Cooke, David

Corgi Toys (Shire Library)

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ISBN 13:: 9780747806677
author:: Cooke, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Shire Publications Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 14.99 x 0.51 x 21.08 centimetres
Genre:: Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models
Condition:: New
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Corgi Toys: A History of Miniature Vehicles. The origins of Corgi Toys date back to 1932 when Philipp Ullmann, a German toymaker, established a toy manufacturing company in Britain. Over the years, the company produced various toys, including tinplate models, before venturing into diecast metal toys in the 1950s. This marked the beginning of Corgi Toys, which quickly gained popularity with its miniature vehicles modeled on contemporary cars. The company's success was not limited to children's toys; it also ventured into film-and-TV related toys, producing versions of popular cars such as James Bond and Batmobile models that sold millions. The history of Corgi Toys is explored in this book by lifelong collector David Cooke, who describes the various models and explains how these simple toys became valuable collectibles. Cooke also charts the recent financial problems faced by the company and its resurgence based on Limited Edition collectors' models sold directly to an adult market. This book provides a comprehensive look at the history of Corgi Toys and its enduring appeal.

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