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.
Downsizing your toy collection isn’t as bad as you think!
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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…
Dusty Discoveries
Have you ever found an old toy, maybe just long forgotten in a rotting shed or even somewhere unexpected like buried in the garden?The reason I pose this question is…
Matchbox 9a Dennis Fire Engine
Is this Matchbox Diecast Original or is it a Re-paint? What do you think?
Collecting diecast model cars is a fantastic hobby and just one of its many benefits is its ability to create a discussion.Well here is one you can participate in with…
Dinky 984 Auto Services Transporter (1958-63)
Is this a rare Diecast? An Unidentified Dinky Variant???
I recently purchase a job lot of diecast and included in it was a Dinky 984 Auto Services Transporter (1958-63) It was missing the loading ramp as is often the…
The Day I Met………… Stirling Moss!
We have recently decided to embark on a massive adventure, the wife and me.One which will test our mental agility, as well as our physical ability and personal compatibility like…