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                                                                         LIVE STEAM!!!

Live steam Putt Putt / Pop Pop Boats. These tinplate boats are manufactured in India almost exclusively for the European market, where they retail for around GBP 5.00 / USD 10.00. (Rs.550/-) each. Each boat measures around 5 - 5.5 inches.

http://www.poppopboats.net/toyshop/cat_356043-Avon-555-Pop-Pop-Boats.html

After a lot of effort with the help of friends in UP, I managed to track down a manufacturer who was willing to let me buy some in retail. I am REALLY surprised that these boats are not available in India (that’s what he said). If that is true, it is a real a shame. :banghead:

Anyone interested to buy? Please drop me a PM or post here. Each unit is costing me USD 1.70 (Rs.90/-)

I will be retailing them in sets of 2 @ Rs.  200 + Speedpost at actuals.

Found some interesting videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boqUUPMT6Gc

This video tells you a lot about this boat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3OLhFx8KZY

I remember, as a child, I used to plead with my Mom to buy them for me @ Rs.10/- each. She has passed on and so have those days.......... Damn this parasitic 3rd world Globalisation.

They look really cute running round and round in a small bucket!  ;D

It's available at most times at Connaught Place, New Delhi. There are a couple of street vendors who stock them. I can't really comment about the prices though! I last bought them a couple of years ago!  ;)

wow... missed my childhood .... I have bought this exact product in Mumbai 3 years ago @ Rs. 30/-
VC I still remember it use to be Rs. 10/- in the past  :hatsoff:

Do update me on the prices (please) I would like to know how much I am paying extra.

Sure sir!  :)

I'll PM you whenever I go there next! :)

Speaking about the price, to me, Rs 200 for a pair doesn't sound expensive for something that's not available easily in most parts of the country!   :thumbsup:

Ahaa finally...I have been looking for these since a long many days. As a child of 6-7 yrs old I too was mesmerized by the boat turning round & round and making that distinct pop ..pop sound. I was in Bankura and back in those days we had a well in our compound and had to pull out water with a rope and bucket with my elders help  8-) to fill a "choubachha" to run them in (only some ppl will understand what I am talking about  :))...will defintely treasure these.

Book one pair for me and let me know the shipping cost to hyderabad and how do I pay you.
thanks

If you have sample(s) from the vendor pls post real pics with available colour combinations. The next pair for me, would love to have bigger ones if possible :).
thanks

If you happen to travel from Mumbai to Pune or vice versa, you will find these at all mid way stops, the bus takes on the highway. Bought one for 40 bucks.

Thanks all for all the valuable info. Fact of the matter is that there has been a BOOM in the demand for these toys primarily from Germany. They import them in container loads and have commissioned multiple manufacturing units (read entire villages) as 100% E.O.U. This has lead to two things - Firstly, the small time manufacturers have developed a huge ego and shun any demands from the local market. The second fall out has been the steep increase in prices and tremendous shortfall in supply to the local market.

It is also sad, that they are exporting beautiful designs and models to Europe which are not available for the Indian consumer. Perhaps, there is an embargo/dictat of some sort levied by the importers to this effect.

I am still negotiating (to enhance my profit margins  ;)) and will keep you all posted.

Regards.

These were popularly called as "Rattandeep" boats & were manufactured by Mr. Rakesh Thukral of Delhi.

Sanjay

VC bhaiya these boats are available in Kolkata at Rs 15-20 per piece.

