Collectors Gazette Magazine

18 July 2025

Inside the August 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?" 200 YEARS OF STEAM & STEEL - Mark Nolan checks out the events and models comprising the ‘Railway 200’ celebrations taking place throughout 2025. DIECAST TREASURES - Richard Bevan gives you a brief insight into the history behind your favourite diecast collectables. 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. OUT & ABOUT - Ann Evans goes out to visit the Coventry Model Railway Club. COLLECTING CHAMPIONS - Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the collectible market alive and thriving. MODEL & MANUFACTURER - David Boxall looks at vehicles produced by 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 has fond memories of one day each month when a new comic arrived on his lap... OBSOLETE OZ - What gems has Oz uncovered this month on his travels? EVENT GUIDE - Plan your diary for the month ahead.