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  The New Great Book of Corgi 1956-2010 (Hardback) By (author) Marcel R.Van Cleemput

  

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  Short Description for The New Great Book of Corgi 1956-2010Covers the period of Corgi production, which commenced with the showing of twenty-four model vehicles at the British Industries Fair in early 1956 and ended with the last designs in early 1983. This book provides the history of the Mettoy Company founded in 1933 and the launch in 1948 of the first 'metal cast' toys.
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  • Publisher: NEW CAVENDISH BOOKS
  • Published: 16 March 2011
  • Format: Hardback 396 pages
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  • Categories: Antiques & Collectables: Toys, Games & Models
  • ISBN 13: 9781904562108 ISBN 10: 1904562108
  • Sales rank: 93,053

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Full description for The New Great Book of Corgi 1956-2010

• 'The New Great Book of Corgi' chronicles the entire period of Corgi production from its inception at the British Industries Fair in 1956 to the present day. The company owes its great success to the constant introduction of new gimmicks and technical innovation, leaving its numerous competitors playing 'catch-up' all the time. Corgi Toys have brought thrills and enjoyment to children and collectors around the world for over fifty years, with such classics as the James Bond Aston Martin, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Batmobile and many, many more. The range comprised some of the most exciting and varied diecast models ever produced, and this book does full justice to every one. When the business was rescued from administration in the 1990s, it continued to introduce breathtakingly spectacular and detailed models for the collectors market, including civil and military aircraft and colourful series of circus and fairground models. Ex-chief designer Marcel Van Cleemput's extensive archive, and with generous access to Hornby's Corgi archive, 'The New Great Book of Corgi' promises to be the most authoritative single-manufacturer histories ever published, with over 700 colour images. It also includes Marcel's fascinating autobiography.