Notice to the nostalgic: Playmobil is teaming up with Volkswagen to offer two reproductions of the vehicles that have marked the history of the car manufacturer. In addition to a mini version of the Beetle, Playmobil offers a miniature reproduction of the famous T1 motorhome. At the moment, the small motorhome is available at the same low price of 32.61 € against 63.27 € usually. How not to crack?
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Who hasn’t seen a Volkswagen T1? The legendary German motorhome has made the heyday of many travelers who have traveled the world behind the wheel of one of these four-wheelers. Also called the ” split ” due to separation at the level of the bumper, the Volkswagen vehicle experienced a golden age in the 1960s and marked both the spirits and the german builder will offer it two successors in the form of T2 and T3 in the decades that will follow. Today, the Combi range sells for a high price and has become synonymous with nostalgia. It therefore enjoys great popularity within the small world of car collectors. So what better way than to immortalize its influence with a scale model that manages to remain faithful in every way?
A piece of choice for collectors
You could say that Playmobil has an eye for detail. Everything is there to pay tribute to theicon the road that is the T1, and it starts with the red on white logo that looks exactly like the original. Like the full-size version, the small motorhome is equipped with a roof removable rounded and split windshield. All colors are respected, from the dark red of the bodywork to the beige of the roof, including the checkered patterns on the seats. These same benches can be converted into a sleeping space to accommodate two people, or in this case, the two characters man and woman included.
Also present in the box are some accessories such as a luggage rack, suitcases, toiletries or a kitchen area. A few tablets detachable parts are also part of the game for even more authenticity.
No assembly, no hassle
Best of all? The T1 does not require any assembly, everything is delivered assembled and ready to be displayed. There is no doubt that this kind of piece will make people envious and will gain in value within a few years, especially since it benefits from the label ” Volkswagen Official Licensed Product “. If you have the soul of a collector, this is a good reason to indulge yourself, but be careful not to lose the small accessories that will easily slip under the furniture! Recall that Playmobil also offers a miniature version of the iconic Ladybug.
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