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Volvo has offered a mussel blue Volvo S90 scale model to a couple Volvo employees. This Volvo S90 is the well known 1:43 diecast miniature made by Norev. Volvo choose this little gift to say thank you to the employees involved in the development and commercialization of Volvo's new V54X chassis. Volvo's new flagships - the S90 and V90 - are based on this chassis. The base holding the model is therefore labeled "V54X COMMERCIAL CORE TEAM - TACK!". Tack is Swedish and means "Thank you". Only around 25 models have been given away! They came packed in the standard window-box. Courtesy of Dolpff W.
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 Minichamps has released the third run of their 1:18 scale version of the Volvo 244 GL from model-year 1986. The third production batch is painted white and features once again black leather seats. This mode has no opening parts (doors, trunk, hood). The first two batches sold out quite fast so this is another opportunity to add the first 1:18 scale model of Volvo's iconic brick - the Volvo 244 - to your personal collection. You can buy this 1:18 model under item 155171402 at your local store. This model is offered for ± 75-80 € . This white painted model has been produced in a limited run of 504 units. Model overview:
Neo Scale Models has finally released the closed version of the Volvo Amazon Coune convertible. Neo Scale Models had presented a prototype at the Nürnberg Toy Fair but I was not sure if and when it would be released. This 1:43 scale model is made out of resin. This first release is painted silver metallic and features a black interior. It is available for 69.95 € under item number NEO45213. I presume that more colors will be offered in the future and that Neo Scale Models will once gain provide a limited edition for the German wholesaler and reseller Modelcarworld. The Belgian Jacques Coune has produced and offered in 1963 and 1964 only four Volvo Amazon convertibles. They were available with either a bordeaux or black leather interior. Neo Scale Models has previously released an open version of the Volvo Amazon Coune Convertible. Three different colors have been offered as you can see here. Source & copyright :
More background info about the Volvo Amazon Coune : I ran this week into a reseller called carloverdiecast who is not only offering most 1:18 Volvo dealer editions but also lighted scale models which they modify on request. The price of this transformation might hardly fit into your annual scale model budget. The regular price is $641.00 USD (± 574) but even the actual sale price of $455.00 USD (± €408) ain't a bargain. And you will need to add on top of this the price for the actual scale model as well as for the shipping fees. Carloverdiecast undertakes only transformations on models who are bought directly from them. This is a security measure to avoid any arguments concerning the quality of the actual model they start from to do the light-tuning. Carloverdiecast shows a couple photos of a transformed 1:18 scale model of the recent Volvo S6oL Dealer Edition. The lights are all LED and carloverdiecast offers you also the possibility to turn on or switch off all the lights of the car via an app (Android only). The lights are powered by a battery.
The Chinese toy manufacturer Double Horse Toys Industry Co. Ltd. (Donghu Industrial Park, Chenghai, Shantou, Guangdong, China) is offering a model of Volvo's XC Coupe Concept. This model is produced for the Chinese domestic market. The 1:32 scale Volvo XC Coupe is made out of diecast and is fitted with rubber tires. It is available in four different colors: white, light blue, yellow and red. Each model features opening side doors as well as an opening trunk and hood. And since it is a kids toy and not a collector item Double Horse Toys has added working lights and sound. This car model comes also with pull back function. It measures roughly 15cm long, 6cm width and 5cm high. It is offered officially only in China. I do ignore if it will be offered anytime soon on the remaining countries. The prices I have found in China vary between 13.62 and 18.89 US $ for one model. There are also web-stores who offer a discounted set of all four colors for 45.93 US $ (11.48 / unit).
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