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  • New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

    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.

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    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.
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      Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

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

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        Picture? What does it look like? They came in several sizes and a few different shapes.
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          Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

          I've got a black one!

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            Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

            Originally posted by njmiket View Post
            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.

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            • #7
              Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

              ah, Greg, but Michael and Jon, could have red and black of the first ones mentioned, IF that's what they're referring to.
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              • #8
                Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                I have a red Tiffany retro, but never seen the ChoroQ types in our retro version. Would be nice to have though.
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                  Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

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

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                    Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                    I'm getting confused. 55, retro, choro Q keep forgetting what the subject is about.
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                    • #11
                      Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                      Same as mine Michael. But still twice the size of the Penny racers or Choro-Q as they are also known under.
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                      • #12
                        Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                        Originally posted by 5bird7 View Post
                        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.
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                        • #13
                          Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                          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.

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                            Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                            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.
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                              Re: New "Funny" Diecast 55 Birds

                              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.
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