Celebrating Diecast Nostalgia: The Thrill of Promotional Models
Have you ever stumbled across a vintage diecast model that instantly transports you back in time?One of Bazza’s latest posts did just that for me, sparking memories of a brilliant…
Close up of cab
Have you heard of Kemlow?
We, as diecast collectors, can sometimes be somewhat blaise about our hobby and our collecting habits.I dont know whether I speak for myself here, but I think its too easy…
Mystery Toy Car
I was lucky enough to purchase this gem recently. As soon as I clapped my eyes on it I was smitten.Admittedly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and…
Wiking N Gauge
Why I had to buy some Wiking Model Vehicles
I bought the vehicles pictured below a few months ago. A train enthusiast sadly passed away, and his family put his N gauge collection through our auction.Despite not being a…
USSR made 1/43 scale models by AGAT
Russian Diecast Model Cars
One of the great things about working in an auction house is the chance to handle and look at some things you have never come across before. Over the last…
Matchbox Superking Volvo (Image courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
The Iconic Volvo 240
You've got 10 seconds to draw a car that someone will recognize, what are you going to do?Maybe a semi-circle with a smaller semi-circle at each end then give it…
Si - With some of the Wombles!
Underground, Overground – My Wombling Adventure!
I can’t tell you how much I love this new job of mine! I don’t strictly regard it as a job – I’m simply being paid to do what I…