EFE In the Shops - February 2016

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week onwards!

15720 - Plaxton Panorama - Ribble

The distinctive cream and dark red of Ribble’s coaching fleet suits the Panorama body. Registered HRN 966G, fleet number 966 works route X40 to Keswick in the Lake District.

RRP £34.50

24331 - 30’ BET Bus - Hebble

This AEC 30’ BET style bus en route to Bridlington on the coast takes this Hebble Motor Services bus a long way from its base in Halifax. Registered PCP 804, fleet number 196 carries newer style fleet names.

RRP £34.50

26329 - Guy Arab II Utility - Burton Corporation

Burton Corporation had a number of ex London Transport Guy’s. This Park Royal bodied bus registered FA 8034, fleet number 28 works route 10 to Acorn Inn and advertises Co Op shopping.

RRP £34.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - January 2016

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for January 2016.

12123 - Harrington Cavalier - Royal Blue NBC

Ex Southdown Vehicle. Registration number 8739 CD, fleet number 2204. En route to Brixham.

Scheduled for a March release

15720 - Plaxton Panorama - Ribble

Registration number HRN 966G, fleet number 966. Operates route X40 to Keswick.

Scheduled for a February release

17231 - Leyland National - Northumbria

Registration number LUP 903T, fleet number 772. Works route 46 to Gosforth via Newcastle.

Scheduled for a March release

24108 - Bedford TK Dropside - Alder Valley NBC

Registration number TPJ 780S, fleet number 60.

Scheduled for a March release

28829 - Leyland Titan - Oxford Bus Company

Registration number KYV 493X, fleet number 973. Operates route 52 to Oxford City Centre.

Scheduled for a March release 

31910 - RML Routemaster - Arriva London

Registration number NML 611E, fleet number RML 2611. Works route 73 to Tottenham Swan.

Scheduled for a March release

EFE In The Shops - August 2015

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

36712 - Plaxton SLF Dart - Norfolk Green

The popularity of Norfolk Green has created much respect for the fleet which was recently acquired by Stagecoach. Registered PX05 EMV, fleet number 34700 is working route 10 to Hunstanton prior to being painted in Stagecoach livery. RRP £34.50

29510 - Plaxton Panorama Bristol Dome - Tillings National

With the growing popularity of Continental touring holidays Tilling equipped their Panorama’s to be suitable for this work. Registered PWC 345K, fleet number PL 9438 is operating a tour through Switzerland. RRP £34.50

38121 - Bristol - VRT Devon General N.B.C.

Not the traditional colours we have come to expect from Devon General but looking good in N.B.C. green. Our flat fronted Bristol VRT, registered VOD 545K, fleet number 545 was one of a number of buses transferred from Western National and works route 118 to Kingswear.  RRP £34.50

EFE In The Shops - July 2015

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

27214 - Leyland TD1 - Reading Corporation

A fresh new fleet on our models and possibly the first ever model of a bus in Reading Corporation livery. Leyland TD1, RD 777, fleet number 36 with destination blinds showing Stations, a feature to limit information during WW2.

RRP £32.50

 26705 - Plaxton Paramount 3500  - Stagecoach Caledonian Express

This Plaxton Paramount 3500 Expressliner is shown at the time it was owned by National Express. Registered G554 SSP, fleet number VSR 689 is operating route 860 to Glasgow.

RRP £32.50

29631 - Leyland Olympian - Metrobus

Always popular with collectors our Metrobus model fleet continues to grow. Working route 161 to Chislehurst, Leyland Olympian K814 HMV carries adverts for a large UPVC and Double glazing company.

RRP £34.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - June 2015

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for June 2015.

25005 - Bristol RELL Flat Front - West Yorkshire N.B.C.

Registration number BWU 552H, fleet number 1287. Operating route 16 to Harrogate.

Scheduled for an September release -  RRP £34.50

29510 - Plaxton Panorama Bristol Dome - Tillings National

Registration number PWC 345K, fleet number PL 9438. Is on tour in Switzerland.

