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#diecast
, we’ll keep you up to date on the latest news and releases across all of our
#collectable
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COMPETITION ! Win this great no-longer-on-sale Limited Edition OOC Royal Fusiliers Twin Pack. To be in with a chance of winning, like this post and tag someone who might love to win it! The competition will close at 23.59 GMT on Sunday March 1st. Good luck!
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#prizes
Happy
#FirstContactDay
! We're delighted to confirm that Corgi will be returning to The Final Frontier later this year as we begin to release a new range of officially licenced models from the
#StarTrek
Universe! 🖖
FOLLOW & RETWEET for your chance to WIN a Hawker Hurricane Mk.I V6799 (AA27607)! Closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 9th December, we’ll be picking the winner at random early next week – good luck!
FOLLOW & RETWEET for your chance to WIN a Corgi Churchill MkIII 1:50 scale die-cast model (CC60112)! This competition will be closing at 11.59pm on Sunday 15th December and we’ll be picking a winner at random shortly after – good luck!
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KAPOW! You've been asking, and we're delighted to confirm that the classic 267 Batmobile is returning to the CORGI range for the first time in over forty years!
This main range edition features a metal tow hook and recreation window box packaging.
With the release of the AA38409 Bristol Blenheim that took part in the unique ‘Operation Leg’, we are giving you the chance to win one of these stunning models! To win, FOLLOW and RETWEET and we’ll be picking a winner at random early next week!
NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Corgi is proud to present the latest addition to our James Bond range - the ‘Die Another Day’ Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, featuring the vehicle's unique cloaking technology set to active, rendering the model completely invisible to the naked eye!
CORGI is delighted to return to the Final Frontier with our relaunched Star Trek ships collection, available now!
CC96611 U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D, featuring updated decoration, a new display stand and in-universe packaging!
STAND BY FOR ACTION! Here is your first exclusive look at the front cover of the January 2024 CORGI catalogue, featuring the highly anticipated new release of Gerry Anderson's Stingray - coming very soon in January 2024!
Today is Global James Bond Day, a celebration of all things James Bond on the release date of 'Dr. No' (1962). With a selection of different models available, enjoy the vehicles from your favourite James Bond movies!
#JamesBondDay
Spectrum Is Green for the return of Captain Scarlet to the CORGI® range! Now available to pre-order - the iconic Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle with all the action features you remember, and the legendary Angel Interceptor! Make sure to secure yours!
Production is now underway on the unique Telekon Chair, produced by Corgi Premiums exclusively for Gary Numan
@numanofficial
. Only available on Gary’s upcoming tour, fans can find out more about dates and venues here:
To coincide with the release of the Paddington Taxi and Figurine (CC85925) we are giving you the chance to WIN both the new model and the Paddington Routemaster (CC89203). Simply FOLLOW & RETWEET for your chance to win – we’ll be picking the winner on 30th May.
CORGI is delighted to return to the Final Frontier with our relaunched Star Trek ships collection, available now!
CC96610 U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, featuring updated decoration, a new display stand and in-universe packaging!
FOLLOW & RETWEET to win a complete set of Thunderbirds products!
24 hours only, closes at 10:30GMT on Wednesday December 13. The winner will be drawn at random and contacted by DM after the closing time.
To celebrate the release of the new trailer for No Time to Die, here’s an exclusive first look at the updated Aston Martin V8 that forms part of our new James Bond die-cast collection, coming soon!
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE NEXT HALF HOUR!
We're delighted to confirm that our Brand New Tool of Gerry Anderson's iconic Stingray is now in stock and shipping! Get yours now while stocks last!
It’s competition time as we’re celebrating the release of the iconic Morris Mini Van (VA01427), used by the world famous Red Arrows in the 1970s. To WIN, simply FOLLOW and RETWEET and we’ll be picking a winner at random next week – good luck!
It's Bond..... and Beyond!
CC04514 Lotus Esprit Submarine from The Spy Who Loved Me, one of the most beloved Corgi James Bond 007 releases, is back and now available in time for Father's Day!
On This Day - July 9th 1956: Corgi Toys is introduced as a sub range of Mettoy. Moving from Swansea, to Leicester, and now set up in Margate, we're still going strong 66 years later.
(Happy Birthday to us?)
On This Day - August 31 2021: A year ago today we teamed up with Eon productions and Aston Martin to celebrate the impending release of No Time To Die with a lifesize recreation of the iconic Corgi 261 Aston Martin DB5 box. Who visited in the month it was on display last year?
2021 marks 65 years of corgi, and with the announcement this week of a Retro Corgi Toys revival, we are desperate to know your favourite piece.
