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We have been helping collectors worldwide for many years; this gallery has been built up from these diecast cars. Please do not expect to buy these models as they are now in collections all around the world
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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
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).
Click 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
DINKY
Click for 30 x pictures of boxed dinky , #128 to #410
Click for 30 x pictures of boxed dinky , #416 to #1006
LLEDO
LLEDO
Click for 30x pictures of boxed lledo & vanguards
MATCHBOX
MATCHBOX
Click for 30x pictures of boxed matchbox regulars, SF, miniatures
Click for 30x pictures of boxed matchbox code 2 & promotionals
Click for 30x pictures of boxed matchbox kings, YY's, disney, skybusters
TOMICA

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 .
Click for 30 x pictures of 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
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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