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Norev 1:64 Promotional Models Winter Update – Part 1

By Fabrizio Panico

Text and photographs copyright of the Author(s) unless otherwise stated.

Norev unloaded a new selection of 1:64 promotional models so it is time for an update. This time we have the new 408 and 208 from Peugeot, plus some promos from its Musée de L’Aventure Peugeot, and a short note about the two Citroën AG2R Team. In a second part we’ll see a lot more from Renault : the new Espace and Clio 2023, the Twingo 1993, plus the new Scenic and the Kangoo 2023. Beautiful and interesting models as always.

Let’s start with the new Peugeot 408. It is a C-segment coupé-crossover slotting between the 3008 and the 508, sharing the platform of the 308 and the Citroen C5X. Due to its body shape the 408 achieves a very low drag-coefficient (0,28), and shares the same headlights, taillights, and dashboard design as the third-generation 308. Three powertrain options are available : two plug-in petrol hybrids and a base 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, all mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Later-on the petrol engine will be replaced with a mild hybrid unit and there will be a battery electric model. The 1:64 scale model is available in two different colours only: Bleu Obsession and Rouge Elixir. As usual they are made in China, the details level is very high but perhaps such a sharp shape could be better appreciated in a different scale, in 1:64 it looks so tiny! Like Citroën, Peugeot chose to modify the reference numbering, now we get a dull PEU22_MIN_DP54B (blue) and PEU22_MIN_DP54G (red).


The new Peugeot 208 is a restyling (phase 2) of the 2019 second-generation, a refresh of the brand best-seller, both aesthetically and technologically. New headlights, fascia and grille, seven new body colors (three of them are correctly reproduced on the scale models), new alloy wheels and updated interiors, based on three trim levels: Allure, Active and GT. Two new mild hybrid engines and a larger battery for the electric version. The ADAS equipment has been updated and completed with the blind spot monitoring. In other words, a full refresh. The 1:64 scale model (the e-208, according to the baseplate) is available in three different colours : Bleu Vertigo (reference PEU22_MIN_P21B), Rouge Elixir (PEU22_MIN_P21R) and Jaune Agueda (PEU22_MIN_P21Y). It is quite difficult to fully understand the logic behind such numbering, but a hint could come from the engineering project code, P54 for the 408 and P21 for the 2019 208.


And now some more promotional models, again from Peugeot, or better from its Musée de L’Aventure Peugeot, a part of L’Aventure Peugeot Citroen DS an association dedicated to the preservation, promotion and development of the heritage of PSA automotive brands. L’Aventure represents more than 200 years of history it has five worlds in Poissy:

  • The Peugeot Adventure
  • The Citroën Adventure
  • The DS Automobiles Adventure
  • The Automotive Adventure
  • The Terre Blanche Archive

There is also the Peugeot Adventure Museum in Sochaux and the Citroën & DS Conservatory in Aulnay-sous-Bois. L’Aventure Peugeot was created in 1982, the Museum opened in 1988, the Citroën Conservatory in 2001, and in 2015 l’association changed its name to the present one. The Museum shop in partnership with Les Petites Mininches has created a few promotional models starting from Norev 1:64t miniatures with the personalization by La boutique de Flavien, already well known for its re-decorations on the most beautiful Norev, Majorette or Z Models models. The models here are all derived from Peugeot promotional ones, now with Musée de L’Aventure Peugeot printed on the sides, in limited edition of 100 pieces and exclusively distributed by L’Aventure Peugeot itself. The nice boxes are specific to each model and numbered from 1 to 100. Number 1 is the Quartz concept in blue, number 2 is the SR1 concept in grey and number three is the 907 V12 concept in metal black. Some nice souvenirs of the Museum.


Citroën presented the scale model of its new 2021 C5 X in the livery of the AG2R Team (code CIT22_MIN_C5XAU, in white with a dark brown roof), previously the same livery was applied to a C5 Aircross (code AMC 019 2042). Two nice models, representative of Citroën’s commitment to supporting competitive sports. The Citroën AG2R Team was a French cycling team for the 2021-2023 seasons, co-sponsored by Citroën and AG2R La Mondiale, a French insurance firm. Founded as Chazal in 1992, then named Casino (from the supermarkets chain) from 1996, it was then sponsored by AG2R and for 2024 it will be named Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team, co-sponsored by AG2R and Decathlon, a French sporting goods retailer. Citroën will stay on, but only as the team’s official car supplier. In 2023 the fleet included nine Citroën C5 Aircross plug-in hybrids, ten C5 X plug-in hybrids and seven SpaceTourers.


