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…
Ever Heard of ‘Go Cars’? The Forgotten Toy Cars That Came With Your Washing Powder!
Here is a short-lived range of cars that I knew nothing about until recently called 'Go Cars' which were made by Proctor & Gamble and given away with washing powder…
Polfi-Toys Mystery
I was intrigued by this gold saloon car on a well know auction website as I was not familiar with the make and indeed could not decide what model of…
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…
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…
Mercury Ferrari
Controversy is all the rage these days so here is my little grenade; I am not really a Ferrari fan.There I have said it, they have made a few nice…
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…
Nacroral Citroen SM
Big Citroens
Nacoral SM, if you do not know what this is then carefully type it into your search engine (don't blame me if you misspell it and end up looking at…
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…
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