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…
Lucky Toys Jaguar XJ6 Fire Chief Car
We got Lucky Again – with a Lucky Toys Jaguar XJ6!
Let us time travel back 50 years or so! Picture it; a Woolworths store somewhere in Great Britain in the early 1970s. The clothes are a riot of colours; the…
Yeh...Great looking Mclaren...but look closer!
Hot Wheels Creepy Packaging Error
Whilst shopping for provisions the other day I happened upon a string of Hot Wheels which they sporadically sell in my local shop.There were two bright orange McLaren F1 models…
Lucky Toys Fire Chief
Take a look at this 1970s plastic fantastic that has just come my way. Model car makers just like full size car makers need to get the most out of…
All Flaminias Lead To Rome, Or Rimini
High up on my list of all-time favourite cars is the Lancia Flaminia Coupe. Although I wouldn't say no to the Berlina it's the more elegant Coupe that I really…
''Duke of York' by Basset-Lowke
Going Lowko over Basset-Lowkes O Gauge ‘Duke of York
Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke - you could hardly be a shrinking violet with a name like that and he was not!He turned it into one of the best names in model…
Tekno Taunus PickUp
Tekno Bargain
I'm a big fan of the models produced by Danish firm Tekno especially the older models as they have a quality feel with a bit more detail than their contemporaries…
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…