Friday, March 20, 2009

2006 CORVETTE C6 Z06 POLICE CAR


New, Speed, power, maneuverability, all the components of a true Corvette, and of one awesome police cruiser, Here's one of the hottest body designs in recent years, custom-designed with law enforcement emblems, emergency light rack and push bar mounted to the front end. Completing the package is a complement of scale-size police gear, including walkie-talkie, laptop computer, shotgun and flashlight. Hand-assembled, hand-painted, hand-finished, this must-have precision collectible is fully loaded with a wide array of true-to-life operating features. This limited edition of 5,000 is exclusively from The Franklin Mint.

MISTO 1/18 SCALE - CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE

Chrysler Crossfire Diecast Model Grey 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

Chrysler Crossfire Diecast Model Grey 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

Maisto makes terrific die cast models. This one is no exception. If you own a Chrysler Crossfire, or wish you did, you might enjoy having this highly detailed model to park somewhere indoors where you can admire it when you're not enjoying the real thing. The details are very good - hood, doors, and hatch all open. But that by itself doesn't guarantee a great model. Fortunately here, the details are all correct, with even the smallest parts faithfully modeled in the correct colors. The steering wheel moves together with the front wheels that may be posed in a range of positions. I like that Maisto even with to the trouble of making the wheels and tires the right sizes - with the correct proportioned smaller front wheels and tires and larger rear - to give the model the same aggressive appearance sitting on your shelf as it has at the curb! This model is of the normally aspirated, six-speed manual, so SRT owners go begging (or face the challenge of finding a 1/18-scale set of upgrade parts to make it so)! --Paul Mark Provencher "ppro"

IXO 1/43 SCALE - 1965 MORRIS MINI VAN - ROYAL MAIL


This model dates from 1965 but the year letter C is missing. The registration number typeface is wrong too. To our eye, side on, the van seems too long and thin. From the front it captures the look well. The rear has mesh covered windows and there's a door security bar. Buy it now.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

NISSAN NISMO 350Z S-TUNE GT


Nissan's NISMO 350Z S-Tune GT is a specially developed super car version to celebrate their victory at the Japanese GT500 Touring Car Championship in 2004. Only 20 are hand-built every month in Japan. They are not officially imported into the UK, except for one that raced at the 2005 Goodwood Festival of Speed. It's been very favourably reviewed as standing comparison with the very best of European super cars.
This model certainly captures the mean stance and look of the real car. The grey metallic paint is very well applied. The lights front and rear are impressive too. You get a good view of the interior of this right hand drive vehicle through the large windscreen. Very impressive. Buy it now.

BBURAGO 1:18 PEUGEOT 907 V12



The Peugeot 907 V12 coupe is a concept car introduced in 2004 that combines modern styling and technology with classical motoring elegance. The most remarkable styling feature is the one-piece glazed windscreen and roof. A glazed panel set into the bonnet reveals twelve intake trumpets reminiscent of a traditional fairground organ. Side vents are situated in the front wings and two exhaust pipes emerge from either side of the car. Diecast There is a large 6.0 litre V12 engine contained within a classical shape in the best motoring tradition. Buy it now.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

ERTL 1/50 JOHN DEERE 200C LC EXCAVATOR




John Deere plant and constructtion machinery is rarely seen in the UK but very popular in America. With RC2 being a US toy/ model company, they have held the John Deere license for many years. This particular tacked excavator is good value for money, with individually linked tracks, detailed running gear and plastic hydraulic hoses.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Y-29 1919 WALKER ELECTRIC VAN



The walker 1 ton balance drive electric truck was manufactured by the Walker Vehicle Company Chicago, U.S.A. during the early twenties, it was used by distinctive stores and manufactures to deliver goods in towns. The van is driven by an eletric motor, developing 3 1/2 h.p. contained within the differential housing of the rear axle. The van had a range around 50-60 miles per charge, with a maximum speed of 12 m.p.h. Today, the only khown example is owned by Harrods Limited. Knightsbridge, and can be seen taking part in the annual historical commercial vehicle London to Brighton run.
Matchbox Models of Yesteryear. Y-29 1919 Walker Electric Van. Dark blue body, grey canopy, dark blue wheels, tan interior, "His Masters Voice" tempa. Macau casting. In good conditon. Issued in 1986. Comes in original box, which measures approx 6 inches (15cm) by 3 inches (8cm). Weight, unpackaged, is approx 110g. See more.

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...