Diecast Big Jim Safari Car

[Sowth]

Hi all,

I've had this car for a many years and would like to know if anyone has any info on it, seen another one before or have a picture of the box? It is 17cm long and nicely made, it's still screwed into its foam display pedestal.

I know that Mebetoys distributed Hot Wheels in Italy, I collect Hot Wheels & a bit of Big Jim so I bought it as a nice cross-over item. I've never displayed it or attempted to discover it's rarity or otherwise though so here you go!







Thoughts?

Cheers!
Will

[palitoy]

Wow, that's pretty neat, too bad it didn't extend to the PACK series.

[ABMAC]

Page 85 of the 1976 Mattel Italian Giocattoli Dealer's catalog

Big Jim Safari Jeep on eBay

A picture of one side of the box:

[Sowth]

Wow nice job Ant

I searched for days when I first bought that car with no luck, should perhaps have tried again recently lol!

I've had it for perhaps 10 years so I guess a lot has changed since. Good god I sound like my dad.

Ta,
Will

[HardyGirl]

Hey, I didn't know those even existed! Thanks for sharing, Sowth.

[Sweep Secondhand]

So they slapped a couple of logo decals on existing product and - TA-DA - Big Jim die cast toys. The "resourcefulness" of toy manufacturers nver ceases to amaze me!

[SlipperyLilSuckers]

I just never know what you are going to pop up with next Will. Looking forward to seeing pics of your collection one fine day.