Come on, let’s get nostalgic! Tell us in the comments below.
The first Die-Cast Diaries of 2024 is here with an exclusive look at the development of Stingray as well as highlights from the CORGI January-April Range Launch:
Happy Star Trek Day! The first models from our new collection of Star Trek models are now available to pre-order - and keep hailing frequencies open for more news on these soon!
An overwhelming favourite in the Corgi range, our James Bond Collection will likely be under a few Christmas trees this festive season. If you know any fans of 007 that may like one of his iconic cars, take a look at the Corgi selection:
Hi
@raymasseytweets
we loved your recent article in the Daily Mail where you mentioned our diecast model of the
@astonmartin
#DB5
. Including the various colour variations and versions released over the years, the actual number sold is closer to 20 million! Thanks for the mention!
It’s time for the first Die-cast Diaries edition of the year and this month we are guiding you through some of the highlights of our newly announced 2020 range! Read all about these fantastic models now:
STAND BY FOR ACTION!
Our first Die-Cast Diaries blog of 2023 takes a look at some of the Corgi January 2023 range announcements in more detail, with previews of new tools including Gerry Anderson's Stingray and the Formula E Gen3 race car.
Happy Thunderbirds Day! On this day in 1965, the iconic Supermarionation series was first broadcast on UK television.
With FAB timing, we're pleased to confirm that the much loved CORGI Thunderbird 2 & 4 pack has arrived back in stock!
Enjoy your Christmas tipple Corgi style!
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A very lucky member of the Corgi team attended last weekend’s East Kirkby Airshow and was treated to the Mosquito testing its engines ahead of its historic taxying run – what a sight!
The Corgi RNLI Gift Set (RNLI0001) is now available! Containing the Shannon and Severn Class lifeboats, there’s also a Land Rover Defender and D Class lifeboat which form a Flood Rescue team. A donation is made to the RNLI for every gift set sold:
The new 2020 Corgi car products went down really well at the Classic Car Show and this item was one of the most requested It will be out later in the summer, so order one now from your favourite stockist
#jamesbond
#astonmartin
#db5
#goldfinger
Happy New Year to all our Corgi fans and collectors. You've not long to wait now for the 2020 range anouncement on Monday January 6th at 06.00.
Some of you might be able to countdown on this if you received one for Christmas! It includes our model :)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Thunderbirds are go! Today marks 54 years since the airing of the very first episode of this iconic show. You can celebrate Thunderbirds Day now with our fantastic Corgi models that were based on the original series:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Your eyes aren't deceiving you, we're not building
@Airfix
!
This is the first 3D printed sample of (160!) components for our new 1:48 scale Harrier II , allowing us to test the fit and design before we proceed to the metal production stage of the model.
Today marks 60 years since the World Premiere of the very first 007 film, Dr. No in 1962. Corgi has produced numerous classic vehicles from the film series over the last six decades, most famously the iconic Aston Martin DB5.
#60YearsOfBond
#JamesBondDay
The Rover SD1 was many people’s favourite police car, having supercar looks and some V8 muscle! Well suited to a police livery, car C356 YST was restored in 2014 for the C4 TV programme ‘For The Love of Cars’ and is modelled here in 1:43 scale:
Corgi products are now instore at the Klondyke Strikes flagship store in Carlisle, alongside those from Hornby, Airfix, Humbrol and Scalextric! If you’re local or in the area it’s worth a visit. Be sure to let us know what you think!
#klondykestrikes
The new edition of Die-Cast Diaries is here, detailing our newly released Rover 3500 SE SD1 in Vanguards and the incredible story of the P-47D Thunderbolt named 'Dottie Mae' that will soon be joining the Aviation Archive range!
We're really proud and excited to annonce the 2020 Corgi range!
Go to to find out about the 150+ new products across all the the fantastic categories, many of them new, for this year. The new catalogue is available from today.
Ingenuity and engineering genius, wouldn’t you agree?!
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Here at Corgi HQ, we are so thankful to see treasured and iconic episodes of Mr Bean back on our screens.
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What’s your favourite Mr Bean moment?
This month’s Die-cast Diaries gives you some modelling insight into the selection and production process of hand-decorated samples from a future Vanguards range! There’s also all the usual exclusive model images and updates:
The new edition of Die-Cast Diaries is a Police special, taking a look at two very different new tool Ford models in the Vanguards collection. Plus : Formula E Gen3 and our Canberra surprise announcement!
