Let's Open Siku Cars

[@diecastcollector508]

Siku makes amazing stuff. Nice details in miniature size with good quality.

[@StingerDiecast]

It’s an interesting brand for sure.

[@Ikr37]

True😂

[@elrastrillo1]

I find it curious that that white Siku BMW 750i, I have it but "Made in Poland" 🇵🇱, it is rare at this point that there are diecasts that are not from Asia (mainly China and several South Asian countries), another example is the "Guisval" which is the only one that continues to be made in Spain, I think they are the only ones that continue in Europe By the way, they don't reach my country Chile either, but there is a store in my city that carries Siku separately and on its own because they have trucks, cranes, machinery and tractors, they are of very good quality but cheap, because they sold a Siku crane in the US Approximately $170 dollars, and those cars cost about US$11 dollars regards,greetings from Chile , South America

[@_js]

I just got a Toyota GR Supra and it’s got a pretty good build quality. I can see the 2JZs too

[@diecast4u2c92]

Nice to see these gifts opened from Chris, overall they look pretty good but I will not be going down the Siku or Majorette Route unless there is a particular casting I am after, that being said, still very nice gifts👌...all the best, Phil👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah, I definitely see that. I’m actually surprised I even had any interest in these given how much premium stuff I collect. I love it all which is a problem.

Thank you for sharing, your video is very good, I love it. Nice to meet you. Wish you happiness and success in life.💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks for visiting

[@Playergaming-n1u]

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[@phantom2hell]

siku does something interesting..makes the emergency cars of every country they have a reseller. they have the German emergency every where.. but in Poland they make the same emergency cars of the Poland or Italy or Greece or Spain. is a funny small detail from some one who wants to have a police car from several countries except the classic ones.

[@StingerDiecast]

Interesting, wasn't aware they did that. I have seen the Majorettes that appear to do a similar thing and have always thought that is really cool.

[@titiparisien5915]

Very interesting. This German brand is very nice. They started producing toy cars in the early sixties. At the time they also had a fantastic collection of highly detailed plastic aircraft models, all a the same scale. You could also buy the related airport buildings and accessories.

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah it’s an interesting brand and pretty much unknown in the US so it was very cool to get to check them out. Seems they’re not really doing much with cars now which is too bad.

[@Ikr37]

Nice I like the cars

[@cradiecast8407]

Great Video Karl. Nice to hear your perspective on this brand. Cheers, Chris

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks for enabling it to happen! Siku is another brand like Majorette that has a very strong character to it and that really appeals to me. Just makes me sad we don't have easier access to it here in the US.

[@garysdiecastcollection]

Very cool casting

[@StingerDiecast]

Thanks Gary. ✌️😎

[@koktau5450]

their mercedes and bmw doesnt look too bad 🤩

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah some fun models, not the most accurate models around but still fun to collect.

[@joytekb]

They could work on package design though and they are not so playable with rubber whels but very nice casting and detailing.

[@Jay-jb2vr]

Downhill drag racing is good for models with rubber tires though

[@trucktalkvideos]

Love the 300SL and the Audi The fire truck is a new Unimog I have that one it fits in well with the fire truck collection there range of 1:32 have great details but they are so expensive and you can't find them easily in the UK Siku are one of my favourites brands

[@StingerDiecast]

It’s surprising to me that these aren’t readily available in the UK. It’s certainly an interesting brand.

[@trucktalkvideos]

@@StingerDiecast I have a 1/50 Scania R500 Topline due for an unboxing video next week the really good thing about that model.is they are quite expensive but this why I actually got for free of my good friend as I sold him in Lumix point and shoot camera

[@dieharddiecast859]

Pretty nice castings but I would hope for nicer wheels. I wonder what the price point is for this brand.

[@seanc5226]

Anything from 5.99 euro up to maybe 9.99 euro 🇮🇪

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah the wheels are pretty questionable which is too bad. Everybody complains about it and it seems like such an easy thing to fix but I guess if they’re selling as is, there’s not much motivation.

[@marcbaur677]

Here in Germany a normal Siku Car is 4.99€, the quality is not the best as it was some years ago. As an example, the Dodge Charger has inserted Front and Taillights, around 2019 they changed it. They are to expensive for the quality. For 2021 they only released one new Car Casting, normal is 4-5 new ones each year. Think the best years are gone and maybe Siku will not exist anymore in some years. They make some Cars in scale 1:50, for Toys much to expensive and for (old) Collectors to big and its a niche scale.

[@seanc5226]

@@marcbaur677 You are spot on Marc,I noticed that about the headlamps, it's a real pity because they have some great cars. I think other brands have passed them in variation as well as quality. In saying that I will still probably buy them🇮🇪👍

[@marcbaur677]

@@seanc5226 the Problem is, they spend Millions Euro for new stuff and failed, like the 1/43 Siku Control Racing Serie or the Toddys for Toddlers.Some Shops sell them with a huge discount. Since years the Collector Szene says that Siku should return to the 1/55 scale for all Cars and Trucks, that they do more normal Cars and not only Hyper Sport Cars or luxury SUV's and Cars or they should do a Classic Serie again, but the only answer is: "We are making Toys and not Collectibles.". So, many are collecting now Majorette, they are cheaper, mostly better Qualität, having a wider range of Cars including Classics and much more color variations. If Siku do nothing, they will loose.

