Die-Cast Models

The latest constructions to us, from your favourite designers in all their collectible glory.

In the 1930's pressed metal toys were popular, which inspired the Mettoy Company of Northampton, England to introduce their own boxed toys in 1956 under the name Corgi.

Lledo ran for a mere 23 years making their Days Gone and promotional lines, which really went well for them, with early production in England, before manufacture in China.

Founded in 1953 by Lesney Products, a British die-casting company, Matchbox was born. Over the years they have faced bankruptcy and have even been bought and sold, yet the name remains and still has great meaning for collectors.

Within Lledo's promotional offerings were miniature replica vehicles, bearing the Stanley Gibbons name. Rare and hard to find, these pieces celebrate a profession that has been the leader of their field for well over 100 years.

Volkswagen was founded in Germany in 1937 and the automobile manufacturer's name translates to the 'People's car'. They are long associated with their vintage 'Beetle' and 'Campervan'.

With these as a popular mode of transport for those dwelling in towns or cities, promotional advertising of brands from whisky to national and local newspapers, seemed the ideal leap, whilst giving the bus companies another income.

The first plane that was suitable and safe enough for human passengers, was invented by the famous Wright Bros in 1903. It was this success that led onto growth and development during WW1 and WW2

In the very early 1900's commercial haulage had developed from using horses and engine tractors to steam run wagons and trucks, with a new name adding to the mix, Steam Lorry.

Did you know that the first carriage / coach, was bought to this country from France by the 19th Earl of Arundel - Henry Fitzalan in the 1560's? It was …

Vans have been used in some form or another, for centuries, yet yesteryears, along with today's van, still advertise their trade or manufacturer upon its sides.

Here you will find special use vehicles that have to have trained personnel operate them, some are strictly off-road, whilst others can be regular road users.

Branding has been pictured on delivery and transport vehicles as a form of free advertising for centuries, lets look at those dedicated to beverages.

Collectible brands, with wonderful bygone designs, decorated in colourful memorabilia branding, that are no longer available, yet will still give an insight to this miniature world.