CORGI MODEL CLUB AND CORGI CONFIRM DUAL MODEL RELEASE

THE latest release in the new Corgi Model Club series, manufactured by Corgi and distributed by Blue 14, has just begun to arrive with customers. This exciting range of 1960s retrospective recreations is now up to six releases, with many more scheduled to follow – all faithful re-toolings of popular original Corgi Toys.

No 417 Land Rover Breakdown Truck is perfectly remodelled and is virtually indistinguishable when compared alongside an original example, even down to the box, which is replicated as closely as possible to the original and is exactly the same size. In an interesting twist, Corgi itself is to release a 417S version with “Spring Suspension” as No RT41701 (pictured) and, together with the Corgi Model Club release, these will mirror the two versions available in period, when originally sold. Find out more about the new 417S, priced at £21.99) by searching for product RT41701 at www.corgi.co.uk.

Following on from the Land Rover Breakdown Truck, Corgi Model Club has now confirmed the next batch of replicas to be offered – Mustang Fastback 2+2 (No 325), Ghia 5000 Mangusta with De Tomaso chassis (271), Bentley Continental (224), Ford Thunderbird (215S), James Bond Aston Martin DB5 (261), Cadillac Superior Ambulance (437), Jaguar 4.2-litre E-Type (335), Mercedes 300SL (303S) and Mini Traveller Surfing Roofrack (485). To start collecting these terrific recreations, ‘join’ the club - for more information, go to www. corgimodelclub.com.■