London 2012 Racers
Toy Car
2011 (made)
2011 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This black endurance racing car features Wenlock, the Official mascot of the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is one of a range of small die-cast cars made by the Corgi brand.
Hornby Hobbies Ltd, the parent company of Corgi, produced a wide range of merchandise for the event under license. This included collectibles for adults, and small pocket-money toys like these racers.
Hornby Hobbies Ltd, the parent company of Corgi, produced a wide range of merchandise for the event under license. This included collectibles for adults, and small pocket-money toys like these racers.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | London 2012 Racers (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | metal, card and plastic. Moulded and printed. |
| Brief description | Model racing car, Hornby Hobbies Ltd., 2011 |
| Physical description | Black racing car with transfer printed decorations of orange and pink stripes, London 2012 logo and Olympic mascot Wenlock. Sealed in blister pack onto white card printed with orange, pink and purple designs. Punched hole for shop display. The reverse features pictures and text promoting other cars in the range, and hologram sticker of authenticity. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Wenlock
3+ years
London 2012 Racers
London 2012
Collect them all!
Thank you for purchasing this Official Product of London 2012. Your purchase supports the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.' |
| Credit line | Given by Hornby Hobbies Ltd. |
| Object history | Produced under license as Official merchandise for the Olympic Games held in London 2012. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This black endurance racing car features Wenlock, the Official mascot of the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is one of a range of small die-cast cars made by the Corgi brand. Hornby Hobbies Ltd, the parent company of Corgi, produced a wide range of merchandise for the event under license. This included collectibles for adults, and small pocket-money toys like these racers. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.253-2011 |
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| Record created | March 5, 2012 |
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