New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

[frankstbird]

Have recently come across these rather cute T Bird toys -- doors open & they run on a "pullback" mechanism.

They're part of a assortment that includes a variety of old & new cars (including what turns out to be a spitting image of a PT Cruiser!)

Only colors I've seen are the turquoise, yellow, cream -- no red tho, for some reason!

http://www.toywonders.com/productcar...2D-51p4886.htm

Selling for $3.99 at our local Discount Drug Marts here in Cleveland.

[5bird7]

Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

originally, they did come in black and in red. Red and black were rather popular so usually the first to disappear off the shelves when those colors were found. For some reason, I've never taken a picture of all 6 colors together. Might have to do that. They've been around for several years (2007) but not easy to find.

[njmiket]

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We have a 2002 Red Retro model, can't remember where and when I found it.

[5bird7]

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Picture? What does it look like? They came in several sizes and a few different shapes.

[justjon]

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I've got a black one!

[BirdsAndBugs]

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We have a 2002 Red Retro model, can't remember where and when I found it.

Sounds like you're referring to the ERTL Tiffany T-Bird. These Kinsmart toys have a similiar shape based on the photo.

[5bird7]

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ah, Greg, but Michael and Jon, could have red and black of the first ones mentioned, IF that's what they're referring to.

[FritsB]

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I have a red Tiffany retro, but never seen the ChoroQ types in our retro version. Would be nice to have though.

[njmiket]

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Mine is ERTL, the license plate is Tiffinay, made in China #1831SR

[5bird7]

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I'm getting confused. 55, retro, choro Q keep forgetting what the subject is about.

[FritsB]

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Same as mine Michael. But still twice the size of the Penny racers or Choro-Q as they are also known under.

[FritsB]

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I'm getting confused. 55, retro, choro Q keep forgetting what the subject is about.

We were trying to find out if some of the replies referred to a retro model like the pull-back models. It seems that Michael ment the Tiffany, not the smaller pull-back model.
LOL, you have to be careful what to post to us DIE HARD collectors. Or we might think we missed something.

[Guest]

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Speaking about the Tiffany Retros, they are not easy to find - I have been checking ebay from time to time and haven't found any in quite awhile. My search will continue - they are really nice to have as part of a collection.

[FritsB]

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You are right about that Mark. I bought mine over a year ago and have not seen one since. If I spot one I will let you.

[5bird7]

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Judging from past history here, and on ebay. I would suspect that watching ebay over this next month might have one or two Tiff's show up.