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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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UPDATED - Volvo 343 DL by Hot Wheels / Mebetoys

4/10/2014

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I have recently found on a Spanish website a Volvo 343 DL by Hot Wheels in a color I had never seen before. The 1:43 scale model was black with a black interior.
The diecast model of the Volvo 343 DL has not only been offered under the Hot Wheels label. You can find it also as a Mebetoys or Tonka model. All these labels belong to the Mattel group. This Volvo 343 DL has always been offered under item number A-130.
The website
Grantoros.com is providing a huge amount of interesting and very detailed info's regarding models by Mebetoys. But there is not much regarding the Volvo 343 model.

Here is a short list of the various versions and liveries I was so far able to find :

Mebetoys :
  • silver metallic
  • light blue metallic
  • white
  • yellow
  • white - 'Rally # 2 Esso'
  • dark gray met. - 'Rally # 5 Marlboro'
Hot Wheels :
  • white
  • red
  • white - 'Rally # 2 Esso'
Tonka :
  • red
Don’t hesitate to send me your comments, photos, catalogs or anything else you may have or know about these Volvo 343 models. Every tiny info can help solving this puzzle. You can contact me here.

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Update :
A friendly Dutch collector just send me the photo on your left. It shows the same Volvo 343 DL but distributed under the name littletois. This label was used by the still existing Dutch company Hema.
The model offered by Hema was also made by Hot Wheels. The 1:43 scale model is the same and has the same features as the ones released directly by Hot Wheels. The packaging is less sophisticated and consists just of a carboard base with a blister as top.


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UPDATED - Volvo S80L by Motorart

3/13/2014

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A Dutch Volvo fan just found out that Motorart has produced the Volvo S80L at least in two different colors back in 2011. There has not only been a black model ( see here ) but also a second version painted oyster gray. Both versions are 1:18 scale models made of diecast. Both models reproduce Volvo's top of the line model S80L which is fitted in China with the T6 engine and all wheel drive. Motorart had revealed to a Dutch customer that the black one was sold out and that they do not plan to produce another run. But they never told that person that they produced the Volvo S80L in a second color. It is pretty hard to find any details or a copy of this scale model on the internet. I'm sorry but I can't help you to provide you with a model. I have no clue were you could get one.
Source & copyright : kchen42.blog.sohu.com
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UPDATED - Volvo 760 by Summer

2/8/2014

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I was able to buy last month two Volvo 760 scale models from a company called Summer. Both 3'' models are mint but don't have any longer their original box/blister. I knew for many years that Summer did the Volvo 164 and the Volvo 760 in various different liveries. But this was my first opportunity to buy mint models for a fair price. They are far away from being exact to scale replicas but they were missing in my small collection of 3'' Volvo 760 scale models. And these two models were also two versions I had never seen before.
Both models are with the exception of the paint perfectly identical : the bodies consist of diecast and the bottom-plate is a chromed and shiny piece of plastic. The front seats are part of the bottom-plate. There are no rear seats. The glazing covers just the windshield and the rear window. These Volvo's have no opening parts. The only working parts are the plastic wheels fixed on a piece of steel wire. Both models have wheels with four dots. Another usual wheel type had five dots. But a few other variations seem to exist too. Made in China is written on the bottom-plates. The silver-gray colored model has the number 8 stamped in the interior on the bottom-plate. The blue one has the number 6 stamped in the interior on the bottom-plate.
Both models have a pretty clean and proper paint. Both cars feature a geometric design on their hoods. The number 1 is always written in light blue on the top of the hood and you will find beneath four adjacent circles.
I had already listed four other versions in my database. But I was able to find a couple more versions. These are :
  • a yellow model with a geometric design on the hood, the number 1 is written in light blue on the top of the hood and you will find beneath four adjacent circles
  • a yellow model with '87' written in red on the roof, with 'DT' written in red on on the hood, with blackened windows and black seats
  • a green model with 'safety' marked in red on yellow on the hood, with a red number '1' written on the roof, with black seats, with 5-star type wheels
  • a lime-green model with 'B0' written in diagonal on the hood and the roof
  • an orange-red model with 'safety' marked in red on yellow on the hood, with a red number '1' written on the roof ( sorry but no photo available )
  • a black model with 'safety' marked on the hood ( sorry but no photo available )
  • a plain silver version with the chromed bottom-plate and with 5-star type wheels ( as just seen on eBay )

Just let me know if you have eventually other versions in your collection.

