DINKY TOYS : VOLKSWAGEN

Volkswagen; Dinky Toys No.181, issued in February 1956 and available until 1969. Made in blue, grey or green, it has neither windows nor interior detail. Its tinplate base bears the maker's name, "Volkswagen" and, sometimes, the number "181". A Limited item.

SUNSTAR : OPEN TOP ROUTEMASTER BUS LONDON TRANSPORT

One of the best large scale models of the Routemaster Open Top - its approx 35cm long, Presented with the registration number VLT94, realistic detail, detailed engine, decorated seats,authentic ticket boxes, poseable wheels, detailed chassis, it is an excellent limited edition model with certificate. A special item for the Routemaster enthusiast. See more.

MOY-Y2 1914 PRINCE HENRY VAUXHALL

1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall; MOY- Y2 (3rd issue), first issued, as shown, in 1970; a variant with red seats is rare. A version with blue chassis and body and a silver bonnet was issued in 1974; a version with black chassis, red body and silver bonnet in 1979.

VANGUARDS : 1/43 VW BEETLE

The history of the Beetle started in 1938 when Hitler commissioned Ferdinand Porsche to work on what became know as ‘The Peoples car’. It was an American reporter who thought the car resembled an insect and that is how it got it’s infamous name! Since its inception, the original Beetle has seen many design changes but it still remains one of the most loved cars ever built.

DINKY TOYS : COLES MOBILE CRANE

Dinky Toys No 571 Coles Mobile Crane issued in December 1949, renumbered 971 in 1954-55, and in production until 1965. This Supertoys model has a swivelling body and a fully-operating crane controlled by a crane-handle. This is an earlier version, with grey rubber tyres and a brass handle to its crank; another version has black tyres and a plastic handle.

DINKY TOYS : COVENTRY CLIMAX FORK-LIFT TRUCK

Coventry-Climax Fork-Lift Truck; Dinky Toys No.14c, issued in November 1949, renumbered 401 in 1954, and in production until 1964. This has a fork-lift raised by a crank-handle on its side. The lifts is manually operated.

ROUTEMASTER DOUBLE DECKER BUS

The original Routemaster Bus was designed in the early 1950’s and some fifty years after its first appearance, almost 1,000 examples of this famous London Bus still exist in the British Isles.
Routemaster Double Decker Bus, “BTA” (British Travel Association) “London Transport”, by Corgi Toys; MRN C469, issued in 1975 and currently available. The decal on the upper side reads “BTA Welcome to Britain”, with a Union Flag motif; and “London Transport” on its lower side. This model is common-but a variant bearing a label advertising the James Bond film “Octopussy” on one side only, is extremely rare.

DINKY TOYS : FIRE ENGINE

Fire Engine with Extending Ladder; Dinky Toys No555. This model was first issued by Dinky Supertoys in December 1952, was renumbered 955 in late 1954, and remained in production until 1969. Of the two examples shown, is the earlier version, without plastic windows and fitted with metal wheels with rubber tyres. The example at dates from after renumbering: it has windows and is fitted with plastic wheels. All versions feature a bell, a ladder that can be raised and extended, and a towing-hook. The tinplate base plate is stamped with the maker’s name, “555” and “Fire engine”. The earlier version is the harder to find. Length: 140 mm.

CORGI : THE BEATLES ABBEY ROAD DIE-CAST BUS

Abbey Road is the eleventh official album released by The Beatles. Though work on Abbey Road began in April 1969, making it the twelfth and final album recorded by the band; Let It Be was the last album released before the Beatles' dissolution in 1970. Abbey Road was released on 26 September 1969 in the United Kingdom, and 1 October 1969 in the United States. It was produced and orchestrated by George Martin for Apple Records. Geoff Emerick was the engineer, Alan Parsons was assistant engineer, and Tony Banks tape operator. It is regarded as one of The Beatles' most tightly constructed albums, although the band was barely operating as a functioning unit at the time. Rolling Stone magazine named it the 14th greatest album of all time.

