Great British Classics
Model Bus
2011 (made)
2011 (made)
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This red double decker bus is one of a series of 'Great British Classics' produced by Hornby Hobbies Ltd in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.
It was sold as part of the Corgi product range, in a presentation box emblazoned with London 2012 logos and featuring 'Did you know?' facts, designed to appeal to children and adult collectors. Its official authenticitywais guaranteed by a holographic sticker on the reverse. The other vehicles in the range included a TX1 taxi, a Mini, the Concorde and a Tube Train.
The first Corgi diecast models were made by Mettoy in 1956, and were marketed as 'the ones with windows'. This Routemaster bus, first seen on the streets of London in the same year, features not only windows, but also Olympic route numbers and an open platform at the back.
It was sold as part of the Corgi product range, in a presentation box emblazoned with London 2012 logos and featuring 'Did you know?' facts, designed to appeal to children and adult collectors. Its official authenticitywais guaranteed by a holographic sticker on the reverse. The other vehicles in the range included a TX1 taxi, a Mini, the Concorde and a Tube Train.
The first Corgi diecast models were made by Mettoy in 1956, and were marketed as 'the ones with windows'. This Routemaster bus, first seen on the streets of London in the same year, features not only windows, but also Olympic route numbers and an open platform at the back.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Great British Classics (series title) |
| Brief description | Red model Routemaster bus in box, Hornby, 2011 |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Hornby Hobbies Ltd. |
| Object history | Produced as Official merchandise for the Olympic Games hosted by London in 2012. |
| Summary | This red double decker bus is one of a series of 'Great British Classics' produced by Hornby Hobbies Ltd in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games. It was sold as part of the Corgi product range, in a presentation box emblazoned with London 2012 logos and featuring 'Did you know?' facts, designed to appeal to children and adult collectors. Its official authenticitywais guaranteed by a holographic sticker on the reverse. The other vehicles in the range included a TX1 taxi, a Mini, the Concorde and a Tube Train. The first Corgi diecast models were made by Mettoy in 1956, and were marketed as 'the ones with windows'. This Routemaster bus, first seen on the streets of London in the same year, features not only windows, but also Olympic route numbers and an open platform at the back. |
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| Accession number | B.256:1 to 3-2011 |
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| Record created | May 10, 2012 |
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