossroads; 2 Road Plates - Straight, and more)

This catalogue page showcases a variety of Lego System products, including vehicles, Octan-themed sets, racing cars and accessories, and supplementary packs for creating realistic townscapes. Lego System vehicles, Octan service and petrol tanker sets, Racing cars with supplementary parts are available. (+2 Road Plates - Crossroads 2 Road Plates - Curved 2 Road Plates - Straight 2 Road Plates - T Junction 6-Wheel Dumper Countryside Collection Digger Dragster Envirotruck Highway Repair Hot Rod Racer Mini Digger Octan 2000 Octan Petrol Tanker Octan Rally Octan Service Power Boat Racer Red Devil Racer Ridgeway Races Road Signs Swamp Boat Air Jet Texas Tornado Town Folk and Wrecker)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 2d ago

2003: Sets, Roleplay Scenarios and The Builder's World from LEGO (+Spud and Bird; Dizzy's Birdwatch; Clock-Tower Bob; Bob, Lofty and The Mice; Naughty Spud; Bob's Busy Day; Bob at Work; Wallpaper Wendy; Bob and Muck Repair The Barn; and Scoop on The Road)

This is a LEGO Explore catalog page featuring various Bob the Builder LEGO sets. The sets include Scoop on the Road, Bob and Muck Repair the Barn, Wallpaper Wendy, Naughty Spud, Bob at Work, Bob, Lofty and the Mice, Clock-tower Bob, Dizzy's Birdwatch, and Spud and Bird. The sets are designed for children aged 2 years and up. (+Bob and Muck Repair The Barn Bob at Work Bob's Busy Day Bob, Lofty and The Mice Clock-Tower Bob Dizzy's Birdwatch Naughty Spud Scoop on The Road Spud and Bird and Wallpaper Wendy)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 3d ago

1979: Racing Cars and Model Railways from Argos (+Ideal "Tcr Lighted Jam Car Speedway"; Matchbox Pt6000 "Race & Chase"; Ideal "Tcr Indy Jam Circuit"; Matchbox Pt4000 Powertrack Racing Set; Scalextric "C612" Car Racing Set; Scalextric "C611" Car Racing Set, and more)

This catalogue page advertises various Model Railways and Racing Car sets. It features products from brands like Hornby, Lima, Scalextric, Ideal, and Matchbox, showcasing model trains and racing car sets. (+Hornby "Flying Scotsman" Train Set Hornby Clockwork Train Set Hornby R900 Power Controller Ideal "3 Lighted Tcr Cars" Ideal "Tcr Indy Jam Circuit" Ideal "Tcr Lighted Jam Car Speedway" Lima Models Motorail Express Lima Models Super Freightliner Terminal Matchbox Pt4000 Powertrack Racing Set Matchbox Pt6000 "Race & Chase" Playart Slot Racing Set Scalextric "C611" Car Racing Set Scalextric "C612" Car Racing Set and Twin Pack Scalextric Rally Racing Cars)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 3d ago

Dec 1961: Air Rifle ad from BSA/Johnsons/Southern Model Railway Company (+Do-it-yourself Photographic Outfit and Model Railways) «the Christmas present to aim for...»

This is a page of advertisements from a magazine. One ad promotes DIY photographic outfits. Another promotes air rifles as a Christmas gift. The third promotes model railway trains and accessories. the Christmas present to aim for... FOR A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT! JOHNSON DO-IT-YOURSELF OUTFIT See your own work come to life with a Johnson Do-it-yourself Outfit! At last a range of easy-to-use photographic outfits for the keen photographer who wants to develop and print his own films. There are outfits for beginners and for the more advanced enthusiast. Each outfit has everything you need, including full, easy-to-follow instructions. Johnsons make a wide range of photographic equipment and chemicals, stocked by all photographic dealers. Price from £1.17.6 to £5.12.6. FOR CONFIDENCE IN PHOTOGRAPHY Give them endless pleasure make it a BSA Meteor this Christmas. Craftsman-built, with a telescopic sight, the BSA Meteor teaches children to shoot accurately and safely. It's fun the whole family can share at a very moderate price. Ask to see the BSA Meteor at your local dealer. FOR IRISH MODEL RAILWAY FANS ★ Wide selection of trains. ★ Complete after-sales service. ★ Special layout bases. ★ Part exchanges. ★ Latest type new models and so many accessories! SOUTHERN MODEL RAILWAY COMPANY 67 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2 Telephone 67494 shoot with SAFETY BSA GUNS LIMITED, SHIRLEY, SOLIHULL, WARWICKSHIRE
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 3d ago

#Christmas 1983: Model Centre, Toys and Miscellaneous Toys from Hamleys (+Off-Road Renegade Jeep; Monster Buggy; Mountain Hazard Raceway; Professionals Slot Racing; Mighty Tank; Porsche 935 Turbo; Ferrari Testa Rossa; Mercedes Ssk 1928; Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II; Ferrari 512 Bb, and more)

This catalogue page advertises a range of radio-controlled vehicles, model cars, and train sets. Items listed include radio-controlled tanks, buggies, jeeps, and sports cars, as well as diecast model cars and train sets. The page features multiple toy products. (+Ferrari 512 Bb Ferrari Testa Rossa Lima Clockwork Train Set Lima High Speed Train Set Mercedes Ssk 1928 Mighty Tank Monster Buggy Mountain Hazard Raceway Off-Road Renegade Jeep Porsche 935 Turbo Professionals Slot Racing and Rolls Royce Silver Shadow II)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 3d ago

