OOC Zone News April 2008
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Friday 25 April

Confirmed Model Release

The following OOC model has now been released by Corgi and should be available from the usual model suppliers. OM45711/1 AEC Q Double Deck Bus - Birmingham Corporation (route 1A) OM45711/2 AEC Q Double Deck Bus - Birmingham Corporation (route 16) The Sunderland Guy Arab IV hasn't been released yet. OM41409 Roe bodied Guy Arab IV - Sunderland Corporation

Monday 21 April

Corgi 2007/8 Model Release Update

Corgi have today issued a press release advising of a revised release plan for the remaining 2007 and 1st half 2008 models. Corgi have also advised that because none of the 2008 models have been released yet they have decided not to produce the normal 2nd half year catalogue in May and will instead issue a Winter supplement in August containing a smaller selection of models which will be released between Sept - Dec. The following OOC model is due to be released later this week. OM45711 AEC Q Double Deck Bus - Birmingham Corporation There's no mention however of the following model which was previously due in March OM41409 Roe bodied Guy Arab IV - Sunderland Corporation Also due this week are two bus/coach Beatles related items. BT78205 The Beatles - Routemaster Bus Assortment BT78210 The Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour Coach (1/76 Bedford VAL Plaxton Panorama similar to OM42403) The remaining 2007 OOC and Corgi Bus releated models and their last communicated release date are shown below, models marked TBC are still awaiting a production slot. Remaining 2007 OOC & Corgi Bus Related Models Cat No. Description DD/MM OM44710 Dennis Dart SLF Pointer 1 - Trent Barton Villager 15/05 OM46008 Wright Solar - Reading Transport 20/05 C26103 RT Double Deck Bus London Transport Green (Sight & Sounds 1/50th) 29/05 OM46201 Scania Irizar PB - National Express 29/05 OM46202 Scania Irizar PB - National Express (Irish Bus) 29/05 C26102 RTL Double Deck Bus - London Transport (Corgi 1/50th) 03/07 MT00106 Routemaster Bus - Green Routemaster (Tinplate) TBC MT00107 Routemaster Bus - Sightseeing Tour (Tinplate) TBC 1st Half 2008 OOC & Corgi Bus Related Models Cat No. Description DD/MM OM41219 Wright Eclipse Gemini - Lincolnshire Roadcar 08/05 OM42519 East Lancs Myllennium - Southdown PSV 15/05 OM46106 Plaxton Panther - Parks of Hamilton 22/05 OM41410 Roe Double Deck Bus - Doncaster 29/05 OM41601 Crossley DD42 Double Deck Bus - Manchester 29/05 OM41705 RTW Double Deck Bus - A1 Services 12/06 OM44114 Optare Solo - Brighton & Hove 13/06 OM43512 Blkackpool Balloon Tram - Little Italy Pleasure Beach 19/06 OM49903 Go Ahead North East Set (Wright Solar & Gemini) 26/06 OM42704 Van Hool Alizee Coach - Greenline 03/07 OM45312 Bova Futura Coach - Eddie Stobart 03/07 C26105 RT Double Deck Bus - London Transport (Corgi 1/50th) 10/07 C26106 RTL Double Deck Bus - Barton Centenary (Corgi 1/50th) 17/07 OM45912 Van Hool T9 Coach - Golden Boy Coaches TBC OM46011 Wright Eclipse Urban - Travel West Midlands TBC OM46203 Irizar PB - Citylink Galway TBC OM46204 Irizar PB - Johnsons TBC The Future Models page has also been updated with the revised date and contains additional model details and images. A full copy of the Corgi press release in PDF format which also lists models from all the other ranges can be viewed by clicking HERE.

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