Tim-Mee Toys 4-Wheeled Jeep

Feed the blog Ed, feed the blog! As busy as it's been this past few weeks sometimes I forget I have a blog! DOH! Okay, okay, so here's some pics of a nice Tim-Mee Toys Jeep I picked up at a thrift store last year. It's missing the steering wheel but otherwise is in decent shape. It fits in just right with all the MPC stuff that's been posted of late measuring 5" (12.70cm) L x 2 5/8" (6.66cm) W x 1 5/8" (4.12cm) H. I've not seen a Jeep with four wheels in the year but know I people who have so it's definitely based on a real thing.

Playing with Tim Mee Toys Cold War Jet Fighter Set

I had a few minutes of 'me' time to actually goof around with some of my toys and snapped a few pics of the two Tim Mee Cold War Jets featured recently. I've been wanting to do some more work on that airfield display shelf I made earlier this year but just haven't had a chance. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Tim Mee Toys Cold War Jet Fighter Set No. 62163 2018 Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger

This supersonic carrier based fighter aircraft first flew in 1954 with a total of 200 being made. The last aircraft was delivered in 1959. The Tiger has the dubious distinction of being the first jet aircraft to shoot itself down when in 1956 the pilot let off two burst from the cannon while in a dive. As the speed of the cannon shells decreased, the speed and trajectory of the aircraft caused it to run into its own cannon shells, disabling the plane enough that it had to crash land! DOH!

This is the second in the two-pack of Cold War fighters currently in production by the latest incarnation of Tim Mee Toys and can be purchased for the low price of $11.80 + shipping. The toy is molded in a durable gray plastic and measures 8 1/4" L x 5 3/4" wingspan x 2 5/8" H. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

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Tim Mee Toys Cold War Jet Fighter Set No. 62163 2018 Lockheed F-104 Starfighter

I meant to do this post much sooner but the week got busy and life intervened yet again. Of the two Cold War fighters included in Tim Mee's re-issue of these classic airplanes, the F-104 is hands-down my favorite. The Starfighter has been a favorite of mine since I was kid - like a bout 100 years ago :-) and remains a favorite. Developed as a supersonic interceptor it was one of the Century Series of fighters which later took on a role as an attack aircraft but it's history is marred by both political and safety issues. In spite of those it went on to serve from 1958-2004 in over a dozen countries.

The toy is in molded in light gray plastic and measures 8 1/4" (20.95cm) L x 4" (10.16cm) wingspan x 2 1/8" (5.39cm) H. The folks at Tim Mee rightly market this as toy, meant to be played with and enjoyed. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina