December 1999 - A Monthly Toy Car Webzine About Miniature Motorcars - Volume II, Number 12

Editor: Doug Breithaupt
Contributing Writers:
Brian Willoughby,
David Cook, Dot Lang, Deanesh David Nair,
Remco Natrop, Ivan Delgado, Wood Smythe

Welcome to Tales of Toy Cars, a monthly publication. This publication is edited by Doug Breithaupt, who's toy car collection (visit the Toy Room) is featured on the minicars.htm portion of this site (additions to the collection since 2000 are featured in 'Expanding the Collection' in each issue. The purpose of this effort is to create a forum to share a common interest in toy cars, with special attention to 1:64 scale). Back issues are also availble for review from the bottom of this page. We have a link to our new Forum partner. If you are wondering what's missing from the collection, visit the 'Seeking' list. A list of toy cars for sale or trade is on the Sale/Trade page. You can visit our newest Sponsor. Comments and contributions from readers are welcome via e-mail.



In the December 1999 Issue
Feature
Siku's Splendid Porsches
Toy Car Trends
Mattel and Ferrari, Not a new story

One Big Snake - Anson's 1:12 Scale Viper
Playing With Our Toys
Fat Fendered '40 vs. the Bradley Tank - Are you kidding! - by Ivan Delgado

Road Testing your Favorite Toy Cars - by Wood Smythe
Toy Box Treasures
The Mighty Morgan in Miniature by Brian Willoughby

McLaren's Open-Wheeled Racers by David Cook
King Star - Korea's small-scale winners
Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Hot Rods Claim Cash
Expanding the Collection

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade




In the November 1999 Issue
Feature Storys
A Treat for Tiny Tifosi - Seeing Red
Toy Car Trends
Big Block Bang for the Buck

Playing With Our Toys
Fantasy Show Stoppers

CanAm Cars in 1:64 Scale, by David Cook
Toy Box Treasures
Land Rover - The British-made models by Brian Willoughby

The Siku Story Part III... by Remco Natrop
Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Hot Wheels on the block, true values

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade




In the October 1999 Issue
Feature Story
Looking for Little Loti
Toy Car Trends
Everybody's do'in it - Mattel Muscles Up

Playing With Our Toys
The Mini in Miniature by Brian Willoughby

Mix and Match - Vintage Shelby
Toy Box Treasures
What's in a name? Polistil Revisited

Heavy Metal - The Siku story continues... by Remco Natrop
Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - New Finds

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the September 1999 Issue
Feature Story
An Interview with Tom Lowe of Playing Mantis/Johnny Lightning
Toy Car Trends
Historic Rivals from Matchbox

Playing With Our Toys
Ford vs. Ferrari by David Cook

Quick, Call an Ambulance
Toy Box Treasures
Siku - Germany's Diecast Treasures by Remco Natrop

Mercedes-Benz SL story continues by Brian Willoughby
Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - New Friends, New Finds

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade


In the August 1999 Issue
Feature Story
My Maserati is 1:64
Toy Car Trends
Contradiction in Terms - The Small-Scale SUV

Playing With Our Toys
Urban Planning for Toy Cars, by Deanesh David Nair

Toy Box Treasures
'Sport Licht' Mercedes-Benz SL 1971-90, by Brian Willoughby

Wagons Ho!
Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Happy Anniversary

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade

In the July 1999 Issue
Feature Story
Cute as a...Bug, VW that is
Toy Car Trends
Big Black Cadillac - Anson has a hit

Playing With Our Toys
Dodge Chargers in 1:64 Scale

Toy Box Treasures
Maisto's Many Miniatures by Brian Willoughby

Editorials, Letters and Toy Cars for Sale or Trade
Off-The-Shelf - Something Different

Letterbox
For Sale or Trade



To review the January - June issues published in 1999, click here
To review the July - December issues published in 1998, click here

N E W S - F L A S H . . .

Yes, much of my Hot Wheels collection is up for sale. I just bought a Ferrari 308GT/4 and the Hot Wheels are going to help pay for it, see the new toy at: </308gt/4.htm>. I am selling cars from the collection by auction on Amazon.com. You can view my auction items at: <http://auctions.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/user-glance/AIL39J6S4YLV9>. You can also visit my Hot Wheels sale page and make offers to buy or trade for the cars listed. If you are a Hot Wheels collector, don't miss this opportunity, when they're gone...

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