Collectors Gazette Magazine

18 April 2025

Inside the May issue of Collectors Gazette, we bring you: NEWS - The latest news from the world of collecting. WHAT WAS THE YEAR? Alwyn Brice looks back on a specific year and asks "what's the year?" THE WORLD'S BEST BI-MODE - The unlikely longevity of the Class 73 Electro- diesel prompts Mark Nolan to profile this box on wheels. 5 COLLECTING CLASSICS - Ian McDermott shares his top picks from the collecting market... IT FIGURES - Gijs Noordam takes us for a trip down Corgi memory lane. WHAT'S IN YOUR LOFT? Libby Parfitt remembers a 1980s childhood favourite, which is still going strong. 10-MINUTE TOY EXPERT - All you need to know about the big names in collecting. FROM THE SAME CASTING - David Boxall looks at the many variations of the Volvo P1800 and Citroën DS19. CHAMPIONS OF ENTERPRISE - Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the old toy collectible market alive and thriving. MODEL & MANUFACTURER - David Boxall looks at model vehicles produced by different manufacturers during the 1950s and 1960s. EBUYS - Our guide to what's been selling well on eBay this month. PRICE GUIDE - Find out what your toys could be worth in our auction round- up. TOY STORIES - Ed Karswell wonders if it’s too good to be true? OBSOLETE OZ - What gems has Oz uncovered this month on his travels? EVENT GUIDE - Plan your diary for the month ahead. AUCTIONEER LISTING - Sale rooms from across the country, all in one place!