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The Beginning
Although top prices grab the headlines, diecast scale model collecting is an easy hobby to start and many vehicles, both old and new, can be acquired for a few pounds. The Corgi brand was created by the Mettoy Company of Northampton which first started to produce colourful, pressed metal toys in the 1930s. The name Corgi (after the Welsh dog) was chosen for three reasons: first, because it was short and catchy; secondly because the models were to be produced in Swansea and thirdly because of its strong association with the Royal Family.
The first Corgi models appeared in 1956 and covered British-built saloon cars of the period. Names redolent with nostalgia including the Ford Consul, Austin Cambridge, Morris Cowley, Riley Pathfinder, Vauxhall Velox, Rover 90 and Hillman Husky were among the first to be produced. Each model sold for 3/- (15p). Always at the forefront and to ensure a point of difference from other die-cast vehicles, Corgis were sold as the ones with windows. Other later innovations included Glidamatic spring suspension, opening bonnets and boots and diamond jewelled headlights.
Corgi's famous model vehicles captured the imagination of millions of baby boomers and, what were once simply toys for boys, are highly sought-after in the expanding collectables market.
The Middle
Have you ever wondered how all the beautiful Corgi die-cast models we all love to collect are actually researched, developed and manufactured? If the answer is yes, you should consider joining the many thousands of model collectors who read our Die-cast Diaries development blog, with new editions produced every four weeks and published in the Community section of the Corgi website.
For the past four years, Die-cast Diaries has brought Corgi collectors much closer to the world of talented design and development team, offering a fascinating insight into their work and giving us all a greater appreciation of what it takes to get a new Corgi diecast model tooling from the computer screen, to the latest collectible addition to our display cabinets. With exclusive content and development images you will only see in our blog, this is your chance to delve into the wonderful world of Corgi like never before.
The End (For Now)
Each year we band together as a team to create our long awaited catalog. Our aim is to showcase the coming year's exciting selection of new products for our Corgi family to revel in just as they launch. However, we also tend to do a large amount of reflecting within the pages, mulling over the last year with each other and all of you. As much as it's a celebration in it's own right to have had another merry trip around the sun, some years more than others, we are reminded of just how important it is to shed one's skin in aid of new beginnings (or new ranges).
With each new catalog, comes a new year, a new us, and a new you. We hope to spend many more years growing, diversifying, expanding and thriving, with all of you by our side. We are very grateful for your continued support and look forward to hearing your thoughts on our latest catalog!
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