EFE 1/76 LEYLAND OLYMPIAN - GO NORTH EAST

Exclusive First Editions (EFE) are the leading brand of 1:76 scale die-cast vehicles for model collectors and railway enthusiasts. Each item is produced with the closest attention to detail and authenticity, being only produced once at an accurate 1:76 scale (OO Gauge). All subjects are researched meticulously and made to the highest standards of detail and period effect to recreate the character and spirit of the original vehicle. Being the same scale the models complement each other and create a fascinating historic collection. EFE take great pride in setting new standards of excellence, which, combined with expertly detailed hand finishing, gives each model its unique individuality and collectability. 

What is now one of the older vehicles in the Go Ahead North East fleet, but nicely finished in the company's striking modern livery.Shop here

VANGUARDS - MORRIS MARINA 1300 LIMEFLOWER

The Marina was hyped as BL’s rival to the Ford Cortina. There were two engine sizes available, along with a 4-door saloon and a 2-door fastback coupe. An estate version was later added to the range. The Marina was produced between 1971-1978 with a total production run in excess of 950,000 vehicles. Vanguards' Marina is really a good reproduction of this unloved saloon. The etched grille and detailed interior are superb rendered for the money.  Shop here

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 110 STATION WAGON – ROYAL MAIL, GLENSHEE

Thirty-five miles north-west of Dundee and fifteen miles south of Braemar, in the heart of the Cairngorms, lies Glenshee; well known as a ski resort in itself, its environs also offer attractions as diverse as mountain biking, golf, walking, climbing, clay pigeon shooting and of course the Cairngorms National Park. However it comes as no surprise that the postal service of this beautiful mountainous region uses a vehicle that can be depended on to deliver the post when no other could; a 1993 Land Rover Defender. The tampo printing is really 'first class' and there are some excellent details. Shop here

CORGI 1:36 - BMW MINI COOPER MUNICH POLICE, GERMANY

BMW Mini Cooper Munich Police Car was produced by Corgi Classic Ltd. GB in China 2005. It was limited edition. The police car of German is regarded as one of the best country police car in the world, including the top leading car of the world such as Brabus CLS Rocket, Porsche 911 Carrera, including this BMW Mini Cooper of Munich Police Car. The die-cast of this BMW Mini Cooper is 10.1 cm. long, alternative white and green with a word "POLIZI" on the front hood. It has a German Police Logo on both sides, a blue signal light on the roof, clear windows, black interior, and black underneath. only 3,800 worldwide. Shop here

NORSCORT 1/25 CAT GC25K LIFT TRUCK

The fork lift truck the GC25K, has about as much detail as one would want on a model, the operators platform includes three work levers and a forward reverse lever; the moulded driver's seat - which is soft and durable - includes arm rests. The two-stage mast raises and lowers and tilts forwards and backwards and has detachable pallet tines. Shop here

CMC MERCEDES-BENZ 300 SLR UHLENHAUT COUPE, 1955

Who doesn't know about the famous Uhlenhaut coupe with its landmark gullwing doors? Only two prototypes of this model were built, and it was and still is a formidable street car. Today every automobile enthusiast knows what is meant by "the Uhlenhaut coupe," even though this was never an official designation. When Rudolf went to work in the morning, the whole neighborhood noticed it. This CMC model is a precision model, hand-assembled and composed of 1,817 single parts. The "greenhouse" of this coupé resembles the cockpit of a plane. The seats are covered with checked cloth fabric. True to the original, the interior is covered with red leather. The cockpit is complete with all instruments, control elements, switches and levers. Inside the trunk are two removable spare wheels, which are of different diameters, corresponding to those of the front and rear wheels respectively. The shiny side pipes, coming out of the air opening, are made of stainless steel. The cover of the maintenance opening can be removed. It is held in place by a simple but elegant magnetic mechanism. Everything is replicated faithfully to the real car. Additional features of this incredible model include: Rotary flipper window, which is integrated inside the side window, highly-detailed and angular-installed 8-cylinder in-line-engine, all aggregates, pipes and cabling included, support rod for the engine hood, hand-wired spokes, stainless-steel nipples, and aluminum rim, a fine wire mesh protects the air inlet duct of the engine, removable three-wing central locking nuts and detachable wheels. The central locking nuts are so designed that they are side-specific, and finally detail-exact rear bodywork showing the Mercedes star, the 300 SLR type designation and the D-Logo. See more

FARM TOYS: IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE

Farm toys draw 15,000+ collectors to Iowa for the National Farm Toy Show, and some 30,000 people to the National Farm Toy Museum each year.Features the earliest cast-iron farm toy replicas, to modern 1:64-scale tractors.Explore the continuation of the pioneering work of National Farm Toy Hall of Fame members Bob Zarse and Eldon Trumm.

Whether your loyalties are tied to John Deere, International Harvester, Case or any of the countless other farm implement companies, you will find everything you need to accurately assess your collection, and enjoy your hobby to the fullest, in this ultimate farm toy reference. It covers all sizes of farm toys from 1:8 to 1:64 scale, dating back to pieces from the 1920s, and identifiable through 5,000+ detailed photos and the 16-page color section. Sorted by original equipment manufacturer, with secondary market values and historical insights, this new edition sets the standard of excellence for toy farmers. Buy it now