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1980s Tomy Tomytime Chunky Changers Triangle / Train No. 1055

Jon Nix — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:20:39 +0000

The Tomy ("Tomytime") Chunky Changers were a range of plastic toys aimed at the younger child which were characterised by their colourful simple shapes which were capable of being transformed into various other figures or objects. Amongst the range were vehicles and animals, and this one is of the former variety. This Chunky Changer transforms from a multi-coloured triangle into a high-speed style train, complete with overhead electric section and coupling.

The un-transformed Chunky Changer measures approximately 7.5cm by 3.5cm by 6cm (3 in. by 1¼in. by 2¼in.). It's in good condition, considering, with some minor surface wear and tear and some ageing to the original white colours.

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Vintage Westclox Electric Alarm Clock with Buzzer and Flashing Light

Jon Nix — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:40:45 +0000

Very much of its time, this Westclox alarm clock, made in Scotland, has a brushed metal effect clock face with blue and light green detailing, red sweep hand, a lamp which flashes alongside the buzzer alarm, and is housed in a cream/white rectangular plastic body (it may have been white originally but it has aged slightly to a cream tone). It is mains powered. The alarm functions perfectly and is set using the dial on the rear of the body, where the dial to set the time is also located. The buzzer is extremely effective as a waker-upper - in other words, it's loud. The lamp flashes at the same time meaning you've absolutely no excuses for missing your wake up call! The alarm is deactivated on a temporary basis by pushing the button down on top of the unit and disabled more permanently by sliding the button slightly forwards when depressed, to latch it in place.

In good condition, with only minor signs of wear and age to the plastic body, and fully functional.

A really nice-looking and effective alarm clock which hopefully will find a suitably retro environment in which to wake up the inhabitants!

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Vintage Bruning Corded Electric Draughting Eraser

Jon Nix — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:35:56 +0000

Something a little bit different, but also something with a very definite practical use...! A vintage Bruning corded electric eraser originally used by draughtsmen, architects and engineers. It probably doesn't require explanation - it's a very effective erasing tool for pencil drawings or other artwork - but it looks like a cross between a ray gun and a small hairdryer. This one is in fully-functioning order and is in good condition. It certainly makes light work of erasing tasks if you wanted it as a practical tool rather than as an interesting object or curio.

See it in action here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UNwBQno54/

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