Last, but not least, an intruder from FERCAM Logistics and Transport. Since its foundation in 1949 in Bolzano (Northern Italy) as a small local carrier, FERCAM has become one of the main logistics operators in Europe. Born as a company for the transport of goods by rail and truck, from these it got its name: FERrovia-CAMion (Rail-Truck in Italian). Integrating road and rail operations gave strong growth leading to the acquisition of other operators (e.g. Gondrand etc.) and international expansion. The promotional model is a 1:87 Mercedes Actros articulated truck (road tractor and semi-trailer), produced by KAM LUN Die Cast (Plastic) Products Ltd, from Hong Kong, who specialize in the manufacture of diecast cars and trucks, mainly for promotional use. A beautiful model, very detailed, see the accurate reproduction of the drivetrain and suspension components. Its use as a FERCAM promotional was supported by a specialized German firm.


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PCX87 July 2023

By Maz Woolley

PCX 87 appears to be a sub-brand of Premium ClassiXXs, a brand owned by ModelCarWorld (MCW) of Germany who have previously started and wound down Neo and BoS resin 1:87 lines. As MCW also own Brekina I suspect that PCX is intended to be a premium line above Brekina as PCX models are rather dearer than standard Brekinas.

The range currently has over 200 items mostly of cars from the 1970s to date and the models are made in plastic. The cars are mainly European ones though a Cadillac and US Ford Ambulance are ‘coming soon’. The models are mostly finished in LHD form, though the Rolls-Royce and some of the Jaguar models appear to be RHD. The level of detailing is quite high with separate added mirrors authentic wheels. The photographs suggest that the convertibles might have rather to high windscreens but this may just be a photographic effect rather than an accurate portrayal of the model.

The most recent announcements are shown below in photographs supplied by PCX87


870064 Audi 200 (C2) Metallic Light Green 1979

870065 Audi 200 (C2) Metallic Dark Blue 1979

870066 Audi 100 (C2) Silver 1979

870067 Audi 100 (C2) Dark Red 1979

870480 Mercedes SL (R107) Red 1971

870481 Mercedes SL (R107) Metallic Black 1985 Hardtop

870482 Mercedes SL (R107) Metallic Light Green 1971 Hardtop

870483 Mercedes SL (R107) Metallic Dark Blue 1985

870500 Peugeot 205 Cabriolet Metallic Dark Green 1986

870501 Peugeot 205 Cabriolet White 1986

870502 Peugeot 205 Cabriolet Red 1986

870503 Peugeot 205 Cabriolet Black 1986
870504 Peugeot 205 GTI Black 1984

870505 Peugeot 205 GTI Red 1984
870506 Peugeot 205 Metallic Light Blue 1984

870507 Peugeot 205 Metallic Beige 1984

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Norev March 2023 – 1:18 and 1:43

By Maz Woolley

Norev models are made in China for France and the ones shown below are all made of diecast metal in various scales. Their subjects vary between the latest models from French car firms and historical vehicles, often with a French connection. Some scales produced, 1:43 for example, have a premium range and a cheaper budget one aimed at selling in Supermarkets and other general outlets.

Norev’s 1:18 scale models are considerably cheaper than sealed resin models of the same subjects. They also often offer opening components, but this is sometimes not the case so if there is no photograph of the model with open parts it means that it is as sealed model.

All the photographs are from Norev and feature on their website where more pictures are available for the 1:18 scale models.

1:18 Scale

Collectors of 1:18 scale models may wish to note that some models are made in small numbers and only offered on Norev’s website. These are called web exclusives and are existing castings finished in a colour and/or livery that will not be placed on general sale. An example of this is the 2CV shown below which is available in red as a web exclusive only.

Please note that the Volvo P1800 models shown below are sealed with no opening parts.


Citroën 2CV 6 Club 1982 Jade Green

Citroën 2CV Charleston 1983 Dark and Light Grey

Peugeot 404 1965 Admiral Blue

Peugeot 404 1965 Metallic Brown with Hénon Caravan

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 1990 Red

Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet 1990 Gold

Volvo 1800 S 1969 Blue

Volvo P1800 1961 Red

1:43 Scale

Models marked Jet-Car below are boxed and finished more simply and are sold at ‘pocket money’ prices and are often seen in French Supermarkets. The remaining models are mid-priced some cheaper than Corgi Vanguards price in the UK but sometimes the same price or even dearer.

