Mike Pigott looks at models of early 1960s Ford Falcons in 1/43 scale produced by Australian manufacturer Trax.The Ford Falcon is one of the iconic Australian cars, and holds the record for the longest continually-used model name of all time, being in production for 57 years. Although the Falcon originated in the USA, it provedContinue reading “Ford Falcon – First Generation by Trax”
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Harry Potter by Corgi International
Mike Pigott looks at a small range of models from Corgi based on the adventures of the boy wizard, Harry Potter.Harry Potter first appeared in the 1995 novel Harry Potter and the Philospher’s Stone, by J.K. Rowling, and proved to be a massive success around the world. The book spawned five sequels and several spin-offs.Continue reading “Harry Potter by Corgi International”
Leyland P76 by Trax
Mike Pigott looks at models of the one British car that most British people have never heard of, the Leyland P76. The Leyland P76 was British Leyland’s attempt to break into the full-size Australian car market, taking on the dominant Holden as well as popular cars from Ford and Chrysler. Despite good intentions, the ventureContinue reading “Leyland P76 by Trax”
Chopper Squad by Corgi
Mike Pigott looks at the only diecast toys to have been based on an Australian TV programme: Corgi’s models of surf-rescue adventure show Chopper Squad. While I tend to specialise in writing about diecast models, one of my other great interests is the history of Australian television. It’s a subject I have long wantedContinue reading “Chopper Squad by Corgi”
Grace Brothers Aussie Centenary Models
Mike Pigott looks at these rare examples of original Australian promotional model vehicles, as made for the Sydney-based department store Grace Brothers. One of the most famous retailers in New South Wales, Australia, during the 20th Century was the department store chain of Grace Brothers. The first store was established by English immigrants Albert andContinue reading “Grace Brothers Aussie Centenary Models”
Trux CMP Lorries
Mike Pigott looks at this small range of diecast military lorries by Australian manufacturer Trux. With the threat of war looming 1937, Britain found itself with a dire shortage of military multi-purpose trucks. The British government approached Canada to design and produce a line of light infantry trucks, as Canada had a modern and under-usedContinue reading “Trux CMP Lorries”
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