Corgi/History Channel - Legends

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Corgi Legends  D-Day Landings M4A3 Sherman, Company A  341st Battalion, Omaha Beach CC51025	Corgi Legends  D-Day Landings M4A3 Sherman, Company A  341st Battalion, Omaha Beach CC51025	Corgi Legends  D-Day Landings M4A3 Sherman, Company A  341st Battalion, Omaha Beach CC51025	Corgi Legends Vietnam M113 ACAV, D. Company 1st Sqn, 11th AC, "Draft Dodger" US51104
Corgi Legends Vietnam M113 ACAV, D. Company 1st Sqn, 11th AC, "Draft Dodger" US51104	Corgi Legends Tiger Ausf E Schwere SS Panzer Abeitlung 102 Normandy, June, 1944 CC60510	Corgi Legends Tiger Ausf E Schwere SS Panzer Abeitlung 102 Normandy, June, 1944 CC60510	Corgi Legends Tiger Ausf E Schwere SS Panzer Abeitlung 102 Normandy, June, 1944 CC60510
Corgi Legends Tiger Ausf E Schwere SS Panzer Abeitlung 102 Normandy, June, 1944 CC60510	Corgi Legends Tiger Ausf E Schwere SS Panzer Abeitlung 102 Normandy, June, 1944 CC60510

Gallery

	Corgi D-Day Churchill CC60106	Corgi D-Day Churchill CC60106	Corgi D-Day Churchill CC60106
Corgi D-Day Panther CC60205	Corgi D-Day Panther CC60205	Corgi D-Day Panther CC60205
Corgi D-Day Sherman CC51012	Corgi D-Day Sherman CC51012	Corgi History Channel Box Insert	Corgi History Channel Rear of Box
Corgi Cromwell HC60602	Corgi Cromwell HC60602	Corgi Cromwell HC60602	Corgi Cromwell HC60602
Corgi M3A1 halftrack HC60403	Corgi M3A1 halftrack HC60403	Corgi M3A1 halftrack HC60403	Corgi M3A1 halftrack HC60403
Corgi Tiger HC60503	Corgi Tiger HC60503	Corgi Tiger HC60503	Corgi Tiger HC60503

	Corgi Panther Ausf. G HC60209 9th SS Panzer Division	Corgi Panther Ausf. G HC60209 9th SS Panzer Division	Corgi Panther Ausf. G HC60209 9th SS Panzer Division
Corgi Sherman M4A3 HC51018 Team O'Hara	Corgi Sherman M4A3 HC51018 Team O'Hara	Corgi Sherman M4A3 HC51018 Team O'Hara
	Halftrack War in the Pacific USMC, Bougainville, 1943 #60409	Halftrack War in the Pacific USMC, Bougainville, 1943 #60409	Corgi Sherman War in the Pacific Toro, USMC, Pacific Theater HC51019
Cruiser Tank A34 Comet MK I VE Day Series 11th Armoured, British Army HC60608	Cruiser Tank A34 Comet MK I VE Day Series 11th Armoured, British Army HC60608	Cruiser Tank A34 Comet MK I VE Day Series 11th Armoured, British Army HC60608
Panther G VE Day Series HC60211	Panther G VE Day Series HC60211	Panther G VE Day Series HC60211
	Sherman M4A3 VE Day Series 761st Tank Batallion, Co. C HC51021	Sherman M4A3 VE Day Series 761st Tank Batallion, Co. C HC51021	Sherman M4A3 VE Day Series 761st Tank Batallion, Co. C HC51021
Tiger Ausf. E VE Day Series Schwere Panzer Abeitlung 510 Kurland, 1944 HC60507	RCorgiHCTigerEHC60507b.jpgTiger Ausf. E VE Day Series Schwere Panzer Abeitlung 510 Kurland, 1944 HC60507	Tiger Ausf. E VE Day Series Schwere Panzer Abeitlung 510 Kurland, 1944 HC60507
	A27M Cromwell MKVI VE Day Series Western Europe, 1945 HC60609	A27M Cromwell MKVI VE Day Series Western Europe, 1945 HC60609	A27M Cromwell MKVI VE Day Series Western Europe, 1945 HC60609
T34/76D 30th Guards Tank Brigade US51603 -	T34/76D 30th Guards Tank Brigade US51603 -	T34/76D 30th Guards Tank Brigade US51603 -	T34/76D 30th Guards Tank Brigade US51603 -

