"In the December 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
* Your chance to WIN the Northcord Model Company's limited edition 1:76 scale ADL Enviro400 MMC bus kit
* AutoCult adventures: weird and wonderful models to expand and enhance your thematic collection
* Tootsie vs Dinky: the toy town battle for hearts and minds
* Putting a new spin on the Charleston: two new large-scale versions put through their paces
* La bocanegra: know your '70s cars? How about SEAT's 1200 Sport?
* Commer commercials: the first part of a new series exploring the contemporary toys and models of the post-war bonneted and underfloor ranges
* Citroën centenary: the first part of a parade of an, oh, so French classics Dinky Toys to salute this iconic marque
* Side by side: a close up look at how two very different models stand up against their real-life counterparts
* Creating Crossways: the tale of a collector turned model bus fleet operator
* Reconnaissance mission: the fascinating research behind a clever Code 3 Dinky Toys conversion

PLUS
* New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
* News:  forthcoming model announcements and more
* What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
* Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
* Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

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"In the March 2020 issue of MC, don’t miss:
       * London/Nuremberg Toyfair photo special: a first look at the models in the pipeline for 2020
       * Spotlight on iScale: why this exclusive to retail outlet CK-Modelcars range is really worth exploring
       * Bringing up Baby: the tale of the one that started it all for Mazda
       * The Tracco: Part 1 of this new Aldershot & Distict Traction Company Ltd series begins with the wagons
       * Classic French Plastics: getting the measure of some charming Continental toys and their origins and influences
        * Twinkle, twinkle little star: the differing ways in which film/TV related collectables assert their 'star car' status
PLUS
         * This month's New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
         * News: latest manufacturer announcements and more
        *  What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
         * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
         * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"In the February 2020 issue of MC, don’t miss:
       * A pre-production preview of the Corgi's new line up for the year ahead,   including new tooling, new ranges and new outings for existing castings
       * Hot news from Hot Wheels
       * Great ideas for displaying your collection to its best advantage
       * A step by step guide to kit building for the absolute beginner
       * The Mitsubishi Mirage/Colt and two interesting unmarked/unbranded 1:25 mystery models
       * Chopped and changed: the story behind an inspiring 'Dinky Toys' RAF Bedford QL Refueller
       * Dinky Toys articulated vehicles: the classic collectables originally designed simply to deliver loads of fun...

PLUS
         * This month's New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
         * News: latest manufacturer announcements and more
        *  What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
         * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
         * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"  In the January 2020 issue of MC, don’t miss:
   * Your chance to WIN Oxford Diecast's superb new 1:43 scale Weymann Fanfare, looking absolutely superb in Southdown livery
   * It's a Scoupe! Read all about a fascinating UK promotional for possibly the first Korean car with Seoul
   * Russian fire: the fascinating history of LOMO's eyes on the prize diecast range and why it now looks in danger of burning out
   * A Jowett Javelin mystery: the twists and turns encountered while trying to identify the manufacturer of a charming period plastic toy
   * Modern Classics: we examine two new DNA Collectibles and assess just how well they've been cloned in 1:18 scale
   * 124 Sport Coupés: a round-up of Fiat's pretty Italian classic and its Spanish Seat cousin models – but have we missed any? You tell us...
   * Nose to nose: what a close comparison of two recent OttOmobile releases reveal about the evolutionary process the 'classic' Saab 900 Turbo went through
   * First time toyfair trader: a reader's candid account of making his debut as a swapmeet dealer

     PLUS
     * This month's New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
     * News: latest manufacturer announcements and more
    * What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
     * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
     * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"In the Christmas 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
* Your chance to WIN enchanting Harry Potter models courtesy of the kind folks at Corgi in our magical Christmas Prize Draw
* Wheeling and dealing: Got models you want to sell? We explore various options, none of which necessitate calling on your inner Del Boy!
* A heady festive cocktail of nostalgia and fantasy; we revisit Gift Sets past and get you pondering the ideal present in our 'All I want for Christmas..' feature
* 60 years of Matchbox Jaguars: why putting together a line of just five little models provides a history lesson in miniature
* The Engineers: get inspired by some clever Code 3 models that serve as a tribute to these unsung heroes
* Cyprus Potato Trucks: we peel back the jacket of a deliciously illustrated new book
* Commer commercials – Part 2: the fascinating contemporary toys and models based on the revolutionary forward-control QX flagged up
* Citroën centenary – Part 2: the celebrations continue with a detailed look at the classic French Dinky commercials

