Tri-ang Mystery1 What is it??
Tri-ang Treat
Have you seen a Tri-ang racing car like this one? It looks to be a pretty early model; I'm guessing from the 1930s and the body is made of thick…
Can you identify this Mystery Tinplate Toy Plane?
Right folks, your help is required. What the deuce is this fun little flying mouse I've just purchased?I have searched every possible combination of names for toy gyro plane and found…
Bing Makers Mark
Bing Model Boat Discovery!
If there is one thing in a job lot that will catch my eye it will be something that I have not seen before, and this little clockwork boat jumped…
Corgi 300 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Corgi 300 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
A rather attractive Corgi Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has come my way lately, this one is in the red 'plated effect' finish with the take off wheels feature.This model was only…
Siku Mercedes LP 608 Recovery Truck
Siku To The Rescue!
Today's treasure is a Siku Mercedes LP 608 recovery truck in the classic yellow ADAC livery. I think this one is from the late 1970s poss early 80s because of…
CIJ 1954 Renault Etoile Filante
It’s a Gas!
Take a look at this little gem that Postman Steve has just delivered to me!it's a 1:43 scale model of the 1954 Renault Etoile Filante (if your French is only…
Auto Pilen M-533 Scirocco
My Latest Diecast Purchase
Meet the latest addition to my Scirocco collection!It's a 1970s Mk1 in 1:43 scale made by Auto Pilen in Spain in a rather fetching pink finish with 'Rallye' stripes and…
Corgi 286 Jaguar XJC
(Image used by kind permsiion of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
Corgi Jaguar XJ12C
One of my favourite models, actually it's arguably more of a toy than a model but let's not argue, is the Corgi Jaguar XJ12C from 1975.It was a good seller…
(Image courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd)
Auto Pilen- Excelente Espanol Modelo!
In the first of a series of posts on this subject, Baz talks about the Spanish diecast manufacturer Auto Pilen, a company which may not be familiar to many collectors.
Are Hot Wheels the Best Toy Ever?
It's a simple question and the simple answer is yes, they are, and the reasons are many and varied.The range of 16 cars was launched in May 1968 by an…