WOW!!! Now I want the details! Please call me asap. You have probably saved me a lot of money. :hatsoff:

Sorry, post my telephone conversation with Rohit, all orders and this entire deal is being put on hold. Thanks a ton Rohit, please update us on this thread at your convenience. If what you are saying is true, you've saved me a lot of trouble and embarrassment. :hatsoff:

just looking at the possibility of converting one of these to rc

:-)

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=homemade+putt+putt+boat

Thanks to all the sleuthing and research done by the fellow members of this forum, I have been able to flex my muscles and pin this supplier to the mat. Prices expected to be slashed soon. He is on the receiving end now. This victory is sweet and it is all thanks to you guys. I may not buy from the supplier at all, but I just want him to eat his words -" Nahin pusata to kahin aur se ley lijiye. Hummey yeh sab chota mota ordero se koi waasta nahin." I am going to make him offer to sell these boats to me at half the price, whether I buy or not is a different issue. ;)

No bookings or requests for this item please. Let me first nail this over smart supplier.

Thank you team. :hatsoff:

This product is going to be back on sale soon with a HUGE DROP in prices. Thanks to all those who helped me nail the earlier supplier. Just waiting for the stocks to arrive. :thumbsup:

Now available for Rs.100/- for 3 boats + Speedpost at actuals.

Random colours. Only 20 pieces available. Roll up!!! ;D

Speed Post rate calculator : http://www.indiapost.gov.in/SP_Dom.aspx

(Each boat weighs 28 grams and will be shipped from Guwahati)

Single unit @ Rs.35/- per piece + shipping at actuals.

P.s. Please note that I am selling these without any profit margin - doing it just to prove a point and to bring this thread to a logical, justified conclusion. If they don't sell, I'll keep them all. No problems! Part of my childhood, after all.

3 pieces for me sir...

Payment Made..!!

Address Sent via PM.

Done Sir!

17 remaining. Actually, I bought 25 pieces and I'm reserving 5 pieces for the little boy VC. ;D

God, how I love these boats!

Thankyou Sir...!!  :salute:

3 more booked for Anandparanjape. Fyi, the 'fuel' used is mustard oil!

14 remaining now.

sir
three for me  :salute:

rgds

Confirmed 3 for Vishal and PM replied.

11 remaining now.

3 more booked by a local buyer - 8 remaining now.

:hatsoff: to this 'local buyer', a dear friend - who else (but Rcindia maniacs) buys pop pop toys at 1:25 am? ???

3 booked for Gusty and 3 for Veloci.

Adding one more from my stash - NOW JUST 3 MORE LEFT!

Sir plz book 3 For me

Sir 3 for me.

Uh oh. Now what do I do? Order for more? ??? :headscratch:

Edit: Ok confirming both Swizera and Sumit. 21 sold out, I would like to keep one for myself.

Last 3 left. Grab while you can. The others may book but will get delivery after a couple of weeks.

Thnks!

This is for you my anonymous 'guest' - You have been following this forum silently. I told you I would do it. Money isn't everything. Now go and transact your business in Europe and the US. As far as we Indians are concerned, Hummey topi pehenne ka aadat nahin hai. Aainda koshish bhi mat karna. In case you don't understand the national language any more, Wir tragen keine Hüte, zu verstehen? :hatsoff:

 :thumbsdown:

 :bow:
 >:D
 :salute:
( :hatsoff:    {:)} For V.C. Sir.)

Dear VC,

Three for me Please...

Regards,

Sreedhar

Sreedhar confirmed. All sold out.

Keeping the bookings open for the second consignment, which I will order only if I get a confirmed order of 30 boats. Failing which, buying this in small quantities is not going to be cost effective. I need to, at the least, recover my inbound courier charges. I hope you all will understand.

Final tally:

Sumit - 3
Swizera - 3
Gusty - 3
Veloci - 3
Vishal - 3
Anand - 3
Aditya - 3
Sreedhar - 3

VC - 1  :'(

Thanks and regards.

VS Sir,

 :bow:  :bow:

Thank you for bring back my childhood memories...

You are welcome! :thumbsup:

Hi VC,

4 for me please.

Regards
Sanoop

Oh God, this is going viral! 4 booked for mbsanoop (Thank you!), 3 for the young gent in post # 25 (thanks for your patience), I will keep 2, waiting for 21 more to happen.