 PLUS
 * This month's New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
 * News: a first look at the pilot model for a potential Corgi Toys replica series, and lots, lots more
 * What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
 * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
 * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

In the November 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
• Your chance to win British Heritage Models fab new 1:43 Hillman Super Minx
• Autobahn Burners: fascinating tales behind some of the latest additions for the Continental shelf
• Forward Thinking Design: a briefing on what our models teach us about World War II aviation innovation
• The 'Big Red' Interview: we talk to modeller Ian Sharp about going large with an ambitious scratch build
• Then and Now: toy and model display companions compared
• A spoonful of sugar Part 2: we treat you to another dose of Dinky Toys ambulance nostalgia 
• Guns n' Rockets: inspirational ideas for adding more fire power to military models
• Stradavarious Part 3: the series concludes with a look at the modern collectors' models
• Desert Island Diecast: this month's volunteer castaway takes a "when the going gets tough" approach to taking five

 PLUS
• 14-pages of New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
• News:  model announcements, events and more!
• Auction News: What's it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
• Your Letters: views aired and projects and information shared
• Swapmeets and Events Diary: what’s on where, and when...

"In the October 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
                 * Your chance to win one of four fantastic signed Corgi samples in our exclusive, easy to enter, prize draw
                 * Matchbox 2020: revelations about plans for the brand going forward reported directly from the annual Matchbox Gathering of Friends in the USA
                 * The Class of '49: the Production Series VW cabriolets and the top scale model choices
                 * Desert Island Diecast: compiler and author of the Dinky Toys Encyclopaedia Jacques Dujardin prepares to take five
                 * Little TRiumphs: Matchbox Dinky Collection and Vanguards TRs compared
                 * A phoenix of a Faun: Dinky's proposed but never progressed Faun Airfield Fire Appliance rises from the ashes 
                 * Tripping the light fantastic: an illuminating look at adding that little bit extra
         * A spoonful of sugar: the Dinky Toys ambulances that made the medicine go down, in the most delightful way
         * The world's rarest jeeps: a tale of full blown failure and small scale success 
                 
                   PLUS
                         * New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
                 *  News:  including details of a £25,000 loft find, the just launched Solido 100 Series re-releases, and lots more!
                 * What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
                 * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
                 * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"   In the September 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
   * 2 great prizes draws: your chance to WIN Aviation Archive's stunning new 1:48 Phantom and Haynes new Model Builders Manual
   * La Carrera Panamericana legacy: the influence this historic Mexican road race had on Porsche development and two of the latest 1:18 releases to carry the Carrera name
   * The Class of '49: some timely new 1:43 VW 181s celebrated
   *  Desert Island Diecast: a double helping of this highly popular series sees two more volunteer castaways forced to simply take five
   * Appealing or appalling?: One collector explains why, in retrospect, he believes we should all include an Austin Allegro model or two in our British car collections
   * Controle de la salle joue: French Dinky police vehicles worth pursuing flagged up
   * On the scale trail: contemporary toys and models of the iconic Mini
   * The most boring Dinky Toy ever? A military collector nominates the No. 677 Armoured Command Vehicles and explains the action he's taken

      PLUS
      * New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
   *  News:  all the latest, including new model announcements galore!
   * What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
   * Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
   * Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"In the August 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
* Your chance to win three great new 1:76 scale Oxford Omnibus releases
*  Masses of the exciting new models manufacturers have planned for us next revealed
* The Class of '69: Karmann's most vibrantly colourful era captured for our model displays
*  Ford Anglia firsts: fascinating Lledo Vanguard prototypes examined
* The joy is in the research: one collector turned detectives documents the most recent mysteries he's been working on solving
* A unique experience: the winner of our exclusive Oxford Diecast 25th Anniversary prize draw talks to us about the model especially customised for him
* Matchbox Scenicruisers: versions issued 50 years apart inspected and compared
* Stradavarious – Part 2: the contemporary toys of the SEAT Ritmo, Spanish cousin of the Fiat Ritmo explored
*  Policing the playroom – Part 2: how Dinky Toys reflected the changing face of law and order from the 1960s onwards
  PLUS
  * New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
*  News:  all the latest, including new model announcements galore!
* What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
* Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
* Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"In the April 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:

