Our new store is officially open for orders. It has been available for a few months but we think it is now ready for general use. We will also be setting the old store to no longer process orders from 30th April 2025 and redirecting customers to the new store. Old Store Link for reviewing your old orders or finding a part you are familiar with. New Store Link for all orders … [Read more...] about RecoverToy New Store is Open
RecoverToy Website Changes
The RecoverToy Website and our store site are getting old, just like the operators!We are not stopping anytime soon, but it is time for a change with the websites. Our existing RecoverToy Store is operating until 30th April 2025 after which it will still be there for review but no new orders will be processed. Existing orders will be completed during May 2025. Some changes are … [Read more...] about RecoverToy Website Changes
Matchbox Racing Car Transporter Major Pack 6 King Size 5
The green Matchbox Racing Car Transporter Major Pack 6 King Size 5, is an interesting model with a lot of play value. Many collectors appear unaware that this model was based on a prototype and is not pure fantasy. The fantasy part is the double decker loading ramp for F1-style racing cars. The article linked here is from Model Auto Review shows a Ford Lotus Cortina being … [Read more...] about Matchbox Racing Car Transporter Major Pack 6 King Size 5
RecoverToy Relocation Progress
We are still in the process of moving but have progressed to the point that we are now based in Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia.Our contact details have been updated and we are working through all the orders placed in the last week to ensure that nothing was missed. Repro boxes are not being done at the moment but will be back on track with those by the end of … [Read more...] about RecoverToy Relocation Progress
RecoverToy is Moving
Yes, after a lot of years in Victoria we are relocating interstate to South Australia. It is a major change for us but hopefully will not impact the RecoverToy business too much.The process of the move has started. The following are the key points we would like our customers to be aware of:First, during March 2025 we are not producing any repro boxes. We will be back with that … [Read more...] about RecoverToy is Moving
RecoverToy Stock Control
RecoverToy has traded for over 24 years. We have a lot of stock of toy car parts and tyres, along with a large supply of models from the 1950's through to the 1980's that are in our wrecking yard. Over the years the volume of stock and variations has grown organically and we never counted stock as such. As many of our customers know, we are often out of stock of items. This is … [Read more...] about RecoverToy Stock Control
RecoverToy New Shop Update
It is now October and we have finally got some stock in place, and it is starting to look like a shop. However, it is not ready for customer purchases as yet. Please do have a look around and check back for updates as we migrate from the old site to this one. To order products please continue to use our current store at RecoverToy.com … [Read more...] about RecoverToy New Shop Update
Hello world!
Welcome to RecoverToy. This is our new and as yet very incomplete website. We will be migrating all the information that we have had spread over multiple locations from 24 years of sharing our hobby. The site at https://www.recovertoy.com is still current and our main site. Likewise our online store at https://www.recovertoy.com/shop is the current store. This site is embryonic … [Read more...] about Hello world!
Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheels & Tyres
There are a number of variations of the Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheels & Tyres issued in the late 1960's to add to the 'play-value' of the models with the ability to 'jack up the vehicle and remove a wheel and tyre'.The obvious problem is that the wheels are then able to roll away to the spot under the cupboard where dust bunnies hide them and Nifflers collect them. So how … [Read more...] about Corgi Toys Golden Jack Wheels & Tyres