I would suggest each modeler in forum to place order for atleast 1 piece just to show " chota Mota order kitna bhari pada hai "

Sumit, aage kyun nahin bataya?  >:D

If you were going to do me this favour, I would have kept a profit margin of Rs. 20/- per boat @ 7289 members = Rs. 1, 45, 780/- (:|~ (:|~ (:|~

Anyway, so that there is no confusion as to what you are paying for, here are some pictures. What you see is what you get.

Regards.

 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


ok... I am not laughing so much on Him....

Second lot: Expected in Guwahati on / around 25th. Feb.2013

Mbsanoop - 4
External Order 1 (MM)- 3
VC - 3
External Order 2 (JKB) - 3

Total - 13

Waiting for 17 more.

Sorry this is not a 'bump' its just that I am losing track. Too much happening in too short a time.

sir... a pack of 3 for me....!   :thumbsup:

Confirmed Vish!

14 more to go.

3 for me !!

Hello VC
I will take 3
Regards
Ralson

It looks like hot cakes on the shelf !!!

too many enthu people..... for a non RC boat ... not even motorized....

Only VC can do such things....!!! great going !!! ( i still remember chuck gliders !!!)

Second lot: Expected in Guwahati on / around 25th. Feb.2013

Mbsanoop - 4
External Order 1 (MM)- 3
VC - 3
External Order 2 (JKB) - 3
srivatsa - 3
ralsonjemmy - 3
dreamliner - 3

Total - 22

PM with bank details sent to all who bought the first lot. Please ignore if you have already paid.

PM also sent to the people who have confirmed the second lot. Take your time. I suggest you pay only once the boats reach me (sometime next week).

Thanks and Regards.

First lot of boats sent out to the following members via Speedpost:

Sumit, Swizera, Veloci, Vishal, Anand, Aditya, Sreedhar

Will let you have the Tracking numbers tomorrow.

Gusty - PM sent.

Thanks and Regards.

In view of the Nation wide postal strike on 20th and 21st Feb. All deliveries will be delayed. Further, postal charges are far more than I expected as the boxes are weighing between 160 - 210 grams. (Charges are between Rs.87 - Rs. 120 via Speedpost. DTDC is charging Rs.130/- flat per package) Whatever it may be, I am going ahead as promised via Speedpost and will absorb the loss for this consignment. Please be patient.

As of now, all the parcels have been returned to me for fear of any vandalism at the local PO in the next two days. These will be again collected for despatch on Friday.

My sincere apologies for this mess up.

VC sir,

3 for me...

How do i pay the money... Will you send any PM...I will reply with my postal address...

Shivela, confirming your order, just hang on a moment. First let me sort this mess out. Will PM you all details.

Thanks.

Wow the packing looks really neat and professional  :thumbsup:

Thank you! My daughter did all the hard work.

Wow! I had just been thinking of buying such a boat for my son since last week and here it is! Please book two for me VC sir. If you can get me back with bank details by tomorrow morning, I'll send the payment immediately. I'm leaving for Mumbai tomorrow afternoon and will return on Monday. No Internet access during this period and hence won't be able to make the payment.

Shivela 3/ Vishal 2 - confirmed

Second lot

Mbsanoop - 4
Shivela - 3
VC - 3
Vishal Rao - 2
Srivatsa - 3
Ralsonjemmy - 3
Dreamliner - 3
Others - 6

Thanks & Regards.

Total - 27

May I request interested persons to use the PM feature for placing orders. Repeated posts/replies by me here may be seen as disguised 'bumps'. I have no intention of doing that.

3 for me too please VC

Requesting all members not to remit extra money due to Speedpost Charges. I've managed to short circuit it somehow. The first consignment has gone out with charges between Rs.67 - 79. If you have remitted extra already, please PM me immediately.

Sorry for all the confusion.

