Corgi is the registered trademark of Playcraft toys (a sister corporation to Mettoy before they merged). With a factory based in Swansea, South Wales, its vehicles first appeared in 1956 and featured windows that competitor Dinky did not. The Corgi motor club was launched that December, and a regular newsletter was published to inform collectors of new releases and company developments. Mettoy became a publicly traded company on June the 13th, 1964. The popularity of its quality die-cast models brought prosperous times through the 1960's and 70's. A declining market led to financial troubles for Corgi in the late 1970's, and by 1983 the company was ready to close, but for a buy-out of the management. The company was reformed and renamed, Corgi Toys Limited in 1984. A new marketing approach was adopted and quality diecast replicas made their way around the world. In 1990, Mattel purchased Corgi Toys Limited and the Swansea plant was closed in favour of Mattels Leicester facility. On August 7th, 1995 Corgi was once again in private hands under the leadership of Chris Guest. Corgi Classics Limited moved from the Mattel building to another down the road at the Meridian Business Park. Corgi was sold to Zindart in 1999. Growth in the new millennium has been evident in the ambitious Unsung Heroes line of military replicas and most recently in the 2004 release of the new Batman series.
CORGI #1105 HORSE TRANSPORTER Model condition = 9/10
Box condition = 7/10
Complete with horses still sealed in blister pack. Decals have not been used.
Model in need of a clean.
Has some very light wear.
Box has two small tears to ...
CORGI #1164 DOLPHINARIUM Model condition = 9.9-10/10
Box condition = 8/10
Complete model with three very tiny storage traces to front raised area of bonnet which are not at all obvious, most would say this model is in mint conditio...
CORGI #461 POLICE VIGILANT RANGEROVER Model condition = 8/10
Accessories = 10/10
Box = 8/10
Corgi #461 Police Vigilant Rangerover with "Whizzwheels".
It has five tiny nicks and very light wear around the raised areas, it appears to be storage ...
CORGI #905 SU RUSSIAN TANK DESTROYER Model condition = 10/10
Box condition = 8/10
Made in 1974 by Corgi.
Mint model complete with shells still attached to sprue.
Box has some wear and tear to both flap ends, overall box is good.
Adult...
CORGI #1157 FORD PETROL TANKER WITH TILTING CAB Model condition = 10/10
Box condition = 6/10
Vehicle still tied to inner card, made in 1981. Some very tiny storage traces, all decals appear very good.
Overall in very near mint condition, most would say...
CORGI MAJOR #1101 WARNER & SWASEY 4418 HYDRAULIC CRANE Model condition = 9/10
Box condition = 8/10
Crane has one nick and some very tiny pin head nicks to some raised areas.
Box has wear especially to corners and edges. One flap end has a small tear.
Adult c...
CORGI MAJOR #1160 GULF PETROL TANKER WITH FORD TILT CAB Model condition = 10/10
Box condition = 6/10
Mint model.
Box has some wear to flap ends and a small tear.
Denting to clear plastic window.
Adult collectors only.
UK customer please do not choose large parcel delivery for this item only.
CORGI #900 PZKpfw TIGER MK1 Model condition = 10/10
Box condition = 8/10
Made in 1973 Diecast vehicle is mint complete with shells still on sprue tied to inner card.
Box has scribble mark, some light wear especially around corners and...
CORGI #233 HEINKEL ECONOMY CAR Model condition = 9.9/10
Box condition = 9/10
Near mint model with orange body, silver detail, yellow interior, detailed cast hubs.
Excellent blue and yellow carded box with very light wear around corners a...
CORGI #902 M60A1 MEDIUM TANK Model condition = 10/10
Box condition = 7/10
Made in 1975 by Corgi.
Mint model with all shells on sprue except one which is loose.
Box has some wear and tear especially to flap ends.
Old price tag st...
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