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An affordable way to add two rare French Dinky 39 Series models to your collection – really? Well, yes, because in the June issue of Model Collector, on sale now, we’re bringing you a first look at the initial two replica releases in an exciting new series from Editions Atlas. Just how they measure up against the original issues? Well, classic toy expert Alex Cameron will reveal all.

We’ve also got an exclusive first UK interview with new 1:43 resin manufacturer Matrix Models, detailing the brand’s exciting plans for the year ahead.

Plus the excitement doesn’t stop there… The news pages feature lots more revelations in regard to: future must-haves for avid automotive historians and collectors; a call to Action on Cancer and how you can support this excellent cause by adding Oxford Diecast Scania CP31 Pump Ladder to your collection; the very latest 1:50 commercial commissions, and some hot new 1:76 buses from Down Under.

On a rather sad note, we will also be paying tribute to Marcel van Cleemput, Corgi Toys Chief Designer from 1956-1983 and Mike Stanton, former Chairman of the Land Speed Record Club, both of whom have sadly recently passed away.

Amongst this month’s fascinating feature length articles, if your passion is for Porsche, then you won’t want to miss US motorsport journalist Bill Oursier’s coverage of the myriad of models to represent one of the marque’s most successful prototypes, the 956/962.

In complete contrast, we’re also celebrating 50 years since the launch of the cheeky little Hillman Imp and the contemporary toys of the day.

Our Reader Showcase this month features a vast collection of international police vehicles and the story of their far from trivial pursuit.

Once again we’re back on the scale trail, this time sizing up Lion Toys, commonly referred to as the ‘Dutch Dinky Toys’.

If you’re into military models, you won’t want to miss former-tank driver Jacques Dujardin drawing on his first hand knowledge to assess the accuracy of the Dinky and Solido A.M.X. tanks.

And you can join for a spot of Big Cat hunting, in the form of some rather quirky but totally charming tinplate Jaguar saloons.

Plus of course you won’t want to miss the UK’s No. 1 Guide to New Releases, providing you with honest, unbiased assessments of the very latest issues, our reports on the models making money in the salerooms and on eBay, our essential events/swapmeets diary and the views shared and opinions aired on the Readers Letters and On Wanted List pages.

Enjoy your read!

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