Author: Bill Manzke
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
ISBN: 1507305702
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Hop in for a complete tour of the tiny world this British toy maker created. Explore four decades of diecast production, following the route the industry took as it shed outdated techniques for state-of-the-art cars James Bond would have been proud of. Written from the unique perspective of an American collector, the book presents topics never before discussed in print, chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of Corgi Toys, all illustrated with hundreds of color photos of models and memorabilia never before seen in print. The smaller Husky and Corgi Juniors lines, often neglected in other books, are also covered. Other sections examine Corgi clubs, marketing, packaging, memorabilia, and special interest groupings. Most importantly, this encyclopedia presents the most complete variation listing and value guide published to date, including sections covering Corgi, Husky, and Juniors models from their introduction through the present day.
The Unauthorized Encyclopedia of Corgi Toys
Corgi Juniors & Husky Models
Author: Bill Manzke
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
ISBN: 1507305710
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, they competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox Series. This widely collected line of diecast toy cars and trucks are examined in every detail. Over 500 full color photos and well-researched text presents the entire history of these cars, from the introduction of Husky Models in 1964, to the Corgi Classics of today. Here are Corgi Juniors, Corgi Rockets, Husky Toys, Whizzwheels Conversions and many more. The text includes never before published information on prototype, pre-production, and promotional models. An extensive section of variation listings, and details on every known model. The alphabetical cross-reference section provides readers with easy access to model numbers and current values.
Publisher: Schiffer + ORM
ISBN: 1507305710
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 539
Book Description
Corgi Juniors and Husky Models brings together the story of these small-scale model cars and other toys into one book for the first time. Once the #3 brand in many markets, they competed head-to-head with Mattel's Hot Wheels cars and Lesney's Matchbox Series. This widely collected line of diecast toy cars and trucks are examined in every detail. Over 500 full color photos and well-researched text presents the entire history of these cars, from the introduction of Husky Models in 1964, to the Corgi Classics of today. Here are Corgi Juniors, Corgi Rockets, Husky Toys, Whizzwheels Conversions and many more. The text includes never before published information on prototype, pre-production, and promotional models. An extensive section of variation listings, and details on every known model. The alphabetical cross-reference section provides readers with easy access to model numbers and current values.
The Automobile in American History and Culture
Author: Michael L. Berger
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313016062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313016062
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Corgi Toys
Author: David Cooke
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747806677
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Although the name "Corgi Toys" was not introduced until 1955, the roots of the original holding company, Mettoy, go back to 1932 when a German toymaker called Philipp Ullmann arrived in Britain to form a new toy manufacturing company. This company produced many types of toys, both before and after the Second World War, mainly in tinplate. In the 1950s Mettoy began to produce diecast metal toys and hence, in 1956 the first Corgi Toys were released to the children's toy market and proved an immediate success. Over the next 30 years hundreds of miniature vehicles would be modeled on contemporary vehicles such as Vauxhalls, Rileys, Hillmans, Standards, Commers and ERFs. Corgi also made daring and successful ventures into film-and-TV related toys with their versions of James Bond, The Saint and Batmobile cars selling millions. Life-long collector David Cooke explores the history of Corgi Toys, describing the various models and illustrating how these simple children's toys became valuable collectables. He also charts the recent financial problems faced by the company, and their resurgence based upon Limited Edition collectors' models sold direct to an adult market.
Publisher: Shire Publications
ISBN: 9780747806677
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Although the name "Corgi Toys" was not introduced until 1955, the roots of the original holding company, Mettoy, go back to 1932 when a German toymaker called Philipp Ullmann arrived in Britain to form a new toy manufacturing company. This company produced many types of toys, both before and after the Second World War, mainly in tinplate. In the 1950s Mettoy began to produce diecast metal toys and hence, in 1956 the first Corgi Toys were released to the children's toy market and proved an immediate success. Over the next 30 years hundreds of miniature vehicles would be modeled on contemporary vehicles such as Vauxhalls, Rileys, Hillmans, Standards, Commers and ERFs. Corgi also made daring and successful ventures into film-and-TV related toys with their versions of James Bond, The Saint and Batmobile cars selling millions. Life-long collector David Cooke explores the history of Corgi Toys, describing the various models and illustrating how these simple children's toys became valuable collectables. He also charts the recent financial problems faced by the company, and their resurgence based upon Limited Edition collectors' models sold direct to an adult market.
Kovels' Yellow Pages
Author: Ralph M. Kovel
Publisher: Random House Reference Publishing
ISBN: 9780609806241
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
This resource guide points collectors to price guides, repair services, and sources for parts and supplies.
Publisher: Random House Reference Publishing
ISBN: 9780609806241
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
This resource guide points collectors to price guides, repair services, and sources for parts and supplies.
The New Great Book of Corgi 1956-2010
Author: Marcel R. Van Cleemput
Publisher: New Cavendish Books Dist
ISBN: 9781904562108
Category : Corgi toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The bestselling 'Great Book of Corgi' has been fully revised and updated with over 100 new colour photographs; this book will be an essential addition to the library of all model collectors.
Publisher: New Cavendish Books Dist
ISBN: 9781904562108
Category : Corgi toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The bestselling 'Great Book of Corgi' has been fully revised and updated with over 100 new colour photographs; this book will be an essential addition to the library of all model collectors.
The Dinky Years
Author: David Boxall
Publisher: Warners Group Publications
ISBN: 9781907292279
Category : Dinky toys
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Publisher: Warners Group Publications
ISBN: 9781907292279
Category : Dinky toys
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Corgi Toys
Author: Mick Overton
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445688093
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Corgi Toys – ‘the ones with windows’ were the toy cars to have in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s. This is the ideal introduction to these toy vehicles, made in Swansea until 1983.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445688093
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Corgi Toys – ‘the ones with windows’ were the toy cars to have in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s. This is the ideal introduction to these toy vehicles, made in Swansea until 1983.
Corgi Toys
Author: Edward Force
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764322532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"With updated price guide and consolidated Mettoy era variations list"--Cover.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764322532
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"With updated price guide and consolidated Mettoy era variations list"--Cover.
Subject Guide to Books in Print
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3054
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 3054
Book Description