Some are collector’s items or the ultimate dream machine, but all are pint-sized toys that Mr Hansen has accumulated over the years. His collection has grown in recent times, but many have been in his possession for years, stored safely under the bed. He had always been fascinated by vehicles, a passion which started with toys such as Meccano and Yesteryear items. Among his collection were an old Bedford tip truck, a Chevrolet dump truck, an International tractor, an old fire engine, a battery-operated Volkswagen and Matchbox toys still in their boxes. People now gave him old toys they no longer required — including ones long forgotten that were found in the sandpit.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 28, 2021 21:00 UTC