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CORGI
![A British range of diecast models introduced in the 1950's as a rival to Dinky toys. Mostly to an approximate scale of 1 in 43rd with a smaller scale range introduced in 1970's called 'Corgi Juniors', following an earlier 'Husky' range. The 1980's saw cars to a scale of 1 in 36th , and several ownership changes. Now specialising in quality models for collectors in their 'Classics' range (all made in China). Their smaller scale 'Cameo' range is still made in the old Corgi factory near Swansea (Wales).](corgi/bxsml/C256.jpg) |
CORGI
A British range of diecast models
introduced in the 1950's as a rival to Dinky toys. Mostly
to an approximate scale of 1 in 43rd. The 1980's saw cars
to a scale of 1 in 36th , and several ownership changes.
Now specialising in quality models for collectors in
their 'Classics' range (all made in China).
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for 30 x pictures of boxed Corgi, diecasts from the
1960's and 70's
Click
for 30 x pictures of boxed Corgi , diecasts
from the 1980's and 90's |
DINKY
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DINKY
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dinky , #128 to #410
Click for 30 x pictures of boxed
dinky , #416 to #1006 |
LLEDO
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LLEDO
Click for 30x pictures of boxed
lledo & vanguards |
MATCHBOX
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MATCHBOX
Click for 30x pictures of boxed
matchbox regulars, SF, miniatures
Click for 30x pictures of boxed
matchbox code 2 & promotionals
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matchbox kings, YY's, disney, skybusters |
TOMICA ![](tomica/T22s.jpg)
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TOMICA
High quality range of diecast
models from Japan, a rival of Matchbox, to a scale of 1
in 60 to 1 in 100, usually 2.5 to 3 inches long 6.5 to 8
cms long , all those here have Japanese baseplates but
the latest issues are made in China .
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Tomica, Japanese vehicles #1 to #31
Click for 30 x pictures of
Tomica, Japanese vehicles #32 to #71
Click for 30 x pictures of
Tomica, Japanese vehicles #71 to #95 & Foreign series
1 to 14
Click for 30 x pictures of
Tomica, Foreign vehicles #15 to #67 |
WORLDWIDE
MAKES
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WORLDWIDE MAKES
Click for 30x pictures of boxed
world makes, britains to MC toys
Click for 30x pictures of boxed
world makes, hotwheels to yaxon |
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