Regular readers will know I'm a fan of model railway wagons that do things - especially the Tri-ang giraffe car.
Well, LGB also make quite a lot of operating wagons, and it won't surprise you that there are a few in my fleet. But there is one I covet, and last week, I saw one. But it wasn't for sale.
My Dad's favourite film is Disney's Fantasia. His second favourite is Dumbo, even though one of the scenes in it makes him cry (The one where his Mum is locked in a cage for being dangerous, and rubs Dumbo through the bars).
And LGB made a wagon with Dumbo in it. As it runs along, the elephant pokes his head through the roof, and then drops back down again.
At the back, Timothy Q. Mouse does the same. Simple, but fantastic. There is also a dinosaur car with the same mechanism, and yes, I'd love one of those too. I am a big kid.
I have looked everywhere for one of these. This is the first one I've seen for real, and it's not put me off. I have a theory, that if you are patient, and keep looking, any collectable item will appear at the price you are willing to pay (quite a bit in this case). That, to me, is the essence of collecting. The thrill of the chase, combined with some knowledge of the subject.
So, if you have one of these tucked away, let me know. It would make a fab Christmas present. In the meantime, next week, I'll show you the related Father's Day present I gave him.
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