Norev produce many French carmakers 1:43 scale dealer models and quickly produce them in other versions for their own branded ranges. As car makers release a bewildering range of electric mild hybrids, plus in hybrids and full electric vehicles in a desperate attempt to fight off Tesla and all the ‘new boys on the block’ this is being reflected in the new models released by Norev which include several electric cars.


Citroën C5 Aircross 2022 Black and White

Citroën C5 Aircross 2022 Eclipse Blue

Citroën C5 Aircross 2022 Steel Grey

Citroën Saxo VTS 2000 Onyx Black

Dacia Jogger 2022 Glacier White

DS 7 2022 Sapphire Blue

DS 7 2022 Pearl

DS 7 2022 Grey Laquer

Renault 5 Alpine 1980 Grey

Renault 5 Alpine Turbo 1983 Navy Blue
Renault 5 Copa 1980 Sunflower Yellow

Renault Alaskan 2017 Black

Nissan NAvarra


Renault Alaskan 2019 ICE Edition

Renault Arkana E-Tech engineered 2022 Metallic Grey
Renault Arkana Techno 2022 Zanzibar Blue

Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric 2022 Nocturn Blue & Black

Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric 2022 Sale Grey and Black

Renault Megane E-Tech 100% Electric 2022 Flame Red & Black

Renault SuperCinq GT Turbo Phase II 1988 White – Jet-car

Renault SuperCinq GT Turbo Phase II 1988 Red – Jet-car

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1:64 Scale Promotionals

By Fabrizio Panico

Text and photographs copyright of the Author(s) unless otherwise stated.

Collecting 1:64 scale models is a common hobby and more and more manufacturers are entering the field with new models including lots of nice details.  I choose to confine my 1:64 scale collection to promotional models : it is now time for an update about the latest releases (see previous article in August 2021).

 As always PSA (now a branch of Stellantis) is very active and pushing the “heritage” concept to the limits : DS Automobiles now reclaims the Citroen SM (and its Maserati engine) as one of their “ancestors”, incredible!  Very likely now only the “presidential cars” remain to be reclaimed by the “luxury brand”, the 2CV and other similar family oriented models are left to the ‘common Citroën people’. 

Anyway, Peugeot presents the new 308 MY 2021, the third generation of its family car to wear the same name, following the brand decision to change its naming criteria for future models. The 308 is released both as hatchback (code 314844, available in bleu vertigo, rouge elixir and vert olivine) and as GT break (code 314845, available in bleu avatar, blanc nacré and rouge elixir).  There is a new type of box graphics: proudly stating ‘designed by Peugeot Design Lab‘, but they forgot to insert the CE logo, and were then forced to add a sticker!


Citroën presents a scale model of its new 2021 C5X (code AMC 019 1883), the flagship built to fill the vacancy left after the termination of production of the second generation C5 and C6, as usual in four different colours : blue magnetique, gris artense, gris amazonite and blanc nacré).  The same vehicle is presented in the livery of the AG2R Team (code CIT22_MIN_C5XAU), in white with a dark brown roof) a joint sponsorship from Citroën and La Mondiale (an insurance company) to a cycling team.  In 2021 the same livery was applied to a C5 Aircross (code AMC 019 2042).


DS Automobiles presents the 2021 DS 9 (code DS 019 926), an executive car based on the EMP2 modular technical platform, the company’s first vehicle to be marketed to both Europe and Asia but assembled solely in China by Baoneng’s Shenzhen plant. As usual it is available in three different colours : bleu midnight, cristal pearl and noir perla nera.  


More recent is the new 2022 DS 7 (code DS 019 937), a face lifting of the 2017 model, whose aesthetic changes underline a new stronger identity, suggested also by the loss of the suffix “Crossback“. Available in four different colours : bleu midnight, cristal pearl, gris laque and noir. 


And now the new “ancestor”, the Citroën SM from 1970 (code DS 019 922).  Previously not available as a promotional, but only in the Norev ‘public’ release in many different colours, also as a Gendarmerie vehicle.  The box from DS Automobiles is in a golden-beige colour, different from the black commonly used.  The model is available in four different colours : or de Simiane, rouge de Rio, gris Largentière and vert de Tropiques.  What a beautiful names!


And more models are coming : Renault presented the 2022 Megane e-tech and the Austral e-tech, more in a future article.


