But there is more.  Until now a miniature version of the current face lifted Renault Kangoo was not available. Norev compensates for that with a grey van version (77 11 785 145) as well as a blue traveller variant (77 11 785 152).  You can buy them directly from Norev in other colours, too. The model car manufacturer continues happily with a version of the South-American Renault Duster Oroch (77 11 780 361). The new Dacia Duster also arrived into the showcase in a new metallic orange hue (77 11 785 156). Also on their way are 1:43 versions of Renault’s Trezor plus the special Clio R.S. 16.

And then there are the newsstand series. The Argentineans go mad for them. In the Autos Inolvidables series you can now find an Ika Renault Torino coupé, while in the French fire engine series a Renault B110 4x4 just came out in the shape of a small petrol tanker with Desautel body, as they were made for Ponticelli of France.

CAMPERS VANS

The number of Renault based miniature camper vans was modest until recently. Some weeks ago the French newsstand series of camper vans published two Renaults in succession. First there is the Renault Trafic Eriba, of which the official model designation is Eriba-car 520. The front of this first generation Trafic comes with the typical protruding radiator grille. This is the diesel variant. Second Renault camper van in line is the white 1,000kgs Notin. Notin is mostly known for its caravans, with their signature raised roofs with small windows, called ‘lanterneaux’. Originally, these could be found on modified Renaults, too. Detail on both camper vans is outstanding, even of the interiors, although these are hardly visible.

Meanwhile, Odéon comes up with a Renault 18 American. The French manufacturer offers the car in two colour varieties, with the silver grey/black version looking the best. All details are there, although the coach lines on the bonnet are missing.

ORANGE FIRST

But new Renaults in miniature are even more diverse than just that, as Renault Trucks’ Maxity Electric proves. The full electric compact truck is offered for sale for some time now. The model version is made in a limited edition of 500 copies.

Norev’s new Renault Mégane RS is offered in three size scales. The two smallest versions are already available; top left the 3” version (also available in yellow), which is beautifully made despite its miniature size. Right of it the 1:43-version, which is for sale through Renault dealerships in a lovely showcase under number 77 11 780 360. Detail on this articular model is quite a lot better than on the standard Mégane IV. Even the car’s head-up display is noticeable on the dashboard.

On the Nürnberg toy fair in Germany, Norev came up with even more new Renaults. A 1:43 Trezor is on its way, but the 3 inch variant is already there. The French bus series is also expanded, now with the SAVIEM SC5, which was the first bus to be launched under the then-new SAVIEM-name in 1962. Another lovely newcomer comes from Solido, which extends its 5 Turbo range with a 1:18 version of the 1984 Tour de Corse car, back then piloted by Bruno Saby. Doors, boot lid and bonnet can be opened and offer the viewer some great detail. The second newsstand Renault 4-series is well under way, too with new versions coming up bi-weekly. After the 4 Parisienne, there’s the 4F4 La Poste of 1988, the Paris-Dakar Sinpar of 1980, the car that can be seen in the French movie 'Trafic' of 1971, the 1964 Sinpar 4x4 Torpedo, a blue Sixties of 1985, the colourful Fourgonnette Pschitt of 1962, the 1979 R4 Cross, the R4 Export of 1968 and the Plein Air of the same year.