CORGI 1/76 AUSTIN MINI VAN

Corgi Trackside is a series of 1:76 scale die-cast model vehicles. The range features a great selection of vehicles including cars, emergency service vehicles, vans, trucks and construction machines. Corgi Trackside models are the ideal accompaniment to any steam and diesel era ‘00’ gauge model railway layout. Shop here

BBURAGO 1/24 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

This is the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible of 1998, featured in yellow. Good quality paintwork, and a high level of detailing, make this a very appealing model. Shop here

JOAL 1/50 KOMATSU PC1100LC-6

The one model, a Komatsu PC1100LC-6 tracked materials handler, is also in 1/50th scale. This particular model is offered in four version: fitted with a clamshell bucket, which is detachable, a magnetic plate, a grapple, or as a set with all three attachments included in the box. The overall finish is rather good. Shop here

JOAL 1/50 DUMP TRUCK

The Komatsu HD605-5 Dump Truck model from Joal in 1/50th scale is certainly good value for money. Normally, the fine detail on dump trucks is nothing to get excited about-they are basic machines for dirty jobs and have to be strong and robust. However Joal have worked hard to get such items as grab safety rails in proportion.In addition, the tyre patterns are authentic and there is a wealth of other clever detailing. This is a pleasingly accurate replica of the 715 hp machine, which has a healed payload capacity of 52.3 cubic yards. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 DAF 105 OPEN TOP CURTAINSIDE WITH MOFFETT MOUNTY-KEN MALLINSON

 

Ken Mallinson established the business in 1973 with one van. His sons, Stephen and Andrew joined the business in 1980, expanding to three wagons and eventually took over the running of the business full time in 1987. Mallinson’s now boast a fleet of forty vehicles and eighty trailers plus specialist vehicles including the Moffett Mounty as available with this particular model. All of their vehicles are fitted with a state of the art vehicle tracking device which enable HQ to locate each vehicle anywhere in the country gaining complete visibility of the entire transport operation. Ken Mallinson & Sons Ltd operate out of Barnsley, South Yorkshire delivering general haulage throughout the UK alongside ‘Mallinson International’ providing worldwide services. This model features brand new open curtainside depicting an authentic load. Shop here

CORGI 1/76 LEYLAND PD3 QUEEN MARY OPEN TOP BUS - PEOPLE'S PROVINCIAL

This is Leyland PD3 Queen Mary Open Top Bus - People's Provincial, registration WOW 993T, fleet number 202, route 99C Solent Sea-Line (HMS Alliance, Stokes Bay, Lee on Solent, Bridgemary, Elson, Gosport Ferry). The neat open top Queen Mary casting looks good in the Gosport based fleet's 80's livery. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 MAN TGA FELDBINDER - JOHN MICHELL GRANGEMOUTH ROAD TRANSPORT

John Mitchell started the business in 1956 with one vehicle operating from Grangemouth in central Scotland. The business expanded over the years and in 1973 moved to a purpose built 3 acre haulage depot with new offices workshop and storage facilities at Earls Road in Grangemouth. Continued growth saw the acquisition of an additional site in Grangemouth in 1990 this is the Thornbridge Depot - a 26-acre site with 150000 sq ft of covered warehousing and storage capacity for over one thousand freight containers. The haulage fleet also expanded over the years and now stands at around 100 vehicles. The haulage operation is still based at Earls Road and a further seven acres of adjacent land was purchased recently for container storage. The Company is still family owned and managed by Iain Mitchell - Managing Director and his sister Catherine Weir - Company Secretary. Shop here

CORGI OOC - PLAXTON EXCALIBUR OXFORD LONDON EXPRESS COACH

The Volvo B10M Plaxton Excalibur is a striking coach, and it looks very impressive in Oxford CityLink livery.

Corgi has gone to a lot of trouble to reproduce the complex livery. There's an enormous of detail in the tampo printing. As well as the 'E' emblem and obvious Oxford London Express livery, the Oxford Bus Company logo is well done. And you can even read the details of the Five Star luxury Coach: 'double glazed windows, full air conditioning'

With the exception of a bit of a white smudge on the passenger door, this is certainly one of the most intricate and best executed liveries we've seen. Shop here

HOT WHEELS - STREET ROADDER

This was a small, simple, but very typical, model of a stripped-down and hotted-up 1932 Ford. It was nicely made and well finished, with a white body and a flame tampo in red and orange on each side. It had a metal chassis, grey plastic interior, windscreen and grille, plus a huge engine in chromed plastic.

HOT WHEELS - FORMULA P.A.C.K.