To conclude this article we look at an item that is more a gadget from an unknown manufacturer than a real scale model, even if its dimensions are to 1:64 scale.  The Yoyo from XEV is an electric city car (quadricycle) produced by Chinese firms Polymaker and X Electrical Vehicle Limited (XEV, is an Hong Kong startup) in Shangai.  The design and development of the car were carried out in collaboration with the Polytechnic of Turin in Italy, using only 57 components. The only parts that are not 3D printed are the chassis, seats and glass components.  Another peculiar feature is the interchangeable batteries.  Interesting.


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Ottomobile Q4 2022

By Maz Woolley

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Otto mobile, part of a group that also includes GT Spirit, is based in France and has its models made in resin in China mostly to 1:18 scale although a few 1:12 scale models have been produced too. They have recently announced models due to be made in the fourth quarter of 2022. Their models are made of sealed resin so have no opening parts.

The models shown below are all due later in 2022, many are recolours of mouldings previously seen in the range. The expected month of release is shown with each model below. As is usual the models cover the modern era and are mostly of popular saloon cars which are now vanishing from our roads for the most part. Though some more recent models as well as some rally cars and saloon car racers are made by Otto too.

Sadly, prices for Otto models seem to be steadily increasing and 1:18 scale resin models from most other makers in this scale seem be affected by substantial price rises too.

OT994 Ford Escort Cosworth Group A RAC Rally (December)

OT419 Citroen AX Super Production Circuit Ledemon (November)

OT981 BMW E46 Touring M3 Concept Chrome Shadow Metallic (November)

OT959 Peugeot 306 S16 Le Mans Rouge Lucifer EKQ (December)

OT408 Audi 200 Quattro 20v Pearl White 2019 (December)

OT427 Volvo 850 R Sedan Red 609-11 (November)

OT942 Renault 25 Phase 1 V6 Injection Beige Aurore (December)

OT963 Renault 11 Turbo Rouge 705 (November)

OT974 Honda Integra DC2 Euro Spec Championship White (December)

OT990 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAM White 2020 (October)


OT368 Peugeot 308 GTI Rouge Ultimate/Noir Perla (November)

Otto Cleaning Kit

If these large resin kits are displayed they easily gather dust and Otto has a cleaning kit available on their website. Its contents are very similar to cleaning kits available for camera lenses but it should be up to the job of ‘spring cleaning’ models kept in display cases.


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Le Mans Miniatures

By Maz Woolley

Le Mans Miniatures are a well established firm based in France and focused on sporting models and figure sets. The firm was founded in 1991 by Benoît Moro who had previously worked for Solido and Starter. Like many firms production started with resin kits and a small skilled staff. Rather than focusing on a single scale models are made from 1:87 scale up to 1:24 scales. From 2003 the firm introduced highly detailed 1:32 slot cars at the same time introducing modern Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems to bring modern techniques to their modelling. Research and Development and production still takes place in France.

The firm now has three main lines Figurines, Cars and Accessories. Figurines seem to range from 1:43 up to 1:8 scale. These are beautifully sculpted and finished and the series of 1950s/1960s Race Team leaders like Enzio Ferrari have been seen here before and are excellent companions to scale models. The Accessories range includes slot car components like chassis and wheel sets as well as pit lane items and decals.

The cars range includes 1:18 scale miniatures of famous children’s ride in cars. 1:87 and 1:43 and scale static kits of Le Mans cars and 1:24 scale slot car body kits as well as 1:32 scale built static and slot cars and kits. The Gold Line versions of their 1:43 kits come with engines and lots of extra detailing whilst the Gold Line slot car kits come with painted body shells.

This article will look at a new 1:32 scale slot car announcement which features some classic British Le Mans cars. By 1959 after years of domination of Le Mans by Jaguar C Types and D Types Jaguar had stopped entering a works team and the privateer cars were starting to get long in the tooth with Ferrari again winning Le Mans in 1958. BUt 1959 was Aston Martin’s year. After investing a large amount of money in the David Brown owned racing division their DBR1/300 came first and second in 1959 with Roy Salvadori and Carrol Shelby bringing home the winning car and Maurice Trintignant and Paul Frére following them in in second place. The third team DBR1 driven by Stirling Moss and Jack Fairman did not finish as it was retired with engine problems after six hours. Graham Whitehead and Brian Naylor raced a private entrant DBR1 but sadly they only completed five hours racing and then did not finish after having an accident.

The models shown below from Le Mans Racing are 1:32 scale slot cars with excellent detailing. One wonders if they will also be made available as static models too?

