MORRIS MINOR POTAL ENGINEERING VAN

Die-cast Corgi No.POV22-1972 Morris Minor Potal Engineering Van was produced by Mattel UK Limited in China 1993 by receiving a license from British Post Office. This model of Morris Minor car was used as a standard for the British Post Office from 1963 after using it almost 20 years, it was released from using it in 1972.

This enterprise of the British Post Office was established in 1660 by Charles II of England. It was the first country to initiate a system of Post Office. In order to honour the first initiator, a stamp of England, it was only a country that did not mention the country on the stamp. Trying to observe the British stamp you might see to it without country.

While the enterprise Morris car which was a close relation with the Mini that we are crazy about, it was established in 1913 by William Morris (1877-1963) . This die-cast Morris Minor Van is 8.5 cm. long, red colour body, black baseplate, a silver ladder on the roof, “Postal Engineering” logo. It has a small alphabet on the rim of the wheels in front and at the back that is 24 and 28. (It seems to be the pressure of the tire)

LAND ROVER IN DAKTARI

The die-cast Land Rover from the cinema TV, a set of Daktari was produced in China by Corgi Classic Ltd. The Length is 9.8 cm.

“Daktari” (a language of Swahilee, means Doctor) It was a story of a veterinarian who learnt a behavior of the animal in order to help every kind of animal in West Africa. Daktari was a television series that aired on CSB from 1966-1969. The show had distinctive accompanying music that was a fusion of jazz and African influences. Shelly Manne contributed music; he released an affiliated record, Daktari: Shelly Manne Performs and Conducts His Original Music for the Hit TV Show, on the Atlantic Records label in 1968. According to the liner notes on the album, Manne and his fellow percussionists play ankle and wrist jingles, Thailand mouth organs, aungloongs, ocarinas, vibraphones, tympani, and different kinds of marimba.

The original Corgi company never made another safari toy, but in 1998, new Corgi issued a commemorative Daktari set. No.07104 included the old 1/43rd scale Land Rover, but the wheels are different, and the rear window in the cab is larger. The black stripes are bolder, as are the Wameru transfers, which are now on the pick-up sides. Included with the vehicle are very good models of Judy the chimp and Clarence with his glasses. The box is particularly pleasing, with Daktari logo, Clarence artwork, publicity stills and photos of a Land Rover on Safari. Although it’s not a limited edition, it may prove a little harder to find than its contemporaries. Shop here.

VW CAMPER FOR LLEDO COLLECTORS CLUB

It had been produced a special car for viewing once again. It is a die-casting Lledo No.86002-1955 VW Camper, asset of Collectors Club Summer 1998. It was produced in England, 1998. The length is 8.6 cm. The production was limited to only 1500 cars. This one is number 627, an orange Volkswagen, the body is black metal, clear window, black interior, a special casting, including a Limited Certificate. It was rarely finding one because this die-casting car had been produced for member of Lledo Collectors Club (Founded in 1990)

1961 LINCOLN X-100 KENNEDY Car in Blue

Beautifully crafted 1961 Lincoln X-100 Kennedy Presidential Limo diecast model car 1:24 scale die cast by Yat Ming. This is a very highly detailed 1961 Lincoln X-100 Kennedy Presidential Limo diecast model car 1:24 scale die cast by Yat Ming. Every details are well put together. Great collectible or gift piece. 1961 Lincoln X-100 Kennedy Presidential Limo diecast model car 1:24 scale die cast by Yat Ming is one of the best showcase model for any auto enthusiasts.

I do not usually review item's I buy on Amazon yet I am so pleased with the quality and detail of this product, I just had to rave. I have been collecting die cast models from the Franklin and the Danbury mint's for the past 20 years. I first purchased an inexpensive fire truck for my son. He loved and appreciated it so much, I became interested. I examined it and was quite impressed. I bought him 3 others. I than ordered the entire presidential series after I bought the model of Kennedy's blue Lincoln. The paint finish is unmatched. The detail and molding is hard to believe. No details were missed! Even small presidential seals adhered to the inside back doors. There is even carpeting on the floor boards and trunk! It is much better quality than the mint's for a 3rd of the price. Try it, you'll be hooked. - Timothy P. Madrid "Timitzer"-CA

CORGI - BATMOBILE & BATMAN FIGURE

It's a Batmobile for the new millennium! This outstanding set includes a detailed 1:43 scale vehicle in special limited edition colors, plus a beautifully sculpted 4-inch tall resin-cast and numbered figure of Batman himself! It's all packaged in a collector-quality black and silver foil box with a certificate of authenticity, ready for play or display for ages to come. Glom onto yours while the glomming is good! Limited edition. This unbeatable series from Corgi brings the coolest Batman vehicles to life, along with their famous owners! Each 1:43 scale car comes with a spin-cast metal figure of one of Gotham City's most well-known costumed residents, and every set includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity and high-end packaging, perfect for displaying. Shop here. and See more.

