DNA Collectibles insolvent - in liquidation
The day before Christmas came the news that is bitter for model car fans. DNA Collectibles (DNA Group SA) is insolvent and in liquidation. We reported about the provider's problems in November,…
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Saab model cars and miniatures. News about new releases in all scales.
Unpacked! 1:12 Scale - Citroën DS 19 (1959) by Norev
Is the collector's scale 1:18 or 1:43 too ordinary for you? You are right, because there are alternative model cars in 1:12. This turns the miniature into a sculpture, a decorative element and an eye-catcher. Right…
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Unpacked - Saab 900 Turbo Sedan (1983) by Cult Scale Models
At the beginning of my Saab liaison, I couldn't stand the 900 Turbo Sedan. I didn't like the limousine from Trollhättan, I would never have wanted to buy one in my life. More than 30 years later it is…
Read more Unpacked - Saab 99 Turbo (1978) by Cult Scale Models
Another small model car label that always takes care of Saab is Cult Scale Models from the Netherlands. Today we pack the Saab 99 Turbo on a scale of 1:18, which is available in different colours...
Read more DNA Collectibles shrinks the Saab 9-5 Aero Sportsuit Chrome Goggles
If life were fair, the Saab 9-5 "chrome glasses" would be the last real big Saab. The last with a real Saab engine and transmission, and designed by Saab engineers. Of course in life there is fairness...
Read more Delivery delays - the acute problems of model car manufacturers
We've been following what's been going on at DNA Collectibles since the beginning. The Swiss manufacturer started with Saab model cars, meanwhile other brands have joined them. That went really well for a long time, then the current crises came with all...
Read more Announcing - Saab Sonnet III from DNA Collectibles
The Saab Sonett III was, if you will, by far the most successful variant in the series of small Saab sports cars. 8.368 pieces were made in 4 years, but Saab was still disappointed. One had…
Read more New - Saab 96 V4 Sweden Rally 1976 in 1:18 from IXO
IXO presents us with two new miniatures on a scale of 1:18. In cooperation with the Saab Museum, the winning car of the Sweden Rally 1976 by Per Eklund and Björn Cederberg and the works rally car by Stig Blomqvist...
Read more Unpacked - Saab 99 Turbo CombiCoupe from IXO
The Saab 99 CombiCoupe is the forefather of all Swedish semi-station wagons. It established the type of hatchback vehicles at Saab. Elegant, sporty and equally versatile, it embodies the philosophy of the brand. The provider IXO has the…
Read more Announcement - Saab 906 Turbo by Leif Mellberg in 1:43
Leif Mellberg's Saab creations were spectacular and contemporary. Decent, Mellberg couldn't do that. It was important to attract attention. The fact that the ideas were exciting but never commercially successful may be due to the fact that...
Read more Announcing - Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan 2008 by DNA Collectibles
Another new product from DNA Collectibles is making Saab fans happy. The Swiss bring the Saab 9-3 Aero sedan from 2008 into the collector's showcase. You still have almost a year to go...
Read more Unpacked - Koenigsegg Gemera 1:18 by GT Spirit
It's been on my desk for a few days. The cool 1:18 scale Koenigsegg Gemera from GT Spirit. A great miniature that makes me think a bit. The new Gemera should be in parts in Trollhättan ...
Read more Unpacked - Saab 9-3 Aero Cabriolet (2005) by DNA
The most difficult question was to be solved at the beginning. In what color would I order the Saab 9-3 Aero Cabriolet (2005) from DNA Collectibles. Lime Yellow, Black or Chili Red? It ended up being Lime Yellow because there was a splash of color on…
Read more Unpacked - Saab 95H Husbilen from Autocult
I've been quite busy with 1:1 scale cars the last few days. The new 1:43 scale Saab miniature from Autocult therefore had to wait a bit. I was so excited to unpack. Then…
Read more Advance notice - Saab 900 Turbo Sedan (1983) in 1:18
The Swiss manufacturer DNA Collectibles is working on the Saab model range. The latest entry is the Saab 900 Turbo sedan from 1983. It can be in collector's showcases from Q4 2022...
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