LM132093-5M ASTON MARTIN DBR1 – LE MANS 24 Hours 1959 #5 CARROLL SHELBY – First Place
LM132093-6M ASTON MARTIN DBR1 – LE MANS 24 Hours 1959 #6 MAURICE TRINTIGNANT – Second Place
LM132093-4M ASTON MARTIN DBR1 – LE MANS 24 Hours 1959 #4 STIRLING MOSS – Did not finish

Some other recent models which caught my eye are 1:32 scale static models of Rally support vans. Although these are probably primarily intended to be used as display items on slot car tracks they are fine scale models too.

These models of the classic French Peugeot J7 are nicely realised with lots of detail. The Matra support vehicle being driven with the sliding door open and with a fully painted driver figure captures the period well. No walling electronic warnings about an open door in those days!


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Norev September 2022 Releases

By Maz Woolley

Norev continue to release models at a pace though almost all are new colours and liveries on existing castings. The models shown here are due to shop during September, and a few 1:18 scale ones are exclusive to the Norev website so will not appear in retailers which is noted below. All these models are diecast in China for France.

1:18 Scale

One of the advantages of large scale diecast models is that they often have opening features with reasonable panel gaps. Most Norev models in 1:18 scale feature some openings but not all offer bonnet, boot, and all doors and some have no opening features at all.

Citroen DS 19 cabriolet 1961 coral red

Another outing for the DS19 cabriolet casting with opening bonnet, boot and doors as well as a nicely modelled interior.

Honda CRX 1990 black

Unusually this is a sealed model of this stylish car from the 1990s.

Mazda MX5 1989 red with hardtop

Another model without opening bonnet, doors or boot but it does have a removeable hardtop.

Mercedes-Benz 200 1968 light blue

This makes an impressive display with all doors, bonnet and boot opened.

Mercedes-Benz 200 1968 Taxi black

Again a really impressive display with all opening features and a good interior.


Mercedes-Benz 200 1982 light green

Like the other Mercedes-Benz models above all doors, bonnet and boot open to make an impressive display even down to the emergency triangle fitted to the boot lid.

Mercedes-Benz A Class AMG 2018 black

All doors, bonnet and boot open to reveal a very detailed interior with contrast coloured seat and door panels.

Mercedes-Benz A Class AMG 2018 Metallic Green – Web Exclusive

Again all doors, bonnet and boot open and the fine interior is ewll captured as well as the special edition black wheels.

Mercedes-Benz 500SL 1999 orange metallic – Web Exclusive

Again fully opening and with a nicely modelled interior. It comes with hood to place on car in up position.

Mercedes-Benz 500SL 1999 metallic green

Here we have opening bonnet, boot, doors and a removable hardtop. Again with a nicely detailed interior.

Peugeot 205 GTI 16 valve 1988 white

The doors and bonnet open to reveal a well modelled interior but not the rear hatch.

Peugeot 309 GTI 1990 black

Strangely this is sealed with no opening items. It captures the car well but its display possibilities are limited.

Renault 5 1974 yellow

Here again the bonnet and doors open but the hatch does not.

Renault Dauphine 1958 azure blue

Although bonnet, engine cover, and front doors open the rear doors do not. Nicely finished and trimmed model of this classic car in a new colour.


1:43 Scale

Norev 1:43 models are sealed diecasts. Prices vary with some finished more simply than others.

Dacia Logan 2021 iron blue

Dacia are a sub-line of Renault made in Romania. They are popular in France as they sell at budget prices. Norev sell them as part of their offerings of cars seen on French roads.

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2021 iron blue

Another popular Dacia car seen on French Roads and based on older Renault technology

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2021 Atacama orange

Another version of the Stepway in Renault’s popular metallic orange finish

Opel Astra 2022 metallic blue

A model of the latest Opel Astra released recently now Opel is part of the giant combine which includes Fiat, Chrysler, and PeugeotCitroen. Another model that should be popular as the car is seen widely on European streets.

Peugeot 205 GL 1988 metallic brown

A classic 205 in a mid-range trim level which is nice to see as the car is so often modelled as a GTI. The GL was a very common sight in Europe at the time.

Peugeot 205 Junior 1988 red

Here we have the 205 in a basic edition designed as an entry level to the range with basic fitments and graphics to make it more appealing.

Peugeot 504 pick up 4×4 Dangel 1985 white

Dangel was originally a sports car specialist who developed into a specialist conversions firm based in Alsace in France. They turn stock vehicles into 4x4s and other special purpose vehicles. The 504 pickup was their first venture in this field in collaboration with Peugeot and proved a good seller.

Here the model has protective bars fitted as well as period graphics.

Renault Megane 2020 white

Another up to date model allowing a collection of cars commonly seen on French roads today.