HOT WHEELS FIRST EDITIONS BATMOBILE 2004

I collect bat mobiles, and haven't been happy with the new design since the 1966 George Barris version... until now ! This car enhances all the great features from the popular T.V. Series version. Everything from the domed windows and duel exhausts, to the extreme bat- winged tail fins, makes this one of my favorite Batman "Hot Wheel" car's ever ! The NEW purple and black paint job was the icing on the cake ! (Comment by Scott C. Derry "Toy Collector") See more.

NEW VERSION OF A CLASSIC CAR : TV SERIES BATMOBILES

Hot Wheels : 2007 First Editions 1966 TV Series Batmobile

Hot Wheels 2007 First Editions 1966 TV Series Batmobile #15/36. This car has the classic gloss black with red pinstripe paint job, mesh grill, black base and chrome wheels.

Comment this diecast by Davidp (Florid, October 17, 2007)

I've been a big fan of the T.V. Batmobile since I was a kid. I've collected several versions over the decades including the Corgi, and the Husky diecasts, but I was never quite satisfied because, no matter how nice they were, they just weren't quite right. This new Hot Wheels version, while not spot-on accurate, comes closer than the previous versions. I particularly like the red pinstriping down the sides, although it would've been nice if it continued around the front and rear of the car. But hey, this is a toy. If you're really hoping for the ultimate in accuracy, you'll have to wait until early 2008, when Hot Wheels will be be releasing their 1:18 scale diecast, which will be scanned from the original car used in the '66 television show. Until then, this little gem will do nicely. See more.

HOT WHEELS 1966 TV SERIES BATMOBILE 1:18

This is the one and only officially licensed model of the original 1966 Batmobile featured in the TV series. Collectors have been waiting for this car, and our 40th anniversary seemed like the perfect time to release it. And since there are no others, we got together with George Barris to make sure we did it right. From the wheels to the curved windshield, 1966 TV Series Batmobile is detailed on an astonishing scale, embodying the history and heritage of Batman and Hot Wheels alike. Vehicle measures approximately 6"L. Shop here. and See more

3 JAMES BOND VEHICLES AND FIGURES

This die-cast is Corgi – 3 James Bond Vehicles and Figures. It was designed in England but it was produced in China, 2004. These are Aston Martin DB5 featured in Gold finger. The body is silver, clear windows, black interior, registered “007”. Length 8.7 cm.

The second car is Jaguar XKR convertible featured in Die Another Day. The body is green, clear windows, black interior, spinning gun pedestal, registered “007”. Length 9.2 cm.

The third one is not a car but it is a tiny copter or Autogyro Little Nellie featured in You Only Live Twice. The body is yellow, a figure James Bond holding a gun and sitting on Autogyro of this copter. Besides this, it still has two figures in box. Length 11.2 cm. Shop here.

SCAMMELL MECHANICAL HORSE DRAY/BARRES-WATNEYS

The die-cast Corgi No.DG 199003 Scammell Mechanical Horse Dray/Barres-Watneys is a limited edition by Corgi Classic Ltd. England. It was produed in China, 2005. The trailer is 5.7 cm. The length of the waggon is 7 cm. When connecting is 10.2 cm. (1:76) It can be scaling as a replica of the locomotive train scale “00”

Scammell was a company to assemble the truck of England. It began to assemble a first truck in 1921 and began to assemble a three-wheel, a small truck by using a trailer to pull a waggon which was named it to be a “Horse Engine” or a "Mechanical Horse" instead of railing horse drawn truck in 1934. It was designed by Oliver North. It was very useful as a vehicle to send a medium size commodities. Its body is appropriate and convenience to drive in and out of a narrow lane in the city of England. It was preferable to use for a business in the harbour and the activity of the English train, including a various beverages business such as liquor, beer in order to send to various Pubs around the city of England, including to send beer to Watneys.

This car had a red bucket as an emblem of beer on the roof of the car. Mainly, these cars were almost kept in the museums, including “Mechanical Horse Club”. While Watney who was the one of the old former distiller began to produce beer from 1931 and it was a well-known in between 1960-1970.

