PANTHER, AT and aerial ladders in 1/43rd and 1/87th scales have already been available to model collectors. German toy manufacturer Dickie Toys, a company of the Simba Dickie Group, presented fire engines in toy format at the Nuremberg Toy Fair at the end of January, making the hearts of the smallest firefighting fans beat faster.
Small-Format airport fire engine
The aerial ladder and PANTHER are true to Rosenbauer design. In addition to the familiar look, the detailed design of the toy vehicles is also impressive: the cabin of the PANTHER shows the real interior, while the small-format airport fire engine also has a movable boom with water spray function.
The aerial ladder has a fire hose, also with water spray function, and the extendable and swiveling aerial ladder with basket allows the water to be placed exactly where it is needed. As with the full size version, extendable support legs stabilize the vehicle in use. Side panels that open, pylons, a rescue stretcher and light and sound effects typical of the vehicle improve play and round off the details.