Inside the August issue of Collectors Gazette, we bring you:

NEWS - The latest news from the world of collecting.

WHAT'S THE YEAR? - Alwyn Brice looks back on a specific year and asks "what's the year?"

CHANGING THE WORLD - Mark Nolan takes a look at the diminutive engine which kick started the railway age.

TERRIFIC TOYS - In his final instalment, Alwyn Brice waxes lyrical over two home grown giants.

HOLIDAY GIFT SETS - Andrew Ralston packs his bags and sets off to the beach...

TRI-ANG BATTLESPACE - Tackling the history of the military model railways series released in the 1960s and ‘70s.

10-MINUTE EXPERT - All you need to know about the big names in collecting.

FAMOUS TV & FILM FACES - Remembering collectables that found fame through the silver screen.

ebuys - Our guide to what's been selling well on eBay this month.

PRICE GUIDE - Find out what your toys could be worth in our auction round-up.

CUSTOMER SURVEY - We want your opinion...

TOY STORIES - Ed Karswell takes a look into the ‘dark arts’ of the internet...

MEET THE CLUB - Ann Evans visits the British Model Soldier Society

obsolete oz - What gems has Oz uncovered this month on his travels?