Rare Studebaker Japanese Tin Toy

[Dan White]

The family went to Disney world last week and we visited the Epcot theme park. We made out way over to the Japanese area for dinner and happened to see that they were having a special Japanese Tin Toy display of some of the collection of a noted collector that has 7 museums in Japan. I was checking this out and happened upon this '53 Stude coupe w/ a TV camera on top. I have never seen one of these and wonder if any were sold here?




Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[lstude]

Yes, they made them in red and blue. Mine is in Jim Geary's book "Studebaker Toy Treasures".



It is with my other Studebaker models.





Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[studeclunker]

Leonard, it looks like you have quite a number of 1/18th die-cast cars and trucks. Other than the Coupe express and the Hawk, what's available?


Home of the famous Mr. Ed!
K.I.S.S. Keep It Simple Studebaker!
Ron Smith
Where the heck is Lewiston, CA?

[lstude]

quote:Leonard, it looks like you have quite a number of 1/18th die-cast cars and trucks. Other than the Coupe express and the Hawk, what's available?

There are the Maisto 53 Starliners in green, red and blue, 50 Starlight coupe, Avanti.

There are lots on eBay.

http://tinyurl.com/63sy6f

Leonard Shepherd

http://leonardshepherd.com/

[John and Tracy Smith]

Leonard, you are amazing to us! You always have the answer on stuff like this. Too cool!

John and Tracy Smith
Queen Creek Arizona

http://1955studebaker.blogspot.com/

[Dan White]

Leonard it looks like yours is in better shape than that from Japan!

Dan White
64 R1 GT
64 R2 GT

[DEEPNHOCK]

Now I know why you only have one 1:1 Stude[]
Jeff[8D]

quote:Originally posted by lstude
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It is with my other Studebaker models.

http://community.webshots.com/user/deepnhock

[bams50]

We were there Tuesday and didn't see it[:0] I'll look when we go back tomorrow[^]

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[jimmijim8]

Bams, I just love the "quote" that appears at the end of your posts. Where or who is it from? jimmijim

[bams50]

Jim, I'm not 100% sure since I'm not home, but I believe it was from a column in Hemmings Collector Car. I believe it was about orphan brands. Maybe BP has the reference? It also might be from one of the numerous articles about Studes I've bought off eBay.

I like to change my quote from time to time, but this one just seems too apropos to change

For the record's sake, if no one knows the source I'll find it next week and post it.

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"

[DEEPNHOCK]

The short quote is from Hostile Apostle....

quote:Originally posted by jimmijim8

Bams, I just love the "quote" that appears at the end of your posts. Where or who is it from? jimmijim

[bams50]

Jeff, don't tell me you're a 311 fan??? Maybe my favorite group of all time[8D]

Robert (Bob) Andrews Owner- Studebakeracres- on the IoMT (Island of Misfit Toys!)
Parish, central NY 13131

"Some people live for the rules, I live for exceptions"- 311

"Do they all not, by mere virtue of having survived as relics of a bygone era, amass a level of respect perhaps not accorded to them when they were new?"