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After a long time finally back in a toy store that has Majorette models. Finally found some Majorette cars in the wild again. All six are from the "Racing" series.
Except for the Peugeot, all castings are completely new to me.
202-C Opel Corsa, 205-J Peugeot 308 GT
209-H Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 219-H Lamborghini Urus
238-C Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, 9610-A Chevrolet Corvette
I especially like the Corvette's wheels with the classic "MAJORETTE" print.
But it's a shame that the Vette no longer has a 200 number on the base plate. After the Camaro (Ref 9609), this is the second model in my collection with a 9600 number. Are there any more of them? Does anyone know why?
I also noticed that there are more and more Majorette models with the Dickie Spielwaren GmbH company name and German address are cast on their bases. For me, Majorette somehow feels more German than French by now. But on the other hand, Matchbox is American now and has not been English for a long time. It's probably the way of the times.
Finally, one more question about the Dodge. Rather untypical for Majorette, there is no model name cast on its base. Instead, you will find copyright information there. However, the copyright is on a raised panel with rounded corners. Another panel (with angular corners) seems to be hidden underneath. Does anyone have an older model and know whether there was a model name there earlier?
Except for the Peugeot, all castings are completely new to me.
202-C Opel Corsa, 205-J Peugeot 308 GT
209-H Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 219-H Lamborghini Urus
238-C Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, 9610-A Chevrolet Corvette
I especially like the Corvette's wheels with the classic "MAJORETTE" print.
But it's a shame that the Vette no longer has a 200 number on the base plate. After the Camaro (Ref 9609), this is the second model in my collection with a 9600 number. Are there any more of them? Does anyone know why?
I also noticed that there are more and more Majorette models with the Dickie Spielwaren GmbH company name and German address are cast on their bases. For me, Majorette somehow feels more German than French by now. But on the other hand, Matchbox is American now and has not been English for a long time. It's probably the way of the times.
Finally, one more question about the Dodge. Rather untypical for Majorette, there is no model name cast on its base. Instead, you will find copyright information there. However, the copyright is on a raised panel with rounded corners. Another panel (with angular corners) seems to be hidden underneath. Does anyone have an older model and know whether there was a model name there earlier?
Always nice to see new Majorette items. Yes, sadly the French roots seem long gone. There was always that extra joy of buying a toy car that said Made in France, or made in England, or Made in Spain...etc.
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