[@dcpete5475]

I have Siku of the early 70's

[@StingerDiecast]

Cool, don't think I've ever even seen any Siku models from that era. I would guess they're probably quite a bit different than the modern ones.

[@steverobsondiecast]

These companies give some nice options on cars not made by hotwheels or matchbox if you can live with nature of the castings they are nice. I like a range of companies to get so.e of my own collection together.

[@StingerDiecast]

Yeah, they definitely have their issues especially being over sized and questionable wheels but it seems to be a fun brand. Not for someone that wants true accuracy but they have character. Thanks. ✌️😎

[@steverobsondiecast]

@@StingerDiecast yes i have the two Mercedes gull wing door cars. They are ok to have.

[@RedRoomDiecast]

Karl be careful now. You’ll fall down a rabbit hole you’ll not climb out of. Fantastic SIKU models my friend. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Oh man, I’m so far down the rabbit hole already there’s no hope now. 😎✌️

[@marcbaur677]

The best years for Siku was 1964 - 2000. 1964 - 1974 the scale for all vehicles are 1/60, They changed it 1974 to scale 1/55 for new Castings till around 2000, than the scale was various, they have to fit in the Blister. Around 1978 - 1984 some Modells looks a way off (cant describe If, they looks a bit strange) . Best Modell ever was the Mercedes 600 Pullman, Hood, Trunk and all 4 doors to open.

[@RedRoomDiecast]

@@StingerDiecast Yup SIKU will do that..😆

[@RedRoomDiecast]

@@marcbaur677 Agreed Marc. I have some from the 80’s but most of mine are recent. Older SIKU are near non existent in Canada or at least my province. 👍

[@marcbaur677]

4th try, YT delete a Post of me now four times. The shipping from Germany to Canada is not very expensive, Take a look at the bay with an e here in Germany for older Siku.

[@carguy355]

I have question,does siku belongs to die casts,i mean is it for collecting,or is it just made like toy

[@wojteklabuc]

It's diecast. Better than mainline Hot Wheels. On par with some of the Hot Wheels premiums.

[@seanc5226]

Siku very collectable, but unlike majorette they are much more durable.🇮🇪👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Hmm, never thought of Majorette as having issues in that way. These seem to be of similar quality to me.

[@seanc5226]

It's the paintwork,it chips off like you wouldn't believe, I still love them however.

[@428garage]

Very Nice 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@StingerDiecast]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@briansdiecastthailandstoth6747]

Siku are very cool

[@StingerDiecast]

They are indeed. Thanks. 😎✌️

[@TheCoolOwen]

Long gone are the days of die cast with a metal base and a nice suspension. I was a collector of Matchbox and Hotwheels, but the cheap plastic bases have pretty much ruined the hobby for me.

[@Gram72534]

those seem really cool. im in Colorado so I had never seen or heard of them. I really like the packaging idea's and how they put the spec's on the bases as well. I don't collect diecast motorcycles either, but if I did this brand might be the one to do that with.?.? I wonder the price point as it compares to other brands and the colored corners, I wonder what they mean as well? the fire truck seemed to have the size of the casting on the corner , I think anway.?.?great video, thanks.

[@StingerDiecast]

I tried to look into what the colors mean and it's really not clear. Most of the ones I have are grey. I thought maybe it was grey for licensed models and blue for unlicensed toys but then one of the Porsches has a blue corner so guess I just have no idea. Cars are actually a very small portion of what they sell. Seems most of their business comes from their other lines like Farm Equipment, Fire Engines, Buses, Ships and Planes. If you watch European peg hunting videos from Diecast Dude some stores he goes to have entire aisles of Siku product.

[@titiparisien5915]

The colored corners are there to indicate the price category of each of the models. The European retailers who sell Siku toys display a grid with all the colors and their related prices in Euros. Siku is not cheap compared to Matchbox or Hot wheels here in Europe. But they are well made and usually display quality tampos, colors, rubber tyres and moving parts. An excellent balance between toys and collectibles.

[@Gram72534]

@@titiparisien5915 oh, cool. Thank's for the info. They seem very nice, I collect a brand here in America, called auto world and there probably my favorite or at the very least top 3. Siku seem very similar to them. I really love this hobby and all the people and different brands. plenty of stuff to keep anyone busy and happy for a reasonable price. Have a great day my freind.

[@anselmegaming327]

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[@StingerDiecast]

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[@daneself858]

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[@StingerDiecast]

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[@BBQ_T_Bone]

What happens at the store? People can just slide it and steal the car? 😱😱😱

[@StingerDiecast]

Certainly not much of a defense but then neither is a hot wheels package as people just rip those open all the time so it may not matter.

[@BBQ_T_Bone]

@@StingerDiecast true but at least Hot Wheels requires some ripping… this sliding seems to be a lot easier to get to

[@ridzartfunimator6349]

Siku in malay mean "elbow"🤣

[@StingerDiecast]

Hah, funny. ✌️😎