1/43 Scale Tintin Car "The Blue Taxi" - Tintin in America - - Lot 283

1/43 Scale Tintin Car "The Blue Taxi" - Tintin in America - Éditions Atlas (Ref. 2 118 004) A 1/43-scale collectible car from the famous “Tintin’s Cars” collection, published by Éditions Atlas under official license from Hergé / Moulinsart. This iconic replica depicts “The Blue Taxi” (inspired by the 1929 Checker taxi) with its checkered stripe, as it appears in the comic book *Tintin in America* (1945 edition, p. 4). The miniature depicts the dynamic scene in which Tintin, revolver in hand, stands on the running board alongside Snowy. Item Details: Series / License: The Adventures of Tintin / Hergé / Moulinsart Collection: Tintin on the Road (Éditions Atlas) Model: Tintin’s Taxi from *Tintin in America* (inspired by the 1929 Checker taxi) Source: *Tintin in America* [1945], p. 4 Reference: 2 118 004 Scale: 1/43 Material: Metal (die-cast) and plastic parts Packaging: Original blue rigid display box with a printed decorative back panel. Condition and Details: Miniature & Figurines: Excellent condition, bright blue paint, and impeccable details. Display Case: Very clean transparent case; original blue cardboard box complete, with slight scuffs and minor signs of wear on the edges and corners. A must-have and highly sought-after piece to complete the Tintin 1/43 car collection!