The formula racing car was the bizarrely named Formula P.A.C.K. It was finished in black, with attractive orange and light green tampos, and an unpainted base, engine and interior. The model was deleted in 1978, but revived in 1982 under the name of ‘Malibu Grand Prix’ with the lovely Real Rider wheels. It was again re-release in 1984 in yellow and called ‘Lightning Gold’, but by then, this type of racing car was looking pretty dated.

SIKU 1/55 MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS

In the big 1/55th scale series we can expect a nine-axle extending boom mobile crane, which should complement the two earlier lattic mast outfits released over the last couple of years. To complete the heavy haulage side there is a Mercedes Benz Actros tractor hauling a new five axle draw-bar low loader with O&K bucket loader for cargo. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 DAIMLER GREEN LINE UTILITY

The Daimler CW is released in Green Line livery. It's as well moulded and detailed a body as any from OOC so far. Nice details include the noticeable ribbing between panels characteristic of the Utilities, the moulded battery box at the front and some careful detailing around the driver's door. It's plastic detail that makes the model, however. The interior seat moulding capture quite nicely the slatted seats that made such an impression (on their behinds) to war-time and post-war travellers.

The handsome Daimler fluted radiator is sadly black rather than gleaming metal this is totally authentic of course, the bus being delivered in 1945 when austerity measures were in full effect. The bus modelled is a CWD6 with a Duple body and smooth Daimler engine, rather than the Gardener engine of the earliest batch. Particularly to be commended is the tampo printing. The Green Line symbols are very nice done. Shop here

DAIMLER 1929 KING GEORGE V (SANDINGHAM)

  
This magnificent detailed Royal Daimler purchased by King George V and delivered in August 1929 was for his personal use and only two were made - the second was for his wife Queen Mary. Painted in the Royal colours of black and maroon, the car also carried the appropriate heraldic decoration. The Royal 'identification' lamp was fitted on the canopy and the crowning glory has to be the mascot on the bonnet depicting Britannia sitting on the Globe and the Royal Standard features proudly above the front windscreen. Model is presented on a removable plinth with a removable hard plastic cover. Shop here

BBURAGO 1/18 NEW BEETLE

1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Coupe Yellow 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Bburago  

One of model is the Bburago, here in yellow. Bburago has produced a real winner with this model, complete with opening bonnet with detailed engine (yes,it's in the front), opening doors and hatchback (though it looks like the rear of the 'classic' Beetle, the curvy rear features a cleverly concealed hatch).

It's difficult to know where to start on the praise for this excellent model - one of Bburago's best. Interior details include the tiny moulded indicator stalks, 'glass' in the rear view mirror, grab handles. The distinctive and attractive hubs are very well captured, the wide tyres, all the lights are glazed (there's even orange glazing in the combined side lights and indicators) and the VW badge is as prominent as it on the new car.

MOTORMAX 1/18 CHEVROLET CORVETTE OF 1958

1958 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Diecast Model Red 1/18 Die Cast Car By Motormax


A 1/18th scale model is certain to look impressive in the display cabinet, and that certainly is the case with the Chevrolet Corvette of 1958 as modelled by Motormax. This open version looks stunning in its red and white, with plenty of chrome trim. This trim extends to such areas as the interior of the car, with the instrument panels neatly shown.

The bonnet opens to reveal a highly detailed engine, while the boot like wise opens. The front wheels steer, and have suspension, while the doors also open.

Fortunately all the opening features are a good fit, so do not detract from the overall appearance of this fine model.

MINICHAMPS 1/43 FORD MONDEO IN ESTATE VERSIONS

The model of Minichamp's Ford cars is the Mondeo estate. In Ghia form, this is still a handsome car, and the model features the chrome grille surround and rear door pillar badges to mark it as the top of the range car. The interior is nicely moulded, as are the wheels and grille. Perhaps the roof rack is a tiny bit over-scale. All in all, though, an attractive model. Shop here

CORGI 1/36 BMW MINI COOPER S St ANDREWS FLAG HYPER BLUE METALLIC

As the New BMW Mini Cooper has grown in popularity so have the options available to the consumer and one of the popular area of accessorizing is in the choice of roof graphics.Ranging from pattern designs to novelty illustrations one of the favourite choices has been the national colours and this model shows the Scottish design on a Hyper Blue Cooper S  Shop here

