Original Lego Storyboard Artwork [FEATURED COLLECTION] - By Chris Aston

[FEATURED COLLECTION]

Original Lego Storyboard Artwork

Lego - the most popular toy of all time?
I am really looking forward to cataloguing this fantastic collection of original artwork we have received from a local vendor. It comprises hundreds if not thousands of A4 sized 'storyboard' sheets produced by Stourbridge based Data Design Interactive. The company traded from 1983 to 2009 and produced the Lego Rock Raiders game amongst many other titles.
It's going to take a while to go through all of the works and sort them properly for sale, but here's one of the first few I have looked at to whet your appetite! These images show a 3-page pen and ink storyboard for a Rock Raiders in-game movie sequence.
The Rock Raiders game was released on the Microsoft Windows PC platform in 1999, then the following year for Playstation.

We hope to have valued the collection for sale in time for our 20th April toy auction



By Chris Aston

Vintage Star Wars Figures [FEATURED COLLECTION] - by Kayleigh Francis

[FEATURED COLLECTION]

VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS FROM NORWICH

We have an excellent collection of Star Wars toys in our next auction on 23rd February 2013 - a must see for any collector!
The collection includes various rare carded figures from the 'last seventeen', twelve backs and figures with the special collectors coins in superb condition.
The catalogue will be available on Friday 15th February, however please click the following link for a preview of some of the best lots:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/92076381@N08/

By Kayleigh Francis

AUCTION PREVIEW: 8th December 2012 Toy Auction - by Marie Doherty

As Christmas approaches, so does the last Toy auction of 2012, and with over a thousand lots, this is not a sale to be missed! 

We have around 150 lots of Model Kits and also some examples of original Airfix artwork.
Take a look at a sample of the kits available:



Travelling all the way from Scotland to attend our auction is this unique 'Callard and Bowser' Butter-Scotch tin in the shape of the Loch Ness Monster, opening to base, c.1930'S.




We have quite a few rare boxed 'Spot-on' models in this sale, a must-see for any collector. Here is an example of one the lots:




The full catalogue for the December auction shall be available at the end of this week.

We hope to see you at the auction! 
By Marie Doherty

STAR LOT: 1960's Ichida (Japan) Ford Gyron remote control car - by Nell Hilditch

This 1960's Ichida (Japan) Ford-Gyron remote control car will go under the hammer just in time for Christmas, in our 8th December toy auction.

The car is in great condition for its age and complete with original box.

Estimate: £100 - £120
 

By Nell Hilditch

STAR LOT: Cosworth Engineering Ltd. Memorabilia - by Nell Hilditch

Coming up in our March sale is a fantastic lot of memorabilia from the Cosworth Engineering Ltd. firm (lot 239a, estimate £300-£500), a company founded in 1958 as a British racing internal combustion engine manufacturer. The lot includes two commemorative Bassett Lowke model engines presented to members of the Cosworth Engineering firm by Keith Duckworth - Chairman of Cosworth and designer of the DFV engine. The first features a replica of the engine used in Jim Clarke's racing car to commemorate 100 Formula One World Championship victories achieved between 1967-1977 with engines manufactured by Cosworth Engineering. The second model was presented to commemorate 150 wins in US Champ-Car racing and 20 consecutive Indianapolis 500 mile race victories (1977-1987) achieved with DFX engines manufactured by Cosworth Engineering.








Posted by Nell Hilditch

FEATURED COLLECTION: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear in March 24th auction - by Nell Hilditch

We have a fantastic collection of Matchbox Models of Yesteryear in the sale on 24th March. Lots include scarce examples such as this Y12 'Deans Est. 75 years' Ford Model T Van (lot 774, estimate £400-£500). This model is one of only three in existence and was produced for a junior director of the company.


And this Y4-4 1930 Model J Duesenberg with white body, red chassis, black hood and seats (lot 763, estimate £400-£500).




By Nell Hilditch

STAR LOT: Corgi Rockets James Bond 007 Gift Set No.978 - by Nell Hilditch

This fantastic Corgi James Bond Gift Set will go under the hammer on 28th January. The cars are all in very good condition and still have their original backing cards. Estimate £1,500 - £2,000.



By Nell Hilditch