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Waddingtons Raleigh Burner BMX Board Game (1985)

Jon Nix — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:39:07 +0000

A VERY 1980s board game, this is Waddingtons' collaboration with Raleigh: "Raleigh Burner BMX" a dice-rolling, card-pulling game centred around the BMX bikes of the same name. It features obstacles, jumps and other racing incidents in order to determine the winning rider. The game is almost complete in terms of the playing side, but it is lacking the promotional stickers and poster which originally were included. One of the six BMX gameplay pieces requires some attention to be fully usable - it's present but has a broken base, so please bear that in mind. The playing cards are all present, the dice too, and all of the plastic board elements are there as well. The board itself is in good shape, though slightly warped. Instructions are provided.

An unusual game which is sure to take some people right back to a time of stunt pegs, whitewall tyres, and bunny hops. Ahem.

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Waddingtons Playworld Play Circus Children’s Activity Toy

Jon Nix — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:56:24 +0000

From the Playworld series of children's activity toys this is Play Circus. Made by Waddingtons, it features a set of thick card figures - a variety of circus-themed items such as people, animals, and othr props - with plastic stands and wheels which can be used in conjunction with a set of thinner card playmats and story cards. This set has been played with and might not be complete, but there is plenty there to get your teeth into and certainly enough to create most, if not all, of the set. Please review the photographs to be assured of what is present.

The box is in fair condition considering its age, but it does have some deformation and a tear to the front where tape has been removed a little too aggressively. The playmat cards show some signs of wear and use, as do some of the other items, but the set is broadly in good, used, condition.

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Waddingtons Playworld Play Seaside Children’s Activity Toy Unused

Jon Nix — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 11:00:07 +0000

Playworld children's activity toy by Waddingtons, which dates from 1982, based around the theme of the seaside. It features a set of thick card figures - a variety of items such as people, a donkey, Punch and Judy, an open-topped bus, sandcastle, deck chair, etc. - with plastic stands and wheels which can be used in conjunction with a set of thinner card playmats and story cards. This appears to be completely unused, which is rather sad in many ways!

The plastics (srands and wheels) are still attached to their mounts and most of the figure shapes are retained in their original cards, although one or two have worked themselves free over time. The box is in good condition considering its age.

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Waddingtons Teaching Jigsaw Puzzle – Telephone (1978)

Jon Nix — Thu, 27 May 2021 18:57:32 +0000

A very colourful children's jigsaw made by Waddingtons and dated 1978. It is complete and is part of the "Teaching Puzzle" series, this one depicting telephone-related scenes. In very good condition (albeit with some wear and tear to the box), the puzzle measures 48cm x 29cm when complete (19 in. x 11 in.).

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Waddingtons Playworld Play Post Office Children’s Activity Toy Unused

Jon Nix — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:16:34 +0000

Playworld children's activity toy by Waddingtons, which dates from 1982, based around the theme of a Post Office. It features a set of thick card figures with plastic stands and wheels which can be used in conjunction with a set of thinner card playmats and story cards. This remarkably appears to be completely unused.

The plastics are still in their original bags and attached to their mounts and most of the figure shapes are retained in their original cards, although one or two have worked themselves free over time. The box is in good condition considering its age.

A toy which is very uncommon and even less likely to be in this preserved state if you ever do stumble across one. It would suit an enthusiast of old games or might make a quirky gift for a post office worker or postmaster/postmistress. Or, perhaps, it might just get used for its original purpose, finally - and it would be great for that to be the case.

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Waddingtons Playworld Play Airport Children’s Activity Toy

Jon Nix — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 17:46:02 +0000

Remarkably this airport-themed Playworld children's activity toy by Waddingtons, which dates from 1982, has never been used. It features a set of thick card figures with plastic stands and wheels which can be used in conjunction with a set of thinner card playmats and story cards.

A toy which is now uncommon and even less likely to be in this preserved state if you ever do stumble across one. We think it would suit an enthusiast of old games or of travel, or might make a quirky gift for a pilot or airline worker. Or, perhaps, it might just get used for its original purpose, finally - and we'd absolutely love for that to happen as well.

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Waddington’s Future Scientist: Elementary Microscience (1969)

Jon Nix — Sun, 29 Jul 2018 08:50:42 +0000

Boxed and in excellent condition, this Waddington's Future Scientist kit features all of its original parts, including "comprehensive" instruction/reference booklet. microscope, slides and dissecting equipment. A real educational vintage gem!

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Vintage Jig-Map No. 421 – The British Isles jigsaw by Waddington complete with quiz

Jon Nix — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 19:54:55 +0000

A vintage jigsaw map a.k.a jig-map made by Waddington of The British Isles in excellent and complete condition, with original placename quiz pieces and instructions. This is the original design of the British Isles Jig-Map and dates from the 1960s.

The completed jigsaw measures 61.5cm x 51cm (24¼ in. x 20 3/8 in.). The box has some scuffed edges but the jigsaw itself is very clean and colourful... and we are informed it is quite challenging. We "outsourced" the jigsaw testing! ;)

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Waddington’s Game of Jack Straws

Jon Nix — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:00:26 +0000

Waddington's Game of Jack Straws, a variant of pick up sticks, in fabulous condition (just some minor marks from being taped up) and made by Target Games in the 1960s. This example is complete and is just urging to be played - instructions included! Not to be confused with later "vintage" copies, this is the original and real-deal!

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