direct January 2006 CELEBRATE 50 years of Corgi! plus: 53 NEW RELEASES! The latest in die-cast from the Aviation Archive, Vanguards, Trackside and Original Omnibus ranges, plus the first issues from the NEW Corgi Collection. Corgi - Making the Great Small and the Small Great Collectables Trackside For the first time, the 1:76 scale ‘00’ gauge compatible Trackside range introduces a series of light commercial vans, starting with the ubiquitous Ford Transit and the Morris LD one tonner, each the product of new tooling for 2006. Seven more new releases are also featured, including no fewer than 2,534 models six new Scammells. Each model is issued as a Limited Edition, and comes Scammell Contractor - Austen Brothers accompanied by its own uniquely numbered Certificate. Above - Specialists in super heavy-haulage tractors, Scammell introduced the 2,250 models mighty Contractor in 1966, designed for gross train weights of between 75 and 240 tons. It was a popular tractor for travelling circuses with their often Scammell Scarab Tanker with Tanker Trailer - Royal Air Force abnormal loads, here shown in the livery of Austen Brothers Circus. Above - The ‘tricycle’ Scarab offered the great benefit of exceptional Ref: DG198005 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 120mm 2,010 models manoeuvrability and turning circle. Features of this 1:76 scale Limited Edition Scammell Contractor - Sunters include detailed cab interior, accurate badging and separately applied side ladder. Above - One of the most famous names in super heavy haulage graces this Ref: DG148015 £9.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 110mm 1:76 scale model of Scammell’s mighty Contractor. While the original 6 x 4 boasted a gross train weight of up to 240 tons, a small number of MkII Contractors offered a gtw of up to 450 tons. Ref: DG198006 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 120mm 2,110 models 2,010 models Guy Pantechnicon - McCarthy’s Removals Scammell Scarab Dropside Trailer with Load - Firth Brown Above - The Guy Pantechnicon offered the maximum payload capacity, with Above - Launched in 1948, the Scammell Scarab was aimed particularly at 2,000 models an over-cab extension to the box ideal for extra-long items. Features include the railway companies (or rather the newly nationalised British Railways). authentic period livery, detailed cab interior and chrome trim. Leyland Octopus Platform The 110mm long model comes complete with realistic canvas-wrapped load. Ref: DG146013 £6.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 100mm Lorry with Sack Load - Maddox & Marlow Ref: DG148016 £9.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 110mm Above - Leyland’s candidate for the ‘eight-legger’ (22-ton four-axled rigid) market was the appropriately named Octopus, launched in the early 1930s. This Limited Edition features a separately cold-cast load of sacks. Ref: DG176019 £11.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 120mm 3,010 models Scammell Mechanical Horse Van Trailer - Southern Railways Above - Introduced in 1933, the Mechanical Horse literally replaced horse- drawn carts, and was a particular favourite of the railway companies prior to 2,010 models nationalisation. It was available in both 3 and 6-ton payload versions. Ref: DG199006 £9.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 110mm 3,200 models ERF LV & Sheeted Platform Trailer - BRS Western Above - ERF introduced the ‘LV’ in 1962 which continued in production until 1974. Ford Transit Van - White It was a completely new design, featuring an improved glass fibre cab with a large Left - Introduced in 1965, the Ford Leyland 8-wheel 2,250 models Transit revolutionised the light delivery Cattle Truck - Hills of Botley one-piece windscreen, and powered by either a Gardner 150 or 180 engine. Ref: DG186011 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 130mm van market. With its V4 engine and Above - The celebrated Hampshire carrier was distinguished by the ERF LV with Flatbed Trailer & Timber Load - John Mitchell two wheelbase options, it was vastly versatility of the transport services provided. Here we add a livestock Above - The LV was the major new ERF vehicle for the 1960s. The John adaptable, the significance of which transporter, with a cold-cast body and detailed cab interior, as well as Mitchell livery shows off the handsome lines of the vehicle in this Limited might just explain why it went on to detailed wheels, hubs and tyres. Edition, which comes complete with a separately cold-cast ‘timber’ load. sell over five million units. Ref: DG176018 £11.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 120mm Ref: DG186009 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 130mm Ref: DG200000 £3.