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March 2, 2010: Sideshow Collectibles Boba Fett life-size bust
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by David Smith Star Wars fans will be awestruck by Sideshow Collectibles’ life-size bust of the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett. At 30in. high and weighing nearly 16kg, this is a substantial display item, complete with battle-damaged armour and real...

January 8, 2010: Corgi Westland Sea King
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by David Smith Corgi’s new Westland Sea King is actually the second oldest Sea King still flying with the Royal Navy, having first entered service in October 1969. The Mark HU-5, XV648, flies with No.771 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS...

December 4, 2009: Quantum Mechanix Stargate SG-1 Goa’uld Death Glider
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by David Smith The Goa’uld Death Glider is the second prop replica in Quantum Mechanix’s Ships of Stargate range. Only 1,500 of these hand-painted replicas are available, coming with a diorama base that includes a Stargate, DHD and a stone...

October 22, 2009: Corgi Messerschmitt Bf 110
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by David Smith The Messerschmitt Bf 110 proved deadly in the early months of World War II, supporting bombing raids as German forces attacked Poland, Norway and France. When it came up against the fighters of the RAF, however, it...

October 14, 2009: Corgi JCB 3C
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by David Smith The JCB 3C Mark 1 Backhoe Loader was launched in 1963, adding to the specification of the earlier JCB 3 with a larger cab and longer digging arms. This version stayed in production until 1968, when the...

October 8, 2009: Corgi’s on the buses
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by David Smith Corgi’s Original Omnibus range captures buses old and new in 1:76 scale and comes in strictly limited editions. Three new buses have recently joined the range (no jokes about waiting for buses please…), each priced around £27.99....

October 6, 2009: Corgi Fokker Dr.1 Triplane
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by David Smith The Sopwith Camel we told you about a couple of months ago will no longer be able to fly around without a care in the world, because Corgi has launched its new 1:48 scale Fokker Dr.1 Triplane....

September 28, 2009: Corgi Douglas C-47 Dakota MkIII
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by David Smith The Dakota is one of the most famous planes in aviation history, and the subject of Corgi’s new release was at the heart of a truly heroic mission. The Douglas C-47 Dakota MkIII of 271 Squadron, RAF,...

September 18, 2009: Corgi Mini 50th Anniversary set
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by David Smith The nation’s love affair with the Mini goes on, with Corgi releasing this 50th Anniversary three-piece set. The collection brings together first-production models of the Austin Se7en saloon, Austin Se7en van and Morris Mini Cooper. Experts at...

September 11, 2009: Corgi Hawker Typhoon Mk1B
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The Hawker Typhoon Mk1B, as flown by Flying Officer R. A. Johns of 439 Squadron, is among the latest releases from Corgi. Part of the Canadian 143 Wing, this Typhoon took part in operations supporting the Normandy landings in 1944,...

August 19, 2009: Corgi 2008 Olympics Handover Bus
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Corgi has announced that a 1:76 scale replica of the Beijing Olympics ‘handover’ bus, as seen by millions of people worldwide during the closing ceremony of the last Olympics, will be the first toy released under the company’s London 2012...

August 13, 2009: Corgi RFC and RAF planes
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Three generations of British warplanes are represented in the latest limited edition releases from Corgi. Officially on sale on August 24, but available to pre-order now, are a Sopwith Camel, a Spitfire and a Jaguar. On April 12, 1918, Squadron...

August 12, 2009: Corgi Douglas C-47A Skytrain
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This 1:72 scale replica of the Douglas C-47A Skytrain is now available to pre-order from Corgi. Part of the USAF 86th Air Base Group, it took part in the famed Berlin Airlift. The plane carried an unusual cargo during its...

August 11, 2009: Corgi Gyrocopter & Bond Figure
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Everybody’s favourite secret agent takes to the air in the latest release from Corgi. The Gyrocopter & Bond Figure set, taken from the movie You Only Live Twice, recreates one of the most famous Bond vehicles. ‘Little Nellie’ measures four...

July 28, 2009: Corgi Bristol Blenheim Mk1s
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Two new Bristol Blenheim replicas have been released by Corgi. The Blenheim Mk1 entered service with the RAF in 1937, but by the time the Second World War broke out it had been largely replaced in its original bomber role...

July 22, 2009: Corgi Sopwith Camel B6299
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This colourful Sopwith Camel is the latest issue from Corgi’s Aviation range, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm. The Sopwith Camel B6299, from No. 10 Naval Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service, was flown by Flight...

July 17, 2009: Fine Molds 1:72 scale Millennium Falcon
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You’ll have to be quick if you want to snap up this 1:72 scale Millennium Falcon from Fine Molds of Japan. Distributed by Sideshow Collectibles, only 500 pieces are available and pre-ordering has now started. This display model comes assembled...