What kind of model trains does Liliput make?
Liliput was always considered the exotic producer of European Model Trains. Liliput specializes in manufacturing unique and unusual models. Even today they get collectors attention with their unique and extraordinary models. Liliput offers a larger selection of HO and narrow gauge HOe items.
How is Barbie related to the Bild Lilli?
They had no way of knowing that Barbie had an even more adult side: She was closely related to a sexy German novelty toy. Barbie had a sister—Bild-Lilli, a buxom, flirtatious and racy doll marketed to men.
How tall is the Bild Lilli German doll?
Bild Lilli Doll History 1952-1964. Lilli was produced in 7 1/2 to 8″ or 11 1/2″ tall, her shoes and earrings are molded on, she has a painted face with side glancing eyes with white irises, high v like narrow eyebrows, red lips and fingernails. She is all plastic with limbs attached inside by coated rubber bands.
How tall was Joi the pinup girl in the 1950s?
Joi was 5′ 4″ and barely 105 pounds, with a small waist and platinum hair. She was the ideal image of the pinup girl which led to many more parts in B movies and some memorable roles in Superman and the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour.
Are there any Liliput HO gauge freight cars?
In the 1960’s and 70’s, Liliput produced a series of HO gauge American style freight cars for the U.S. importer AHM. Part of the production was a joint contract with Roco and Liliput. For this reason, there are some very similar car models in existence from both mentioned companies.
Where did the brand name Liliput come from?
Liliput became the German brand name of Bachmann Europe Plc operating out of Altdorf near Nuremburg. They continued to manufacture trains in HO, HOe, N and G (1:22.5) scales of German and other European models. Link to Liliput German web site.
What kind of train is the Liliput class 81?
Ernst Rosza’s Miniature Construction introduced under the Liliput brand a 4mm OO gauge model of the Class 81 (AL1) electric locomotive built from parts supplied by Liliput’s Vienna facilities. The prototype of the AL1 was created for the electrification of the West Coast Main Line in 1960.