Speedpost Tracking Numbers:

Vishal Bhatia - ES607215682IN
Sumit Nathwani - ES607215563IN
Aditya Nagar - ES607215529IN
Manoj Sharma - ES607215577IN
Anand Paranjape - ES607215532IN
Abhishek Manjunath -ES607215550IN
S G Nair -ES607215546IN

Gusty, your parcel will be handed over personally, or should I courier it?

VC , do you have the 2nd consignment ?

Expecting it within a day or two.

hope to receive mine within a few days :-)

Received mine on the 25th.......Thank you VC sir! :)
Video coming soon  ;D

Second lot expected in a day or two and I will despatch them immediately. Now who has paid what? :headscratch:

Please confirm as per serial number on the photograph.

Cheers!

captain
serial no 13 has been remitted by me narration shown IOB SIVAKUMAR.PM send earlier (address and details)
regards
joe

Serial 14 is mine! Sending my postal address through PM.

wonder why mine is not there, there must be something wrong ?

please look through your PM I am sending the receipt again

VC , regarding your bank details,  I haven't got your pm .. Can you please pm me the bank details ?

Can you get your dealer to design a a larger engine for use with RC boats? Not sure if the poppop engine scales well. Anyone experimented yet?

Sorry, manufacturer has designs of larger boats that are only for sale in Europe. Tried to get one for myself, but he wouldn't sell. Some kind of embargo by the importer.

Second lot

Mbsanoop - 4
Shivela - 3
Vishal Rao - 2
Srivatsa - 3
Ralsonjemmy - 3
Dreamliner - 3
Zonuna - 3
Praveen Jose - 3
AeroVishwa - 3

Have I missed out on anyone? Don't worry about your payment reaching me, first let me know if you have already remitted payment or if you want the boats. We'll sort out the payment part later.

Regards.

what about me....?? i asked 3...  (:|~ (:|~

Second consignment arrived a short while ago. 5 boats damaged in transit. I won't despatch them, and will wait for replacements. Rest being shipped out on a first come, first shipped basis.

VC sir,

I have confirmed my payment on 28/02/2013 through PM with my postal address.

Transaction details.

28/02/2013     BIL/410481201/For Boat/NSP

Thanks for confirming.

Eagerly waiting for the boat to test it.

The following have been shipped out. I hope certain Gentlemen like the package that it was shipped out in ;)

Shivela - 3
Vishal Rao - 2
Ralsonjemmy - 3
Dreamliner - 3
Zonuna - 3
Praveen Jose - 3
AeroVishwa – 3

I haven't received the addresses of Mbsanoop and Srivatsa. Your consignments are ready for despatch. I can ship them only on Tuesday, as I am travelling at the moment.

One important point to be noted, I am NOT keeping track of your payments and am sending these boats out in good faith. I will reconcile the accounts once I return on Tuesday.

Enjoy your Putt Putt boats! :thumbsup:

Regards.

Sorry checked your pm now, .. pm-ed my address..

WOW, I was looking for these boats all over delhi for last 1 year, went to almost each toys shop in Chandni chowk and could not find what is available here. I even had a talk with one indian ebay seller who sell internationally, he asked for a huge amount for a 5 piece pack.

VC sir, please send 3 to me, let me know amount with shipping to delhi, and also PM me bank details....

hi VC may I know when you dispatch my boats, and by which courier ?

All boats were despatched on 13th. / 14th March via Speedpost.

VC sir,

I have received my boats on 16th.
Thank you.

hi vc
i got my boats today thattooin blenders pride cover wow i was hoping that u gifted  (:|~ me a full bottle but  :banghead: any way thanks buddy

VC sir, Please let me know amount with shipping to delhi, and also PM me bank details,

@jalanbk - all sold out. Only 4 left that are packed for mbsanoop. If he backs out, they are yours. I've sent him a PM.
@praveen - wait till you hear what dreamliner got! >:D

Thanks for replying VC sir...

It's my bad luck that i saw this thread so late, in case mbsanoop does not back off and you are not going to bring more, can you please share the details of supplier from where you bought these.

