A Comprehensive Kidco Collection - part 2
By Rob Gras and Doug Breithaupt

Our Kidco story continues with a second assortment of models. A balance of European, American and Japanese vehicles were represented in the Kidco line. Kidco also offered a variety of racing cars, motorcycles and commercial trucks. One of the attractions to the Kidco line is that several models unique to small-scale toy cars were offered. The '30 Ford Touring and '37 Chevrolet Coupe are still the only examples in 1:64 scale. The 1979 Dodge Monaco Coupe is also a unique casting. At the time these were produced, Kidco models offered other seldom seen models like the '69 Dodge Daytona Charger and '66 Ford Mustang Convertible.

The quality of the Kidco castings is equal to that of the competition in the early 1980's. All models had plastic bases but most had opening features as well. The wheels came in a variety of toy-like patterns. Later Kidco models had features that allowed the toy cars to be locked (wheels and doors), ejected across the floor with the use of spring-loading and a key and even exploded on impact like demolition-derby cars.

Some models shown below included interesting variations. The Pontiac Firebird 1979 10th Anniversary Special Edition came in two shades of silver. The '69 Dodge Daytona Charger was also offered as the 'Hemi 440'. The Hatch Back series all made an additional appearance with special racing graphics.

For part 3 or part 1 of this story, click on the linked text.


Muscle Cars #152/15200-2 - Camaro


Muscle Cars #152/15200-2 - Camaro


Commemorative Cars #1600-5 - '82 Camaro Indy Pace Car


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Chevrolet Chevette


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Chevrolet Chevette


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Chevrolet Chevette


Muscle Cars #152/15200-1 - Firebird


Muscle Cars #152/15200-1 - Firebird


Commemorative Cars #1600-2 - Firebird 1979 10th Anniversary


Famous Convertibles #151/15100-2 - '66 Mustang


Famous Convertibles #151/15100-2 - '66 Mustang


Famous Convertibles #151/15100-2 - '66 Mustang


Famous Convertibles #151/15100-3 - '56 T-Bird


Famous Convertibles #151/15100-3 - '56 T-Bird


Commemorative Cars #1600-3 - Mustang 1979 Indy Pace Car


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Honda Accord


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Honda Accord


Hatch Backs #119/11900-2 - Honda Accord


Hatch Backs #119/11900-3 - Toyota Celica GT


Hatch Backs #119/11900-3 - Toyota Celica GT


Hatch Backs #119/11900-3 - Toyota Celica GT


Deluxe Sports Cars #16900-1/2 - Mazda RX-7


Deluxe Sports Cars #16900-1/2 - Mazda RX-7


Deluxe Sports Cars #16900-1/2 - Mazda RX-7


Hatch Backs #119/11900-4 - Datsun 280Z


Hatch Backs #119/11900-4 - Datsun 280Z


Hatch Backs #119/11900-4 - Datsun 280Z


Commemorative Cars #16000-4 - 1980 Datsun 10th Anniversary


Commemorative Cars #16000-4 - 1980 Datsun 10th Anniversary


Deluxe Sports Cars #16900-3/4 - Ferrari 308GTB


European Sports Cars #154-3 - Alfa Romeo


European Sports Cars #154-1 - Ford Mk. IV


Muscle Cars - #15200-6 Daytona Charger


Muscle Cars - #15200-5/6 Hemi 440/Daytona Charger