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UPDATED - Volvo S40 R/C model and body by GS Racing

10/2/2013

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A Taiwanese company called GS Racing has released a few years ago a Volvo S40 model. The 1:10 scale model was offered as rtr version with chassis and as clear and painted body. All versions were released in the GS Racing - Vision range.

  • 1:10  -  Volvo S40  Touring Car  -  black painted body with decals
Vehicle type :
Power type :
Body type :
Scale :
Build type :
Drive type :
Driver skill :
On-Road
Nitro (0-.15)
Touring
1/10
rtr
4 W
beginner
  • Applications:
    • on road car
    • pavement
    • smooth track
    • all purpose
  • Item #: GSC-150007BK
  • Street price: $ 272.99
  • 1:10  -  Volvo S40  Touring Car  -  black painted body  -  item # : ?

  • 1:10  -  Volvo S40  Touring Car  -  clear unpainted body  -  item # GSC-150010

It seems that silver and blue painted bodies were also available as you can see on the following photos. But I haven't found much infos about further versions. Any help is warmly welcome.
Sources :
  • gsracing.com.tw (last updated: August 20, 2010)
  • facebook.com/pages/GS-Racing (last updated : January 29, 2010)




Update :
I was told today by the Polish dealer and distributor modele.sklep.pl that GS Racing is updating their product lines as well as reorganizing the company. In 2014, we may expect new cars, new TX/RX systems, new engines, new bodies, new updated chassis of each car’s class, and also – the very new website.


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UPDATED : Volvo V40 by Siku

9/14/2013

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I have recently discovered that there do exist several slightly different versions of the Volvo V40 by Siku. The differences are not related to the 1:55 scale model itself but to the blister package and the supplemental content. The tiny variation is in fact a traffic sign made of plastic which comes in some sets. I have noticed that these road signs feature several different regulatory signs. The shape of the blisters is slightly different depending if the Volvo V40 comes with a road sign or not. Please let me know if you are aware of other versions.

The so far found versions are :
  • V40 without traffic sign
  • V40 with traffic sign : Do not enter / No entry
  • V40 with traffic sign : No stopping / Clearway
  • V40 with traffic sign : Pavement parking
  • ....  ?

Photos used with permission.


Courtesy of Volvoblues, Volvotips.com & Franck


Initial post published June 30, 2013
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UPDATED : Volvo S80 Police 'Swiss Collection' by Cararama

6/28/2013

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The Swiss wholesaler Waldmeier was offering six years ago a Volvo S80 in a special decorated window box. The box is labeled ‘Swiss Collection’ and contains a Volvo S80 decorated as a Swiss Police car. The 1:43 scale diecast model is made by Cararama. The model is available under item # 1022.20076. The white Volvo S80 features a gray and beige interior. The car has a correct Swiss numberplate : VD-24189. This model has previously also been offered in Oliex and Hongwell 'Junior Rescue' boxes.
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UPDATED - Volvo C30 'Disney' by Matchbox

3/7/2012

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This Volvo C30 is a Code 2 model made for Disney by Matchbox. The set was offered as Matchbox Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 5-pack back in 2011.

On the left side of the white car there’s a decal ‘Best Friend’ and a picture of Minnie Mouse.
On the right side of the car there’s a decal ‘Look at that sparkle’.
The interior and base of the model are violet.

Product number is MB711 and the scale of the model is 1:61.
The car has been made in Thailand.

The 5-car Disney gift set includes furthermore :

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_Chevrolet Corvette
Ford Mustang Convertible
1965 Austin Mini Van
Pathfinder
yellow
light blue
orange red
light green metallic
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Amazon65 & Norbert L.
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UPDATED - Volvo XC90 by Mica World

1/8/2012

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This diecast Volvo XC90 comes decorated for the Korean Air and is produced in China for the South Korean company Mica World.
These Volvo cars are decorated as airport patrol cars.
I wasn't able so far to find out if the car really exist in this livery.
A few of these models were offered on a well known auction site for 17.99 $ including shipping from Korea or Japan
The 1:34 scale model has :
  • opening front side doors
  • blue lights in the front radiator grill
  • working orange flashing light on roof
  • four different working sirens
  • license plates : VOLVO XC90
  • 'Korean Air' logo on the hood and front side doors
XC90 ruby red pearl Volvo colour code 454
XC90 silver metallic Volvo colour code 426
XC90 magic blue pearl Volvo colour code 467
XC90 willlow green pearl Volvo colour code 471
But I have no proof so far that these models really exist.
More versions are listed on the backside of the packaging :
A few questions still remain :
  • do these versions exist for real
  • who knows more about the brand Mica World    (not found so far on the www)
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