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NEW OLD MODELS FOUND

The tag says it all. It's all about older models which I have discovered only recently.

UPDATED - Volvo 760 R/C by Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

5/26/2014

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I found this plastic Volvo 760 R/C model one October day back in 2011.

It has been produced in Japan by Taiyo and distributed by the company Brio Scanditoys. The scale of this model is 1:24.

I do know that Brio Scanditoys released a lot of Volvo scale models in the past but so far I was not able to find correct and detailed information’s about their product range.

I will post more as soon as I have found more about the Japanese company Taiyo Kogyo Corporation.
Courtesy of Stefan

UPDATE  :

A Volvo fan and model collector from Poland contacted me recently and left the following comment :
I've got the same one but in a silver metallic finish. Bought personally by me on a sunny day in Göteborg, Sweden August 1984. I remember the price - 240 SEK. In nineties donated to younger brother, preserved good shape. Inspected yesterday in his room. Beautiful piece in history of toys engineering. After thirty years box condition is poor, but the car is OK and still racing fast :D Volvo 760 GLE by TAIYO - The pioneer of drifting!
He was very kind and took a couple of excellent photos of his silver metallic Volvo 760 R/C model.
Courtesy of Michael K.
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Volvo 144 by Bandai

12/1/2013

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I just came across this Volvo 144. It is for me the first time that I see this tinplate model with its original window cardboard box. This model has been made in the 1960's by Bandai in Japan. The car is 20 cm long and has a detailed and colorful tin printed interior. This model does have a friction drive. But these models also existed as battery operated cars functioning with a cable attached remote control.

Courtesy of vectis.co.uk

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Volvo 855 by ABC Hobby

2/15/2013

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The Japanese company ABC Hobby has once released a Volvo 855 body. The 1:24 scale clear body fits the R/C chassis as offered by Tamiya. The Volvo 855 bodywork is 190mm long, 82mm width and the wheelbase measures 108mm. It was available under item number 68160. I wasn't able to find much info about the company ABC Hobby. Don't hesitate to contact me if you do have any infos, brochures, catalogs, etc...
Photos used with permission.
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Volvo 854 and 855 racing decals by Shunko Models

1/1/2013

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The Japanese company Shunko Models has released in 2011 two decal sets for the BTCC Volvo 855 and 854. These are replacements for the decals provided with the 1:24 scale Tamiya kits. Many of the genuine sets have yellowed over the years. Those of you who still have an unbuilt kit on their shelves have now the possibility to finish the models with these high quality silkscreen printed decal sets.


Source & copyright : shunko-models.com


# SHK-D136
# SHK-D137
car # 14 ( 855 )
car # 15 ( 854 )
2.000 JPY
2.000 JPY
± 18 €
± 18 €
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Volvo P1900 Fire Chief by KS Asahi

2/6/2012

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_This is a rather rare Volvo P1900 produced from 1956 to 1958 by Japanese toy maker KS.

This is the 'Fire Chief' version which is quite scarce.

The 1:24 tinplate model has a working round beacon on the roof and a detailed tin printed interior. The battery operated model works with a remote control connected by cable.

The steering wheel is missing on this example.
Photos used with permission.
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Volvo Amazon Polis by Bandai

12/3/2011

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This model is already listed in the database which means that it is not the first time that I have seen one like this.
But what does this make more special is the the fact that the Polis version was only sold in Sweden. And this one comes even with the original box which is a indeed a rare occasion to get one of these tinplate models. But don't expect it to be a bargain.
Photos used with permission.

It is for sale here on tradera.com
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Volvo 144 Polis by Bandai

12/3/2011

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This model is already listed in the database which means that it is not the first time that I have seen one like this.
But what does this make more special is the the fact that the Polis version was only sold in Sweden. And this one comes even with the original box which is a indeed a rare occasion to get one of these tinplate models.
Photos used with permission.

It is for sale here on tradera.com

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Volvo 854 Turbo by Matchbox II

8/3/2011

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This model is a pattern that has been produced to detect possible errors before it will go into production.
The model is 2.5 bigger than the final model.
Two models are so far known : this one and an identical one made of beige resin.
These pattern are made of solid resin.

The produced model is the Tyco slotcar that has been released for the first time in 1996.
Click here to see the one in beige.
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Volvo 854 Turbo by Matchbox I

8/1/2011

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This model is a pattern that has been produced to detect possible errors before it will go into production.
The model is 2.5 bigger than the final model.
Two models are so far known : this one and an identical one coloured grey.
These pattern are made of solid resin.

The produced model is the Tyco slotcar that has been released for the first time in 1996.
Click here to see the one in grey.
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