Welcome to RecoverToy

RecoverToy specialises in repair and restoration of Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, & Matchbox Toys.

These antique model toy cars are collectible and desirable items. I can enhance your collection with tyres(tires), spare parts, display boxes, and repair services. My on-line Store has die-cast toy parts and reproduction boxes for Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys & Matchbox Toys.

I also Buy and Sell Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Matchbox Toys and many other older childrens toys, books and comics.

I hope you will find something of interest here.

cheers, Tony


How to value or sell Diecast Cars

"How much is my toy car worth?"

This is the one question that I get asked more often than any other.

Valuing diecast toys is one of the most subjective tasks you can undertake. Because most cars are damaged you need to assess how bad the damage is against how popular that model car might be.

Matchbox, Dinky and Corgi Toys made before 1970 are generally considered to be the most valuable. Pre-war Dinky toys, first-issue Matchbox Superfast, Gerry Anderson models, and the classic Corgi 267 Batmobile are all worth more when found in mint condition in their original boxes.

Reproduction boxes provide storage and give display value. Repaired models provide enjoyment where originals are too expensive.

In the past restored models held less value, but I think this will change in coming years. After all a restored 1:1 scale (real vehicles) is generally valued higher than an un-restored example; a high percentage of the original manufactured quantities of pre-1970 diecast are either damaged or destroyed; and there is simply a limited number of mint boxed items for an increasing market of collectors.

Collectors are increasingly turning to restored models to complete their collections.As a result your damaged models can still be worth something for restoration.

To value your items, start by taking some photos. If you know the models then make a list and email me the pictures and /or the list of your diecast toys. I'll try tp help with an estimate of their worth. Use the Contact Us form from the left menu.


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Posted by : thowden on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 03:01 AM
Yes, we have finally fixed the error with the SSL Certificate that provides you with a secure and safe connection to the RecoverToy on-line store.

If it seems like months that because it was months. Hopefully now I can get on with actually doing toy cars and parts and not have to worry about why the website would not do what it should.

The on-line store is now ready to accept orders again.
Posted by : thowden on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 09:22 PM
There's been an error generated on the computer system that runs the RecoverToy accounts access. In trying to fix one problem, a bigger issue has been created. This results in no access for accounts or orders.

The shop site is still visible and you can (I think) add items to a shopping cart but you cannot place an order.

I am working to fix this asap, but currently there is no ETA for a fix. Hopefully within a few days.


Posted by : thowden on Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 01:57 AM
Over the past year I've had lots, and lots, of interruptions to my hobby time and while the online store has still accepted your orders, I've not been responding as quickly as I would like to be nor as quick as you would like.

As this year has unfolded we seem to have settled into a routine again and I am now planning to have back my one day a week to 'play cars' !!

The first Sunday is this weekend and I'll be working through a small mountain of around 150 back orders and trying to clear those asap.

Over the coming weeks I'll be in contact with all of you with open orders. You can check the status of your order(s) by logging into your account. All your order history is displayed in summary and with a View option to look at the details.

I have a lot to catch up on and will be doing so every Sunday.

Thanks for all the emails and I hope to make contact with all RecoverToy customers in the next few months.

Posted by : thowden on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 06:16 PM
Back in June I decided that it would be best if I announced the closure of RecoverToy store for a period of 3 months while I did some travelling for my other work commitments. It actually took 4 months but I am now back and hopefully settled here in Melbourne for the forseeable future.

This of course means that I have some time for my hobby of model cars and a chance to catch up on orders and repairs. However, I don't plan on officially re-opening the online store until the new year.

If you do place an order, please don't expect that it will be despatched instantly, as there are around 100 orders already ahead of you and it could be some time before I get to yours. That said, I will be cleaning up the outstanding emails in the coming weeks and will at least advise on availability of stock and responding to queries.


Posted by : thowden on Saturday, June 27, 2009 - 05:38 PM
If you are reading this then you will know that RecoverToy is back on line. So what happened in the last week? The domain name of RecoverToy.com was due for renewal and in the process of renewing there was an error in communication somewhere which resulted in the domain not being renewed and not being renewable....

Which left me with no email and no website. For anyone who has sent email in the last 6 days or so, your emails will most likely be processed through to me in the next 24 - 48 hours. Email is retried over a period of time. If you have had a message to say that your email was undeliverable please resend it.

For everyone trying to contact RecoverToy please wait for a couple of days while I catch up on the backlog of mail that is coming through now and I hope to address all queries during this coming week.

Please note that I do only have Sundays generally as hobby time and while I try to get everything done in a day, somethings will have to be left for next weekend.



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For all of you that would like to look at the catalogue off-line or prefer to browse the listings, I have prepared some PDF Catalogues that you can download.

See the List of Catalogues for all the details.


RecoverToy Needs You!!
Well, I'd like to borrow your boxes at least.I am always looking for original boxes to copy for reproduction. If can help I do offer a reward.Can you help wiith any of these Matchbox boxes ?

  • 56a Trolley Bus : B style
  • Any Gift Set boxes
If you have any of these, please contact me using the contact form. Thanks!

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