#625 Pilen Auto Inwards Chic - Spot 131 Familiar (Ref.800), Spot 131 Safari (Ref.816), Renault 4F (Ref.807), Ford Fiesta (Ref.811) As Well As Porsche 917 (Ref.803B) (1978)

Until now, I never talked close Pilen models inwards 1:64 (3 inches) scale. Pilen is amend known for 1:43 scale models, simply equally good had a brusk business of 1:64 vehicles. These were available inwards gem boxes in addition to cardboard displays to hang in addition to were generally labelled equally "Car-in-Chic". There were equally good a iii inches serial of vans in addition to trucks (scale roughly 1:55 in addition to 1:100) called "Car-in-Chic Transportes".

These few models are classic Pilen casts of pop cars from the the 80s. Some include rattling overnice decorations, in addition to these are much rarer than the criterion versions inwards evidently colours, in addition to much to a greater extent than attractive. Some models stimulate got two-coloured decorations, in addition to cracking decals: some are to a greater extent than common, similar the classic law car, simply other are quite exotic, similar the "Safari" version of the Seat 131 or a Peugeot 504 decorated equally a Taxi from Barcelona. Each model has either metallic element or plastic bases, where the models amongst metallic element bases are older than the ones amongst plastic bases. Some models stimulate got painted caput or nurture lights.

The consummate listing (see below)  includes 10 dissimilar models inwards many dissimilar decorations. The reference numbering organization is quite complicated, since many references look several times for dissimilar models. The "b", "c" in addition to fifty-fifty "d" models are non ordered yesteryear appearance, I gave those letters randomly. Some models seem to me similar "copies" of other die-cast brands. For example, the Porsche 917, Range Rover in addition to Ford Torino hold off rattling similar to Corgi Juniors' models, the Seat Ritmo in addition to the Peugeot 504 are rattling similar to Norev´s.

If you lot stimulate got a hold off at the listing models, you´ll encounter that the Porsche 917 does non actually check amongst the residual of the models. Curious conclusion to include such a race machine amid all the others.

• M-800 Seat 131 Familiar
• M-801 Seat 131 Ambulancia (White)
• M-802 Seat 131 G.C.Tráfico (Green amongst white doors)
• M-803 Seat 131 Policia 091 (White)
• M-803b Porsche 917
• M-803c Porsche 917 Martini (White)
• M-803d Seat Ritmo Policia 091 (White)
• M-804 Chrysler 150
• M-805 Chrysler 150 Policia (Black/White)
• M-805b Peugeot 504 Taxi
• M-806 Chrysler 150 Rallye
• M-806b Ford Fiesta
• M-807 Renault 4F
• M-807b Reanult 4F Bomberos
• M-807c Ford Fiesta Rallye
• M-808 Renault 4F Teléfonos (Dark blue)
• M-808b Seat 131 Safari
• M-809 Seat 131 G.C.Tráfico (same equally 802)
• M-809b Peugeot 504
• M-810 Chrysler 150 Taxi (Black/Yellow)
• M-810b Porsche 917 (White)
• M-810c Seat Ritmo
• M-811 Ford Fiesta
• M-811b Chrysler 150 Rallye
• M-812 Ford Fiesta Iberia (Grey)
• M-813 Ford Fiesta Policia Municipal (Blue/White)
• M-814 Seat 131 Bomberos (Red)
• M-814 Range Rover
• M-815 Ford Fiesta Rallye
• M-815b Range Rover Bomberos (Red)
• M-816 Range Rover Safari (Brown)
• M-816 Seat 131 Safari (Brown)
• M-817 Ford Torino
• M-817b Fiat 132
• M-818 Ford Torino Policia (Black/White)
• M-818b Fiat 132 Rallye
• M-819 Starsky & Hutch (Red amongst white stripe)

 

 

FACTS AND FIGURES:

• Name: SEAT 131 FAMILIAR (Ref.800), SEAT 131 SAFARI (Ref.816), RENAULT 4F (Ref.807), FORD FIESTA (Ref.811) and PORSCHE 917 (Ref.803b)
• Scale: 1:64
• Year: 1978
• Company: Pilen (Spain)
• Size: approx. vii cm

#797 Pilen – Coche Fantástico Kitt (Knight Rider) (Ref. 343) (1986)

 

MONTH OF THE BOOTLEG AT TOYS FROM THE PAST!

If the in conclusion entry dealt amongst a knock-off of the Knight Rider, why non piece of work along amongst simply about other bootleg of this same TV icon? This 1 is completely different: the automobile is a die-cast model, but its scale is besides 1:43 too it was besides made inwards Spain.

The shape of this automobile may endure familiar to people who accept been reading my spider web log since the beginning, because I already mentioned this toy a long fourth dimension ago. Visit entry #45 right away or at the halt of this article.