Die-cast of a three wheeler trucking beer, “Mechanic” The horse has a green colour. The body, underneath and bumper are black metal. It has a red bucket on the roof. The waggon is metal and the same colour. The 2 back wheels with a smaller wheel are collapsible when the trailer comes to draw at both sides. It was screened a photo of 23 beer buckets at the back of the car colour, including a certificate of a limited edition. This die-cast is number 541 out of a total production of 2,510 cars. Shop here.

HOT WHEELS 40 YEARS : NOT JUST A CATALOGUE

Hot Wheels 40 Years


Author by Angelo Vanbogart, Krause Publications, Hardcover 256 pages

Presented in a big, beautiful photographic format worthy of the "biggest" little collector cars ever made. Great "anniversary" gift for anyone celebrating Hot Wheels' 40th anniversary in 2008
If you're a collector of the ultra cool, sensationally sleek and super speedy Hot Wheels, you are in for a treat with Hot Wheels: Forty Years. This big, beautiful coffee table book tells the story of these miniature marvels through more than 600 stunning color photos, and historical details including company history, interviews with Mattel designers, major developments and trends. All the attitude and innovation of these revolutionary pocket-sized racers - Redlines, Blackwalls, Number Pack Vehicles, Prototypes and more, is captured in the pages of this must-have reference. Buy it now.

"interesting book, plenty of photos, not just a dry catalogue, goes into the history of the manufacturing and design process, great coffee table and reference book" Jeff Tate's comment.

CITROEN II PINDER CIRCUS

The die-casting Altaya No.F08 Citroen II Pinder Circus was produced by Altaya, Spain. It was produced in China. The lenght is 11 cm. (scale 1:43)

A real car of Citroen II began to assemble in 1937 by using the engine 1911 cc. with a power of 56 hp. The Pinder is former of the English Circus. It was founded by relatives, William and George Pinder in 1854. The original name of this Circus was "Britania".

This die-cast Citroen II, the Circus Pinder used as ed as a procession. It has two lound speakers on the top of the car. The body is yellow mustard. The rim of the wheel is deep red , black baseplate, clear windows, black interior. The hub is deep red, wheel cover is chromium. See here.

MINI ROVER CELEBRATES THE 40th ANNIVERSARY

Coming again with the Mini car that was produced for the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first production of the Mini car in 1959. It was Cor No.CC82201 Mini Classic Edition. It was produced by Corgi Classic Limited, UK in China 2001. The lenght is 8.5 cm. (1:36) The die-cast Mini Rover era 1990, this one was limited edition. It was produced a special gold "Nightbridge Gold", black baseplate, added 2 special front lights on the bumper, the hubs of wheel were striped with silver bronze. The doors could be opened, clear windows, beige interior, black stering wheel, a special packing with a certificate of the limited edition. The number of this car is the 294th from the production around the world of 5,500 cars. It seems to be collected as related to the important occasion of the small limited edition of the car. Shop here

100 YEARS OF FLIGHT

This is a kind of super-detailed version of the 100 Years of Flight. It portrays that historic first flight. This has to be the one model that every aviation enthusiast, and certainly every collector of the Aviation Archive series will need. Eye-catching on display, and capturing the fragility of the actual aircraft. Do the wings look too much like plastic? Nevertheless, a lovely item. See here.

MINI MANIA - MINI 7 RACING CLUB BILL SOLIS

This die-cast is Corgi No. CC82245 Mini 7 Racing Club Bill Solis. This popular union flag livery could only mean the driver is Bill Solis, Mini Miglia championship comprtitor and Chairman of the Mini 7 Racing Club. This eye-catching model, covered with intricate tampo printing, is a limited edition worth hunting for. Shop here.

CORGI - SHERMAN TANK

This die-cast is Corgi - World War II - M4 A3 Sherman Tank. Post of the World War II Heroes collection, this finely detailed Sherman Tank is of USMC, 1st Marine Amphibious Corps Tank Battalion, from 1943. These models look just perfect, particularly in the way the battle scars are portrayed: not over done. Shop here.

CORGI - BEDFORD QI-UK

This die-cast is Corgi CG60305 - Bedford QI-UK. Fitted with the potent S-10S antitank gun, the SU-100 marked a significant improvement in combat power over the SU-85. Mass production began in September 1944, providing the Red Army with a total of 2335 SU-100 tank destroyers by the end of WWII. They were employed en masse in Hungary in the bitter fighting there in 1945. Price $40.50 Buy at amazon.com

WORLD WAR II - BEDFORD OLD SUPPLY TRUCK

This die-cast is Corgi Classic No. CC60303 - World War II Bedford Old Supply Truck. From the Desert Campaign in North Africa, this supply Truck is as used by 7th Armoured Division, "The Desert Rats", in Libya in 1942. The model is painted in authentic desert camoflague style, and is fitted with the rugged tyres and other modifications suited to desert warfare. This Bedford is an extremely fine casting, with excellent decoration, including just the right amount of weathering. Price $32.25, Shop here.

