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A legend in toys

More than 100 million toys have already been sold in Schuco’s over 100-year history. Many of these toys are now highly sought-after and valuable collectibles and more likely to be found in glass showcases than in a child's room.

 

Detailed vehicle models

High-quality vehicle models for serious and discerning collectors

Boys and men from 14 to 99

Dickie – Spielzeug GmbH & Co. KG
Werkstraße 1
90765 Fuerth

in Nuremberg, Germany

Brand Philospophy

In the middle of the 1930s, Schuco was the first to produce toy cars which were revolutionary from the start – not only due their technology but also due their quality, workmanship and functioning. Some of these models, for which numerous patents were applied, are part of the current Schuco programme. To this day, the authentic models and toys are almost exclusively still crafted by hand using elaborate techniques.

Schuco stands for:

Quality: Due to extremely close attention to detail and the high level of quality of each and every Schuco product, Schuco is a prestigious premium brand that collectors adore.

Diversity: Schuco produces models in various scales. From 1:12 to 1:600. From the tin Silver Arrow and the latest Porsche Turbo, modern-day and yesteryear tractors through to classic motorcycles and the legendary flying boat DO-X in 1:72 scale. Thanks to the large array of scales, Schuco offers a wide range of products in many different sizes. It is this extensive choice of models and their highly detailed finish which make the Schuco range so diverse and fascinating.

Tradition: Schuco is characterised by its long-standing tradition, high degree of popularity and diverse range, thereby making it one of the leading manufacturers in this industry.

The Schuco story
1910's
  • 1912: Salesman Heinrich Schreyer and toolmaker Heinrich Müller establish the toy company "Schreyer und Co." in Nuremberg. The aim is to develop figurative tin toys.
  • 1913: Walking "tip-tap dogs" cause a small sensation in the toy market.
  • 1914: Launch of the freely marching "Automato", which, 50 years later, became the prototype for initial toy robots.
1920's
  • 1920: Müller continues to come up with trendsetting mechanical designs, applies for numerous patents – such as for "Acrobato", a tin artist who does somersaults.
1930's
  • 1936: Launch of the first miniature cars, the legendary "Wende-Auto" (Tumble Car) and the Mercedes "Silver Arrow", known as Schuco Studio models.
1950's
  • Mid-1950s: Die-cast metal and plastic conquer the toy market.
1970's
  • 1976: The company files for bankruptcy. This is followed by several changes of ownership.
1990's
  • From 1993: Refocusing of the brand with many new developments.
  • 1999: The SIMBA DICKIE GROUP takes over Schuco.
  • Since 1999: Schuco focuses on the production of die-cast models and sets the benchmark in this sector.
2000's
  • 2004: Expansion of the range to include the 1:18 scale.
  • 2008: Agricultural machinery models in 1:32 scale are incorporated.
2010's
  • 2012: Schuco celebrates its 100th anniversary.
  • 2013: The small-series model line PRO.R32 is born.
  • 2014: Expansion of the range to include the 1:64 scale and introduction of the small-series model line PRO.R18.
  • 2016: Addition of the military product line in 1:87 scale.

Production

The majority of Schuco models are still meticulously and elaborately crafted by hand. The models are produced in China, Hungary, and Germany, to where production returned several years ago. All Schuco products undergo several internal and external quality checks prior to customer delivery.