Tuesday, June 28, 2011

MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR Y12-STEPHENSONS ROCKET LOCOMOTIVE







The Y12-4 1829 Stephensons Rocket locomotive joined the range in 1987. The Rocket was painted yellow with a white chimney, black baseplates and although it was quite a detailed model only the brightwork on the engine and the cylinders was made from plastic so the rocket might have been a small model it was a weighty model too.

The name and the body lining to the wheels and tender was applied by black tampo printing and the pipework, dome and safety valve was gold plated plastic. It was released as a limited edition with a production of only 60,000 pieces. The Rocket was a charming model and well made too and it makes you wonder at exactly what other Locos were planned and what we missed out on. Shop here

Monday, June 27, 2011

CORGI 1/50 ATKINSON BORDERER TANDEM AXLE TRAILER AND CANVAS LOAD-ADAM JONES & SONS-BIRMINGHAM

Adam Jones & Sons was founded in 1895 by Adam Senior with a horse drawn furniture removal service. The business was then passed down to fourteen-year-old Adam Junior who continued furniture removal but also moved into road stone distribution from a local Midlands quarry.


Adam ventured into general haulage in the 1940s, and with a fleet of six trucks and a furniture van, became a limited company in the 1960s.

Adam Jones Junior's three sons took over the firm in the 1970s, with this Atkinson Borderer in their fleet. Under their management, Adam Jones has now expanded into a group of companies that specialise in nationwide transport, palletised distribution, warehousing, logistics and property management. Shop here

SIGNATURE MODELS 1/32 1969 CHEVROLET NOVA SS DIECAST MODEL CAR

1969 Chevrolet Nova SS Diecast Car Model 1/32 Yellow Die Cast Car by Signature Models



For 1969, the Chevy II nameplate was retired and the car became the "Chevrolet Nova". This beautiful 1969 Yellow Chevrolet Nova SS Diecast Model Car features opening hood, doors and steerable front wheels.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

2009 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN PRESIDENTIAL AMORED ESCORT



Own a piece of history! Our 2009 Chevy Suburban SUV Presidential Escort Vehicle from Luxury Die Cast is carefully re-created in highly collectible 43rd scale die-cast. The model measures 5.5 inches long, 1.75 inches wide and 1.75 inches tall. Outstanding features include front articulated doors revealing authentic detailed interior, rolling wheels and Presidential seals and flags. The model is detailed with Presidential license plate #44 on the rear and USA1 on the front. Complete the scene with your model of The Beast for a diorama that will be the centerpiece of your collection. Crystal covered presentation base is included for years of protected, proud display of your Luxury Die Cast collectibles. See more

Thursday, June 23, 2011

NEW RAY 1/32 WILLYS JEEP



This is a realistic looking World War II jeep in 1/32 scale, it can be modified to look really super with a little extra detailing on the buyer's part...if you're into that as I am. The only gripe I have in fact is the company that shipped it out (mighty toy) did not make sure the toy was secure inside the box and so when I received it, the windshield was smashed.--D.X. Wright  See more

BBURAGO 1/24 MERCEDES SSK DIECAST CAR MODEL


Bburagos range of 1/24 scale die cast cars offer the collector detail and value for money. With subjects spanning motoring eras old and new and from some of the worlds biggest car names, theres sure to be something for all collections. Each model has been replicated in 1/24 scale meaning you can collect and show more in a smaller space. The cars feature a factory painted metal body with multiple coloured plastic detailing parts and depending on the car, models feature opening doors, detailed interiors and engines. Shop here

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

AUTOART 1/43 - 1957 CHEVROLET CORVETTE SS DIECAST CAR MODEL

1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS Diecast Car Model 1/43 Blue Die Cast Car by Autoart



In 1957 the Corvette SS was developed to be the Corvette race car that would beat the best of the European sports cars; the Ferraris and Maseratis. It took Zora Arkus-Duntov only 6 months to develop this purpose built racer. The SS engine deveoped 307 hp at 6,400 RPM from it's 283 c.i. iron block. The aerodynamic drag of the SS was similar to that of the famous D Jaguar and its frame weighed only 180 pounds and was patterned after the Mercedes-Benz 300SL. The instrument panel was functional and elegant. A clock was included which proved useful in the endurance races. The car was a spectacular hit at Sebring in 1957. The SS legend has grown ever since!

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...