The Beatles Abbey Road Die-cast Bus is scaled to 1:64. Buy now.

MAJORETTE: RANGE ROVER & WATER TANK

The die-cast Majorette No.246 & 21760 Range Rover & Water Tank was produced in France in 1990. This model is a replica from the originally designed in 1970. It is always named it to be a model of Classic. It was ordered to have a special production in order to assemble as a fire engine.

This die-cast fire engine is red body, “District 3 Fire Dept” and :Engine No.224” logo, blue emergency light, ladder on the roof, yellowish green windows, black interior and metal base. The water trailer is the same color of the fire engine, “Fire Dept” logo and metal base.

UNICEF LAND ROVER (SERIES III)

Once in a while we would see a die-casting car of the UNICEF ORGANIZATION, especially the UNICEF which is accustom with the blessing card UNICEF.

UNICEF is an affiliated organization of the United Nations. It was established in 1946 in order to aid and looking after the children all over the world. It has ever received the Noble Prize. UNICEF entered Thailand in 1948. At present, it is still working to help Thai children.

In the past, we always saw Land Rover car with a logo of UNICEF running on the way of the rural areas, especially in the north of Thailand. The reason to use Land Rover, due to bumpy loads of literate soil mainly up and down the hills. For this reason, this die-casting car of UNICEF is Land Rover Series III. It was assembled by EFSI in Holland.

EFSI is a company who produced the die-casting car of Holland which was founded in 1963. This die-casting car is 7.5 cm. (1:63), blue color, “UNICEF” logo, white canvas roof, yellow signal light, black hook & base plate, orange windows and white interior.

This die-cast seemed to be produced in order to raise funds for the proverty children around the world. It regarded as a scant die-cast to find. Because since the beginning to collect the die-cast for more than 25 years, I just see this one.

CADILLAC FLEETWOOD V16

The 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood V-16 was the world's standard of luxury. Finally, a limited edition replica that lives up to Cadillac's proud tradition. Handmade from over 180 individual parts. With all the appointments of the real automobile. Goddess hood ornament. Lavishly chromed grille. Cadillac's famous V-16. Removable Chauffeur's top. Magnificent "burlwood" dash. And deeply tufted seating. Truly remarkable!

This is a very highly detailed 1938 Cadillac Fleetwood V16 diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Signature Models. Every details are well put together. Great collectible or gift piece. Buy it now.

CADILLAC V-16 PRESIDENTIAL LIMO

This is a very highly detailed 1938 Cadillac V-16 Presidential Limo diecast model car 1:24 scale die cast by Yat Ming. This Limo was used by Franklin Roosevelt during the World War II. You will find one the first Cell Phone in this car. Every details are well put together. Great collectible or gift piece.

I added this limo to my collection of Presedential limos and do not regret it. It has a great black finish, no defects. Awesome detailing, etc. I feel this is the best of the Yat Ming Presedential series. --Timothy P. Madrid "Timitzer" Buy it now.

DIE-CAST MATCHBOX MAJOR PACKS NO.6 RACING CAR TRANSPORTER

Die-cast Matchbox Major Pack No.6 or King Size No.5 Racing Car Transporter was produced by Lesney in England in 1967. It is 13 cm long.

Major Packs were introduced in 1957 as a companion to the 1-75 series in a larger scale. As the King-Size series was introduced three years later, the Major Packs were slowly phased out and some were merged into the King-Size range. By 1967, the series had ended. It was produced only 10 models.

This model was produced only one style and one color that is green oil of BP. Both sides were embossed design (decal) as a rally car with a “Racing Transporter” including the BP sponsored logo. (British Petroleum) which is a giant company of England and the name of the racing field. This car is a clear roofing glass and part of the driver. Inside of the driver and compartment of the passenger is white color. It could be able to adjust it to slope down with the black door in order to bring the rally car downwards. It is removable tire, wheel hub is red, underneath is metal silver blond color.