assorted big loader sets and pieces
there has been a large number of different big loader sets released over the last 40 or more years. it was a childhood staple that has sadly fallen by the wayside in recent years. the fact it is completely autonomous mesmerizes both children and adults.
there are very few changes between releases, and there are a number of motorised chassis colors to "collect." there has also been new sticker designs over the years, updating them and making them more modern.
2018 saw a release of a newer thomas loader set, featuring a new chassis. 2020 saw another release, this time based on john deere.
in japan there has been a couple of different style sets released, including one based on the movie Cars. it has mcqueen, mater and mack.
there are very few changes between releases, and there are a number of motorised chassis colors to "collect." there has also been new sticker designs over the years, updating them and making them more modern.
2018 saw a release of a newer thomas loader set, featuring a new chassis. 2020 saw another release, this time based on john deere.
in japan there has been a couple of different style sets released, including one based on the movie Cars. it has mcqueen, mater and mack.
white box big loader
the first three pics show my own childhood set. eventually, i discovered the truck covers from these fitted on the tomy magnetic flatdecks, so i started buying used sets from op shops, keeping the chassis, balls and trucks and disposing of the track. finally, i saw the light and started keeping whole sets.
anything tomy white box is rare.
anything tomy white box is rare.
tomy classic big loader
vicky found me this set at 0-5. always nice to have a different box style!
"two kids" big loader
i got this from auckland hobby fair 2019. i followed the seller around for a bit to see where his table was, and then we made a deal on the price. i have also seen this box with "toltoys" in the bottom right corner.
big fun big loader
kyle helped me get this set. it features updated stickers and new chassis color. it is the same as the style used in my big loader store display.
japanese pink loader - "the eyes have it"
i won this set on jauce in 2016. it was a lucky buy, as i actually fell asleep during the final minutes, woke up pretty quick and was able to somehow put another bid on and won it.
its quite an endearing set, with the 3 vehicles having different expressions, and even some of the track pieces, such as the hopper, have eyes.
more interestingly, the set comes with pink balls, and one of the vehicles is pink. made to try and appeal to girls maybe? ive been told by a plarailer who can read it that the lettering with the eyes on the box says "pink loader", which is kind of fitting.
it appears to be complete, except for maybe 3 balls, and im pleased with the shape everything is in, especially the box.
the chassis has space for two AA batteries, but can run just as well on one or the other. ive not seen another chassis like it.
its quite an endearing set, with the 3 vehicles having different expressions, and even some of the track pieces, such as the hopper, have eyes.
more interestingly, the set comes with pink balls, and one of the vehicles is pink. made to try and appeal to girls maybe? ive been told by a plarailer who can read it that the lettering with the eyes on the box says "pink loader", which is kind of fitting.
it appears to be complete, except for maybe 3 balls, and im pleased with the shape everything is in, especially the box.
the chassis has space for two AA batteries, but can run just as well on one or the other. ive not seen another chassis like it.