Hi there, For anyone interested in Lone Star's die-cast cap guns, the above article: "Lone Star's salute to James Bond 007", covering a full-page, can be found...
geoffrey ambridge <lonestar_diecast@...> wrote: Hi, Thanks for your enquiry. I have passed it on to our e-discussion forum (there's no need for you to...
Hi there, I am hoping to put together a second book on Die Casting Machine Tools Ltd (D.C.M.T.) and one of the sections is devoted to Lone Star websites. Some...
It appeared in 1971 - its not a common item but it depends on how much someone wants one, they pop up on ebay from time to time, I do not recall what I paid...
I have some lonestar train parts (track, switches, a loco, a passenger car, a petrol tank). Not in perfect state. Anyone interested? I' giving away. ...
Hi there Jason and Clive, I do recall being given a 'Play 'n Save' money box by my father around 1948-49, identical in red and yellow to those re-introduced in...
Looking for a Colt type cap-firing pistol in reasonable condition, offers to Mr. M.P. Hopkins at 37 Hamilton Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 6SN (U.K.)...
howdy from calgary alberta canada i have over 300 cap guns in my collection with prices ranging from $100.00 to $1000.00!!! please let mr. hopkins know and i...
Hi Cam, The reason why I submitted Mr. Hopkins' requirements was because he, evidently, does ..not.. have access to the Internet but, instead, he has supplied...
Geoff That makes perfect sense to me!!! If you can do this one last thing???? If Mr. Hopkins is interested in one of my guns I can be reached at 1 403 228 6192...
Hi all, I received an e-mail today and shall quote part of the text as follows: "We are launching Toy Collector (www.toycollector.com) in March with a...
Further to an earlier posting on this topic, I have received some additional information from Christian Braun, the organizer of "TC". He explains that 'Beta...
Hi there everyone. I recently found this item while cleaning out my in-law's stuff. While researching it on the web to see if it held any value for anyone--as...
Hello again. Sorry for the additional post, but I forgot to mention that the wrench is 4 1/8" long with the jaws fully open 7/8". Jack Parzek, Wayne, NJ, USA...
Hi Jack, the wrench is part of the "Lone Star Junior Mechanics Tool Set" made by DCMT in the 1950's there were a whole set of tools in the kit a hammer,...
G'day Group, Many years ago I built up a collection of Lone Star Locos and amongst my collection are some metal straight tracks maked "MADE IN AUSTRALIA / LONE...
G'day Miles, The only information that I can provide (others may be able to provide more) is that, according to early 1960s Lone Star trade catalogues, the...
Hi all, The following information was sought by a French gentleman, D. Ronce, who's not believed to be a member of the e-group, regarding four models that he...
Straight track was indeed made in Australia, there were only 4 pieces of track per box in the Australian boxes as opposed to 6 in the UK version As well as the...
Hi there, You're among a select group of DCMT/Lone Star enthusiasts whose knowledge and opinion I value. I hope that you'll be able to assist me in compiling...
Thanks for your enquiry. Lone Star's metal figures were called "Metallions". There were sets of 'named' Western gunfighters and also of notorious or famous red...
Hi there, This is to let you know of this new website which has been set up by a group of toy collectors, for toy collectors. It deals with various ...
Thanks for this information. I'll relay it to our 'Bumper Book online E-Group' to see if anyone's interested. Failing that, as several of the Lone Star...
This is to let you know that our annual exhibition will be held this year at WHITEWEBBS MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT, Crews Hill, ENFIELD, Middlesex, EN2 9HW. There...
Geoffrey, Â Thanks for your email about the show unfortunatly I am in the United States and upon such short notice would make it impossible for me to attend...
Hello Ed (and K. Rell?), [I'm sorry I don't know your name..] Welcome to the E-Group and your messages have been received. There are usually at least a couple...
Hello All Out of interest whilst toy guns can be imported in to the USA they are always sent by sea from the UK. This I have found out after sending two lots...
Howdy from Calgary Alberta Canada I am a avid cap gun/holster collector. I would be interest in hearing from anyone who has interest selling their guns. I am ...