08 November 2013
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Knights of Old launches new 1/87 Scania R Topline model
Popular transport specialist, Knights of Old, has added to its model truck range with a custom made 1/87 scale Scania R Series Topline. ...
Knights of Old launches new 1/87 Scania R Topline model Images
Popular transport specialist, Knights of Old, has added to its model truck range with a custom made 1/87 scale Scania R Series Topline. The latest collectable which sports Knights of Old’s unique livery and bespoke gift box, will be launched on the company’s online store, www.kooshop.co.uk in November.
Ian Beattie, Group Managing Director, Knights of Old, said: “The Knights of Old name is something that we are very proud of and models with our name on the side have been and continue to be very popular. We’ve had different scales and truck manufacturers made over the years and we are excited to see how our new models will be received.”
The new models, which have been manufactured by Speedbird Promotions, are one of the first in the 1/87 scale that the promotional model truck specialists has created for a transport company. Ben Lord, Managing Director, Speedbird Promotions said: “We have worked with Knights of Old for nearly six years, and we are thrilled to bring this latest edition to its range of collectable trucks. With a well-liked brand like Knights of Old we know the popular 1/87 scale will appeal to traditional and new collectors alike, and especially given the model boasts a die-cast metal trailer which is a rarity for models in this scale.”
The models, which come packed in exclusive Knights of Old branded packaging, retail at £12.99 and are available on Knights of Old’s own web shop now. They will sit alongside two existing models carrying the distinctive blue and gold livery.
Beattie concludes: “We are always delighted when the general public show enthusiasm for the company and since the launch of our Webshop in February, we have seen a real increase in interest in KOO branded items. We know that these models will sit just right next to our other promotional items and will make an ideal Christmas gift.”
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Ian Beattie, Group Managing Director, Knights of Old, said: “The Knights of Old name is something that we are very proud of and models with our name on the side have been and continue to be very popular. We’ve had different scales and truck manufacturers made over the years and we are excited to see how our new models will be received.”
The new models, which have been manufactured by Speedbird Promotions, are one of the first in the 1/87 scale that the promotional model truck specialists has created for a transport company. Ben Lord, Managing Director, Speedbird Promotions said: “We have worked with Knights of Old for nearly six years, and we are thrilled to bring this latest edition to its range of collectable trucks. With a well-liked brand like Knights of Old we know the popular 1/87 scale will appeal to traditional and new collectors alike, and especially given the model boasts a die-cast metal trailer which is a rarity for models in this scale.”
The models, which come packed in exclusive Knights of Old branded packaging, retail at £12.99 and are available on Knights of Old’s own web shop now. They will sit alongside two existing models carrying the distinctive blue and gold livery.
Beattie concludes: “We are always delighted when the general public show enthusiasm for the company and since the launch of our Webshop in February, we have seen a real increase in interest in KOO branded items. We know that these models will sit just right next to our other promotional items and will make an ideal Christmas gift.”
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