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Jan10

Corgi Rockets James Bond 007 Gift Set No.978

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Corgi Rockets James Bond 007 Gift Set No.978
This fantastic Corgi James Bond Gift Set will go under the hammer on 28th January. The cars are all in very good condition and still have their original backing cards. Estimate £1,500 - £2,000.By Ne...
Jan10

Looksmart's Alfa 8C Competizione

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Looksmart's Alfa 8C Competizione
As you're probably aware, 2010 marked Alfa Romeo's centenary - and what better car to sum up the best of the marque than the 8C Competizione, it's sleek, stylish low-volume production sports car? Of c...
Dec28

BAYKO BARON - LA ROCHELLE

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Dec28

Bayko Baron - Le Petit Basin

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  There are fourteen more Bayko Baron blogs here at Toycollector you can also access a fast-load version of Sir Arnold at:   http://02484.retail3.c4pserver.de/index.html    Le Pet...
Dec19

I like truckin'...

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I like truckin'...
It seems a tradition now that at the end of the year, or the start of a new year we see new Dakar miniatures. Below is an example made by a Dutch company called Diamond Label. The truck is a DAF CF an...
Dec17

Aoshima Williams

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Aoshima Williams
In the past we've been able to see High-end efforts in Formula 1 miniature cars by Microchamps and Kyosho, but a new player in this field is Aoshima. Like Kyosho, Aoshima is from Japan, though product...
Dec16

December 2011 Toy Auction Report

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December 2011 Toy Auction Report
Last auction of a very busy year for us Aston's! Not only did we do more toy auctions with more lots than ever before, but we have also been having building and decorating work ongoing at our Grade II...
Dec14

Taxi..., pt. 3

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More new models from my 'taxi'-collection... Mercedes C-Class estate, 2001, from MINICHAMPS Mercedes E-class saloon, 2002, from MINICHAMPS (had to pay a fortune for this as it's sold out ages ago an...
Dec14

Taxi..., pt. 2

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Here are some more new diecasts added to my range of models currently in uses as Taxis where I live... Opel Insignia saloon, 2008, from SCHUCO, ltd. edition: 1500 Mercedes E-Class estate, 2009, from...
Dec14

Taxi! Well, not quite, but sort of...

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A few days ago, I decided to add a new branch to my collection. To explain why and how will take some time and also quite a lot of patience from the reader, so instead of posting on the forum... it go...
Dec13

The four cylinder 500 cc superbike

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Coming up. 1:12. GILLERA The four cylinder 500 cc became the new winner: Umberto Masetti was world champion in 1950 an...
Dec12

Matchbox PS2 Car Transporter Gift Set

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Matchbox PS2 Car Transporter Gift Set
Just finished cataloguing all 78 lots of our fantastic Matchbox collection for the January auction. The collection includes several scarce examples including a 26b Foden Cement Mixer with orange body,...
Dec10

Episode 3 of our WWII Documentary Has Been Released!

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We at BATTLE SCENE PRODUCTIONS are proud to present Episode 3 of our World War Two Documentary Mini-Series called, THE GREAT CRUSADE.
Dec02

Original Airfix Artwork in January sale

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Original Airfix Artwork in January sale
We have several pieces of Sturgess and Goulding's original artwork used for the Airfix kit boxes in our sale in January. Check out this watercolour by Goulding of a Panavia Tornado F3 used for Airfix ...
Dec02

January Sale Matchbox Collection

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January Sale Matchbox Collection
Just started cataloguing this fantastic collection of Matchbox 1-75 Series for the January 28th sale, could be here a while....! Nell