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Ferrero

Ferrero is part of the TDG manufacturer universe. Italian chocolate company, in the late 1970s scaled down 1:87 scale Wikings to about 1:120 to fit inside Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs. Most models were made in Hong Kong. Some were original models, and not copies of Wiking cars

Ferrero

Ferrero is part of the TDG manufacturer universe. Italian chocolate company, in the late 1970s scaled down 1:87 scale Wikings to about 1:120 to fit inside Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs. Most models were made in Hong Kong. Some were original models, and not copies of Wiking cars

Brand overview

Use the Ferrero collection when a search starts with the manufacturer name. This page groups the brand profile, guide post, and future casting or value records under one brand path. Italian chocolate company, in the late 1970s scaled down 1:87 scale Wikings to about 1:120 to fit inside Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs. Most models were made in Hong Kong. Some were original models, and not copies of Wiking cars

What this brand collection covers

Collectors often know the maker before they know the exact casting or variation. This Ferrero page keeps that first step simple and ties future TDG records to the right brand path.

What to check on the car or package

  • Package style, box art, or blister details tied to Ferrero
  • Base text, scale marks, and country or factory marks
  • Wheel, body, tampo, or trim details that separate one release from another
  • Series, wave, retailer, or collector-number details when available

Collector notes

  • Historical reference note: Italian chocolate company, in the late 1970s scaled down 1:87 scale Wikings to about 1:120 to fit inside Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs. Most models were made in Hong Kong. Some were original models, and not copies of Wiking cars
  • Ferrero should stay grouped as a manufacturer collection until exact castings and verified variations are added under the brand.
  • Search by the brand name first, then narrow to the casting, package, or year before trusting a value page.

Next steps on TDG

Open the brand collection for linked posts, the value hub when TDG has proof-backed records under this brand, or the photo ID tool if you still need help naming the car.

Source note

Reference source checked: Historical model car brand reference. TDG supports diecast records and variations as they are verified.

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