{"title":"eBooks","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-definitive-land-rover-defender-collectors-guide","title":"The Definitive 1:18 Land Rover Defender Collector's Guide","description":"\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003eWhether you own a real Defender and want a scale model to match, you’re buying a gift for someone who’s obsessed, or you just can’t get over how good these things look at 1:18 scale — this guide has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 156, 139);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is a 1:18 Scale Model?\u003c\/b\u003e — A quick primer to demystify the terminology and help you understand the 1:18 scale model landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Model Top Picks\u003c\/b\u003e — A curated selection of my favourite models to inspire you as you think about building your own collection and discover what's out there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Brand Breakdown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e — Honest, detailed assessments of the seven best brands, covering their relative strengths and weaknesses so you know exactly what each one brings to the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Buying Playbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e — A step-by-step framework for evaluating any model before you buy, so you never overpay or get caught out by a bad deal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e — How to store, display, and look after your collection so it holds its value and looks its best for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 156, 139);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlus three bonus tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Inventory Checklist\u003c\/b\u003e — A comprehensive inventory of every 1:18 Land Rover Defender model across all major brands, so you can track what's out there and what you still need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Buyer's Formula\u003c\/b\u003e —To take the guesswork out of evaluating a listing, I've developed a simple formula that I use every time I consider a purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Body\"\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Definitive Owner's Toolkit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-indent: -18pt; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e — A my recommended toolkit for for unboxing, cleaning, transporting, and maintaining my own models so that you get the most value out of your collection over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 156, 139);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003eMy name is Tom Watkins and I'm the creator of Black Square Cars — a Land Rover Defender enthusiast page on Instagram. 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