Two exclusive prize draws: we’ve got signed Corgi samples and a bundle of Superfast 50th Anniversary models up for grabs!
The Man with the Midas Touch: founder of the Goldvarg Collection, Sergio Goldvarg, talks to us about his extraordinary life and achievements
Return of the Blue Shark: a pre-production peek at Mattel’s new take on an old Superfast classic
Darien Gap Range Rovers: the fascinating tale of the intrepid 1970s’ British Trans-America Expedition and the models worth tracking down
The cult of collecting pre-war Dinky Toys: their enduring allure analysed
Diamonds are forever: military and civvy street Diamond T toys and models explored
Policing the playroom: how Dinky Toys bought law and order to our childhood games
Desert Island Diecast: another volunteer cast-away is forced to make some tough decisions


PLUS

New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
News:  all the latest, including new model announcements galore!
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when"

"In the April 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Your chance to WIN two fabulous Fallout diecast models and a fascinating interview with co-founder of The Wand Company
California Dreamin’: the hot new 1;18 scale models from Solido really worth going surfing for
NEVS 9-3 Turbo Concept: a model match made in heaven – perfect display partners for serious Saab enthusiasts
Cardboard, scissors, glue… It’s easier than you think to make a stand
Stadavarious: a waltz though the contemporary Fiat Strado/Ritmo small scale options
Carry On Collecting: a look back at Lledo’s cheeky little Carry On film-themed series
Hobart’s ‘Funnies’ – another of these quirky but oh, so effective World War II specialist armoured vehicles explored
 
 
PLUS
 
New Releases, all honestly and biased reviewed and rated so that you know the score
News:  all the latest, including EFE’s exciting new tooling announcement  
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when "

"In the April 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Your chance to win Hasting Classics handsome new 1:43 scale white metal Hillman Hunter Mk 1
Free Boxing Lessons: a step by step guide creating authentic looking display boxes
British Car Exports: Part 1 of a new series exploring potential new horizons for your classic car collection
Stag details: a close comparison of the Dinky Matchbox and Vanguards versions – so which triumphs?
Gotham City Hot Wheels: the Mainline collectables for our Batcaves explored
Transferrable skills: the inspiring story of how three VW aficionados came together to make creating SEB gap fillers that little bit easier
Sizing up contemporary Fiat 600 models: join us on the scale trail
Hobart’s ‘Funnies’ – the series on these World War II specialist armoured vehicles continues, this month focusing on the ingenious Bullshorn Plough
Desert Island Diecast: another volunteer castaway shares his thoughts on simply taking five 
 
PLUS
 
News:  all the latest, including pre-production previews of some of the exciting new models coming next  
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when "

In the April 2019 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Your chance to win a unique Goldvarg Collection 1:43 scale prototype
13 pages of the very latest releases, all honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated
An informative interview with Gary Fletcher, founder of Logbook Restorations
A 50th anniversary salute to the Capri Mk 1
The Reliant Regal Supervan III: great little examples of British eccentricity at its very best
917 winners: the Norev Porches competing for a place in our cabinets
Same car, different model: toybox treasures from our childhoods compared
Civic protection for toy town: the creation of an incredible scratch build documented
Hobart’s ‘Funnies’ – the story of another of these fascinating World War II specialist armoured vehicles rolled out
Desert Island Diecast: another volunteer castaway contemplates the gritty realities of beach life and the models he’d most like to keep him company 
 
 
PLUS
 
News: keeping you up to speed with what’s happening in the hobby and the industry
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when

In the January 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
London/Nuremberg special photo report: a first look at the models coming next
DNA’s new 1:18 Volvo P1800: an in-depth review of this new Svelte Swede from Switzerland 
Cavalier cousins: fascinatingly familiar ‘J-Car’ models for your collection
Where does it say Matchbox? An examination of how Lesney marked it marked its models
A tale of two caravans: an unexpected by ultimately delightful detour
Hobart’s Funnies: one avid historian, collector and modeller continues to share his takes on these quirky specialised armoured vehicles
Desert Island Diecast: we put volunteer castaway John Curry in the hot spot!
 
