Schuco Piccolo Mercedes-Benz Truck Models
Vintage Schuco Piccolo 742 Mercedes Benz Low Rider.
Introduced in 1958, this particular model was built between 1964 and 1969 as it is marked "Western Germany".
It is close to mint condition, only to be let down by a couple of paint chips on the blue paint of the cab.
Quality Rating: NM
Scale: ca. 1/90
Length: 102 mm / 4.0 inch
Weight: 62 grams
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Vintage Schuco Piccolo 743 Mercedes Benz Thermo Truck.
It is in played-with condition with wear to the paint but displays nicely nevertheless.
The doors in the trailer are fully functional and the decals are strong.
In the second picture we have opened the left hand door.
Quality Rating: VG
Length: 110 mm / 4.3 inch
Weight: 104 grams
Vintage Schuco Piccolo 756 Mercedes Benz Firebrigade Car.
Introduced in 1959, this model only stayed in the range until the demise of the Piccolo range in 1969.
It bases on the 741 Mercedes Benz Van with which it shares the main casting.
The whole in the roof (which with the 741 is "plugged" with a plain plate) features a roof rack with a ladder on the 756.
It is in very presentable condition but it looks like the tip of the ladder has been broken and fixed again.
Quality Rating: Excellent
Length: 52 mm / 2.05 inch
Weight: 56 grams
Schuco Piccolo 743 Mercedes-Benz Thermo Truck, Goodbye DM Set.
Issued in September 2002, this is a limited edition of 2,222 pcs destined for the specialist toy trade only.
It was issued to celebrate the "goodbye" to the Deutsch Mark and the introduction of the Euro as European currency.
The set contains a 743 articulated lorry with special print, box, certificate and as a special bonus, a small bag with shredded DM notes!
Scarcity: 2
Length: 109 mm / 4.28 inch
Weight: 124 grams
Schuco Piccolo 741 Mercedes-Benz L319 Van, Pale Green.
Issued in September 2002, this is the regular edition of the L-319 in pale green destined for the specialist toy trade only.
Scarcity: 1
Length: 49 mm / 1.93 inch
Weight: 88 grams
Schuco Piccolo 756 Mercedes-Benz L319 Fire Brigade Equipment Van.
Issued in September 2002, this is a limited edition of 2,000 pcs destined for the specialist toy trade only.
Issued in December 1998, this was made as a promotional model for Mercedes-Benz.
It was a limited edition of 1.000 pcs which all went to MB and were NOT destined for the toy trade.
Scarcity: 4
Issued in October 2002, it was produced for US-based Textron fastening systems and comes in a unique color.
It includes an insert with the text "May a star show you the way"
It was a limited edition of 1.000 pcs which all went to Textron and were NOT destined for the trade.
Schuco Piccolo Mercedes Benz Closed Truck, Christmas 1999.
Like every year, also in 1999 Schuco issued a special Christmas version of one of the Piccolo's.
In 1999 the choice fell on the Mercedes Benz Articulated lorry with Santa at the wheel.
The model comes in a special tin box and comes of course complete with a certificate certifying its authenticity.
It is a limited edition of 3,000 pcs.
Scarcity: 3
Issued in December 2000, this elaboration of the Semi was made as an elaboration of the normal plain semi truck.
It carries elaborate print to celebrate that the hometown of Schuco, Nuremberg, was founded 950 years ago.
The print shows the "Adler", the first German locomotive which ran between the cities of Nurnberg and Furth.
It is a limited edition of only 2,500 pcs.
Schuco Piccolo Mercedes Benz O-3500 Bus, Christmas 1997.
Like every year, also in 1997 Schuco issued a special Christmas version of one of the Piccolo's.
In 1997 the choice fell on the Mercedes Benz O-3500 Bus with Santa at the wheel.
Schuco Piccolo Mercedes-Benz Searchlight Truck, THW.
Length: 46 mm / 1.81 inch
Weight: 48 grams
Schuco Piccolo Gift Set Circus Krone.
Issued in December 2001, this is a special gift set.
It was issued to commemorate the world-famous (in Germany at least...) Circus Krone.
It comes in a linen-lined gift box and contains the following Piccolos:
All models have an elaborate print which emulates the way the Krone cars looked in the 1950's.
Also included are a certificate of authenticity and a Circus Krone Poster.
It is a limited edition of only 3,000 pieces.
Schuco Piccolo Gift Set, Circus Krone II.
Issued in March 2002, this is a special gift set.
It is the second set that was issued around this circus.
It comes in a linen-lined gift box and contains two Schuco Piccolo Mercedes-Benz O-3500 Busses as used way back when by Circus Krone.
Next to the two piccolos, the set contains a Circus Krone Lapel Pin and a 12 x 16 inch Circus Krone Poster.
It is a limited edition of only 2,500 pieces.
Schuco Piccolo Vedes Gift Set, DTC.
Issued in November 2001, this set was made exclusively for the German chain of toy stores "Vedes".
The set comes in the higher quality wooden chest, a style that was introduced with the "Le Garage" set and of which the wood is lacquered instead of painted and comes with gold-colored print on the lid. The chest comes in a protective red carton outer sleeve.
Please, read this carefully so that there is no misunderstanding:
These sets are being supplied to Vedes with ONLY the VW Beetle in it!
The sets are being shipped this way and the retailer is supposed to complete the set with a VW Bus DTC and a Mercedes Truck DTC.
The pictures show the set as it will be when completed this way.
It will be supplied to you with ONLY the VW Beetle in it!
It is a limited edition of only 2,000 pieces.
Schuco Piccolo Counter Display.
These displays are normally only available to large volume Piccolo retailers.
The display can hold 30 Piccolo's and is the perfect way to display your collection.
What a perfect gift for the collector who though he had it all...
Price is for the display ONLY! The models shown in the picture are NOT included!
The display itself has a scarcity rating of: 3
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