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Founded in 1961 by Emile Véron, Majorette | Founded in 1961 by Emile Véron, Majorette originated making model railways and accessories. The company was first know in as "Rail-Route" in 1964,when the first cars came to market. But by and in 1967, the name was changed to Majorette. The company soon became the largest producer of any French model car manufacturer. They focused on French and European cars, but also represented vehicles of other parts of the world, such as Japan. | ||
By 1982, Majorette USA had been founded in Miami, Florida; however, Majorette models have not been sold in stores stateside since the latter half of the 90s. Majorette was purchased by the french toy company Smoby in 2003; the same company that also purchased Berchet. By 2009, Smoby/ Majorette was purchased by the Simba-Dickie group, after a deal to sell Majorette to French investment firm MI29. | By 1982, Majorette USA had been founded in Miami, Florida; however, Majorette models have not been sold in stores stateside since the latter half of the 90s. Majorette was purchased by the french toy company Smoby in 2003; the same company that also purchased Berchet. By 2009, Smoby/ Majorette was purchased by the Simba-Dickie group, after a deal to sell Majorette to French investment firm MI29. | ||
== Transformers Products == | == Transformers Products == | ||
Revision as of 07:37, 3 June 2015
Majorette is a France-based toy company that produces primarily small die-cast car toys in 1/64th scale. Majorette originally produced their wares in Lyon, but in recent years, their manufacturing has been located in Thailand.
History
Founded in 1961 by Emile Véron, Majorette originated making model railways and accessories. The company was first know in as "Rail-Route" in 1964,when the first cars came to market. But by and in 1967, the name was changed to Majorette. The company soon became the largest producer of any French model car manufacturer. They focused on French and European cars, but also represented vehicles of other parts of the world, such as Japan.
By 1982, Majorette USA had been founded in Miami, Florida; however, Majorette models have not been sold in stores stateside since the latter half of the 90s. Majorette was purchased by the french toy company Smoby in 2003; the same company that also purchased Berchet. By 2009, Smoby/ Majorette was purchased by the Simba-Dickie group, after a deal to sell Majorette to French investment firm MI29.
Transformers Products
TheTransformers Mini Car Collection was a joint venture between French toy company Majorette and Japanese confectionery company Kabaya.