PLUS
 
News: keeping you up to speed with the latest stories in the hobby
New Releases: honest and unbiased reviews so that you know the score
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared, and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeets and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when

In the January 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Corgi 2019: the line-up for year ahead has been announced, so what’s in it for you?
One happy camper: all out of space but still smiling – avid collector Randy Rusk explains why 
Desert Island Diecast: this month’s castaway reveals the booty he’d most like to find washed up on the beach with him
The Zuffenhausen/Osnabruck connection: the link between three recent 1:18 scale Norev releases explored
Fiat X1/9 find: the quest for completion continues
Fire! Fire!: a shout out to the packed with play value 1960s’/70s’ Dinky toys fire appliances
Hobart’s funnies: another of these quirky specialist military vehicles explained and modelled
Dubious dates: why a cursory glance at the year quoted on model’s baseplate or box can prove deceptive
 
 
PLUS
 
News: keeping you up to speed with what’s happening in the hobby
New Releases: honest and unbiased reviews of the latest issues
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary

In the January 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Prize Draw No. 1: WIN a splendid and highly limited 1:50 scale McCaul Haulage Scania
Prize Draw No. 2: WIN three superb handbuilt resin models courtesy of DNA Collectibles  
All the latest news, including an interesting announcement by Hornby Hobbies and details of some very exciting new models coming soon
Rare spares: a useful guide to sourcing those trickier to find replacement parts
On the move: we talk to an ex-Pat about making the move overseas from a collector’s perspective
Unexpected delights: the surprisingly good models that can pop up in places you may not have even thought of looking
Fiat X1/9 finds (Part 1): one collector’s quest for thematic completion, including variations, promotionals and rarities
Hobart’s ‘Funnies (Part 1):  the fascinating history behind these specialist armoured vehicles
Riding along in my automobile: a soundtrack to some of the classic American beauties in our display cabinets
 
 
PLUS
 
New Releases: honest and unbiased reviews of the latest issues
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on prices being realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary


In the Christmas 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
Your chance to win Automodello’s stunning new 1:24 scale Ford Mustang Concept II
The wonderful world of Tintin: an exploration of how Hergé’s incredible ligne-claire drawings have been brought to life in diecast
The Frank Hornby Tour: a guide to the must-visit locations for Meccano and Dinky Toys’ historians and enthusiasts
Commer coaches: join us as we embark on a somewhat controversial trip through the contemporary toys and models
No glue, no solder! An introduction to some beautifully detailed micro kits with a difference
Monte Carlo Rally Fiestas: a close inspection of how Detail Cars’ 20-old year issue stands up to the recent 1:43 scale Roger Clark release from Neo
Fire! Fire! A shout out to the 1930s’-1950s’ Dinky Toys’ pressed once pressed into so many playroom emergencies
Lone Star Land Rovers Part 2: the remarkable journey through four-decades of production concludes
 
PLUS
 
13 pages of honest, unbiased new model reviews
Big news from the small-scale world, including details of, and the fascinating back story to, the new World Record price set for a Tekno toy
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on the secondary market prices realised in the auction salesrooms and on eBay
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary

In the December 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
A truly scrumptious prize draw, with the chance to win one of five copies of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in special 50th Anniversary packaging, in your choice of DVD or Blu-ray format
New for Q2: yet more of the exciting new Oxford Diecast tooling for spring 2019 revealed  
All you need to create a splendid Corgi Toys-style model display stand, including a template and easy to follow, step-by-step, construction instructions
Lone Star Land Rovers Part 1: join us as we embark on a journey that spans four decades of production
Still Spritely at 60: the gorgeous 1:43 scale models with which to mark the diamond anniversary of Austin Healey’s fab little ‘frogeye’ Sprite
Car-based Commer vans: the numerous contemporary toys and models explored
Bristol passion: the rather curious choice of the Bristol Type 173 as Dinky’s first foray into helicopters re-examined
Sierra launch models: a look back at how Ford capitalised on the launch of its replacement for the Cortina by working closely with toy manufacturers of the day
Feuer-Ware: an update on the latest additions to WIKING’s line-up
 
PLUS
 
13 pages of honest, unbiased new model reviews
Big news from the small-scale world, including some exciting future model announcements
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on the secondary market prices realised in the auction salesrooms and online
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb, and now very rare, Micro Models showcased
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary

In the Nov 2018 issue, don’t miss all the latest small scale news, the hobby’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, lots of fascinating thematic features and your chance to win one of five UFO DVD box sets!
 
