This yr marks the fortieth anniversary of the Proton Saga, which was first launched in Malaysia on July 9, 1985. To commemorate the event, Proton has as soon as once more teamed up with Mattel Malaysia for a particular version of the 1:64 scale diecast mannequin of the first-generation sedan.
The mannequin itself is acquainted, as it’s the white model of the Saga that was introduced final October – the first iteration was in pink. What makes it particular is the blister card picture, which was designed by nine-year-old Noticed Jane Harn from Penang, who received the Sizzling Wheels x Proton Youngsters Design Competitors in 2023.
In comparison with the mainline automobile, the blister card picture for the particular version is extra vibrant and depicts iconic areas in Malaysia such because the Petronas Twin Towers and Nationwide Monument (Tugu Negara). The I’mrhinoceros hornbill, tiger and hibiscus flower on the cardboard are additionally iconic symbols of Malaysia. It’s price declaring this design can be used for the particular version of the pink model of the diecast automobile offered beforehand.
The particular version diecast is out there now at chosen toy specialty and malls, comfort shops, hypermarkets and petrol marts nationwide. It’s priced at about RM9.90, which is identical because the mainline model, though getting your palms on one may be troublesome given it’s a slightly neat collectible.
A fast examine on varied on-line marketplaces signifies scalpers have already gone to work and are reselling the particular version for a number of occasions greater than the usual retail worth, with some having a substantial quantity of inventory.
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