Schuco is a German toy brand specializing in die-cast model cars, aircraft, and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1912 by Heinrich Müller and Heinrich Schreyer in Nuremberg, Schuco became famous for its tin toys and miniature automobiles.
The company introduced clockwork-driven cars in the 1930s, followed by highly detailed die-cast models in later decades. Schuco went through several ownership changes, including bankruptcy in 1976, but was revived in 1996 and later acquired by the Simba Dickie Group in 1999.
Today, Schuco produces collector-grade models in various scales, ranging from 1:12 to 1:600, including classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and even military vehicles. The brand is known for its high-quality craftsmanship, making its models highly sought after by collectors.
The company introduced clockwork-driven cars in the 1930s, followed by highly detailed die-cast models in later decades. Schuco went through several ownership changes, including bankruptcy in 1976, but was revived in 1996 and later acquired by the Simba Dickie Group in 1999.
Today, Schuco produces collector-grade models in various scales, ranging from 1:12 to 1:600, including classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and even military vehicles. The brand is known for its high-quality craftsmanship, making its models highly sought after by collectors.