Edward Force Books

Every model of Corgi toy is shown in 128 color group photos with the history supplemented by detailed descriptions of all the models and their known variations. Includes up-to-date price guide.

Here, at last, is a long-awaited volume for collectors of miniature vehicles. After a span of several years, noted authority Edward Force turns his eye toward the vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. From Scandinavia the toys include the classic Tekno brand, as well as Vilmer and several smaller brands such as Bapro and Lemeco. Also included are a series of plastic models once offered by Lego. From Belgium, there are vehicles from the Gusquy-Septoy firm and the short-lived Sablon brand. Holland is represented by Lion Toys and the Best Box-Efsi-Oto-Holland line. Finally, the book contains the German Siku line. In all, hundreds of examples are shown in full color, plus the encyclopedic gathering of information that collectors have come to expect from Dr. Force. Values are provided for each model shown. This new volume will satisfy the pent-up demand for a new volume on miniature vehicles and will be a welcome addition to the collector's library.

Dinky Toys, produced from 1933 to 1980, are discussed with a concise history, detailed list of major variations, chronological list, and newly revised price guide. Included are all the Dinky Toys made in Britain, France, Spain and other parts of the world, from the earliest model railroad accessories to the first miniature cars to bear the name Dinky Toys.

Miniature vehicles produced in northern Europe from the early to mid-20th century. Included are the Tekno, Vilmer, Bapro, Lemeco, and Lego brands from Scandinavia, Gusquy-Septoy and Sablon toys from Belgium, Lion Toys and Best Box-Efsi-Oto-Holland toys from Holland, and the Siku line from Germany. In all, hundreds of examples are shown in full color, plus full information including variations and values.

Miniature vehicle production in France by 39 manufacturers is represented here by nearly 2000 vehicles described and shown in color photos. Information provided in encyclopedic entries includes vehicles by the companies C.I.J., Cle, France Jouets, J.R.D., Minialuxe, Norev, Quiralu, Rami, and Safir.

The year was 1930. Ferdinand de Vazeilles of Nanterre, France, had been asked by the makers of Gergovia spark plugs to produce a promotional item to advertise their product. His design of a spark plug on wheels, complete with fenders and running boards, was manufactured by a local foundry. It sparked several series of miniature vehicles in the 1930s, produced by de Vazeilles under the name of Solido, the firm he founded in 1932. This truly classic brand of die cast miniature vehicles attracts new admirers today, while it continues to fascinate those who discovered it many years ago. One of the early collectors, Ed Force has 1200 Solido models, nearly all of which are illustrated here in full color. with the company history and a detailed accounting of models and variations listed in an easy-to-use format, this book is a must for collectors of Solido and other die cast vehicles. To help the collector assess a model's value, a price guide is included, with a high price (what a collector who must have a mint boxed model might be willing to pay) and a lower price (what a collector might be willing to pay for a pleasant mint boxed model).

Miniature vehicle Matchbox toys and Lledo toys made from 1983 to 1987 are illustrated in color with comprehensive text identifying all variations, helpful background information and price guide.