Your chance to win one of five UFO Collectors’ Edition DVD box sets
Corvette C2 curves: GT Spirit’s sensational new 1:12 Stingray set to shut down the competition
A tale of two Ducks: military and civilian Matchbox DUKWs separated by six decades and a very large pond compared
Go al fresco: the stunning photographic results that can be achieved by shooting models in the great outdoors
The van with no name: the sheer variety of contemporary toys based on Commer’s versatile little workhorse explored
All change (Part 2): 1961-62 F1 years and the representative 1:43 scale models worth tracking down
Hunter turned modeller: the inspiring story of one collectors first ever DIY gap filling projects and the lessons learned along the way
Desert Island Diecast: another volunteer castaway reveals his take-five model choices
 
PLUS
 
14 pages of honest, unbiased reviews in the hobby’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases
Big news from the small scale world, including some exciting future model announcements
What’s it worth? Find out as we report back on the secondary market prices realised in the auction salesrooms and online
Your Letters: views aired and some fascinating information shared
Find out what’s on where, and when, in our Swapmeets and Events Diary

What can you look forward to in the October 2018 issue of MC?

• Our Oxford Diecast 25th Anniversary Special, featuring exclusive and insightful interviews with the team
• The once in a life time opportunity to WIN an Oxford Diecast model of your choice finished to your own unique specification
• Enjoy our colourful collectables 50th Anniversary salute to Joe 90, plus the chance to WIN one of five Joe 90: Collectors’ Edition DVD sets
• DNA Collectibles’ new 1:18 scale Bond Bug: prepare to be blasted straight back to the ‘70s
•  First and last: the initial release of Corgi’s 1:36 scale Ford Sierra with the casting’s last outing, and the Sierra Sapphire Cosworth version that marked the end of Sierra production
• Get your kicks on Route 66: join us on an amazing little road trip
• Desert Island Diecast: another volunteer castaway reveals his take-five choice
 
PLUS
• 14 pages of the latest releases, all honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score
• The big news in our little world this month, including the announcement of the first new 1:76 EFE bus tooling since Bachmann acquired the brand
• Your letters: views aired, information shared, and amazing projects showcased
• What’s it worth? Auction News flags up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online   
• Swapmeets and events diary: find what’s on where, and when

What can you look forward to in the September 2018 issue of MC?
 
The opportunity to win a superb, limited edition, 1:50 scale Penfro Peche Volvo courtesy of Search Impex Ltd
 
14 pages of New Releases, all honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score
 
A tale of fate and destiny: how a chance acquisition of an old Austin pedal car sent one collector hurtling back through memories of his childhood
  
 The Loved Bug: the fascinating back story to Solido’s new ‘Super Beetle”
 
Atlas Editions Classic Dinky Collection: one of the many to have subscribed to this replica part work series his gives considered opinion on the 35 models received
 
Dinky Toys reimagined: Liverpool’s talented Mr Hornby showcases more of his astonishing work
 
Same car, different model: 1970’s/80’spocket money brand models of British classics compared
 
PLUS
  
All the latest news, including details of the two new 1:76 buses to join the Forward Models’ range
 
Your letters: must read views aired and useful information shared 
 
What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online,   
 
Swapmeets and events diary: find what’s on where, and when


What can you look forward to in the August 2018 issue of MC?
 