CORGI 1/50 DAF 95 CURTAINSIDE McAULIFFE

McAuliffe Trucking Company is one of the largest carriers in Ireland and is located in Castleisland, Co. Kerry in a state-of-the-art facility. McAuliffe Trucking Company provides distribution services to leading Irish companies, with over 50 years of combined experience in the haulage and distribution industry. This DAF 95 is called ‘Children of Lir’ after a well-known story about a King called Lir whose children were turned into swans for 900 years by their evil step-mother. After finding out about this, Lir turned his wife into an ugly moth. It took the ringing of a Christian bell by a monk (some say St. Patrick himself) to turn them human again. Hauliers of Renown is the flagship of Corgi’s road transport range of die-cast models - amazingly detailed, each model is a tabletop replica of a truck from the UK's most famous haulage fleets. Every model, is recreated in superb 1:50 scale and includes a numbered, Limited Edition 'Tachograph' Certificate and customised presentation packaging. The range includes both modern and classic cabs and trailers from some of the best known British hauliers. Shop here

CORGI 1/76 VAN HOOL ALIZEE - GREENLINE

Arrival the Shires 4063 is a DAF SB3000 with a Van Hool Alizee body new to the private charter fleet of Grey Green Coaches at Stamford Hill on 1 August, 1994. Four identical coaches were transferred to ‘the Shires’ in 1998 for use on Green Line 758 between Hemel Hempstead and London, Victoria. The model is presented in the latest Green Line livery by Best Impressions which 4063 received in 2006. Registered M943 LYR, 4063 was one of the last coaches delivered to Grey Green before the business completed its switch to London contracted bus operation and was subsequently absorbed into Arriva London; ending a sequence of Grey Green registration numbers which began with SJJ 300, a Leyland Tiger Cub/ Harrington, in 1956. Smooth-riding and solidly-built, 4063 is likely to receive enhancements which will enable it to continue to run into London after July, 2008, when unmodified Euro 1 vehicles will be excluded from the London Low Emission Zone. Shop here

MAISTO 1/24 LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP670-4 SV

This car model is a perfect gift for car lovers. It is a good size and nice color. The doors open up like the real Lamborghini and so does the trunk. These parts seem kinda fragile but if you're careful then they will be fine. The cool thing about this car is when you turn the steering wheel inside the car, the front wheels turn. Overall a very nice product.--kristina  Shop here

CORY EYH MINI COOPER ROB STACEY RESTORATION MODEL & WORKSHOP DIORAMA

Following many years of competing in the gruelling world of international rallying the harsh conditions of mus, snow and ice have finally taken their toll of EYH, with the car showing signs of fatigue 2007 sees EYH taking a break from competition in order to be restored to its former glory of 1965. The restoration process involves the car being stripped back to a bare body shell, and then transported in order for the expert treatment of various panels which are to be repaired, welded or replaced. Only then after a thorough cleaning can the body be resprayed in its original colours of Tartan red with a black roof. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 TRIUMPH TR4 - SIGNAL RED

The TR4's gestation was slowed by too many ambitious plans that ultimately proved to be distractions, the most obvious being the 'Sabrina' twin-cam TRS, which was originally to have been the basic for Triumph's new sports car.

When finally launched in 1961, the TR4 used a modified version of the TR3s well proven 88 inch wheelbase chassis, but with a wider track, new rack and pinion steering, and the previously optional 147cc larger engine.Its smart new Michelotti designed body was much more civilized than its predecessor's and featured wind up windows, a very efficient fresh air ventilation system and Triumph's unique removable 'Surrey Top'. Shop here

CORGI 1/76 DOUBLE BALLOON TRAM - HMS COASTGUARD

The Blackpool Corporation tramway opened on 29th September 1885, becoming the first electric street tramway seen in Britain. In 1898, The Blackpool and Fleetwood Electric Tramroad Company built a separate line and started running a tramroad service from Fleetwood to Blackpool North Railway Station before its take-over in 1920 by Blackpool Corporation.

Since bus deregulation in 1986, the trams and buses have been operated by Blackpool Transport Services Ltd., a subsidiary of Blackpool Council. The tramway infrastructure is now owned by Blackpool Council, while the trams themselves are owned and operated by Blackpool Transport. By 2010, the Tramway will have been operating for 125 years and this particular tram for half of those.

Every model in The Original Omnibus Company is recreated in 1:76 scale and includes a numbered, Limited Edition certificate. The range includes both modern and classic buses and coaches from some of the best known British manufactures and operators. Shop here

Y2-1914 PRINCE HENRY VAUXHALL

The Y2-3 1914 Prince Henry Vauxhall joined the range in 1970. It was metallic green, dark brown seats, grille and chassis and the bonnet was painted silver grey. It had brass plated wire wheels with black plastic tyres. The radiator grille shell, windscreen frame and headlights were all brass plated and the fuel tank was usually brass plated but this one had a green tank.