Following the recent withdrawal of the RAF Tornado GR.4, today’s new edition of Aerodrome looks back at the predecessor of the Tornado and how relatively large numbers of preserved examples of this aircraft can be found in the Midlands:
The unbelievably popular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang model arrived back into stock just before Christmas and if you’re looking to pick one up for your collection, it’s best to grab one while you can!
Tune in to BBC4 this Wednesday at 9pm for the first part of James May’s Big Trouble in Model Britain. Follow a year inside Hornby Hobbies with insight into the business, the industry and the difficulties Corgi has faced over the last few years:
We're thrilled to say that the hugely popular CC04314 Aston Martin DB5 as featured in 'No Time To Die' is now back in stock. Featuring battle damage and a pair of front mounted gattling guns, this is an essential addition to every Bond fan's collection.
It's February the 14th and we know what that means... Don't worry though we're not that cheesy here! Love your collection though :)
#valentinesday
and please share yours!
We're at the opening day at London Toy Fair, as part of the Hornby Hobbies stand and have some fantastic products on display to tempt those buyers and excite the media!
#ltf
#corgi
#olympia
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club Show took place yesterday in Norwood, Massachusetts. By all accounts the event was a fantastic success and our US team kindly shared these photos with us.
The new edition of Die-Cast Diaries takes a deep dive into our new Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) release that commemorates both the 80th Anniversary of Operation Chastise and the life of George 'Johnny' Johnson, 'The Last Dambuster':
It’s all about the famous Rolls-Royce Merlin engine in the new edition of Aerodrome. Reporting back from last weekend’s East Kirkby Airshow, there was a magnificent meeting of Merlins including the De Havilland Mosquito NF.II HJ711:
Here’s another fantastic collection for you, a video of Vincent Hopper’s Vulcans. Vincent recently shared this video with us on Facebook and his display looks absolutely immaculate!
CC04705 - James Bond - Lotus Turbo - 'For Your Eyes Only'
Seeing the new trailer for
#NoTimeToDie
makes all of us here at Corgi HQ extremely excited for our up and coming James Bond releases. Which model is on your wish list?
We're all fed up of Storm Dennis aren't we? It does remind us though that Dennis are famous for their fire engines and Corgi are famous for models of fire engines!
#stormdennis
#emergency
#heroes
Join us tomorrow for our 2019 Range Launch! Going live at 4pm on the Corgi website, you’ll be able to see exactly what we have planned for the coming year.
A nice shot of our VA09525 Ford Escort Mk1 1300E in Sahara Beige coming in a few weeks. This is the final sample before it goes into full production. Looking good!
#ford
#escort
#peoplescar
@ClassicCars_com
Two new Corgi models have just been unveiled at the Royal International Air Tattoo
@airtattoo
. These two Tornados in special retirement schemes mark the end of RAF Tornado operations and will be recreated by Corgi in 1:72 scale. Find out more here:
It's always a real privilege when collectors share the spaces they display their models in with us. Ron Beazer recently got in touch to share these photos, with his collection at over 400 aircraft. One Mosquito in particular is important, dedicated to the memory of Ron’s uncle.
On This Day - June 6th 1944: The Allied Invasion of Europe, codenamed 'Operation Overlord' commences. Douglas C-47 Skytrains were among the planes dropping paratroopers behind enemy lines ahead of the amphibious beach landings.
The new edition of Die-Cast Diaries is here, with a special in-depth look at the development of our brand new tool 1:48 scale BAE Harrier II in the Aviation Archive range.
We’ve been just about swept off our feet here at the International Mini Meeting in Bristol. With
@MrBean
’s Mini on the stand and plenty of Corgi models, we’re sure we’re in for a busy few days!
An absolutely marvellous photo here, recently uploaded to the Corgi website by Chris King. The ‘Goldfinger’ Rolls Royce Phantom has never looked so good!
Tornados, not Storm Brendan! Those surprise announcements from 2019 are now in and available from your favourite Corgi Stockist. AA33619 & AA33620.
#stormbrendan
#tornado
#retirement
It isn’t just aircraft that Nigel Bell shoots on his fantastic scenes – the recently released VA09013 Rover SD1 in Grampian Police livery has also made an appearance!
What's been your favourite model of 2019? From Vanguards to aircraft, there’s been a whole host of new releases and we’d love to hear what you’ve enjoyed most.
We're pleased to confirm the date of the next Corgi Range Announcement, revealing products due to arrive in stock between January and April 2023, as well as the launch of some advance pre-orders and full details of all our new tooling projects for the year ahead!
The latest edition of Die-Cast Diaries is here with an exclusive first look at a decorated sample of our new tool Ford Capri Mk2, as well as a full look at the development process so far!