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 70mm Scammell Contractor Wrecker - In this issue British Road Services Left - This Wrecker version of the Scammell 4,010 models Contractor completes the set of Scammells in 2-3 Trackside their various guises. Resplendent in the period livery of BRS, the rear-mounted rescue rig 3,134 models 4-7 Vanguards offers working features. Scammell Mechanical Horse Van Trailer - LMS Ref: DG198002 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Above - Scammell’s famous Mechanical Horse was specifically designed as an Approx. length 115mm 8 Superhaulers articulated lightweight truck for town deliveries, and was especially popular 9 Aviation with the pre-nationalisation railway companies. Its exceptional turning circle and general manoeuvrability made it ideal for efficient load turnaround times. Morris LD Van - Gas 3,010 models 4,400 models Ref: DG199005 £9.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 110mm 10 Days Gone Above - Newly tooled for 2006, this 1:76 scale replica reproduces the classic Leyland Octopus Tanker - Shell/BP one-tonner with its early ‘beehive’ grille, first produced in 1953 and continuing 11 The Corgi Collection Right - This unusual livery combines the logos of in production until 1967, with the later addition of a 1.5 ton version. Ref: DG201000 £3.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 70mm 12-13 Original Omnibus both Shell and BP – now that was a long time ago! Features of this model include detailed Scammell Handyman Log Trailer - Price of Llandovery 14-15 Road Transport chassis, separate fuel tank, detailed cab interior Left - With its separately cold-cast load of logs, this 130mm long Scammell rig and miniaturised cab badging. offers perfect 1:76 scale miniaturisation. Features include detailed cab interior Ref: DG176020 £11.99 Scale 1:76 and authentic badging of the Llandovery logger/haulier. 16 TV & Film Approx. length 120mm 2,290 models Ref: DG175013 £12.99 Scale 1:76 Approx. length 130mm 3 2,040 models Limited Edition quantities correct at time of going to print and may be subject to alteration. Certain models photographed in this catalogue are hand finished prototypes. The final quality of factory-produced models will be superior. All measurements are approximate. Corgi reserve the right to improve and amend specifications on all models. order by phone on 023 8024 8844 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week buy online at www.corgi.co.uk Collectables Vanguards From the British Motor Corporation to Jaguar, and Ford from Anglia to Zephyr, this is the largest single selection of Vanguards new releases ever, and marks the 10th Anniversary of the Vanguards range of 1:43 scale precision die-cast replicas. All new models conform to the highest standards of modelling, and include photo-etched wipers, working suspension, detailed chassis, accurate shapes and precisely matched paint colours, and detailed interiors which include steering wheel and dashboard. Austin Allegro 1750 SS - Lagoon Blue Vauxhall Astra SXi - Breeze Blue Above - The brash car that epitomised the brash 70s is reproduced Above - Launched at the 2004 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Mk5 Astra has proved here as a top-of-the-range 1750SS, accurately shaped to exact 1:43 a huge success. Our 1:43 scale Limited Edition models the 1.6 SXi, which has scale, and precisely matching the lagoon blue paintwork and ochre 104 bhp and does 0-60 in 11.5 seconds. Features include detailed wheels, Jaguar XJ6 - Ayrshire Police hubs and tyres, a detailed interior including steering wheel and dashboard, interior. Other features include working suspension, photo-etched Above - The original OCS 359H entered service with the Traffic Division accurate body shape and scale, and precisely matched paint colour. chrome trim, a detailed interior that of course includes that distinctive of Ayr Police in 1970, the ideal high-speed car which could catch just Ref: VA09404 £11.99 Scale 1:43 Approx. length 97mm squared off steering wheel, and detailed wheels, hubs and tyres. about anything else. Features of the model include accurate badging Ref: VA04510 £11.99 Scale 1:43 Approx. length 80mm and roof light, detailed interior, photo-etched wipers, jewelled headlights and detailed wheels, hubs and tyres. Ref: VA08609 £12.99 Scale 1:43 Approx. length 110mm Morris Marina 1300 - Limeflower Above - Produced between 1971 and 1978, the Marina purported to be British Leyland’s rival to Ford’s Cortina. Our Limited Edition is reproduced to exact 1:43 scale, with the distinctive limeflower paintwork precisely matched, and features working suspension, jewelled headlights, detailed wheels, hubs and tyres, and a detailed interior including dashboard and steering wheel. Ref: VA06308 £11.99 Scale 1:43 Approx. length 96mm Ford Anglia 105E - Dragoon Red/Ermine White Triumph 2000 MkII 2.5Pi - Emerald Green Above - Launched in 1959, the same year as the Mini, the 105E went Above - Designed by Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti, the Triumph on to sell more than a million before it gave way to the Escort in 1967. Rover 3500 SE (SD1) - Cashmere Gold 2000 was launched in 1963, and extensively remodelled in 1969. Our 1:43 scale Limited Edition reproduces it to perfection, from that Above - The first car designed by the Specialist Division of British Leyland A well-tuned Pi (petrol injection) produced 132 bhp and could do distinctively stylish cut back rear window to the chromed radiator grille, (hence SD1), the Rover 3500 won the Car of the Year competition in 0-60 in 10 seconds.