NORSCOT 1/50 CAT 906 COMPACT WHEEL LOADER

The Cat 906 Compact Wheel Loader in 1/50th scale by Norscot is a well detailed and finished scale replica of the small-wheeled loader. The 906 is powered bu a 60hp engine and has an operating weight of nearly five tons.Shop here

HOT WHEELS - THUNDER ROLLER 1983

The racing truck was powerful sounding Thunder Roller. This was a cabover (forward control) truck with an aerodyne cab and large sleeper compartment. Although not named as such, it was pretty obviously a Kenworth. It was painted yellow with an eagle and ribbon motif on the sides. Thunder Roller disappeared for several years, until it was revived in 1996 in an attractive metallic red colour scheme. --Diecast Collector  Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 MORRIS J2 MINIBUS - METROPOLITAN POLICE SPG

The Metropolitan Police Special Patrol Group (SPG) was set up in 1970 and was a task group specifically designed to be capable of delivering a large number of officers to any part of the capital at short notice and as quickly as possible. Their role being to assist local officers at major incidents or events. This could be anything from a missing person search to riot control or the aftermath of any disaster such as a factory fire. The BMC J2 was the first vehicle that the SPG used; they were later replaced by Ford Transits. Shop here

MINICHAMPS 1/18 PORSCHE 918 SPYDER

2010 Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Grey Metallic 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Minichamps

Argubly one of the most delectable sports cars ever, this Porsche looks stunning in 1/18 scale. Lime green piping accentuates the bucket seats, and that vivid colour also decorates the brake units that peep out cheekily from behind the showy alloys.

TOP MODEL 1/43 FERRARI 375MM CUNNINGHAM

There are four versions of the Ferrari 375MM Cunningham. In each case the detailing is to a high standard, the cars being modelled being as driven in 1954, including the car as driven at Le Mans by Walters-Fitch. Shop here

CORGI 1/50 BEDFORD VAL COACH

The Connoisseur Collection has been created to capture the golden days of public transport. Each release in this exclusive range of 1/50 scale, high specification models comes with it's own numbered Limited Edition Certificate and a unique replica cap badge of the era.It is in the livery of Yellowway. This is truly lovely model, with Corgi having captured the look and shape of the vehicle perfectly. Particularly pleasing is the ribbed chromework, which is such a distinctive feature of the actual coaches and which has been reproduced effectively on the model. Also good to see are the flush windows, with the window frames moulded on and then picked out in silver

The headlights are plastic fittings, while the rear lights have a good appearance. The windscreen wipers are separately fitted: the side mirrors are provided for the buyer to fit. The front wheels can be turned. Chassis detail is provided. The paintwork and decoration are both to a high standard.

The one disappointment with this model is the lack of detail in the driver's cab area, and indeed the driver himself looks out of place: indeed the model might well have been improved without a driver. However, it is altogether a fine model, which comes with a replica driver's badge. Shop here

VITESSE 1/43 FIAT CINQUECENTO

A new casting from Vitesse is the Fiat Cinquecento, a pleasingly detailed model that captures the look of the vehicle, and has some good touches such as the interior detail (note the trim on the doors and seats) As one has come to expect these days, the glazing is flush, the lamps are plastic, the windscreen and rear window wipers are separate fittings, and there is good detailing. The pity is that the number plates are stickers, which, unless positioned carefully, can slightly detract from the final look of the model. Shop here

VANGUARDS 1/43 SAAB 96 SALOON SAVANNAH BIEGE

The Saab 96 was the follow up after the Saab 93, and although the front was relatively unchanged from it's predecessor, the rear was extensively redesigned to incorporate a much larger rear screen, a wider backseat, larger boot, a new fuel tank and larger rear lights. The Saab 96 featured a new 841cc, 38hp three cylinder two stroke engine and was well received by the public and proved popular and opened up new markets for Saab.Shop here

EFE 1/76 LEYLAND OLYMPIAN TYPE B - CAPITAL CITYBUS

The H K bus market looked to London to expand its operations and the vivid colors of Hong Kong Citybus appeared on the streets of East London. We have many requests for this livery and fleet number 143, registered J143 YRM is working on route 86B to Dagenham Dock.Shop here

CORGI 1/50 PATRIOTIC TRACTOR TRAILER

With the growth of the interest highway system in the 1940s and 1950s, the trucking industry experienced a growth never seen before. Mack was at the forefront of this boom with the LJ and B series trucks. Corgi has preserved the legacy of the LJ and B series by crafting these beautifully detailed Budweiser and Patriot City Die Cast replicas. The National Motor Museum, Mint proudly offers these Corgi Special Edition closeouts to collectors and proud Americans alike at below normal retail.Shop here