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Budgie Toys Gift Sets

From 1960 to 1966 Budgie produced a small range of Gift Sets for both large-scale models and Budgie small-scale Miniatures. They were numbered according to the quantity of toys inside, Nos 4 & 5 for large-scale models and Nos. 8 & 12 for miniatures.

 

Shrink-wrapped Gift Sets of miniatures called 'Budgie Garage' were made around 1970 when Modern Products Ltd., then owners of Budgie, was sold. These rare sets were probably created to clear old stock.

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Budgie Toys Gift Set No.4 (Series 1)

Issued 1960 - 1962

Card box with illustrated lid with a black description panel and printed 'No.4'

The packing insert was made of white card with 'Budgie Toys' printed on the lower inner strip

The Set contained four large-scale Budgie Toys which varied according to availability

'Made in England by Morris & Stone (London) Ltd.'

Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 1)
Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 1)
Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 1) maker's name
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Budgie Models Gift Set No.4 (Series 2)

Issued c.1963-66

Card box with blue & red lid with 'Budgie Diecast Models' and 'No.4' sticker (missing on box illustrated)

The inner packing had red & white card dividers with logo and 'Budgie Diecast Models' across the centre

The Set contained four large-scale Budgie Models which varied according to availability

'Made in England by the Budgie Division of S Guiterman & Co.Ltd'

 

Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 2)
Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 2)
Budgie Gift Set No.4 (Series 2) maker's name
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Budgie Toys Gift Set No.5 (Series 1)

Issued 1960-c.1963

Card box with illustrated lid and black description panel and printed 'No.5'

Two versions of the lid were produced, the first with yellow sides and folded construction, the second with white sides and stapled corners (see illustrations below)

The inner packing and divisions were white or cream-coloured card. 'Budgie' was printed on lower right-hand divider

In later sets a simplified card insert seems to have been used without the 'Budgie' name

No.5 Set contained five large-scale Budgie Toys Nos. 202, 220, 226, 230, 234 (in later sets the contents varied)

'Made in England by Morris & Stone (London) Ltd'

Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1)
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1)
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1) maker's name
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1) late version
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1)
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 1)
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Budgie Models Gift Set No.5 (Series 2)

Issued c.1963-66

Card box with blue & red lid with 'Budgie Diecast Models' and 'No.5' sticker

The inner packing had white card dividers and a small box containing drums for the Articulated Cable Truck

(In the illustration below the card dividers have been replaced by wood)

The Set contained five large scale Budgie Models which varied according to availability

'Made in England by the Budgie Division of S Guiterman & Co.Ltd.'

Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 2)
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 2)
Budgie Gift Set No.5 (Series 2) maker's name
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Budgie Toys Gift Set No.8

Issued 1962-c.1964

Slide-opening card box with illustrated sleeve, 'Miniature Diecast Models by Budgie' and printed 'No.8'

Inner 'drawer' had a brown & white insert with brick motif and 'Budgie' on centre divider

Contents were Miniatures Nos.5, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 19

'Made in England by Budgie Models'

Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.8
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.8
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.8 models
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.8 maker's name
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.8
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Budgie Toys Gift Set No.12

Issued 1962- c.1964

Slide-opening card box with illustrated sleeve, 'Miniature Diecast Models by Budgie' and a printed 'No.12'

Inner 'drawer' had brown & white insert with brick motif and 'Budgie' on horizontal dividers

Contents were Miniatures Nos.5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20

Some late Sets had the same models with updated colours & wheels in boxes with compartment-style packing

'Made in England by Budgie Models'

Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12 maker's name
Budgie Miniatures Gift Set No.12 Budgie Models logo

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