Collectors Gazette

Collectors Gazette - the only monthly newspaper for toy collectors! Keeping you up to date with all the latest collecting news, along with in-depth features on vintage diecast, railways, tinplate and TV & film models. We also bring you up to date price guides, event listings and swapmeet reports from around the country. The Digital version is fully interactive with exclusive images, videos, extra auction results and more!

Collectors Gazette

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Boxing clever at BTA

Marvels make money

Road and rail sale

Star buys

MBC and Corgi unite for exclusive 2026 model bus range

What was the year? • Turn back time, with Alwyn Brice.

Size DOESN'T MATTER! • Narrow gauge is not for the narrow minded, but its popularity is widening. Mark Nolan uncovers some big ideas on small tracks.

Harmless Fun •  Alwyn Brice investigates a rather unusual toy genre that had its roots in the USA.

FORD MUSTANG & MERCEDES 300 SL • David Boxall chooses Corgi models and considers the many ways, in which the same or similar castings were utilised in order to produce a variety of different vehicles. This month we look at two very different models, the Ford Mustang and the Mercedes 300 SL.

Titanic Teddies • The link between teddy bears and the ill-fated Titanic goes beyond Steiff’s famous mourning bears, as Kathy Martin reveals.

Collecting champions • Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the old toy collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with Barney Brown.

The cover-up • Gerald Edwards uncovers the rare British reprints stealing today’s superhero spotlight.

Attic Finds… Coppit • Claire’s trip down memory lane: caravan holidays and Coppit.

‘Flick to kick’ THE SUBBUTEO WAY

ebuys • From collectables of the future to old favourites, eBay always manages to produce some amazing finds… and even more amazing amazing prices!

PRICE GUIDE • Rounding up the latest toy sales from across the country with a brief visit to specialist auction rooms…

Toy Stories: MIND THE GAP • Ed Karswell discusses how the pandemic reshaped collecting, fairs, and the hobby we love.

Obsolete OZ • Our monthly gaze into the weird and wonderful world of collector/dealer. Obsolete Oz. Buying and selling since the 1970s, Oz has developed a great knack for unearthing some amazing finds from flea markets, antiques fairs, car boot sales, rubbish skips, and even the local tip.

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