My hobby has turned into a job!
As I write this, I still can’t believe what has happened to me over the last few months. To say my life has turned around would be an understatement! Regular…
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…
Johnny Lightning & Racing Champions Mint 1:64 by Mac Ragan
My addiction to collecting 1:64 is still all consuming! I cant believe that I am actually getting over my obsession with keeping models in their boxes / packaging! Yes my…
Auto Replicas No. 36 1958 Jaguar XK150
This is a great looking model. A white metal model which we bought ready made - you could also buy them as a kit. We bought this many years ago…
Johnny Lightning 2016 No10 Chevy Nova SS
I don’t know much about Johnny Lightning diecast – so meet a man who does!
My toy collection has changed a lot over the last few years. Not only is it a lot smaller thanks to a ruthless downsizing cull, but I’ve found that it…
Matchbox Superfast 11a Mercedes Scaffolding Truck - RARE Dutch Promo Issue "Matab Stapelsteige"
20 Web Pages for Matchbox Car Collectors to Die (cast) For!!!
Did you like the joke?? to ..Die (Cast) for?? Get it?Anyway...moving on swiftly, on one of our regular trips to a country auction, Bazza and I were having one of…
ARRRRGGGHHHH!!!!
Matchbox No.64B – MG 1100
The Matchbox Car I Love to Hate!
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…
Siku Mercedes LP 608 Recovery Truck
Siku To The Rescue!
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…
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…
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…