Scheduled for an August release -  RRP £34.50

32005 - RCL Routemaster Coach - London Country

Registration number CUV 244C, fleet number RCL 2244. Works route 414 to Reigate. (Dorking garage). 

Scheduled for an August release -  RRP £34.50

36712 - Plaxton SLF Dart - Norfolk Green

Registration number PX05 EMV, fleet number 34700. Working route 10 to Hunstanton.

Scheduled for an September release -  RRP £34.50

38121- Bristol VRT - Devon General N.B.C.

Registration number VOD 545K, fleet number 545. Operates route 118 to Kingswear.

Scheduled for an August release -  RRP £34.50

38122 - Bristol VRT - Solent Blueline

Registration number SDL 637J, fleet number 07. Operates route 160 to Ocean Village.

Scheduled for an September release -  RRP £34.50

EFE In The Shops - June 2015

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

15719 - Plaxton Panorama - London Country N.B.C. 

This ex Barton Transport Plaxton Panorama is depicted in London Country’s livery during the N.B.C. period. Registration number MRR 802K, fleet number RN 2 would have been a comfortable ride for commuters on route 714 between Dorking and London. 

RRP £32.50

 18017 - Daimler Fleetline  - Bournemouth Corporation

Originally destined for Belfast ALJ 340B was one of two vehicles switched to Bournemouth Corporation when they had a delay in supply. Fleet number 40 works route 6 to Bournemouth Square, this vehicle has since been the subject of a loving restoration. 

RRP £34.50

24822 - Plaxton Minibus - Northumbria
This Plaxton Minibus continues to build our popular and colourful fleet of  Northumbria models. Registered H801 SKY, fleet number 962 operates route 435 to Morpeth, just off of the A1 in Northumberland.
RRP £32.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - A Sneak Peak

We would like to thank those of you who greeted us at Southdown 100 Rally last Sunday, you really helped to make it a wonderful day! 

Those of you who visited our stand would have had the chance for a sneak peak at some of our previously unannounced models, so we thought it was only fair to give those of you who couldn't make it a chance to see them too!

25005 - Bristol RELL - West Yorkshire NBC

Registration BWU 552H, fleet number 1287, working on route 16 to Harrogate.

Release date TBA

38122 - Bristol VRT II - Solent Blue Line

Registered SDL 637J, fleet number 07, operating route 160 to Ocean Village.

Release date TBA

29510 - Plaxton Panorama Bristol Dome - Tillings National Express

Registered PWC 345K, fleet number PL 9438, en route to Switzerland.

Release date TBA

EFE In The Shops - May 2015

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists from this week!

20140 - Bedford OB Coach - Southdown

Our second model to mark the centenary of Southdown features fleet number 70, registered JCD 370. This is the first general release of our Bedford OB in Southdown livery, the company used two of these light coaches for services over the weak bridge onto Hayling Island.

RRP £32.50

15718 - Plaxton Panorama - C.I.E. Coach Tours

C.I.E. has a long lasting reputation for luxury coach tours in Ireland and around Great Britain. Registered in Ireland NZO 33, this Plaxton Panorama Elite, fleet number PL 33, shows it is contracted to Columbus Travel.

RRP £32.50

36710 - Plaxton SLF Dart 1 Door - Lothian Buses

This striking modern livery complements the traditional colours of Lothian Buses on our single door Plaxton SLF Dart. Registered Y189 CFS, fleet number 189 operates route 42 to Kings Road, Edinburgh.

RRP £32.50

EFE Upcoming Releases - April 2015

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for April 2015.

15719 - Plaxton Panorama Elite - London Country N.B.C.

Registration number MRR 802K, fleet number RN 2. Working route 714 to Dorking.

Scheduled for a June Release

23503 - Alexander Atlantean - Great Yarmouth Corporation

Registration number CEX 107C, fleet number 7 (Peggotty). Works route 7 to Harbours Mouth.

