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Paul's Model Art – Fiat 500

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Scale model of an automobile, the Fiat 500 , made by Paul's Model Art . This example is reference 640 121500, included in the "Microchamps" ¹ series. It is made in China, possibly in 1995. Metal body painted in ochre yellow ² , with printed details. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic. Interior details in beige and pale green plastics, with printed accents. Plastic wheels, detailed plastic rims with a polished aluminum-look finish. No suspension. Canvas roof shown in open position. The nominal scale is 1:64 and the overall length is approximately 1.8 in. About 0.5 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 1965 Fiat 500 F, equipped with the air-cooled rear-mounted 499.5 cm³, 18 hp (13 kW) Fiat "L2" engine. Top speed around 59 mph.    In the context of "3-inch" models , this Fiat 500 is perhaps the most endearing car in my collection—it's impossible to look at it without smiling. The model is captivating, and ...
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Welly – Renault 5

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Scale model of an automobile, the Renault 5 , made by Welly . This example is reference 52361. It is made in China, possibly in 2016. In Portugal, this model was available in the "Carros Miniatura II" series, promoted by Cofina in 2016–2017. When purchasing the newspapers "Correio da Manhã" or "Record", the reader could additionally purchase the model  ¹ . Metal body painted in red, with printed details. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels, tires with detailed tread and rims with metallic gray finish. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:49 and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 1.2 oz. This model represents an automobile, possibly the 1972 Renault 5 L, equipped with 845 cm³, 38 hp (28 kW) Renault "L4" engine. Top speed around 76 mph. Modern in appearance, economical, easy to drive , and spacious, fo...
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Toddy – Topo Gigio

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Miniatures of the character Topo Gigio, an anthropomorphic mouse star of the children's television show with his name, constituting the series " Topo Gigio ". This series of 10 miniatures appears in 1981 ¹ associated with the chocolate powder brand  Toddy , which offers two figurines on each 70.5 oz can ² . White monochrome plastic, intended to be painted by children, thus expanding the play value of the figurines. No movable or removable parts. The height of the figurines is around 2.6 in. About 0.3–0.4 oz. These miniatures represent the  Topo Gigio   ³ in a number of human-like situations or activities. All the figurines show the legal marks "Maria Perego", "Rep. [Representado por] Rui Guedes – R.T.P." and "Disvenda".  Maria Perego  is the creator of the "Topo Gigio" universe. In Portugal, the show was aired in 1981–1982, presented by pianist  Rui Guedes . Topo Gigio was voiced by actor  Artur Semedo .  ● Miniaturas do personage...
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