  
Exciting new tooling announcements from Oxford Diecast: find out what’s coming next from this much-loved brand
 
Make a stand! We show you how to add extra charm to your classic toy collection
 
Porsche parade: lifting the lid on possibly the ultimate 1:43 scale 911 set
  
 Desert Island Diecast: the ‘take-five’ choices of this month’s volunteer castaway paint a wonderful picture of his childhood
 
Tracking down Transits: the story one collector’s quest to acquire some very tricky to find Matchbox models
 
Farm favourites – Part 2: how Dinky Toys continued to grow its share of the market in the post-renumbering period
 
Micro Models: join us on the scale trail Down Under  
 
 
 
 
PLUS
 
A bumper 16-page review section, with every new release honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score
 
All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby
 
Your letters: views aired, information shared and appeals to manufacturer’s voiced  
 
What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online,   
 
Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when


What can you look forward to in the July 2018 issue of MC? Our exclusive interview with the Head of Design for the Matchbox brand. A chance to strike it lucky and win one of three superb prize packages. News of a long-awaited gap filler for VW enthusiasts and a great new brand for 1:43 scale collectors. A fascinating look at how some much loved toy cars compare with their modern scale model replica counterparts in terms of accuracy and detail. The Taxis that saved Paris – or did they? The legend behind the miniature Marne marvels explored. Unidentical twins: two different model manufacturers takes on the self-same aircraft scrutinised in this Tomcat tussle. Farm favourites: how Dinky Toys cultivated a theme simply packed with play value. PLUS, The UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, with every model honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby. Your letters: views aired and information shared. What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online, Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when.

What can you look forward to in the June 2018 issue of MC? - Breaking Atlas Editions news. - The ‘Big’ Beetle: we put Solido’s most recent 1:18 scale SEB comes under the microscope. - Desert Island Diecast: this month’s volunteer castaway faces some tough decisions. - ARDS TT races: the International Tourist Trophy’s Belfast years – a fascinating theme for historic motorsport collectors. -  Still trucking on: new thematic finds in an ongoing voyage of discovery. - French Dinky tippers: the classic commercials made on the other side of the Channel and the variants to look out for. - Transformations: from dire to dapper – an inspiring look at how ‘scrappers’ can be turned into display stars. PLUS The UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, with every model honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. - All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby. - Your letters: views aired and information shared. - What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online. - Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when.

What can you look forward to in the April 2018 issue of MC? Back to the drawing board: the Foden opportunities Dinky missed and the man with a plan! Can you believe it’s now been 50 years since the Escort Mk 1’s launch? Peter Miskelly marks the occasion with some of his favourite miniatures of this fab Ford. An introduction to Brentoy: the basic but, oh so charming made in Melbourne range. Very French Fords: the fascinating tale of the vehicles that Ford once produced in Paris and how they were immortalised by Dinky Toys France. Gasquy and Sablon: Belgian treats for classic toy collectors and the little documented connection between the two brands explained. Gary Fry has been on a Schwien hunt and recounts how a recent impulse buy drove him to undertake some unplanned but ultimately rewarding research. Seriously nostalgic territory: Don Townshend takes up the famous Hopalong Cassidy challenge. PLUS - The UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, with every model honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby. Your letters: views aired and information shared. What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online. Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when

In the April 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss: Your chance to win Norev’s superb 1:18 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth. An exclusive interview with the founder of Autopioneer, a man as intent on realizing his dreams as the automotive innovators he’s named his new brand for. A fascinating look at film censorship and how the line between age appropriate children’s toys and adult collectables can sometime be rather blurred. Historic finds that reveal much about how Meccano operated as a company. A detailed examination of two ‘La Saga Gordini’ models and the controversial backstory that make them such a talking point for rally enthusiasts. Three models of the same car produced by different manufacturers and marketed at very different price points – time to compare the market! Best of the toybox treasures? This month we examine the Matchbox-sized 1960s/70s’ models of German and Swedish classics. Pre-war Dinky Delivery Vans Part 2 – more colourful and nostalgic options and some fascinating details of the models Dinky failed to deliver. PLUS The UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, with every model honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby. Your letters: views aired and information shared. What’s it worth? We flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and online. Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when.

