Monday, June 28, 2010

SCHUCO 1/43 MERCEDES-BENZ GLK


The Mercedes-Benz GLK is a compact luxury crossover released as a 2010 model in North America after its public debut at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. It is built in Bremen, Germany, and its design has been heavily influenced by the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedans. A variety of engines and transmissions are available, as the GLK can be purchased with 4-wheel drive or conventional rear-wheel drive. Buy it now

CORGI 'GOLDEN OLDIES' : BEDFORD S 'SPRATT'S'


More of the 'Golden Oldies' have appeared, recalling the days when the colorful liveries on commercial vehicles appealed to the young toy-buying public.

Indeed, the Bedford S van comes along in Spratt's livery, which was always popular on the orinal Dinky Toy and certainly looks attractive in its lastes guise. This model has added silver trim for door handles, hinges, and so on. Buy it now

Friday, June 25, 2010

CMC 1/18 - 1954 MERCEDES RACING CAR TRANSPORTER DIECAST MODEL

1954 Mercedes Racing Car Transporter Diecast 1/18 Blue Die Cast Car Model by CMC


This is the 1954 Mercedes Benz Blue Wionder racing transporter. Super high quality and extreme detail, you will marvel for hours inspecting the accuracy and attention to the small detail that CMC is known for. This will be a prized addition to any 1:18 collection. Includes stainless steel ramps, detailed engine, authentic paint and interior. Dimensions approximately L-15, W-4.5, H-4.5 in.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

CORGI 1/50 THAMES TRADER BOX VAN 'FOX'S GLACIER MINTS'


A model series from Corgi sees the Thames Trader box van in the livery of Fox's Glacier Mints. The deep blue with white roof highlights the pleasing Fox's livery perfectly. See more

Sunday, June 20, 2010

SIKU 1/55 MERCEDES 'FAUN' REFUSE TRUCK


This is a very nice model of a Mercedes Benz-mounted 'Faun' refuse truck. The 'business end' of the model has a revolving 'compactor', lifting rear end, sliding inner wall, tipping body and, of course, a 'wheelie' bin. It has great 'play' value and it really quite good looking -change the plastic wheels and do a little judicious detailing and this could pass for a much more expensive diecast. Shop here

Saturday, June 19, 2010

HOT WHEELS 1/43 FERRARI 250 GT BERLINETTA SWB



This 1:43 scale Ferrari is one of a variety of collectible vehicles approved by Ferrari for authentic styling and decoration. Beautifully crafted and highly detailed, this car makes a great collectible or gift for any auto enthusiast. One of the most important GT racers of its time, the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta SWB was first unveiled at the 1959 Paris Salon. The designation SWB indicated the short wheelbase chassis designed for better handling compared to the former long wheelbase version. The car was available in competition specification with an aluminum body, lightweight interior trim and with the engine in a higher state of tune. 176 samples were built and sold from 1959 to 1963. After its release the car was hugely successful in racing. It was capable of beating many larger-engine cars. Motor Trend Classic placed the 250 SWB fifth on a list of the ten greatest Ferraris of all time. At the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 250 GT Berlinetta SWB with race #22 proved its competitiveness by taking 4th to 7th place overall and sweeping 1st through 4th place of the GT class. Among the four SWBs, Dernier / Noblet took 6th in a gray with blue stripe SWB number 22.

The Ferrari 250 is a series of sports cars built by Ferrari from the 1950s and early 1960s. It was the company's most successful early line of vehicles, produced for over a decade from 1953 to 1964 and resulting in several variants. Here it is proposed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans version of 1960. In the hands of Leon Dernier and Pierre Noblet this Ferrari 250 Short Wheel Based had no problem keeping the 6th place until the end of that race. Several technical innovations have made this car really competitive in international races. During the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1960 the Ferrari contenders were not able to compete: at the end of the race six different versions of the Ferrari 250 had entered the first seven places. Buy it now

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

BRUMM 1/43 WORLD CUP FIAT CELEBRATION 2006





Italian makers Brumm have certainly started the year as they mean to go on with some unusal and very welcome releases of some unique subjects. The Italian style and humour is certainly present in these models and they represent a breath of fresh air on the diecast scene. It take a look at their 1/43 Fiat Panda, marked in celebration of Italy's World Cup win - check out the female in the sunroof. Including 2 metal figures hand-painted flag and two of which rests on the hood and the other already flown! Buy it now

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...