Out Next Week - New Bus for London 38 Victoria, 'Wicked' - 1:76 (OM46604)
Reverting back to the popular open-platform of the old Routemasters, the New Bus for London offers the same hop-on hop-off rear platform as well as two other sets of doors, each with an Oyster card reader. With two sets of stairs and three entrances the NBfL is easy to get on, off and around. Designed by Heatherwick Studios and built by Wrightbus using lightweight materials and with distinctive glass sides to the two staircases the bus has a light and airy feel inside.
Wicked is the untold 'other side of the story' that uncovers just how Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West came to be so in the original tale of The Wizard of Oz. Based on the 1995 novel 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch' by Gregory Maguire, the theatre adaptation has proved a huge hit with audiences and critics winning the 2010 Oliver Award for Most Popular Show and the 2010 and 2011 Whatsonstage.com Award for Best West End Show.
Out Next Week - Wright Solar Single Deck, Go North East OK, 100th Anniversary, OK1 - 1:76 (OM46017A/B)
Wade Emmerson, founder of OK Motor Services, ran his first bus from Evenwood to Bishop Auckland on Easter Saturday 1912. After the First World War new routes were introduced, including one from Bishop Auckland to Newcastle, which was the first to use the OK Motor Services name. In 1959 OK Motor Services Limited was formed. By the mid-1980s the fleet stood at 200 vehicles and the fleet name OK Travel was established. In 1995, the company was sold to the Go-Ahead Group PLC and the OK identity was maintained for a while before being encompassed within Go North East.
2012 would have been the Centenary year for OK Motor Services and Go North East is proudly running bus services in the Bishop Auckland and South Durham area with vehicles carrying the distinctive OK red, maroon and cream livery with OK Motor Services fleet names.
This accurate 1:76 scale replica is a dual-destination model:
New Release - Peugeot 309 GTi Mk1 Silver - 1:43 (VA11605A/B)
Originally developed as a successor to the Talbot Horizon using a stretched 205 platform and doors, 'Project C28', as it was known internally, became a Peugeot when PSA made the decision to drop the Talbot brand altogether. With the 305 still in production and likely to remain so, 309 was chosen to distance the new car from any others in the Peugeot range.
The 309 GTI made its debut in February 1987, less than two years after the 309 range had been launched, and was immediately well reviewed by the press who loved the car's handling balance and sheer vitality; qualities that have made the 309 GTi a cult classic among hot-hatch aficionados.
This 1:43 scale Vanguards model is available in two versions.
NB - VA11605B is supplied with a French language limited edition certificate.
New Release - Ford Escort Mk3 1.6 Ghia Crystal Green - 1:43 (VA11007)
Launched in 1980, project Erika, which became the Ford Escort Mk3, was new from stem to stern. It cost £500million to develop and occupied 500 engineers for 5 years. The result was Ford's first front-wheel-drive car of this size and the new 'CVH engine' family. After some initial softening of suspension settings, the Mk3 range became a best seller with 1,857,000 produced in 6 years.
The car modelled was owned by a Bournemouth‑based family from new until 2011 and was saved from the crusher by Ian Perry of RSTurbos.com. Like all Ghias, it featured a luxurious interior and stylish exterior detailing. It is now being restored by an enthusiast.
Out Next Week - - Ford Fiesta Mk1 Supersport Black - 1:43 (VA12505)
Based on the 1.3S, the Supersport offered 4-spoke RS Alloys, grey or red Carla trim, a body kit, side decals and Carello front spots for a bargain price of £4564.09. Only available in Sunburst Red, Black, Diamond White or Strato Silver, it was launched in 1980 and only 3000 were produced; few now survive.
The car modelled was first registered on 1st January 1981 and bought by South Derbyshire-based enthusiast Mark Birkinshaw in 1993. He embarked on a restoration in 1995/6 which included a total mechanical rebuild and the fitment of various new panels, including front wings, because it had rusted badly. Since then, Mark has won many trophies with his Supersport, including best Fiesta at Ford Fair.
Out Now - Scania 111, Tandem Axle Tilt Trailer Lloyds of Ludlow Ltd International Transport, Shropshire 1:50 (CC15306)
Out Now - Vauxhall Astra Mk2/GTE 16v Steel Grey (VA13200)
Out Now - Vauxhall Astra Mk2 Merit Central Scotland Police (VA13201)
Out Now - Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 SRi Merseyside Police (VA13102)
Out Now - Mechanical Horse SR Tilt Cover Box 1:76 (DG199016)
Win a James Bond 'SKYFALL' Aston Martin DB5 signed by Sir Roger Moore
Corgi has had a long association with the iconic James Bond franchise and to mark the 50th Anniversary of the first ever Bond movie and launch of the 23rd film, ‘SKYFALL’, Corgi has created a 1:36 scale replica model of the official ‘SKYFALL’ movie car, the Aston Martin DB5. Click here for more information about the Corgi model.
To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of 'SKYFALL' we are offering you the chance to win a Corgi Aston Martin DB5 signed by Sir Roger Moore.
2013 sees the return of Pocher 1:8 scale kits with a stunning replica of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4.
As you would expect from Pocher, the car body of this 7kg model is made of premium die-cast metal and comes ready painted. The kit is easy to build and can be assembled for both left-hand and right-hand drive.
The 1:8 scale kit consists of more than 600 parts made of a range of materials including metal, rubber, textiles and premium quality plastic. The steering, suspension and spoiler mechanism are functional alongside opening doors and hatches.
Due in the final quarter of the year, this incredible kit will be available exclusively in the UK direct from the Hornby Hobbies websites.
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