Renault Megane Estate 2020 black

An up to date model allowing a popular estate car to be added to a collection of cars commonly seen on French roads today.

Renault Twingo ‘urban night’ 2021 black

A special edition designed to appeal to the young of Renault’s rear engined Twingo with graphics and black wheels neatly reproduced.


Volvo P1800 1963 beige

Norev also produce 1:43 scale models of ‘old timers’ like this Volvo. Here the chrome work has been beautifully reproduced and the grille and front lights and very impressive. The wheels are also very nicely replicated. All in all a very nice model of a car which is popular with collectors.


1:87 Scale

Norev 1:87 scale models are all sealed diecasts.

Renault Dauphine 1956 sage green

Another outing for the ex-Universal Hobbies partwork model with some additional detail printing. These models are considerably cheaper than Wiking or other leading 1:87 scale producers but are not as finely modelled.


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Ixo Road Vehicles June 2022

By Maz Woolley

Ixo are part of the PCT/Sonic group based in China. In addition to being the major supplier of models to partwork ranges they have their own brands which often use the same castings but in different colours and/or liveries and often with a higher quality finish and more detailing.

Here we have a variety of releases expected in the UK during June from bus, truck and car ranges. Although Ixo models are made in several different scales all the models shown here are diecast to 1:43 scale. The photographs shown are all pre-production items so small changes might occur to the product when released.


TR113 MAN TGX XXL D38 Grey/Decoration

TRF025 IFA W50 LF 16 Feuerwehr

TRUD004 Magirus Jupiter 6×6 Blue/Red Tipper

CLC391 Ford Sierrra Ghia Estate Silver 1988
CLC393 Saab 99 Turbo Metallic Blue 1977

CLC405 Opel Manta A Turbo Red/Black 1973

CLC407 Skoda 440 Spartak Blue 1955

CLC410 Volvo 144 Blue 1972
MDCS029 Renault Clio R3C White with Extra Night Light Under Base

MDCS030 Peugeot 307 WRC in White with 2 Set of Wheels and Tyres/Extra Rear Spoiler


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Norev March Releases.

By Maz Woolley

It is noticeable that some manufacturers have manged to keep up a steady flow of releases throughout the problems caused by Covid and Norev are one of them. It is true that many of their releases are new colours on previously released castings, but they have also kept up with releasing models based upon the latest vehicles from French manufacturers. Encouragingly for Norev some models seem to sell out on pre-orders before they even arrive from China where they are made.

Norev produce models in a wide range of scales with an increasing number being released in 1:12 scale which seems to be gaining popularity at the moment. Some models are produced in smaller umbers and are only available ordering from their online store.

All the photographs shown in this article have been taken from Norev’s website. Their photographers use props to create whimsical photographs to advertise their wares. These photographs are trimmed to fit the format of MAR Online. But you may wish to visit the Norev site yourself to see the larger hi-key studio photographs of Norev models in their full settings made from decorative items.

1:12 Scale

A scale which was once the preserve of De Agostini, Hachette and others ‘build your own’ releases. It is now being offered by Norev and is gaining in popularity with several nice releases. These are diecast models and feature many opening features. These models are pushing part work ‘build your own’ models up to 1:8 or larger scales as these releases from Norev offer a much cheaper, well designed, model for a fraction of the cost of a part work.

The subjects in this scale are all of historic vehicles a theme which the latest releases all reflect.

Ford Mustang Fastback GT 1968 Bleu clair métallisé

Jaguar Type E Cabriolet 1962 – Bleu métallisé

Jaguar E Type Cabriolet 1962 Rose – web exclusive

At first sight a startling colour for this car, and many might think that it was more suited to a plastic Barbie car. But apparently seven E Types were created in 1962 in this colour for Estée Lauder to match their latest lipstick and to be given away as competition prizes.

Jaguar Type E Coupé 1964 – Gris métallisé


1:18 Scale

A very popular scale with Norev and rivals Solido both offering a wide selection of models which are diecast with opening parts. Norev offer a wide range of subjects with many historic vehicles, but also some of the latest releases from French car makers.

These models have a strong appeal to collectors as although perhaps less detailed than the sealed resin models they compete against, they can be posed with open parts and they are very considerably cheaper too.

