Before I start, I’d just like to thank some of the collecting fraternity I have befriended on social media for providing me with the inspiration to write this post and…
A rather attractive Corgi Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has come my way lately, this one is in the red 'plated effect' finish with the take off wheels feature.This model was only…
Today's treasure is a Siku Mercedes LP 608 recovery truck in the classic yellow ADAC livery. I think this one is from the late 1970s poss early 80s because of…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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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…
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…