The Original Subbuteo Collectors' Forum

Well, as of December 14 2006, we're back. Welcome to the Original Subbuteo Collectors' Forum, first established in the dark ages (OK, 1999).

As you can see, the Forum isn't going to win any prizes for design or technical facilities but it is a place to post quick questions or comments about all aspects of Subbuteo. Please just scroll down.

If you are looking for an introduction to Subbuteo, and much, much more, you won't do better than Peter Upton's great site (see link below). The biggest sales site is Subbuteo World and of course there is always heaps of Subbuteo on eBay.

About me - back in the early 1970s, a Subbuteo World Cup Edition was the highlight of Santa's visit one Christmas. I still think these sets are lovely now - how much bigger they seem when you are eight. A few years later, the local toy shop owner's son sold his collection through a postcard in the local post office - 34 teams, lots of accessories, great condition - all for £10.

My mother gave it all away when I left home and, like lots of people, I quite fancied getting some 1970s Subbuteo at some time. Along comes the Internet, the old Subbuteo Collectors' Club and eBay and I now have the obligatory cupboard full of Subbuteo of all types. I possibly went a bit too mad......

Anyway, there we are. Please post away. As with all these forums, your posts are your responsibilty and please be nice or I might have to edit/delete your post. Of course, we have nothing to do with Hasbro, current owners of all rights to Subbuteo. There was a long hiccup with the site for a couple of years so anything dated before December 14 is now very old.

Here are some great Subbuteo links to enjoy.....

Comprehensive Subbuteo links page

Fabulous Subbuteo Tribute site run by Peter Upton. Packed with lots of reference detail

Dimitrios Philippides' sales site - particularly good for brand new Hasbro teams at great prices

Little Plastic Men - Mike Peacock's site. Check out the great handpainted retro l/ws.

Zombie King - Panos' tribute to the humble Zombie

Subbuteo World - massive sales site, hosts of new Subbuteo Club magazine (see site for details)

Independent Subbuteo Forum - very impressive forum

Ebay - what more can I say - search for Subbuteo and see what you find!

Happy collecting.
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Hi there Dimitrios — stewart, Wed Mar 11 01:58
Hi there Dimitrios, yes it all started when Chris Smith and Trev and their gang of thieves started their campaign to destroy this forum and the work and dedication of Richard and those who didnt support ripping people off just for fun. People would pay what they thought was right not what they were forced to do. Sadly ... more


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Re:Happy new year - if not too late — Dimitrios, Sun Feb 22 09:46
Many good memories of this forum. Sadly subbuteo the last 4 years is only "monkey business" for opportunists. Anyway, happy new year.


Happy New Year — Stu, Sun Jan 4 14:01
Well i hope it is for everyone what with the Credit crunch and everything but Im sure that wont dampen everyones enthusiasm for the game - well I hope not


selling — Jonathan Tyldsley, Mon Nov 17 22:06
i have a colection of good to average stuff for sale this includes a boxed 1982 england team 1978 boxed puru team staidium score board FA cup World cup (jules remet)ECT.


ARSENAL 1995 IN BOX — CRAIG WILSON, Mon Nov 10 01:47
sorry arsenal team in box not liverpool


OLD SETS FOR SALE — CRAIG WILSON, Mon Nov 10 01:45
here is a list of old subbuteo i am open to offers for: ARSENAL 1995 home full team + keeper IN BOX LIVERPOOL-all red white cuffs + collar-full team + keeper, BRAZIL-green cuffs + collar blue shorts green/white socks-full team + keeper, FRANCE-blue white cuffs + collar white shorts red socks-full team + keeper,ASTON... more


how to clean subbuteo pitch — Anonymous, Mon May 12 18:51
just got subbuteo game with dirty pitch how do you clean pitch please help thank you


to order — cousinou, Sat Dec 15 11:02
Is it possible to order this item : C156: T.V. Film Unit. A set of two cameramen, sound recordist, and ground microphones. And if it's possible, what is the price with postage for France, please. Best Regards, Gérard


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painted teams — soccermad, Thu Jun 21 04:25
If anyone wants a team i have some unpainted figures which i can paint to be any team in their original uniforms or with their sponsers and badges if you like. i can do any team e-mail me if you are interested


subuteo set — soccermad, Thu Jun 21 04:08
can anyone sell me a complete subbuteo set with balls goals 2 teams pitch etc. if you can e-mail me thanks.


May 2007 Four Four Two magazine — Richard B, Thu Apr 12 21:00
Just to say there's a really good article on Subbuteo with great pics in the current issue of Four Four Two magazine.


Subbuteo Trivia Shootout — Richard B, Sun Feb 25 20:00
Just having a look at the Hasbro UK pages and saw this - the Subbuteo Trivia Shootout http://www.hasbro.co.uk/shop/product_view.asp?id=10053 Looks a really good idea. The 5 a side game, Urban Arena, looks good too.


Subbuteo Honours Caps — Mike, Wed Feb 14 10:10
I'm a collector of rugby and football honours caps. I'm wondering if anyone out there has any Subbutoeo Honours Caps? I believe they were handed out to international players during the 1980s & 1990s? If you have one I'd like to hear about it. If it is not for sale I'd be gratfeul if you could e-mail me some photos... more


Hello everyone — Stewart Hannah, Mon Jan 29 10:34
well well well what have we here - HELLO EVERYONE. Sorry not been around for a while but other hobbies have taken president and sapping up all the cash anyone play CODUO - get me on czzone BAS


teams for sale — stesa11111y, Tue Jan 9 20:16
hi i have some teams on ebay please feel free to have a look. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120072553441&rd=1&rd=1 this is the new york cosmos team. ... more


Old good days — Dimitrios Philippides, Fri Dec 15 06:25
Hello again, welcome back. Your forum and Upton's site were my first stops when started my subbuteo adventure on internet back in late 2000. During this period "lost" many friends who where trully "original subbuteo" lovers. The last 2 years have nothing to do with the toy we loved so much starting from ebay and all... more


Hello again — Richard B, Thu Dec 14 10:36
The Forum is now unlocked so you can post again. Because of the problems, everything earlier than this post dates back to 2004! Still worth searching for answers to queries though. If you are a Subbuteo newbie, check out the Independent Subbuteo Forum and Peter Upton's site too - links above.


species — terry, Sat Feb 28 18:31
hi all, am looking to buy some spectators painted or unpainted please get in touch if you ave any spare


Subbuteo in Ireland — Aidan O'Byrne, Tue Feb 24 21:08
I want to buy Subbuteo from collectors in Ireland, H/W Only, will travel to view - good prices paid for good stuff