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A Corgi Beatles Tour Bus pre-production sample of an unannounced model that never went into full production fetched £1,140 (including fees) for charity. The model, Timed to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Beatles first tour of the USA in truly unique and far exceeded it's £120 estimate! Another undoubted highlight was a stunning , unique 1966 6d British Technology, block of six stamps featuring an e-Type Jaguar which sold for £1320 including fees
Both were was sold during a collaboration between Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's and Hornby Hobbies in aid of charities including Sandcastle Trust, Mind, Models for Heroes, Mission Motorsport, The Children’s Trust and Hope for Tomorrow.. In total, over £11,000 was raised for charity, a real highlight of an exciting two day take over of the Stanley Gibbons Shop by the Hornby Hobbies team!
Further sale highlights include:
- Hornby R30231 Queen's Platinum Jubilee model Fetching £660
- Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII signed by three pilots. George Haye, Suffolk Spitfire, Dave Harvey, Polish Heritage Flight and Clive Denney, PHF – start price £100
- LNER 'Coronation' Coaches pre-production models fetched £780 against an estimate of £120
- Scalextric - Pre Production sample of Aston Martin DB5 from the 007 movie Goldfinger raised £624
- A Signed 1:24 scale Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII kit. Signed by pilot George Haye (Suffolk Spitfire), Dave Harvey (Polish Heritage Flight) and Clive Denney (PHF) reached £384
Hornby Hobbies is excited to announce its free, family-friendly ‘World of Hobbies’ pop-up event at the iconic Stanley Gibbons shop on the Strand, London, on the 28th and 29th of October. Perfectly timed for half-term, this interactive experience will feature all the much-loved Hornby Hobbies brands, including Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, Pocher, and Corgi.
Designed to inspire creativity and family bonding, ‘World of Hobbies’ will offer something for every member of the family. Attendees can enjoy thrilling Scalextric racing, marvel at a Hornby model railway layout, try their hand at Airfix Quickbuild model construction, and explore exciting exhibits from all five brands.
To view and bid, visit www.sgbaldwins.com
