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May 2006
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Wednesday 24 May
Next model releases

The following models will be released next. These had been expected during the week ending the 29th May however their release has now been delayed by a few days due to unforeseen circumstances.


OM42514-1 East Lance Myllennium - Blackpool Transport (Blackpool 14 Destination)
OM42514-2 East Lance Myllennium - Blackpool Transport (At Annes Square 14 Destination)
OM41403-1 Leyland Titan PD2 Roe Double Deck Bus - Lincoln Corporation (12 Boultham Moor Destination)
OM41403-2 Leyland Titan PD2 Roe Double Deck Bus - Lincoln Corporation (2 West Parade Destination)

Saturday 13 May
Confirmed model releases

The following models have been released and should be available from your local suppliers.


OM41306-1 Wright Eclipse Fusion Bendibus - First York (Grimston Bar 8 Destination)
OM41306-2 Wright Eclipse Fusion Bendibus - First York (Askham Bar 3 Destination)
OM41401-1 Sunbeam F4 Roe Double Deck Trolleybus - Tees-side Railles Traction Board (North Ormesby Destination)
OM41401-2 Sunbeam F4 Roe Double Deck Trolleybus - Tees-side Railles Traction Board (South Bank Destination)

I've received information which suggests that the first release of the new RTW model OM41701 which was expected to be released this month has now been delayed to late June or July to allow Corgi to carry out minor improvements to the new model.


Friday 5 May
Model releases expected next week

The following models are expected during the week ending 13 May.


OM41306-1 Wright Eclipse Fusion Bendibus - First York (Grimston Bar 8 Destination)
OM41306-2 Wright Eclipse Fusion Bendibus - First York (Askham Bar 3 Destination)
OM41401-1 Sunbeam F4 Roe Double Deck Trolleybus - Tees-side Railles Traction Board (North Ormesby Destination)
OM41401-2 Sunbeam F4 Roe Double Deck Trolleybus - Tees-side Railles Traction Board (South Bank Destination)

Monday 1 May
Corgi to Auction Special 50th Anniversary Gold Models

At 8pm on Monday 1st May Corgi opened bidding for a series of special limited edition Gold models produced to mark their 50th Anniversary. All the models are restricted to less than 50 pieces and among them is an OOC Bristol Lodekka FS.

The auctions will take place on the Corgi website and will last 10 days, anyone wishing to participate needs to register before placing their bids, bidding for the models started at varying amounts between £60 & £200.


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