#Christmas 1970: Toyland and Children's Novelties from Hamleys (+Giant Crane; Two-Truck Train; Fisher Price Chatter Telephone; Magic Roundabout Clock; Fisher Price Tv Radio; Russian Nesting Dolls; Nest Of Cubes; Tinklytoy Car; Good-Wood Roadmaker Tractor; Good-Wood Prairie Chief, and more)

This is a 1970 Hamleys catalogue page featuring various toys for children of different age ranges. It offers a selection of wooden toys, puzzles, ride-on vehicles, and educational items. The page promotes shopping by post and provides information on visiting the Hamleys Playtime Showroom. It includes a list of catalogue pages and a floor index. (+Choral Top Fisher Price Chatter Telephone Fisher Price Tv Radio Giant Crane Good-Wood Peep Puzzles Good-Wood Prairie Chief Good-Wood Roadmaker Tractor Magic Roundabout Clock Master Hedgehog Nest Of Cubes Playtrays Pop-Up Cone Tree Roller Bells Russian Nesting Dolls Ski Rocker Tinklytoy Car Toddlecar Train Music Box Train Top Two-Tier Baby Walker and Two-Truck Train)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 3d ago

1991: Board Games and Fantasy from Argos (+Parker Trivial Pursuit Family Edition; Waddingtons Totally Dingbats; Mb Games Splat; Mb Games Ready Set Spaghetti; Mb Games Game Of Life; Mattel Games Sunken Treasure; Brit Quiz II; Spear's Games Noteability; Waddingtons Treasures And Trapdoors, and more)

This catalogue page showcases a variety of fantasy and family board games available for purchase. The games range from adventure and mystery to word puzzles and quiz games, suitable for different age groups. (+Advanced Hero Quest Brit Quiz II Mattel Games Sunken Treasure Mb Games Curse Of The Idol Mb Games Game Of Life Mb Games Guess Who? Mb Games Hero Quest Mb Games Hero Quest Expansion Twin Pack Mb Games Ready Set Spaghetti Mb Games Space Crusade Mb Games Space Crusade Mission Dreadnought Mb Games Splat Parker Dare Parker Pictionary Junior Parker Trivial Pursuit Family Edition Spear's Games Noteability Spear's Games Scrabble Spear's Junior Scrabble Waddingtons Cluedo Waddingtons Junior Monopoly Waddingtons Monopoly Waddingtons The Key To The Kingdom Waddingtons Totally Dingbats and Waddingtons Treasures And Trapdoors)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 4d ago

1970: Train Accessories, Train Sets and Trains from LEGO (+Signals With Automatic Stop/Go Attachment; Two Sets Of Railway Points; Two Sets Of Railway Crossings With 8 Straight Rails; Three Pairs Of Magnetic Couplings; Eight Pairs Straight Rails; Curved Rails, and more)

This catalogue page features Lego train sets and accessories. It includes various train sets with different features and configurations, such as signals, points, reversing switches, and tipping trucks. A range of accessories like straight and curved rails, railway points, crossings, and magnetic couplings are also shown to enhance the Lego train experience. The page includes the name of each item. (+Complete Prairie Train Set With Signals, Points, Reversing Switch And Level Crossing Complete Train Set With 3 Waggons Complete Train Set With Tipping Trucks Curved Rails Eight Pairs Straight Rails Electronic Train . Starts And Stops At A Whistle. Manual Reverse Control Goods Waggon Loco And Tender Only Passenger Coach Signals With Automatic Stop/Go Attachment Three Pairs Of Magnetic Couplings Tipping Truck Two Sets Of Railway Crossings With 8 Straight Rails and Two Sets Of Railway Points)
Old UK Toys@olduktoys.bsky.social · 4d ago

1999: Sports Gear, Sports Equipment and Manchester United from Argos (+Lumbar Belt With Pad; Lumbar; Knee Stabiliser; Knee; Ankle; Wrist; Umbro Contra Goalkeeper's Gloves; York Adjustable Supports; Puma Velocity Pack; Umbro Speedy Football Pump; Gilbert Flags Of Nations Rugby Ball, and more)

This catalogue page features a variety of sports equipment and accessories. It includes footballs, basketball systems, goalkeeper gloves, shinguards, sports bags, adjustable supports, and a football goal. Many of the items feature popular brands like Umbro, Adidas, Puma, Mitre, Spalding and York. (+Adidas Junior Goalkeeper's Gloves Adidas Official World Cup Replica Football Ankle Football Goal Gilbert Flags Of Nations Rugby Ball Knee Knee Stabiliser Lumbar Lumbar Belt With Pad Manchester United Backpack By Umbro Manchester United Bootbag, Wallet And Water Bottle Manchester United Football Mitre Fluo Flare Football Mitre Maxima Football Pro Action Basketball Ring, Net And Ball Set Pro Action Basketball Ring, Net, Ball And Backboard Puma League Neo Football Puma Logo Shinguard Puma Pro Pad Puma Prodigy Goalkeeper's Glove Puma Velocity Pack Spalding Portable Basketball System Umbro Contra Goalkeeper's Gloves Umbro Shoe Bag Umbro Speedy Football Pump Umbro Tactic Football Wrist and York Adjustable Supports)