Scheduled for a June Release

24822 - Plaxton Minibus - Northumbria

Registration number H801 SKY, fleet number 962. Operates route 435 to Morpeth.

Scheduled for a June Release

20140 - Bedford OB Coach - Southdown

Registration number JCD 370, fleet number 70. Working a service Hayling Island.

Scheduled for a June Release

26705 - Plaxton Paramount 3500 - Stagecoach Caledonian Express

Registration number G554 SSP, fleet number VSR 689. Works route 860 to Glasgow.

Scheduled for a June Release

27214 - Leyland TD1 Open Back - Reading Corporation

Registration number RD 777, fleet number 36. En route to Reading’s Stations.

Scheduled for a June Release

36710 - Plaxton SLF Dart - Lothian Buses

Registration number Y189 CFS, fleet number 189. Operates route 42 to King’s Road.

Scheduled for a June Release

36711 - Plaxton SLF Dart - Arriva Medway Towns

Registration number Y301 TKJ, fleet number 3301. Operating route 334 to Maidstone via Sittingbourne & Detling.

Scheduled for a June Release

EFE Upcoming Releases - March 2015

Exclusive First Editions are pleased to be able to publish the latest pre-production shots of our upcoming releases for March 2015.

 15718 - Plaxton Panorama - C.I.E. Coach Tours

Registration number NZO 33, fleet number PL 33. Contracted to Columbus Travel.

Scheduled for an April release 

20307 - Bristol VR II - Southdown NBC (Silver)

Registration number GNJ 566N, fleet number 566. Operating route 740 Limited Stop to Southsea.

Scheduled for an April release 

18110 - Park Royal XA Atlantean - London Transport

Registration number CUV 3C, fleet number XA 3. Works route P3 to Peckham via Nunhead Lane.

Scheduled for an May release

27629 - Wright Volvo Renown - C.M.T. Buses

Registration number S456 KCW, fleet number 2045. Working route 79 to Liverpool.

Scheduled for an May release

29633 - Leyland Olympian - Go North East

Registration number C665 LJR, fleet number 3665.Works route 1 to Tow Law.

Scheduled for an May release

25814 - Daimler DMS 1 Door - Western Scottish

Registration number THM 656M, fleet number JR 14. Operates route 605 to Kilbarchan.

Scheduled for an May release

June Releases - In The Shops

Available from Exclusive First Editions stockists now!

24905 - Plaxton Minibus - Metrobus

North Kent operator Metrobus are well known for operating outer London TfL routes in their distinctive blue & yellow colours. Registered F123 TRU, number 11 Plaxton Minibus works route 351 to Bromley North Station. RRP £32.50

26625 - Plaxton Paramount 3500 - East Kent

The ever popular livery of East Kent has a modern twist on this Plaxton Paramount 3500 coach. Registered SIB 8243, fleet number 8243 carries an in house advert for private hire on the rear.
RRP £32.50

36706 - SLF Dart Series Two 1 Door - Northern Go North East

This 1 door series two SLF Dart registered Y558 KUX was one of the last vehicles in the older red, yellow and blue colours to receive the modern all red Northern, Go North East livery. Fleet number 8289 operates route 35 to South Shields via Sunderland. RRP £32.50

EFE Commission - Percy's Luxury Tours

We were asked to produce a model for The Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society of the Plaxton Panorama that was used in the 1989 Christmas Special

The Jolly Boys' Outing.

15716 - Plaxton Panorama Coach - Percy's Luxury Tours Of Peckham

Registered PEL 915M, Displays posters 

"1989 Jolly Boys Outing Nags Head Peckham"

In this hilarious episode Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert, and all the gang embark upon their annual outing to Margate, but end up stranded when their coach catches fire and then explodes. Thankfully our model neither catches fire or explodes, but does create a nice memento of the episode and would make a interesting addition to any model collection.

This Model is presented in a bespoke printed box illustrating the episode, priced £29.99 + 7.50  p&p (UK) and is available
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