JCB In Land Rover Defender Diecast Models


In 1945, Joseph Cyril Bamford created the very first JCB product - a tipping trailer.Today JCB is one of the world's largest manufactures of earthmoving, agricultural and materials handling equipment.The company that began as a 'one man band' now employs over 6,000 people and produces over 250 different models on 4 continents - with bases in the UK, USA, India and South America.Each machine is a product of hard work and attention to detail.This dedication along with world-class innovation and customer care, results in JCB being market leader in many of the 150 countries where its machines are sold.

The growth of JCB has also created a large and varied fleet or road transport vehicles bearing their famous logo and distinctive bright yellow colour. In celebration of achievements Corgi will issuing a Limited Edition 1:50 scale range of JCB transporters, earthmovers, service and promotional vehicles.

The Land Rover Defender is a recent addition to the JCB Sales force. Decorated with striking artwork depicting key JBC plant machine, the JCB Defender is used to tow exhibition units and demonstration machines all over the UK and Europe. Buy it now

ERE & VOLVO CURTAINSIDE TRAILER


Eddie Stobart fans will be pleased with this model to adorn their shelves this time. This is the Volvo Curtainside. A nice model, but a little spoilt in the case of our review sample by poor marking of the black band under the cab screen. Not bad, and that livery ensures collectability! Shop here

CORGI (VINTAGE GLORY) 1/50 SCALE FOWLER B6 AND CYLINDER LOAD-PICKFORDS

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In 1933, steam was still the best way to move a heavy load. Cargoes too big for the railway loading gauge were often moved by steam tractors. Corgi has modelled a cylinder made in Bury and destined for the St Annes Board Mill Co of Bristol - a long journey.

The pickfords-liveried tractor and trailer are smart in the familiar blue livery. Details such as the steering chains and driving wheel are well done.

The load itself is a big thing. We're not totally convinced that the tarpaulin effect works, but it's a most interesting and quite detailed resin item which has been carefully painted.--Model Collector Buy it now

Oxford Diecast 1/43 Morris Minor Van Pickfords


Pickfords was founded in the 17th century as a road construction haulier, moving rocks for the repair of turnpikes and other roads. In the 19th century, it operated wagons on other companies railways, but this was contentious, and eventually this service was eliminated. In the 20th century it entered the freight industry using motorised trucks. The company was taken over by the railways in 1934, and nationalised in 1947. It was sold to employees in 1982 and became part of Sirva in 2002. Our Minor is liveried up in the very recognisable blue and white colours. Buy it now

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-27 1922 Foden Steam Lorry Pickfords



The 'Model of Yesteryear' Foden Steam Lorry (Y27) has always proved a popular model. It first appeared in Pickfords livery (of which speciallists note various changes to the body casting) and in 1980 in a most attractive Frasers design.

The Frasers version is certainly worth buying while stocks are still around, but more importantly, because the Fraser model comes with a trailer, the lorry itself needed to be supplied with a towing hook. At first only a handful of such Pickfords with hooks appeared, but more have been available recently indicating that a reasonable production re-run was undertaken by Matchbox.

If a Pickfords with hook interests you, it could be best to buy while examples are around-but do not be forced to pay slly prices. Buy it now

corgi 1/50 Bedford TK Luton Van Pickfords


The name of Pickfords has been synonymous with transport for a very long time. Some think that James Pickford was the founder in the early part of the 18th century, while others believe that a certain Will Pickford was the original carrier, and he was in business a century earlier.The TK was used in during the 60's and 70's.

This Bedford TK model is depicted in the earlier plain dark blue livery of Pickfords, with upright lettering before the change to scripted text and banded body work of the 70's, model length 14.5cm with limited edition certificate. Buy it now

Pickfords

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A noted name in the field of heavy and domestic haulage, models that bear the Pickfords brand name are particularly popular with collectors. While companies such as Corgi Classic offer a wide range of Pickfords vehicles, there are older, more obscure models to be found, such as that by Kemlow.

Eddie Stobart Forklift Truck


Stobart forklift truck continues a collecting theme from corgi. Complete with working forks, this model will sell in fair numbers thanks to that magic livery. See more

BMC 4 Wheel Dropside Lorry Eddie Stobart


As become almost a tradition at Corgi, the very first release of a new casting in their Road Transport range features the most celebrated livery on our roads today. Produced from brand new 2003 tooling, this is the First Release of the BMC Cab. See more

BMW Mini Cooper Eddie Stobart

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From Brighton via Bruges to Belgrade, the UK's best-known livery is to be seen all over Europe. Now it's ES's turn on the rally circuit, with this captivating new 1/36 model of the BMW Mini. See more

Corgi 1/50 Foden S21 8 Wheel Platform Lorry Eddie Stobart

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Established in Carlisle in 1970 Eddie Stobart Ltd has developed into one of the leading transport and warehousing organisations in UK.

Foden 8 wheel platform lorry, model 18mm comes with a limited edition certificate. See more

Corgi 1/50 Mercedes 207D 'Eddie Stobart'

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For Eddie Stobart fans, the Mercedes 207D van comes in the popular livery as a Roadside Maintenance vehicle: a worthy addition to the Stobart collection. See more

Corgi 1/50 Iveco Stralis Curtainside - Eddie Stobart Road Transport Hauliers Of Renown Limited Edition


Eddie Stobart Ltd is Britain's largest independent road haulage company and the most famous. The company history stems back over half a century starting from a rural location to become a major national and international operator.

Model length 335mm with limited edition cerfiticate, model is finish i the familiar Eddie Stobart livery. See more

Eddie Stobart In Models

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A transport and warehousing company established by Edward Stobart in the 1970s. It has gained a reputation for its smart vehicles and equally smart drivers, with an enthusiastic following. As a result there is considerable interest in all forms of merchandise linked with the company.

In the 1970’s Eddie Stobart built its high profile brand on the courtesy of its drivers, the quality of its fleet and exceptional service. These benchmark standards remain important, but also understand the customer service, employment practices and environmental challenges that face modern business today. Over the last few years the Group has evolved beyond its position as an independent road transport and logistics business to a leading UK provider of multimodal transport and logistics solutions. Today Stobart Group delivers outsourced transport and logistics solutions for a wide variety of manufacturing, retail and public-sector customers across the industrial, consumer, food and defence sectors; working in partnership to transform their supply chain structures and optimise their efficiency. Today it employs over 5,300 people and operates more than 1,800 trucks, 3,200 trailers and 5 million square feet of warehousing in the UK and Europe.

Models of the vehicles used particularly feature in the Corgi Classic and Tekno ranges.

What Is Promotional Model?


Models produced to promote a product or event. Examples include items provided as a result of 'on-pack' offers which usually involve collecting a number of tokens as proof of purchase of the product concerned.

Other promotionals are used to raise funds for an event or charity, or simply to provide publicity.

A number of companies have been prepared to offer special runs of models for promotional purposed, often in fairly limited quantities.




The key players in this market have tended to be Lledo (who used their Models of Days Gone dies for a series called Promotionals - later know as ProMotors), Corgi (who developed a range initially called Cameos and later titled Motoring Memories for such purposes) and Oxford Die-Cast Ltd (whose main output has so far been for the promotional market).

Over the years many other manufactures have also undertaken similar ventures, but for many low production runs are not financially viable, and so requests are refused.

By their very nature, it is not always easy for collectors to keep up to date with information relating to such promotional models. - Encyclopedia Model Collecting