HISTORIC RALLY SET

Today I introduce an interested collection car to you again, that is a die-cast Vanguard Historic Rally Set. It made in England, a Limited Edition only 5,000 sets and issued in the middle of 1998. This set of the production was included with Mini Cooper-S and Allardette Anglia.

The die-cast Mini Cooper-S is 7.2 cm. lenght, scale 1:43, navy sky blue. The baseplate is metal, screening the body as arelly car, clear windows, black interior. This real Mini Cooper-S whose driver was Stella Morris, a co-driver with Sam Sullivan. This car was alterated as a rally and it was successful for many rally competition in Europe.

Another die-cast Allardette Anglia is 8.9 cm. lenght, scale 1:43, white colour, metal baseplate, screening on the body as a rally car, clear windows, black interior. A real car is Ford Anglia in 1964, the engine is 1500 cc. The owner and the driver who was Martin Fox with a co-driver, Kate Honey. This car was brought to contest in various rally and met with a success generally in Europe. Both die-cast cars are packed in a beautiful casing with a photo card of each one including the history of the car at the back. A certificate for the Limited Edition. It seems to be collected very much.

MINI VAN ROYAL MAIL

Die-cast Mini car is highly popular for collectors and the car that I introduced for your viewing today is a fairly rare to have one. This car is Vanguard No. VA14001 Austin 7 Mini Van Royal Mail. It made in England, issued in 1997. The lenght is 7.7 cm. (1:43)

Austin Mini Van was used for the British Post Office in the 60 era and 70. Because it was a small body car and convenient to travel in a small meandering way to delivery every kind of parcel post quickly. The die-cast Mini Van Royal Mail is red, "Royal Mail" tempa, black circle seal on the left door with a white numeral, clear windows, black interior, a bumper in front and the back. Royal Mail model produced under license from the British Post Office.

CORGI CLASSIC MINI-TEAM 66 ITALIAN JOB RALLY 2005

This Mini car was not the same model as in a movie "Italian Job". It was a Limited Edition in order to promote the "Italian Job Rally" which was a raising charity fund for the needy children that begin to organize the rally in 1990. It was produced by Corgi Classic. This die-cast is the late model Mini after Land Rover, it seems to be produced around 1990. The body is white, decorate as a rally style, clear windows, black interior, removable tire. A speciality is using battery for the front light. When the electricity of the battery is worn-out, chang a new one. It has a switch to turn on and off at the baseplate. All various details of the car are very beautiful. A certificate of a Limited Edition was enclosed in the casting. A total of the production around the world are 4,110 cars. Shop here.

TUK TUK IN JAMES BOND 007

Octopussy (1983) is the 13th film in the James Bond series, and the sixth to star Roger Moore as MI6 agent James Bond. The film's title is taken from Ian Fleming's 1966 short story "Octopussy". However, the film's story is original and the short story is narrated as a flashback by the main Bond girl Octopussy. In the film, Bond is assigned the task of following a general stealing jewels and relics from the Russian government. This leads him to a wealthy Afghan prince, Kamal Khan, and his associate, Octopussy. Bond uncovers a plot to force disarmament in Europe with the use of a nuclear weapon.

Produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, Octopussy was released in the same year as the non-EON Bond film Never Say Never Again. Written by George MacDonald Fraser, Richard Maibaum, and Michael G. Wilson, the film was directed by John Glen.

This Die-casting Tuk Tuk, it was India Tuk Tuk car. Seeing the appearance is it the same Tuk Tuk in our home, Thailand? The die-casting Tuk Tuk that was produced from a set of the film 007, Octopus. It was produced by Universal Hobbies which was an affiliate company of Corgi at the end of 2007 in China. The length is 6.5 cm. (scale 1:43) Most of the film was shot in India, this resulted to have a Tuk Tuk. This die-casting Tuk Tuk is black and yellow, the roof top is brown, metal base, metallic clumn of roofing structure. The cushion is brown. There is a puppet handing a gun, sitting behind the black skin driver of the Tuk Tuk. Behind the tires are not hollow. Each sides of the car stamped a roaring tigers.