Three Corgi models pushed me way over my hundred lari budget this month. I spent a total of 219.85 lari (of which the three Corgi models accounted for 150 lari), this is the most I have spent in a single month since May 2017. But it was definitely worth it…

Corgi

These three Corgis are from the early seventies with the Speedwheels, which were relatively new at the time. The Datsun and Porsche are in very good condition and have their boxes, the Rolls is more playworn and has no box. They are all made in Great Britain. Two Delightful Corgis

Matchbox

Corgi is my second favourite brand after Matchbox. The Matchbox selection this month were more recent and made in the far east.

The Preston Tramcar (scale 1:87) is a Yesteryear model, made in Macau. It is the first tramcar in my diecast collection. The Ford Model T Van, I got because it advertises “Mars”, I grew up in Slough, where one of the major employers was the local Mars Confectionery factory. I even had a tour of the factory, when I was in the scouts. The model was made in China. The VW Beetle 4 x 4 was a gift from a student, who found it in his yard in the village and thought his English teacher might like it…the back axle is broken. It wasn’t the only gift this month.

Gifts

“Never look a gift horse in the mouth” is an oft told English idiom. When given a horse, it would be bad manners to inspect the horse’s mouth to see if it has bad teeth. I am always happy to receive diecast gifts, although they often wouldn’t be those I would have chose for myself. Nikoloz found the VW in his yard in the village and thought I’d like it. I like VW Beetle 4×4s, I already have four in better condition. Elene, another student got me the VW Bus with “Peace and Love” decorations. This is a Chinese model similar to the offerings of Kinsmart and Welly but the brand is not marked on the vehicle.

Majorette and Norev

Norev and Majorette are French brands, the Norev model of a Renault 12 is made in France, it is the first Renault 12 in my collection, I like French cars generally, I never had a real Renault but I did have a Citroen and a Peugeot . The Porsche 918 Spyder is made in Thailand. Both are welcome additions to the collection.

Hot Wheels

The Hot Wheels models were mostly new, the Fish n Chip’d is an old model but still in its blister. The Volkswagen SP2, I released from its blister. The Mazda Repu and Land Rover Series III Pick Up were on my Wants’ List

Bilan

Totals: 14 Models: 4 Hot Wheels, 3 Matchbox, 4 Corgi, 1 Majorette, 1 Norev and 1 Unidentified brand

4 bought new, 8 bought secondhand, 2 gifts

Outlets: 2 Secondhand Toy Stores, 1 Pepela, 2 Biblus, 6 Dry Bridge Market, 1 XS Toys and 2 gifts

Net expenditure: 219.85 lari ($81.28)

1 lari = 37 US cents