Inside the October 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?"

FIFTY SHADES OF MAROON - Mark Nolan casts a critical eye over railway colours through the BR period.

HONG KONG COPIES - Andrew Ralston looks at plastic replicas produced in the Far East.

BOXING CLEVER - Stephen Yates talks you through the range of vintage Corgi boxes.

TRI-ANG BUSES - Completing our look at the assortment of buses produced by Tri-ang Toys.

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.

TOY STORIES - Read all about it with Ed Karswell.

MEET THE CLUB - Ann Evans visits the Midlands Meccano Guild near Coventry.

OBSOLETE OZ - What gems has Oz uncovered this month on his travels?

EVENT GUIDE - Plan your diary for the month ahead with our toy fair and auction listings.

AUCTIONEER LISTING - Sale rooms from across the country, all in one place!