BMW 325i Cabriolet 1991 – Noir Métallisé – Web exclusive

Citroën Ami 6 1965 – Blanc Pavos

Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 1968 Noir

Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC 2021 – Noir

Peugeot 208 GTi 2013 – Gris Shark

Renault Megane RS Trophy 2019 – Gris Titanium – sold out

Renault Megane RS Trophy RS PERF. 2019 Orange Tonic – web exclusive

Renault Megane RS Trophy-R 2019 Record version – web exclusive

Solex 1966 – Noir

VW Golf 2002 – Jaune métallisé – web exclusive


1:43 Scale

A classic scale from Norev, Here the models are sealed diecasts which are well detailed. This range has the highest proportion of new vehicles and this release is dominated by Peugeot’s old and new.

Citroën Xsara Picasso 2004 – Gris Argent

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 1988 – Bleu Topaze

Peugeot 3008 GT 2021 – Gris Artense

Peugeot 405 Break 1991 – Bleu Foncé

Peugeot 405 SRi 1991 – Bleu Foncé

Peugeot 5008 2020 – “Gendarmerie” – sold out

Peugeot 5008 2020 – “Police Nationale” – sold out

Peugeot 5008 GT 2021 – Gris Platinium

Peugeot Rifter 2018 – Cuivre métallisé

Peugeot Rifter 2019 – “Police Municipale”

Peugeot Rifter 2019 – “Police Nationale” -sold out

Peugeot Rifter 2019 – “Pompiers – Secours Médical”

Peugeot Rifter 2019 – “Pompiers”

Porsche Cayman S 2013 – Blanc


1:64 Scale

A scale that is increasing in popularity too. Solido has also invested in developing this scale. These sealed diecast models are well made and detailed.

Citroën Jumper 2002 – Camping-car

Citroën Méhari 1983 – “Azur”


1:87 Scale

Many of these castings have been seen before. Not just from Norev but also from Universal Hobbies some time ago produced for part works. Norev is issuing these with updated details and re-colouring them. Some of the models appear to be to a higher standard which suggests that Norev has had these made to broaden the range.

These are all sealed diecasts and the subjects are classic French vehicles.

Citroën 7A 1934 – Beige & Noir

Peugeot 204 1966 – Vert Clair

Peugeot 304 GL 1977 – Bleu Azur métallisé

Renault 12 TL 1974 – Bleu

Renault 4CV 1955 – Noir

Renault 8 1963 – Blanc

Simca 1000 GLS 1968 – Rouge

Simca 1000 Rallye 2 1974 – Vert Acide


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Minichamps and Maxichamps for 2022

By Maz Woolley

Announcements of some of the road car models to be issued by Minichamps in 2022 under their Minichamps or Maxichamps branding have been seen recently. These are all 1:43 scale sealed diecast models. In many cases these are re-issues of models under Maxichamps branding which had been issued some time ago as Minichamps models. As obsolete Minichamps models have been becoming dearer on eBay and through other outlets collectors of 1960s to 1990s cars will be pleased to see the models re-issued. The release of the huge surplus of new models made for Atlas, Eaglemoss, Hachette and others seems to be waning and consequently the general prices of obsolete models seems to be rising. Collectors will be pleased to see some of the re-issues listed as the original Minichamps models were produced to high standards and stand up well to the passage of time.

Initially Maxichamps models recommended sales prices were considerably higher than those of Corgi and Oxford Diecast models here in the UK, but with the substantial increases in Corgi and Oxford Diecast prices over the last two years the gap has narrowed.

As this is an initial announcement many of the models are illustrated by impressions which I believe are based on images of the original Minichamps releases turned greyscale, others which are pre-release photographs of models are shown in one proposed colour only.

