"1/43 Le Mans and other endurance cars from 1982". -  Part of March 31^st Specialist sale

A unique opportunity to add many rare 1/43 models to a collection.  This auction is one of two across which each and every 1/43 scale factory produced Le Mans entrant is offered from the 1982 race through to the 2006 race inclusive, plus every winner thereafter to 2020.  

Furthermore each and every 1/43 factory produced Porsche 956 and Porsche 962 model (260 in total) is on offer whether a Le Mans entrant or from any of the various categories of racing in which these superb cars took part, i.e. WEC, WSPC, IMSA, JSPC, DRM, Supercup etc.

Scouting for Toys takes a nostalgic look back at the nation?s favourite childhood toys

Scouting for Toys, the show that goes behind the scenes at the world?s largest toy auctioneers ? starts 9pm Thursday 31^st March on Yesterday channel. 

The fascinating new documentary series, narrated by Kirsten O?Brien, takes viewers back to their childhood as it follows internationally renowned Vectis Toys Auctioneers in Teesside, where buyers and sellers from all over the world come to trade every toy imaginable, from Star Wars figures to vintage dolls. 

Every week, a colourful and eclectic range of artefacts passes through Teesside toy auctioneers, Vectis, and no two days are the same - some toys will smash the guide price while others may fail to meet their reserve. 

The series discovers how Vectis? team of experts value and catalogue a range of toys ahead of their weekly auctions. Along the way, the show meets passionate people selling the treasured collections they've amassed over decades.

In the first episode, to air on Yesterday at 9pm on Thursday 31^st March, the Teesside toy auctioneers prepare for a major sale of TV & film memorabilia, and pride of place is given to a vast Star Wars collection, amassed over many years by film fanatic, Declan.  Diagnosed with MS at 27, Declan was an avid collector, but sadly passed away earlier in the year.  His brother, Kieran, has brought the entire collection, hoping the items will bring joy to a new generation ? but it?s an emotional goodbye to a much-loved collection.  Vectis? Star Wars specialist Nick Dykes, evaluates the collection and shares his knowledge on which items are particularly sought after.

The Specialist Sale held on the 31^st March started with Part 1 of a private owner collection featuring every 1/43 scale factory produced Le Mans and other Endurance Cars from 1982, through to the 2006 race inclusive, and every winner thereafter to 2020.  Plus, every 1/43 factory produced Porsche 956 and Porsche 962 was on offer. Further items in the sale included Spark, Minichamps, Exoto, and Autoart; an Ayrton Senna collection, Minichamps motorcycles, WSI models, Britians, Mettoy Clockwork buses, Corgi Vintage Glory groups and Armour Collection. Plus, The Royal Navy Collection featured models from ASAM, Fusilier Miniatures, Dinky Code 3, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, Lledo and cabinets. 

The Specialist sale held on the 10^th and 17^th of March featured new fewer than 6 private owner collections. The Tyne and Wear Collection included boxed and unboxed Dinky models; The London Collection included further Dinky wagons, trucks and lorry?s plus pre- and post- war trade packs, personnel sets, and military vehicles. Further Dinky models were in The Stirlingshire Collection along with Corgi and Triang Spot-on, and The North East Collection included the same, plus Tekno, Politoys and others. The sale continued with The Massey Ferguson Tractor Collection, Hot Wheels Redline models and badges and Part 4 of The JMR Collection. The sale concluded with further Corgi, Dinky Toys, WSI models, Classic Construction Models, Drake, Japanese made and many others.