I presented a Indra yesteryear Pilen made inwards the 70s. The shape yesteryear 1986 was likely completely outdated too likely kept inwards simply about dark room somewhere inwards the factory, but the airing of Knight Rider inwards the Castilian television set gave it a minute life. In social club to exercise a novel toy that to a greater extent than or less resembles the automobile that appeared inwards the TV series, Pilen recovered this shape too amongst simply about modifications, they were able to marketplace a novel reference which would endure a potential best-seller.

Note the differences betwixt both the erstwhile Indra too the novel KITT: inwards the front, that angle to set the cherry-red lights that gave sort of “personality” to the car, on both sides, the nurture windows accept been covered, too besides a spoiler has been added at the back. The residue of the shape (except for the base) remains unchanged to my eyes. I would nation the guy who modified the shape to exercise K.I.T.T. did an first-class job, apparently considering the limitations of faking a Pontiac Firebird amongst an Indra. The nurture purpose is peculiarly different.

UPDATE: Thanks Steve for pointing out the dissimilar engine cover, which inwards the Indra is flat, too inwards K.I.T.T. it has simply about sort of bulge. Quite cool!

The base of operations is marked “Coche Fantástico KITT” (Coche Fantástico or lit. Fantastic Car was the cry of the TV serial inwards Spain), too thus “Pilen - Ref 343 - Made inwards Spain” too finally “Escala 1/43”. Rear lights are painted cherry-red from factory.

Although this automobile is non peculiarly expensive or hard to find, it is a modest treasure for me.

FACTS AND FIGURES:

• Name: COCHE FANTÁSTICO KITT (Ref. 343)
• Scale: 1:43
• Year: 1986
• Company: Pilen (Spain)
• Size: approx. 8-9 cm

#597 Pilen - Naught Marina, Lear Jet 36, Boeing 747 Iberia, Cessna 404 As Well As Cessna 210 (Refs. 703, 704, 706, 708 As Well As 710) (Around 1981)

Pilen manufactured a few planes inwards around seven or 8 centimeters (length) size. These were like to other existing unusual toys, for illustration Matchbox or Zylmex.

In Spain, the principal competitors to this type of toy were Mira (#377) as well as PlayMe (#378), although inwards my opinion, none is improve than the other. PlayMe belike had the broadest collection, as well as the most interesting package, but Mira as well as Pilen too had skillful models alongside overnice decorations.

In the illustration of Pilen at that spot were the next models made:

• 700 / 701 - Messerschmitt BF 109 / Messerschmitt BF 109 Afrika Corps
• 702 / 703 - Zero / Zero Marina
• 704 / 705 - Lear Jet 36 Aero Taxi / Lear Jet 36
• 706 / 707 - Boeing 747 Iberia / Boeing 747 Lufthansa
• 708 / 709 - Cessna 402 / Cessna 402 Foto-Cine
• 710 / 711 - Cessna 210 / Cessna 210 Icona

Later, the serial was expanded alongside iv to a greater extent than models, over again inwards 2 decorations each:

• Mirage 4000 (grey or white)
• Fokker VFW F-27 (red or dessert camo)
• C-101 Aviojet / C-101 Aviojet Marines
• C-212 Aviocar / C-212 Aviocar Icona

Each model was available inwards unlike coloring variations, or unlike stickers, for example, the Learjet 36 alongside either blueish tail or orangish tail, or Cessna alongside ruddy wings or xanthous wings. The decals ordinarily varied from i version to the other.

As yous tin see, my v planes are silent inwards their master packages, which consist of a cardboard alongside shrinkable plastic on top. I only checked Google as well as could honor whatsoever pictures of this type of package, as well as then mine are the first. They appear to live quite rare. Note that the bird depicted inwards the carte du jour is the Mirage, as well as then this was genuinely the after blueprint for the "Aviones" made past times Pilen. Earlier designs showed a Boeing 747 "Jumbo" Jet from Iberia.

The most interesting matter from the package, however, is on the backcard. The cardboard has iii holes to laid the planes all inwards the same pose as well as a lot of data nearly the plane, all models available inwards the collection as well as other types of toys made past times Pilen. Earlier blister packs had a much simpler backcard, alongside a listing of the start 10 available models.

You tin larn to a greater extent than nearly these planes inwards this book: #376.

FACTS AND FIGURES:

• Name: ZERO "MARINA", LEAR JET 36, BOEING 747 "IBERIA", CESSNA 404 as well as CESSNA 210 (Refs. 703, 704, 706, 708 as well as 710)
• Scale: Unknown
• Year: Around 1981
• Company: Pilen (Spain)
• Size: approx. 9-10 cm