Micro Machines - Super Van City

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Micro Machines - Super Van City

Micro Machines - Super Van City

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These playsets were a line of Micro Machines playsets that were released in the 1990s as part of the Micro Machines Star Trek toy line. This collection was released to coincide with the Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series and includes several playsets based on locations and vehicles from the series, such as the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, the U.S.S. Reliant. Each playset includes various mini figures and accessories based on characters and vehicles from the TV series.

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How To Identify Micro Machines

When selling Micro Machines, it’s important to be honest about the condition of the items you’re selling. This includes providing detailed descriptions of any damage or wear, as well as providing close-up photos of the items. Price your items competitively, taking into account the current market values. Another Star Wars collection is based on the Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, which is a series of novels written by Timothy Zahn, which takes place in the Star Wars expanded universe, and it includes several playsets based on locations and vehicles from the novels, such as the Star Destroyer, the Millennium Falcon, and others.

Warning: Illegal string offset 'id' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 99 Early Micro Machines television commercials were famous for featuring actor John Moschitta Jr., who was (at the time) listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's fastest talker. As a result of his work in the commercials, Moschitta came to be known as the "Micro Machines man". [1] Warning: Illegal string offset 'fields' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 105 Today, we’ll take a look at what Micro Machines are, how to identify these miniature cars, and a list of the top 10 rarest and most valuable Micro Machines today. We have also assembled a buying and selling guide to help you with forming a collection of your own or selling your collection to those who will appreciate them. Rare Micro Machines: Round-Up List Warning: Illegal string offset 'postid' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 100Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 105 Micro Machines hold a special place in the hearts of many who grew up in the 80s and 90s. These characterful miniature toy cars, also called Galoob Micro Machines, were manufactured by the company Galoob between 1987 and 1999. At the 2020 New York Fair, [2] new Micro Machines were announced and are available in stores as of August 2020. [3] Sets include Muscle Cars, Farm, Racing, Construction, and Off-Road, and an updated version of the Super Van City is available as well. Warning: Illegal string offset 'idref' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 101 While the Micro Machines collection is known primarily for sizing down automobiles, it has also featured several playsets including 1991's fold-out Super Van City. Licensed character products would often be fold-open heads including miniature characters and vehicles interactive with their playset environment. Micro Machines also utilized several diverse features such as color-changing cars and "Private Eyes" vehicles that even allowed one to peek inside and view an illustration of the contents.

Warning: Illegal string offset 'fields' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 97 With the release of the movie Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Hasbro released a new set of themed Micro Machines. This second revival lasted only a year; no more sets were released after Rogue One. Another way to identify Micro Machines is to look for the level of detail on the toys. Many Micro Machines sets and cars feature a high level of detail, including intricate paint jobs and small moving parts. 4. Find the model Building on the success of these multi-part playsets, Hasbro began to release themed playsets based on movies and TV shows including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, James Bond, Spider-man and The A-Team. Some of their Speciality Series included Color Changers, Galaxy Voyagers, and Silver Limited Editions sets. However, the original Galoob products with their iconic logo are the most valuable amongst collectors today. How To Identify Micro Machines SourceWarning: array_keys() expects parameter 1 to be array, bool given in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-cache.php on line 220 Micro Machines were featured in the 1990 Christmas movie Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin. In the movie, Culkin's character sets dozens of Micro Machines at the bottom of a flight of stairs as a hazard for a pair of bungling burglars. This trap was also featured in the Sega Genesis game, though it's referred to generically as "Toys". This playset was released in the 1990s as part of the Star Wars Micro Machines toy line. The playset featured a miniature replica of the iconic Millennium Falcon spaceship from the Star Wars franchise, along with various mini figures and accessories. The playset was popular among both Star Wars and Micro Machines fans, and it was highly sought after for its detailed design and accurate representation of the Millennium Falcon.

Another rare playset in the Star Wars playset series, the Episode I Theed Palace Assault Playset. The set was released in 1999 to coincide with the release of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. The playset featured a miniature replica of Theed Palace, which was the main location in the movie where the epic final battle took place. The playset also included various mini figures and accessories based on characters and vehicles from the movie.

Micro Machines had a well-known advertising campaign in the 1980s involving fast-talker John Moschitta Jr. The commercials featured pitches in his trademark speedy style and ended with the slogan "If it doesn't say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing!". Micro Machines cars and playsets are generally quite small, with most cars measuring between 1 and 2 inches in length. However, this is not a hard and fast rule as some of the Speciality Series featured larger models. 3. Detail Warning: Illegal string offset 'fields_taxonomies' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 95 Warning: Illegal string offset 'fields_assoc' in /home/customer/www/microbutmany.co.uk/public_html/wp-content/plugins/search-filter-pro 2/public/includes/class-search-filter-config.php on line 37 The rarest and most valuable Micro Machines we will be featuring today along with their average values and some auction records include:



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