Thanks in advance.

Received the parcel couple of days back and my son was ecstatic at the start of the boat  ;D We both had a huge grin on our faces when it started ;D Thank you VC sir!

Same here Praveen :-) ... Got mine today, by the time I was not at home and my son rip them open before I do :-)  Thanks VC

Thanks for the feedback guys. Hope you all are putt putting away to happiness by now.

@jalanbk - I may have a solution for you, Will PM you soon.

Regards.

dear vc
junior joe enjoyed the new boat like anything but i was worried about getting his hands burned,actually i was more excited more than him.but its too bad to tease me with those precious cartons.my wife was a little suspicious about the content in the box.lol.i gifted 2 out of three to my friends and their friends are asking about the availability???? any chance VC ???

Don't worry, more can be arranged. Let me know how many you need. God bless Li'l Joe.

@jalanbk - your boats were shipped out today.

Any more takers?

Thanks VC Sir...

Dear VC,

I've been hunting for these put put boats for quite some time now. Can you please send me 5 of them? Let me know the cost and where to tx the money.

I have done some research myself and I have come across this co. in Noida. They have some marvelous designs and go beyond put put boats. They sell a lot of vintage stuff too. Check out welbyindia.com!

Please reply with price for 5 of the put put boats.

Thanks much!

Pradeep

Stocks expected in a week or so. I have replied via PM.

Thanks and Regards.

@ Rs. 160/- to 220/- per piece on that site????

Wow! That's a handsome profit margin! :thumbsup:

Hi VC,

Handsome Margin! - You bet!!

I will wait for a week for my vessels to arrive from you ;)

They are sooooo cute, I feel like a 5 year old already! I used to think that I will make a life size model one day and go out to the real seas...

I have fond memories of my grandparents buying them from 'Shanti Bangle Stores' in Rajajinagar, Bangalore for 9 rupees a piece. Now the shop is closed and a commercial complex has taken its place. Those were the days.... Indrajal, AmarChitra katha, Tin toys, 'Luna' cycles, First cricket bat.... Sigh...!  :-\

I searched old Bangalore for the thing but to no avail.

I will surprise my 4 year old son... He will be thrilled! PUTT PUTT PUTT....  {:)}

VC, Thanks my friend!

Pradeep

My son bought me a Putt Putt boat for Rs. 35 from outside Rajiv Chowk Metro Station (Gate No. 2)

 >:D :D :D

Brand is "AMMAR Boat K.G.N. - Best Quality"

Has instructions too e.g. "boat band karne se pehle boat ki bati bujha de"

sanjay sir, can u upload some pics?

Has instructions too e.g. "boat band karne se pehle boat ki bati bujha de"

Dimaag ka batti jalao, boat ka batti bujhao! :giggle:

VC taking poetry to dizzy heights >:D (:|~ {:)}

Hee Hee! I am poet and I don't know it. >:D

Just realised that Rohit Gupta, from Cal,  is the guy who backed me up in my fight against the original supplier ( who thought no end of himself). That kindness needs to be reciprocated.

Rohit, pl pm me your address, I will send you a pair of these boats as a mark of my appreciation and gratitude.

PM Sent to Rohit.

Regards,

VC

Veloci: I'll post a video  ;D

I also found these boat in shop on pune - satara highway for Rs 40/-

if any one want to know exact address let me know.

 

He seems to be my competitor, since I am selling them at Rs.33/- a piece  :giggle:.

@ pbc.blr - your payment received. Thanks!

Thanks VC!

In Bangalore too, I have been directed to many places... Near old KR Market area, Near railway station... etc. I have been advised to look out for the "Man with a bucket and the boat". The guy's been elusive so far.

Managed to find one in Guwahati!  :bow:

Best,

Pradeep

pdc.blr

your writing...? very familiar, you see. where are in bangalore exactly ? do you know any fellow modellors from bangalore, been to hoskote lake anytime ?...thought we should meet up and talk. My favourite topic is "Saba Saba"..Just Joking

Hi RCPilotacro,

I'm in Rajajinagar. I am new to RCIndia.

