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.
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.
Corgi Juniors and Husky Models
Author: Bill Manzke
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764319518
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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. 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 plus many more variations. Included is never before published information on prototype, pre-production, and promotional models, plus an extensive cross-reference section which provides easy access to model numbers and current values.
Publisher: Schiffer Book for Collectors
ISBN: 9780764319518
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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. 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 plus many more variations. Included is never before published information on prototype, pre-production, and promotional models, plus an extensive cross-reference section which provides easy access to model numbers and current values.
The Unauthorized Encyclopedia of Corgi Toys
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.
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.
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.
Bond Vehicle Collectibles
Author: Paul Brent Adams
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445670399
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From the DB5 to the Lotus Esprit, this is the ultimate guide to collecting Bond's diecast and model cars.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445670399
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From the DB5 to the Lotus Esprit, this is the ultimate guide to collecting Bond's diecast and model cars.
Film and Television Star Cars
Author: Paul Brent Adams
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445662116
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Paul Brent Adams looks at the exciting world of collectable die-cast star cars.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445662116
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Paul Brent Adams looks at the exciting world of collectable die-cast star cars.
Batman Collectables
Author: Rob Burman
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445645882
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
The first ever book on Batman collectables.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445645882
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 121
Book Description
The first ever book on Batman collectables.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Collectibles
Author: John Buss
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568859X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A remarkable array of different rare and unusual products that were issued in connection with this popular TV show.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568859X
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
A remarkable array of different rare and unusual products that were issued in connection with this popular TV show.
The Great Book of Corgi, 1956-1983
Author: Marcel R. van Cleemput
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781872727196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
This magnificent book covers the entire period of Corgi production, which commenced with the showing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781872727196
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
This magnificent book covers the entire period of Corgi production, which commenced with the showing
TV Toys
Author: Anthony A McGoldrick
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747813388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Since the dawn of children's television in the 1950s, toy companies have been keen to capitalise on the success of these programmes. Toy historian and collector Anthony A. McGoldrick here charts the history of the most successful TV toys from Muffin the Mule in the 1950s to Star Trek: The Next Generation in the 1980s. The colourful illustrations – whether of Daleks, iconic cars, action figures or spaceships – evoke the excitement of the programmes and also of playing with the toys that allowed children to recreate them. Whether you grew up in the days of Andy Pandy, The Saint, Kojak or Knight Rider, this book offers a nostalgic look at some of the most appealing toys of the late twentieth century.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747813388
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Since the dawn of children's television in the 1950s, toy companies have been keen to capitalise on the success of these programmes. Toy historian and collector Anthony A. McGoldrick here charts the history of the most successful TV toys from Muffin the Mule in the 1950s to Star Trek: The Next Generation in the 1980s. The colourful illustrations – whether of Daleks, iconic cars, action figures or spaceships – evoke the excitement of the programmes and also of playing with the toys that allowed children to recreate them. Whether you grew up in the days of Andy Pandy, The Saint, Kojak or Knight Rider, this book offers a nostalgic look at some of the most appealing toys of the late twentieth century.