Neither model was popular and they are not considered true Alpas by collectors.
Considered by collectors to be particularly beautiful, they are known as the Gothic crown.
Some collectors do not consider these safe to fire, but most appear to be in good working order although well worn and somewhat neglected.
Today, these notes are considered very valuable by collectors.
Because much of it is still considered desirable by contemporary collectors, there are a good many imitations on the market.
These were very popular and today are often considered by collectors to be the quintessential Dinky models.
The Ty2K buddy retired quickly, and was considered by collectors to be rare.
He said a private American collector, whom he would not identify, was considering the purchase.
Although there have been slight changes in the traditional Duodji, today they are considered valuable pieces of art by collectors from all over the world.
That statement might be considered heresy by traditional collectors.