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The Dutch retailer The Diecast CompanY has announced a batch of Volvo models by IXO in new and exclusive colors. Each 1:43 scale model will be offered as a limited edition. Every model will be packed in a special gray/black Triple 9 window box. I resume in the following table the so far announced models because some infos have changed since I first wrote about these models.
The models who have already been announced were then limited to 504 units. The Diecast CompanY writes now that each run will consist of 600 pieces. I guess it might change one more time.
The first release dates have not been respected. All the models are now announced to become available in the second quarter of 2014. This is however without any guarantee. More infos will follow as soon as they come available. Source : diecastcompany.nl
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Premium-X has announced several new 1:43 scale diecast models. This is in fact a logical consequence since Ixo / Premium-X is allowed to offer the models which they are producing for Editions Atlas' Volvo Collection. Ixo has to respect however two restrictions : they have to wait at least six months after a model has appeared for the first time in the Volvo Collection and they must offer the model in a different color.
Here are a few of the upcoming Premium-X models : 1966 Volvo Amazon break light green item # PRD373 1988 Volvo 780 Bertone dark blue item # PRD371 The retail price for these models is 30.99 €. These two models will also be manufactured in a limited edition for the Dutch shop The Diecast CompanY 1966 Volvo Amazon break cream with brown/beige interior limited to 1008 pieces item # T9-43041 1988 Volvo 780 Bertone silver metallic with black interior limited to 1008 pieces item # T9-43040 These models will be offered in a special decorated box under the label Triple-9 Collection. The retail price remains the same. This store has already announced last summer some limited edition Premium-X models who were planned to be released September and October 2013. None of them have yet been delivered. The number thirty-five in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 244 DL 'Blue Star'. First hour subscribers should receive this model this month. This is a newly tooled model of this classic Volvo model. The 240 in 1:43 scale had in the past surprisingly very often been neglected by model car manufacturers. Editions Atlas choose to produce this rather unknown version of the Volvo 244. Here is a small description of the Volvo GL 'Blue Star' model : The Volvo 244 DL 'Blue Star' was based on the standard 'DL' model. This special edition received however a few options from the 'GL' trim line : seats, steering wheel, rims, ....
The 244 DL 'Blue Star' was powered by the B21A engine who developed 74 kW @ 5250 rpm. It was available with a manual gearbox with overdrive or with a 3-speed automatic transmission. The 244 DL 'Blue Star' had been released in 1978 just before the new restyled model ( rectangular front lights, larger rear lights ) was launched September 1978. Around 100 units had been delivered to the Benelux countries ( Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg ). You could say that they sold the older model in an elegant way. This has become a truly normal thing these days for mostly any car brand.
Click here to see the complete model list : Neo Scale Models has recently released their 1:43 scale Volvo P1800 Jensen ( 1961-1963 ) in new color. This model is painted a dark gray ( 71 ) and features a red interior. This is already the third color for this scale model since Neo Scale Models has released it for the first time last summer. Volvo offered the P1800 Jensen only in white ( 69 ), red ( 70 ) and dark grey ( 71 ). The model is already available under item number NEO44381 for 54.95 €. Source & copyright : neoshop.replicars.nl Premium X has recently presented in one of their newsletter a Volvo P1800. The 1:43 scale diecast model is already available painted red ( 46 ) in combination with a black interior. The scale model represents a car from model-year 1965. You will find this model under item number PRD244. The regular retail price is 32.95 €. Source & copyright : premiumx-models.com
Source : Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland
The number thirty-four in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas is the Volvo 480 Turbo. Volvo had the intention to offer the 480 on the US-market but the car never made it across the Atlantic ocean. One reason were unfavourable currency exchange rates back in the second half of the 1980's. I'm convinced that some of you are frustrated to see a second Volvo 480 appearing in the Volvo Collection by Editions Atlas. Editions Atlas choose to produce a second livery of the 480 since they decided twice to enlarge the collection. The 2-3 models offered in two different colors and/or decorations were needed to fill the gap which is needed to design and produce new models. The other possibility would have been a larger break between two releases. The good news is that this is finally the last Volvo of this collection which is painted red.
Editions Atlas has just announced another scoop. They will release the Volvo Collection as a test in France at the end of this year. The test of this 1:43 scale model collection will start with a white Volvo P1800. It will be available for only 4.99 € ( model + S&H ). The collection will continue with the Volvo Amazon 4-door in white over blue as release N°2 and with a black Volvo PV444 as N°3 if the test will be successful. The flyers will be available in the advertising folders distributed by the French based company La Redoute. La Redoute is the largest mail order company in France. La Redoute has also branches in over 20 countries around the world. The Volvo Collection has initially been launched in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. This was back in November 2011. Belgium and the Netherlands followed a few month later. Another test was launched this summer in Germany and seems to be quite successful. Source : Editions Atlas SA, Switzerland
Premium-X has just announced a new 1:43 diecast model. They will produce the Volvo 66 GL from the model year 1975. The car will be available in yellow in combination with a black interior. The model will probably be available in December 2013. You can already preorder your copy under item number PRD229. The retail price will be 31 €. Source & copyright : premiumx-models.com |
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