940 013000 Audi A8 1994 Silver
940 013001 Audi A8 1994 White
940 017210 Audi RS 6 Avant 2007 Green Metallic
940 017211 Audi RS 6 Avant 2007 Blue Metallic
940 020020 BMW M3 (E46) Coupe 2001 Red
940 020021 BMW M3 (E46) Coupe 2001 Yellow
940 020332 BMW M3 Cabriolet (E30) 1988 Silver
940 020334 BMW M3 Cabriolet (E30) 1988 Black Metallic
940 024002 BMW 3-Series (E30) 1989 Green Metallic
940 024004 BMW 3-Series (E30) 1989 Silverblue Metallic
940 028320 BMW 3ER Coupe (E46) 1999 Red Metallic
940 028321 BMW 3ER Coupe (E46) 1999 Blue Metallic
940 031030 Mercedes-Benz SL Class (R230) 2001 Silver
940 031031 Mercedes-Benz SL Class (R230) 2001 Red
940 033032 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129) 1999 White
940 033034 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R129) 1999 Red
940 036000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) 2006 Dark Red Metallic
940 036001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) 2006 Dark Blue Metallic
940 041000 Opel Rekord A 1962 Blue
940 041001 Opel Rekord A 1962 Grey
940 041010 Opel Rekord A Caravan 1962 White
940 041011 Opel Rekord A Caravan 1962 Beige
940 041020 Opel Rekord A Coupe 1962 Green
940 041021 Opel Rekord A Coupe 1962 Black
940 044020 Opel Rekord D Coupe 1975 Gold
940 044021 Opel Rekord D Coupe 1975 Light Blue
940 048160 Opel Kadett C City 1978 Green
940 048161 Opel Kadett C City 1978 Blue
940 050220 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 1966 Yellow/Black
940 050221 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1600 1966 Blue
940 052200 Volkswagen Transporter T1 Box Van 1963 Turquoise
940 052201 Volkswagen Transporter T1 Box Van 1963 Dark Red
940 052300 Volkswagen Samba Bus 1961 Grey/Green
940 052301 Volkswagen Samba Bus 1961 Grey/Red
940 055300 Volkswagen 1600 1966 Light Blue
940 055301 Volkswagen 1600 1966 Beige
940 055320 Volkswagen 1600 Tl 1966 Cream
940 055321 Volkswagen 1600 Tl 1966 Red
940 055500 Volkswagen Golf 1997 White
940 055501 Volkswagen Golf 1997 Black
940 055510 Volkswagen Golf Variant 1997 Green Metallic
940 055511 Volkswagen Golf Variant 1997 Red
940 055530 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1997 Blue
940 055531 Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet 1997 Grey Metallic
940 055602 Volkswagen Corrado G60 1990 Yellow
940 055604 Volkswagen Corrado G60 1990 Purple Metallic
940 056010 Volkswagen Golf IV Variant 1999 Red Metallic
940 056011 Volkswagen Golf IV Variant 1999 Dark Green Metallic
940 056060 Volkswagen Golf IV 1999 Grey Metallic
940 056061 Volkswagen Golf IV 1999 Red
940 057100 Volkswagen 1200L 1983 Green
940 057101 Volkswagen 1200L 1983 Blue
940 062024 Porsche 911 SC 1979 Blue Metallic
940 062025 Porsche 911 SC 1979 Yellow
940 062122 Porsche 924 1984 Blue Metallic
940 062124 Porsche 924 1984 Green
940 062520 Porsche 959 1987 Grey Metallic
940 062521 Porsche 959 1987 White
940 062630 Porsche Carrera GT 2003 Silver
940 062631 Porsche Carrera GT 2003 Red
940 063030 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2005 Blue Metallic
940 063031 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2005 Red Metallic
940 063060 Porsche 911 Targa 1995 Blue
940 063061 Porsche 911 Targa 1995 Orange-red
940 065530 Porsche 356 A Speedster 1956 Grey Metallic
940 065531 Porsche 356 A Speedster 1956 Blue Metallic
940 068122 Porsche 928 S 1979 Orange
940 068124 Porsche 928 S 1979 Blue
940 082010 Ford Mondeo Turnier Break 1993 Silver
940 082011 Ford Mondeo Turnier Break 1993 Blue Metallic
940 086400 Ford Ka 1997 Yellow
940 086401 Ford Ka 1997 Dark Blue
940 086430 Ford Streetka 2003 Orange Metallic
940 086431 Ford Streetka 2003 Green Metallic
940 112570 Peugeot 306 4-Door 1995 Red
940 112571 Peugeot 306 4-Door 1995 Silver
940 120140 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1983 Red
940 120141 Alfa Romeo GTV 6 1983 Silver Metallic
940 120330 Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 Red
940 120331 Alfa Romeo Spider 1998 Yellow
940 149660 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995 Dark Blue Metallic
940 149661 Jeep Grand Cherokee 1995 Silver
940 170810 Saab 9-5 Break 1999 Dark Blue Metallic
940 170811 Saab 9-5 Break 1999 Dark Green Metallic
940 171404 Volvo 240 GL 1986 Dark Green
940 171405 Volvo 240 GL 1986 Dark Blue
940 171416 Volvo 240 GL Break 1986 Black
940 171417 Volvo 240 GL Break 1986 Petrol Metallic
940 171460 Volvo 850 1994 Red
940 171461 Volvo 850 1994 Dark Blue Metallic
940 171610 Volvo P 1800 ES 1971 Black
940 171611 Volvo P 1800 ES 1971 Turquoise Metallic

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