Minatures news

Lesney have brought out for August a “Matchbox” miniature of the Mercedes-Benz. short wheelbase series LP forward-control truck with detachable canopy and its attendant trailer. The Mercedes-Benz is to a scale of 87 : 1, as is the trailer, the respective lengths being 3 in. and 3½ in., and the minimum retail prices in this country 2s. each.

Corgi have brought out their very detailed Lotus Elan hard-top with separate chassis as No. 319 in their Corgi Toys series. The Price is 7s. 3d.