New diecast models: Corgi launches Team Lotus Formula One range

Corgi and Scalextric held a glitzy ceremony for the launch of Corgi's brand new Team Lotus Formula One range of diecast models, while Formula One Drivers Romain Grosjean and Davide Valsecchi tried their hand at some slot car racing, courtesy of Scalextric's latest Lotus models. The event was held at the Lotus Originals Store on London's Regent Street and also gave enthusiasts the chance to meet the drivers and even have their models signed... look out for those on eBay shortly, no doubt!

Corgi launched three new 1/43 scale models at the store, including CC56402 Lotus F1 Team E20 2012 Race Car Romain Grosjean, CC56403 Lotus F1 Team E20 2012 Test Car Jerome D'Ambrosio and CC56503 Lotus Evora S in Solar Yellow. All of these pieces will only be available at the Lotus Originals Store for a limited period, priced at £29.99, before being released nationwide in July.

Make sure you watch the video below to see an introduction to the models from Corgi's marketing manager Martyn Weaver and see Romain Grosjean speeding around a much smaller track than he's used to!



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