Tiger Ausf F Russian Front US60609

Tiger Ausf F Russian Front US60609

Tiger Ausf F Russian Front US60609

Tiger Ausf F Russian Front US60609

VE series box insert

Corgi Legends Vietnam

Corgi Legends Vietnam

Corgi Legends WWII D-Day

Corgi Legends WWII D-Day

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Discussion

The History Channel - Legends

      Corgi and The History Channel gotten together to create a new mid-price point range.  Production runs are not limited (re: mass produced). Detailing is not as elaborate as on previous models or as extensive as the detailing in the new Premiere Collections. 

The first three models released commemorate D-Day: a Churchill, Sherman, and Panther. These look to be the same castings as the previously released WWII series, but with new detailing. The detailing itself is not as extensive or as meticulous as some of the WWII releases, but it is still reasonable, especially for the price. I will say, however, that the VE Day models are VERY well done!!! In 2006 Corgi "lost" the History Channel connection, and the models are all being released under the Legends branding.

On a historical note, the Sherman "Cool Stud" was part of the 761st Tank Battalion, an all African American battalion that saw extensive action. Read about it in "Brothers in Arms" by Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Anthony Walton
 

The models are boxed in a clear plastic housing with a cardboard base. Not as durable as the WWII releases, but that is to be expected. These models do NOT come with serial numbers, as they are not limited editions.

Pricing: $19.99 - a bargain!

UK Version

In the UK, this series is simply called "WWII Legends". There is no tie-in to The History Channel. The shape of the package is the same as the History Channel version, but the logo is different, and the insert has black sides with tank sitting on a print of simulated terrain with track prints..

According to the Corgi UK website "The non-limited edition D-Day legends range features newly designed window packaging offering the perfect opportunity to start collecting and sample the levels of detail and authenticity that Corgi are famous for."

Listings

Corgi/History Channel Listing 2004

Other Corgi Pages at Mike's Diecast Tanks and Armour

Corgi - Older Models

Corgi - Recent: 1:50

Corgi - WWII Collection

Corgi Showcase: small scale

Corgi Tactical Strike: 1/64 Modern Armor

Corgi currently offers four 'level's of diecast at four different 'pricing points'

Showcase Collection

Corgi's entry-level price point range. Scale is ROUGHLY 1/87 or 1/72.   Three series are currently made: Emergency, Fighting Machines and 100 Years of Flight collections.  Models come in themed 4 packs, 2 packs (with figures) and single vehicles. Prices range from $4.00 - $6.00 for individual vehicles. A great value!

Tactical Strike

      New for 2004, this collection of models will become a second entry-level price point range and should also prove to popular for collectors both young and old. Each Tactical Strike model is produced in 1:64 scale and is a reproduction of today's American military power.  Each diecast model has a battle-hardened look - weathered and war weary, with mud, armaments and equipment on each vehicle.  Also available are U.S. infantry sets for both the Army and Marines made of highly detailed, fully-painted plastic. Pricing: $9.95 to $14.95

The History Channel /Legends

      Corgi and The History Channel gotten together to create a new mid-price point range.  Production runs are not limited (re: mass produced). Detailing is not as elaborate as on previous models or as extensive as the detailing in the new Premiere Collections.  The look to be quite nice, however! Pricing: $25

Premier Collections

    In 2004, Corgi redefined its top-level price range. Models will be produced in very limited production runs offered in special packaging in order to enhance the value. Additional features and accessories will be released for various models. Many of the WWII series releases will be in the Premiere Collection. Pricing: $39.95 and up.

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