This Weeks Aquisistions!
I have made three more small vehicular purchases in the last week and thought I would share them with you.The first being a Dinky Stripey The Magic Mini from the…
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…
Dinky Toys 148 Ford Fairlane
Green or Green, Red or Red, Why Oh Why ?
Here is a quick wonder out loud for you.A great many Dinky cars and similar have passed through my hands over the years and one that turns up quite regularly…
Another Dinky Toys 130 Ford Corsair Mystery
The Dinky 130 Ford Corsair with chauffer used to be on every serious Dinky collector list and carried quite a price premium.The latest price guidebook still quotes it at nearly…
Back Door Models
A thought occurred to me while inspecting a new purchase of a Norev Jet Car Chrysler 180 about its rear doors which open as do the front doors, bonnet and…
Dinky Toys 57-006 Nash Rambler Classic (Image Courtesy of Vectis Auctions Ltd.)
Lesser Spotted Hong Kong Dinky
I've just made a rash and semi expensive purchase which is not like me at all, so in an attempt to justify my spending spree I'll share it with you…
Lamborghini Marzal
In 1967 Lamborghini made a very striking and yet rather classy looking 4-seater called the Marzal. Designed by Marcello Gandini, sadly they only made one of them. The last time…
(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.
Downsizing your toy collection isn’t as bad as you think!
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