Another strangely charming cheapo diecast bus by Shengchi Toys which may or not be loosely based on a MAN Lion's City Bus. This bottom end of the market may now be dominated here in the U.K. by HTI but there are literally thousands of more realistic models available elsewhere, not surprisingly most in China!
Part of an eight vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
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Perhaps the most sensible and believable of liveries given to the cheapo Shengchi Toys produced bus is this Airport themed example with its lovingly applied decals and paintwork ;-p
Low end but realistic in design, it may even actually be based on the MAN Lion's City Bus, its quality is so so but is eminently charming and probably more appealing to young kids and collectors more than quite a lot of what is currently offered on the pegs here in the U.K. which at the moment is lacklustre at best! Part of an eight vehicle set bought off AliExpress recently. Mint and boxed.
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I'm possibly clutching at straws here but there MIGHT be a possibility this cheapo diecast bus is based on a MAN Lion's City Bus or something else real rather than simply generic. Its construction is best described as a heady mix of flimsy plastic and metal but is very well styled with full glazing and interior plus Tomica-esque wheels too. Part of an eight vehicle set bought directly from China. Mint and boxed.
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Despite having a flat in the stunning Spanish coastal resort of Sitges and the ensuing regular visits, my collection is hardly awash with Guisval models. That part of Spain is known for its masses of Chinese bazaars and so most of my visits involve returning home with cheapo Chinese diecasts like this.
Made by Shengchi Toys and is a copy of a copy of a copy, it appears to use a cab design loosely based on an International 4000 Series. Pretty crude as you'd expect with no glazing and a mainly plastic body but there are flashes of painted detailing and a fully extending ladder. Found in a Bazaar in the town of Vilanova which is a very short train ride up from Sitges. Mint and boxed.
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Well yes, it certainly is a truck but is it a "Tanke" one wonders? ;-)
Tanke or no Tanke, this rather basic and cheapo diecast truck appears to be based on a Kenworth T600. Made by Shengchi Toys it follows that well trodden path of so many obscure Chinese toy makers as it appears to be a copy of many other peoples castings, never licensed of course, with the same generic type of wheels and crudely cast cab. Ironically for such a low level item I can't help taking my eyes off its front grille and headlights, so intricate and boldly printed!
Found in a Chinese bazaar in the coastal Spanish town of Vilanova back in April. Mint and boxed.
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