The Matchbox King Size K8a Scammell Low Loader Decals vary across the various issues of the model. This model has the LAING branding and a Caterpillar (K-3 without a blade) on the trailer. The earliest issue is in a D-style sliding tray box. The model and trailer feature metal wheels. The door decals are a simple white square with text and are placed at the lower edge of … [Read more...] about Matchbox King Size K8a Scammell Low Loader Decals
Matchbox Lesney #41 Ford GT40 Sticker Variations
We have been asked about the Matchbox Lesney #41 Ford GT40 Sticker Variations. I think they varied depending on availability from printers as well as changes to ordering over the years. Some are clear based decals, some are white-based decals and equally there are self-adhesive stickers. I think the logic of decals on the earlier models and stickers later is … [Read more...] about Matchbox Lesney #41 Ford GT40 Sticker Variations
New Airfix Repro Boxes Added
We have worked on new artwork for some of the Airfix 1:32 scale Military Figures. New boxes added recently include: Also available now is a reproduction Airfix 1:32 scale accessory Target Style Box for the Strong Point #51504 diorama building. See our full range of Airfix Military 1:32 Scale reproduction boxes Searching for a different box for your Airfix … [Read more...] about New Airfix Repro Boxes Added
USA Postage and Tariffs
For our USA customers, RecoverToy is open for posting to the USA again. We have through Australia Post and Zonos a process for paying the new 10% tariff on exports to the USA. That said, we have only sent around 10 small packets this week and have yet to get any feedback from our customers on the delivery completion. We do expect some delay at US Customs as they are … [Read more...] about USA Postage and Tariffs
USA Tariffs and Postage
We are still pending any shipments to the USA. The Australia Post process was introduced in late September and we tested it with 3 packets. All 3 were returned with no explanation other than 'Invalid' which is less than useless for debugging whatever we did wrong. We then pursued a number of changes and discussions with Zonos, the tariff processor, and hopefully we now have … [Read more...] about USA Tariffs and Postage
USA Tariffs & Costs
We have suspended all USA deliveries and orders during September 2025 while we sort out the processes to collect and remit the required tariffs. Australia Post have now integrated with a tariff process and we are now able to ship to the USA again. But as it is a new process we are working with a small number of customers to test the process before re-opening for all. … [Read more...] about USA Tariffs & Costs
USA Tariffs Update
As of 0800 this morning 26th August 2025 (GMT +10) Australia Post have advised that they are suspending all deliveries to the USA. The email to us as an Australia Post account holder includes the following key points: Our response to this is: All 3 of the above tasks were completed earlier today 26th August 2025. Where to from here? This is just an educated … [Read more...] about USA Tariffs Update
USA Tariffs Impact
For our USA-based customers the new import tariffs will impact all deliveries from RecoverToy to the USA from 29th August 2025. In brief the changes are two-fold: We cannot predict what will occur, but our experience with similar processes for our European customers suggests that the following issues may arise for our USA-based customers. In our research we have … [Read more...] about USA Tariffs Impact
RecoverToy New Store is Open
Our new store is officially open for orders. It has been available for a few months but we think it is now ready for general use. We will also be setting the old store to no longer process orders from 30th April 2025 and redirecting customers to the new store. Old Store Link for reviewing your old orders or finding a part you are familiar with. New Store Link … [Read more...] about RecoverToy New Store is Open