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Some details about our products to help search engines: Corgi Corgi, a leading name in diecast scale models and one of Britain's best known brands, has been producing models for over 40 years. Corgi's famous model vehicles captured the imagination of millions of baby boomers and, what were once simply toys for boys, are highly sought-after in the expanding collectables market. joyed by generations of collectors, brand leader Corgi has been at the forefront of quality, die-cast scale model manufacturing for more than 40 years. Such is the affection and enthusiasm for Corgi's highly detailed models that rare examples have become valuable collector's items, sought after by enthusiasts around the world. There are as many reasons for collecting Corgi's models as there are collectors: perhaps an interest in particular types of vehicles or simply the nostalgic pleasure derived from owning models like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Yellow Submarine, the Man from U.N.C.L.E. and, of course, the famous James Bond Aston Martin DB5, first released in 1965 and reissued by popular demand in 1995. Aston Martin DB5 One of Corgi's best known models. First produced in 1965 and featuring ejector seat and front mounted machine guns. Authenticity has always been the key to Corgi's success and remains an important factor in the development of new models and collectable sets today. Every die-cast model is produced to the recognised scales of 1:36th, 1:50th, 1:43rd, 1:76th, 1:18th and 1:144th and all product details and liveries are meticulously researched and developed at Corgi's UK headquarters. The current ranges include Classic Road Transport, OO Scale Classic and Modern Buses, Aviation past and present, Classic Steam Vehicles, famous French, German and US road transport models, Modern Trucks and of course Corgi Toys. The enduring appeal of genuine Corgi models has led to the establishment of regular swap meets and the Corgi Collector Club, with its regular Club Magazine keeping enthusiasts informed of all the new releases and rare Limited Editions available from Corgi, as well as keeping collectors updated with the value of their investments - a rare gold-plated original James Bond Aston Martin has been known to sell for 1300 at auction! . Madame Alexander Dolls Madame Alexander Dolls have been an American tradition for over seventy years. Beatrice Alexander Behrman founded her company in 1923. The first dolls produced were cloth. Many of them represented fictional characters such as Alice in Wonderland, the Little Women and characters from the novels of Charles Dickens. Next, the company produced dolls made of composition. In 1934, Madame Alexander received permission to make authorized Dionne Quintuplet dolls. Madame often credited the survival of her company through the Depression to the popularity of these dolls. After reading Gone with the Wind, Madame requested and received permission to make a Scarlett O'Hara doll. While there is some question as to exactly when the first dolls were made, there were official Scarlett O'Hara dolls by Madame Alexander advertised in the Atlanta newspapers on the day of the film's premier in 1939. Doll production was curtailed during World War II due to shortages of supplies. Following the end of the war, Madame Alexander was one of the first doll companies to market dolls made of the new material, plastic. In 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954, Madame Alexander was awarded the prestigious Fashion Academy Gold Medal for excellence in costuming. The 1950s have often been called the golden age of American dolls, and Madame Alexander was certainly at the forefront in the production of beautiful dolls. Many dolls familiar to collectors today, such as Cissy, Cissette, Elise, Lissy and Wendy were first introduced in the 1950s. Wendy, a tiny hard plastic doll only 8 inches tall, has continued in production for over forty years with very few changes. This doll has been dressed as a modern American child, historical figures, fictional characters and has worn native costumes of many countries. Madame Alexander sold her company in 1988. The company again changed ownership in 1995 following a bankruptcy proceeding. Today's versions of the Little Women, Alice in Wonderland, Scarlett O'Hara and numerous other dolls continue to be produced in the same New York City factory where Madame Alexander worked her magic for so many years. Sadly, the first lady of American dolls passed away in 1990 but the company she founded continues to produce the dolls that made her and her company legendary. W Britain American Civil War-- This exciting seriesRobert E. Lee With civil war imminent, President Lincoln offered Colonel Lee command of all Union forces. He choose instead to fight for his state, Virginia and the Confederacy 'Stonewall Jackson' A brilliant military strategist. Thomas J Jackson and his Virginia brigade were nicknamed 'Stonewall' for their stand against Union forces on Henry House hill. the first major Civil war battle. J.E.B. Stuart James Ewel Brown Stuart was cavalry commander for Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Although Stuart's troops had numerous successes, he is often blamed for the Confederate defeat of Gettysburg. General Grant Ulysses S. Grant carried the nickname 'Unconditional Surrender' forcing the surrender of 15,000 Confederates at Donelson. A major turning point in the war. Joshua Chamberlain Chamberlain shone in the military arena, earning the Congressional medal of Honor. Wounded six times during the war, Chamberlain achieved a rank of brevet Major General. George A. Custer A flamboyant officer in the Union Cavalry, Custer became a general earning numerous battlefield promotions. Demoted after the war, Custer and his entire command were annihilated by Sioux warriors at Little Big Horn. The Angel of Marye's Heights As Union soldiers lay on the ground between Union and Confederate lines at Marye's Heights, Confederate Sergeant Richard Kirkland brought water to the wounded and dying Union soldiers- thus becoming 'The Angel of Marye's Heights". The Angel of Marye's Heights As Union soldiers lay on the ground between Union and Confederate lines at Marye's Heights, Confederate Sergeant Richard Kirkland brought water to the wounded and dying Union soldiers- thus becoming 'The Angel of Marye's Heights".Union Private and Confederate Flagbearer The 'Iron Brigade' held off the Confederate forces at Gettysburg. Closing in on the Confederate flag bearer., corporal W.B. Murphy, fought him for the flag. finally Corporal Frank Waller, a stout Wisconsin farm boy, captured the flag Confederate Advancing Set (3 pc) In the line of battle, companies were drawn two deep. Flank companies could be sent forward as skirmishes and a colour party of nine NCO's was at the left of the 5th company. Union Firing Set (3 pc) A regiment's willingness to hold its ground was often due to its officers courage and the visibility of the regiment's flag. With the star spangled banner proudly waving. Union forces bravely fought the Confederates in battle after battle. Confederate and Wounded Set (2 pc) Musicians provided moral support to Confederate regiments. These figures, along with wounded soldiers, provide realistic detail to any Civil War regiment. Union Command Set (2 pc) A regiment's officers were crucial to a regiment's success; they were responsible for leadership and sustaining morale. Confederate Command Set (2 pc) Company officers lined up as 'file closers' at the rear of their commands. Regimental officers then followed, along with any musicians, medical orderlies, chaplain or other staff. 'Lone Star' The Battle of Antietem (Sharpsburg) September 17, 1862. The Confederate's famous Texas Brigade suffered its most devastating loss in the West Woods of Sharpsburg, Maryland. The 1st Texas valiantly followed the faded silk of their 'Lone Star' banner in battle, but only 40 of the 226 men survived the flight. 'Clear the Way' 'Clear the Way" (Faugh-a- Ballagh) December 13, 1862. Wearing a bit of Virginia boxwood into battle, each man of the famed Irish Brigade proudly went into battle at Fredricksburg. Amid the din of battle could be heard the Irish cheer, 'Faugh- a- Ballagh!' or 'Clear the Way!' - the motto of the 28th Massachusetts. |