Teletext Recovery - 26/01/1999

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:12:42                1/8 Justin Pressland's collectables The big news is a toy auction last week, at which a pocket-size car was sold for £4,100, becoming the most expensive Matchbox toy in the world. Madj in 1968, it's thought to be the only apple green model of a Mercedes Benz 250SL in existence. The makers, Lesney, produced only a tiny trial batch. It originally cost less than 15p, and was sold at auction for £4,100 ——————————————————————————————————————— Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:18:28                1/8 Justin Pressland's collectables The sale of the Matchbox car broke the £4,000 record set by a Chevrolet taxi last May. Matchbox miniatures are very collectable; some now cost as much as second-hand versions of the real cars. Miss Republic of Ireland is on the show this week, so Justin looked at Irish collectables, including an original set of the Guinness flying toucans made by Carltonware in July 1957, which are very collectable. Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:17:01                1/8 Justin Pressland's collectables The model toucans are based on the flying toucans that appeared in a 1955 Guinness poster by the artist John Gilroy. There's also an authorised reproduction set, which states clearly that it's a reproduction, produced in the '90s for Irish-themed pubs. Carltonware's collectors' club can be contacted on Tel 0181 318 9580. More in a moment... Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:18:10                1/8 Justin Pressland's collectables Justin also brought in a Spiderman from 1979. It's in mint condition and in it's package, and is rare. It was made by Corgi, who went bust in 1983, but have since returned. A Professionals car from the 1970s TV cop series with Bodie and Doyle was released on Monday by Corgi, at £14.99. At the end of the month, Lledo is releasing some limited edition Guinness cars, at £39.95. Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:14:03                3/7 How to contact Justin Pressland If you've got anything around the house which you think might be collectable, please send a photo and a brief description to: Justin Pressland The Big Breakfast Lock Keepers Cottage Old Ford Lock London E3 2NN ——————————————————————————————————————— Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:25:28                5/8 Mad gamblers wanted! Do you have a gambling experience that you would like to share with us? * Have you won ££££ on a £5 flutter? * Have you lost ££££ due to a tip off you thought would set you up for life? * Or did you put all your life belongings on one colour in Las Vegas? Read on... Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:20:04                6/8 Mad gamblers wanted! Whether its betting on the horses, the dogs, Elvis Presley being alive in Wales or that Albion Rovers will make it into the Scottish Premier Division, we are keen to hear your story. Please write to our researchers today. Our address is: Deep Silver TV, The Planet Building, Thames Quay, 195 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SG. Or call on: 0171 512 5040/0171 512 5096 Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:15:10                7/8 Looking for risk takers! Are you a complete risk taker? Do you have a story you would like to share with us? If the answer is YES!!!, then please read on... Channel 4 is making a series about people who take risks. The stories can be about anything involving RISK, such as gambling habits ranging from horse betting to Elvis still being alive, to mad sports such as bridge jumping to wake boarding. Read on... Big B What's on Competitions Family

P347 4-Tel 347 Tue 26 Jan C4 22:11:16                8/8 Looking for risk takers! Wj are also keen to hear stories of complete outrage, such as people who travel at 7am rather than 8am because fewer accidents occur at that time, to living in certain streets because you have more of a chance of living longer. Whatever your story, our team is keen to hear from you. Please call us now on 0171 512 5040 or 0171 512 5096, or write to us at: Deep Silver TV, 195 Marsh Wall, London E14 9SG. Big B What's on Competitions Family

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