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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jun 26, 2022 19:26:46 GMT -5
Oxford Diecast was sold to Hornby in August last year, with Hornby buying out the 51% owned by its founder: "Hornby PLC, the international models and collectibles group, has announced that it has acquired the remaining 51% of the issued share capital of LCD Enterprises Limited from Lyndon Davies, CEO of the company, and his wife Catherine Davies, who together own this remaining stake."www.collectors-club-of-great-britain.co.uk/news/hornby-plc-acquire-oxford-diecast/This may see the company go in a different direction. Eg leave 1:43 to Corgi/Vanguards and have Oxford specialise in 1:72?
I've already noticed the number of new releases this year (in all scales) appears to have slowed considerably compared to previous years, though to be fair that could also be due to COVID. However Corgi aren't renowned for pumping out models quickly, so it will be interesting to see where this goes.
Your Rolls and Bentley look great Julio and I hope they produce many more for you. Thanks mate, I hope so! Oxford has produced many models that I like! And, that Collectors Club of Great Britain site is rather entertaining!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jul 11, 2022 1:58:33 GMT -5
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Post by JSB33 on Jul 11, 2022 2:46:30 GMT -5
A Very different Bentley to be sure.
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Post by jager on Jul 11, 2022 3:30:39 GMT -5
You mean you paid more than anyone else wanted to pay . Nevertheless, its still very nice and right up your alley.
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Post by Tom on Jul 11, 2022 5:20:04 GMT -5
That is indeed very special. The front end is classic Bentley, the rear end looks very Italian. Nice buy!
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Post by oldirish33 on Jul 11, 2022 9:17:14 GMT -5
Sharp looking! Modern Continental R?
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Post by WallOfCars on Jul 11, 2022 9:50:58 GMT -5
That's exactly the type of car you need to have in your collection Julio! I know you've really cut back, but that was a smart add! Back in my crazy buying days I might have even considered this one! I have 8 different Kess models and extremely pleased with all of them.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jul 12, 2022 1:52:39 GMT -5
You mean you paid more than anyone else wanted to pay . Nevertheless, its still very nice and right up your alley. Thanks, mate! That is indeed very special. The front end is classic Bentley, the rear end looks very Italian. Nice buy! Thanks! The rear looks like a giant Fiat! Sharp looking! Modern Continental R? I read somewhere that this was the inspiration for the Roll-Royce Camargue! 😬 That's exactly the type of car you need to have in your collection Julio! I know you've really cut back, but that was a smart add! Back in my crazy buying days I might have even considered this one! I have 8 different Kess models and extremely pleased with all of them. Thanks, BB! I felt that this model was sort of a must. I have a few Kess models and like them a lot, so I just couldn’t ignore this one!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jul 26, 2022 1:28:07 GMT -5
I was going to order four models from ModelCarWorld but, something’s wrong with their payment procedure and couldn’t pay neither using Paypal, Amazon nor my credit card! I wrote them and the woman that answered me doesn’t seem to be enjoying her job…
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Post by Tom on Jul 26, 2022 1:39:40 GMT -5
MCW's customer service is not worthy of that name. When my shipment got lot they basically told me to get lost. So I won’t order there anymore, even if it's not for myself.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jul 26, 2022 9:14:56 GMT -5
MCW's customer service is not worthy of that name. When my shipment got lot they basically told me to get lost. So I won’t order there anymore, even if it's not for myself. I’m quite disappointed after years of buying there!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Sept 18, 2022 20:38:27 GMT -5
I’ve just bought this model of the outrageously beautiful 1961 Imperial LeBaron, in black (as proper LeBarons should be) with the gorgeous silver metallic leather interior! 🖤🖤🖤 …there’s still the 1959 convertible to add…later!
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Post by Tom on Sept 18, 2022 23:28:21 GMT -5
That looks great!
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Post by reeft1 on Sept 19, 2022 1:47:26 GMT -5
That does look the part
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Post by oldirish33 on Sept 19, 2022 11:08:03 GMT -5
Very impressive!
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