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 diecast 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 #45 "RCMP MOUNTED POLICE SET" A-A+/B Vintage Corgi #45 "RCMP Mounted Police Set" very near mint condition, very minor rubbing to corners of roof from packaging. It is in a very good window box in an excellent inner moulded tray. Clear ce...
CORGI #461 POLICE VIGILANT RANGEROVER A/B 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 traces as this model has never been played with. Acc...
CORGI #1105 HORSE TRANSPORTER A-B/A-B Complete with horses still sealed in blister pack. Decals have not been used. Model is a bit grubby in need of a clean. Has some light wear. Overall very good. Box has two small tears to flap, and s...
CORGI JAGUAR XJS POLICE #C318/3 A/B This very rare car is a Jaguar XJS "Police". It is in excellent condition, has five tiny nicks on front bonnet and very light wear around some raised areas. The car is still tied on inner card never been...
CORGI #1157 FORD PETROL TANKER WITH TILTING CAB A+/B Vehicle still tied to inner card, made in 1981. Some very tiny storage traces, all decals appear very good. Overall in excellent condition. Box has obvious wear especially to flap ends. Clear plastic w...
CORGI #GS/24 COMMER CONSTRUCTOR SET B/B Vintage Corgi #24 Gift Set. Overall this set is good with wear, box also has wear but not bad. The red van has two small areas of paint loss and one tiny nick on cab roof. Very light wear around raised ar...
CORGI #905 SU RUSSIAN TANK DESTROYER A+/B 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 collectors only.
UK customer please do not choo...
CORGI MAJOR #1160 GULF PETROL TANKER WITH FORD TILT CAB A+/B Mint model may have the tiniest of storage traces, but cannot see any. Box has some wear to flap ends and a small tear. Denting to clear plastic window.
Adult collectors only.
UK customer please do no...
FERRARI 1962 TOURIST TROPHY SET #97690 A+/A *SOLD* Made by Corgi Toys in 1991. This is No 0640 out of only 5,000 produced. Mint models in like new box. Adult collectors only.
CORGI #1164 DOLPHINARIUM A-A+/A Complete model with three very tiny storage traces to front raised area of bonnet. Box has light wear with crease line, date wriiten to inner flap. Old price tag in situ. Overall near mint model in ...
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