In the March 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss: Masses of exciting future models revealed in our special photo report from the ‘trade only’ 2018 London/Nuremberg toyfairs. The chance to win one of two superb and highly limited 1:43 TSM show exclusives. The Alex Cameron Collection: Special Auction Services explain why we should expect the unexpected from the forthcoming sale. Group B on a budget: the tale of the holomologation cost-reducing Nissan 240RS and the Northern Irish connection miniatures worth chasing down. More Irish models, please! Why for those who focus on Emerald Isle transport collectables the grass has always seemed a little greener elsewhere, with some interesting catch-up suggestions made. Post-war Dinky Toys delivery vans: the numerous options for a display that’s not only colourful but simply packed with nostalgia. A niche motorsport collecting challenge: we’ve got the theme if you’ve got the inclination. PLUS The UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, with every model reviewed and rated so that you know the score. All the latest news to keep you bang up to date with what’s going on in the hobby. Your letters: find out what your fellow collectors’ minds. What’s it worth? Find out as we flag up the recent secondary market realisations achieved in the salesrooms and on eBay. Swapmeets and events diary: what’s on where, and when, in a location near you. Swapmeet and Events Diary – find out what’s on where, and when

In the February 2018 issue of MC, don’t miss: Your chance to win a superb limited edition 1:50 ‘Ailsa Edition’ Volvo, a preview of Corgi’s 2018 Spring/Summer line-up,Saab’s lasting legacy: four must-have models for any serious automotive history themed collection, Waldegaard winners: the seriously cool Porsche 911S Monte Carlo rally models from Spark, A Kleer Vue of 1950s’ cutting edge design: ERF’s innovative cab and the colourful array of both well-known and more obscure toys and models to display, Fill her up, please: top up your knowledge of Dinky’s classic tanker toys and promotionals, Same car, different model: a variety of Matchbox-sized French cars from the 1970s and 80s compared, Desert Island Diecast: this month’s intrepid volunteer castaway reveals his ‘take five’ selection. Plus, Latest news: the big stories in our little world, New Releases: all honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score, Auction news: some surprising realisations for models originally sold as pocket money toys revealed, Your letters: views aired, opinions shared and some fabulous projects showcased and Swapmeets and events: find out what’s on where, and when.

In the January 2018  issue of MC, don’t miss:
 
A bumper New Releases section, with every model honestly and unbiasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score
TWO fantastic prize draws, with unique emmy AFM Type 50 pre-production samples and great Britains’ bundles to be won
Wheel improvements: how to turn even cheap toys into credible display models
Britain flies the flag: the story of the 1956-1958 Grand Prix glory years and the 1:43 contenders to be tracked down  
Square cabbed ERFs: the Matchbox originals, the copycats they inspired and some more recent, and controversial, modern collectables
Altaya’s 1:18 rally cars: pace notes on this big value Continental part work series
Pretty in pink… But just how accurate are the 1:43 scale Cresta PAs from Vanguards (saloon) and Oxford Diecast (Friary Estate)?
 
 
PLUS
 
Latest industry and hobby news and a chance to influence the future classic British car models released by Lansdowne
Auction News: want to know what it’s worth? Stay bang up to date with secondary market values
Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased
Swapmeet and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when
Must-read opinion columns that invite the right to reply 

In the Christmas issue of MC, don’t miss: - A bumper New Releases section, with every model honestly and biasedly reviewed and rated so that you know the score. - All the latest news, including exciting 1:76 scale model bus and 1:50 scale model truck announcements. - Reality check: genuine or fictitious? The first part of a new series examining questionable model liveries. -  A tale of two Turkington’s: two 1:43 scale BTCC BMWs, one being a costly resin offering from Spark, the other being a budget buy die-cast from Atlas Editions, compared. - Desert Island Diecast: two more volunteer castaways take our tough ‘take-five’ collectors’ challenge. - A truly original display: a delightful original Dinky Toys dealer stand reassembled. - A very special fire engine: the fascinating back story to the Matchbox MOY Y-6 Rolls Royce Fire Engine. - Groschenauto: invoking the Spirit of Christmas Past. PLUS - Auction News… What’s it worth? You may be surprised! Stay bang up to date with current secondary market values. - Your Letters: views aired, information shared and some superb projects showcased. - Swapmeet and Events Diary: find out what’s on where, and when. - Must-read columns: this month’s hot topics are 1:24 – ‘the Cinderella scale’ and the downsides of being ‘Spoilt for Choice’

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