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Post by Marc S. on Apr 5, 2004 18:18:30 GMT 1
I am intringuish about the A -classe. Will look for it at Ebay Albert, Here is a photo (sixth one from top), to give you an idea what you are looking for: www.geocities.co.jp/MotorCity/3888/raremodl.htm. Sad thing is, it does not show too much of the wheels. -- If the local M-B dealer can order it for you, the part no. is B6 696 1311. Marc
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Post by Marc S. on Apr 5, 2004 18:21:30 GMT 1
Another little difference on Herpa models. A couple of MB 100D Mk1 transporters (e.g., the metallic black "Faszination en miniature" one and the white "MB in Nürnberg" van) came with a kind of front-spoiler below the front bumper. The part might have been used on Motorsport MB 100s, as well.
Marc
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Post by Albert on Apr 5, 2004 19:35:19 GMT 1
Thanks Marc, now I have an idea of how the model looks. About the MB 100D, I have seen it many time on ebay, but hadn´t noticed that spoiler.
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Post by Eric on Apr 11, 2004 0:14:22 GMT 1
About the MB 100D, I have seen it many time on ebay, but hadn´t noticed that spoiler. I happen to have that 'MB in Nürnberg' version but I hadn't noticed the spoiler either....
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Post by Marc S. on May 10, 2004 18:16:07 GMT 1
One more variation on a known theme. The first Mercedes G-Modell (Mk1) promotional Herpa made came with a chrome-plated cow-catcher with additional high-intensity lamps. I don't think Herpa ever used that tooling again. The model is the short-wheelbase station wagon in metallic black with a thin silver stripe where usually the side-protection rubber sits. The PC box reads "Mercedes-G Classic".
Marc
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Post by Marc S. on May 10, 2004 18:18:17 GMT 1
Yes, the Puch, a nice variation. I have 2 Puch in green and never have seen it in silver. So have I got the rare version two times? Perhaps I should have looked it up before I wrote 'rare'. Metallic silver, 5000 pieces. Metallic green, 2500 pieces. Still, I see the green one only very occasionally (read: never) at swap-meets or on eBay. By the way, I only have the silver one myself. It is not even on display at the moment, but rests in the cellar. Marc
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Post by Albert on May 12, 2004 12:52:42 GMT 1
Which would be the limit of miniatures made to consider them as a rare or a true limited edition? less than 250 units? 500 units?
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Post by Lee on May 13, 2004 1:42:48 GMT 1
I do not think it would be so much how many were made as what was made and how it was made. In other words, it would have to be wanted by many people and/or very well done. Then the number of pieces made comes into play.
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Post by Marc S. on May 13, 2004 12:32:16 GMT 1
Albert,
As Herpa does almost never produce limited editions of less than 500 pieces, 500 signals rarity to me. About the same minimum quantity is true for all other large-series manufacturers. Of course, if it's only about adding a logo or claim to a regular model's bonnet or doors, most makers will produce, say, 200 models.
Generally speaking, a range between 500 to 1000 items is a small edition in this trade.
On the other hand, most Alpina BMWs were made 2000 times -- and they are among the hottest models out there. The reason is you need to buy a prototype to find a Herpa model in your glovebox. Alpina does not give the models away to collectors, nor do they sell them.
In this case, I am with Lee: It's not the low number, but it's the way the model is made available -- and how nice the model is.
Marc
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Post by skunk on May 28, 2004 7:54:27 GMT 1
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Post by Marc S. on May 28, 2004 11:22:45 GMT 1
Skunk,
This is a Wiking LWB model that was delivered to Herpa and boxed with Herpa's SWB G-models on order of Mercedes-Benz. There are a couple of similar sets with Wiking's G-model and Viano, Busch's ML-class, and other models. DaimlerChrysler like to mix models from various manufacturers: When the current E-class was introcuded, they ordered a set with Herpa, Brekina, and Wiking models. Same for the large CL coupé or a set celebrating 100-something years of automobile-making that even contained a Marks Mercedes Simplex.
Marc
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