Pradeep

Do you have stocks, VC Bhai?

Raghav, as many as you want.............

You Have a PM, VC Bhai!

5 booked for PBC, 5 for Raghav, 2 for Rohit ( :hatsoff:) - Boats expected this week.

Everytime my consignment of boats come in, they all get sold out. Just can't seem to manage to keep some for myself!  :banghead:

VC Sir,
1 or 2 or 5. For my old age (shortly) and for giveaways. Whenever you have stock. Pm me SBI a/c no etc
Regards

Confirmed Sir!

I already know what I'm gonna be doing with mine ..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LD8NtB9dMs

Raghav,
What a lovely video. Congrats.
All you need now is Salam's J3 Cub interior......
Ordered my puttputts. Got Nine Eagles innards.
Next order...... Bathtub?

Bath tub can be supplied at extra cost.

Think i'll wag my tail to get more speed.
And give a whiff of camphor to my Super Tigre

Marilyn free with the tub ? :giggle:

@kk iyer :  look out for plastic bathtubs sold at child accy shops and local bazzars. Shouldnt set you back by anything more than 200Rs..

I imagine a corro, shallow water tub for these putters would be great..although it just might be a little too much work

Sorry Captain, Marilyn I keep for myself.

Ok. Jokes apart, ordering a consignment of 50 boats. 12 booked, 5 I will keep.

33 units for sale @ Rs. 100/3 boats + postage.

A package of 5 boats inclusive of shipping will cost Rs.300/- to any destination in India via Speedpost.

A package of 3 boats inclusive of shipping will cost Rs.225/- to any destination in India via Speedpost.

First come, first served.

15 Boats have arrived and will be despatched within the next 2 days. If you haven't sent me your address, please do so now.

5 booked for PBC, 5 for Raghav, 2 for Rohit, 3 for K.K. Sir.

30 more expected by next week. Out of this, 5 are pre booked for Girish, 5 blocked for VC  ;D, 20 up for grabs.

Regards.

Owe you 99+some postage.
Maybe I'll send you some stamps!
Remember to include some camphor and a matchbox!
Am a newbie and don' know how to run a puttputt.
Pl do not repeat do not send bathtub.
Thanks

Can you export them to China?
Just offering a thoughtful suggestion haha.

That is a BRILLIANT idea!

Thanks for the update VC. Will confirm once received.

Best,
Pradeep

I want this send me 2 boats  my email is romauld15@gmail.com

send on COD Blue Dart or DTDC to this address

367, Paul Street,
Sarguna Veethi, R.V. Puram,
Nagercoil,
K.K.District.
Pin Code - 629001

send information to my email id

Thank u.

Sorry - COD not possible.

vc sir  :giggle:

you can build them for under  :Rs: 35
build link
http://www.sciencetoymaker.org/boat/
you can even use fevikwik,fevibond etc
i built some and they work great

VC Sir,
All 3 leak at the diaphragm.
I'll fix them, but you have to tell the Varanasi guy to improve quality control.
Regards.
Missing one senior guy who must be in transit!
Oops. I forget whether i even paid for the putt putts or not.

My apologies. Pity that this consignment was 'inspected' very meticulously by the Postal dept! All my boats were damaged. Expecting a new consignment soon via DTDC. I think you paid for them, will check and confirm.

How you fixing them? Soldering or brazing?

Fresh stocks just arrived. This time you won't have to wait that long.

@VC

Are those boats still available. I am looking for the putt putt-boats. Any leads on where can I find it in Mumbai or either online?
Please let me know if it can be ordered/ arranged via courier.

From what I remember, these were not very expensive then. And I wonder what it would be now.

All leads/ info will be highly appreciated.

Are these still available.
Please send information to gyanender2sirohi11@gmail.com