Thanks Lee. I have two of those that came in junkyard lots. I guess maybe I will get them out and do a resto on them. I too appreciate the simplicity of them. I also fondly remember spending entire days as a kid inventing things to do while we roamed our neighborhood. Simpler times for sure.
Thanks for the wonderful childhood memories for me. Out of my entire collections,I have only two surviving gems. That would be my Midgetoy MG and Midgetoy House trailer.
That was some quality red paint on there! Didn't seem to want to come off. Thanks for that - it's another manufacturer completely new to me. I shall keep an eye out for them in future. I really like the look of that model - it has a definite 'something' about it. Nice one.
As a kid I had some Midgetoy's but I was never thrilled with them. They were too bland with no interiors etc. I am sure I would restore a few if I came across some. Nice job!
My late father left me a whole box full of these, but different manufacturers. I just wonder if I should leave them alone, or fix up just a couple of them. Maybe if there are one or two that are duplicates, I might be able to do that. I don't know if he'd want me to fix them or just to leave them alone. Any input would be appreciated from anybody. By the way nice job, Lee. That quick music really gets me revved up.
Great job Lee! Cool little casting, I like these quick little restos, it gives a bit of insight into the smaller manufacturers we maybe have never heard of outside of the US. P.S. there's some sort of server issue with the site you linked to, comes back with a connection error after timing out.
Of all the stripping methods, the caustic soda seems to be the most effective. I also like the stripper jar, and the paint-on method. My least favorite is way George dips it in and out of the stripper, then lets it sit in a gob of goo while we watch it work in real time.
I'm curious about the "war profiteer" comment. What did they produce for the war effort, and did they go about it ethically? I like the brief histories you provide about the castings.
I included a link to the Midgetoy story, I'd suggest reading it if you have questions. As to being war profiteers, pretty much the entire U.S. work force/economy was on a war footing from '41 to '45, with Lend-Lease some aspects even longer. Anybody with a drill press was a war profiteer. If it were not so, we'd be restoring Streichholzschachtel and the national language of the majority of European nations would be German.
I fully understand how our industrial might played a vital role in winning the war. The term "profiteer" seems a bit pejorative. As if they were overcharging or provided subpar products. Those folks were out there. My opinion only. Thanks for your response. I'm always looking forward to your next project, especially if it's one I played with back in the day.
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Thanks Lee. I have two of those that came in junkyard lots. I guess maybe I will get them out and do a resto on them. I too appreciate the simplicity of them. I also fondly remember spending entire days as a kid inventing things to do while we roamed our neighborhood. Simpler times for sure.
Nice simple restoration, really well done to bring it back to original!....Bill
Cute little casting, nice one👍
Thanks for the wonderful childhood memories for me. Out of my entire collections,I have only two surviving gems. That would be my Midgetoy MG and Midgetoy House trailer.
Beautiful quick restoration Lee. Cellphones and social media has destroyed the younger generations communication, and social skills..
They were the days weren't they. We knew how to play back then.
I really enjoy these 2 minute makeovers. The castings are always something a little usual and that makes them interesting.
That was some quality red paint on there! Didn't seem to want to come off. Thanks for that - it's another manufacturer completely new to me. I shall keep an eye out for them in future. I really like the look of that model - it has a definite 'something' about it. Nice one.
That’s freaking awesome! I love those little simple toys! Great job Time Rider
How right you are about phones and video games......and play is all about what you had in your head.... Great job mate
Great job 👍
I like how the wheels are all covered, gives it a real cool look, very artsy retro. Also sort of resembles a train engine which I also like.
As a kid I had some Midgetoy's but I was never thrilled with them. They were too bland with no interiors etc. I am sure I would restore a few if I came across some. Nice job!
I like doing a bit of everything.
Nice work , i like to see different toy cars , something different then Hot Wheels , and Matchbox cars. Great work as always .
Mike Espo...
So much detail on such a small toy. Great job Lee ☺🚗
Awesome
Lovely restoration. The tune is great. Try Macleod 's Exit The Premises for your next two minute build. It won't disappoint you.
Another beauty! I’ll leave the subscribed on!😂
Nice makeover. Love these and the tootsie toys. I have a large collection of them. Lots of detail for a cheap little toy.
Nice lee Brian Thailand
I have it too
I have a couple of toosie (probably spelt that wrong) cars I’m thinking about restoring but not sure yet.
Very nice
My late father left me a whole box full of these, but different manufacturers. I just wonder if I should leave them alone, or fix up just a couple of them. Maybe if there are one or two that are duplicates, I might be able to do that. I don't know if he'd want me to fix them or just to leave them alone. Any input would be appreciated from anybody. By the way nice job, Lee. That quick music really gets me revved up.
Does anybody else hit the Thumbs Up Button before the video even starts?
I bought mine at a flea market (I think), two for a dollar. I think past a certain point they have very little value.
Ah, yes, the good ol' days.....
Great job Lee! Cool little casting, I like these quick little restos, it gives a bit of insight into the smaller manufacturers we maybe have never heard of outside of the US.
P.S. there's some sort of server issue with the site you linked to, comes back with a connection error after timing out.
Of all the stripping methods, the caustic soda seems to be the most effective. I also like the stripper jar, and the paint-on method. My least favorite is way George dips it in and out of the stripper, then lets it sit in a gob of goo while we watch it work in real time.
I try to keep things that start with the word "caustic" out of my inventory.
lovely piece, why such a short vid?
Longest clean up you've ever shown even speeded up.
I have one of these that someone attempted to repaint yellow and it's missing wheels and axles.
Loved it! What did you use on the wheels at the end?
Just a black tire wash . . . essentially black paint.
TimeRider's Wee Little Cars thanks!
what is the music you use for the makeover?
Cephelopod - Kevin Macleod
@@TimeRider - cool thanks, banging choon m8
How much is it to do a 2 minute midget? By the way it's a fire...... oh, nevermind.....
It's easy to see why they aren't as well-remembered as Matchbox and Hot Wheels. The construction looks cruder and less-detailed.
Different time.
Why would anyone buy the inventory if they couldnt reproduce them? Seems silly to me
You'd have to ask them, but I suspect they're dead.
www.esnarf.com/toys.htm How many do you suppose that they have for $100 plus each? Seems like a good deal to me.
I'm curious about the "war profiteer" comment. What did they produce for the war effort, and did they go about it ethically? I like the brief histories you provide about the castings.
I included a link to the Midgetoy story, I'd suggest reading it if you have questions. As to being war profiteers, pretty much the entire U.S. work force/economy was on a war footing from '41 to '45, with Lend-Lease some aspects even longer. Anybody with a drill press was a war profiteer. If it were not so, we'd be restoring Streichholzschachtel and the national language of the majority of European nations would be German.
I fully understand how our industrial might played a vital role in winning the war. The term "profiteer" seems a bit pejorative. As if they were overcharging or provided subpar products. Those folks were out there. My opinion only. Thanks for your response. I'm always looking forward to your next project, especially if it's one I played with back in the day.
Nice and fast 👍
Another beauty! I’ll leave the subscribed on!😂