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.