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Solido Gallery
Special Sets
D-Day, Liberation of France
Solido Discussion
Verem Gallery
Verem Discussion
Customization
Hatchette
Catalogs
Solido Numbering
Pricing
Tank Museum/Gasoline modifications
 

Solido

	General Grant	Panther G	SU 100
SU 100	General Lee, Muddy	Tiger	Solido "Muddy" Tiger #6212
Gorilla #6232	Gorilla, elevating mechanism actually works!	Jeep with Trailer	Patton 99046
Solido Char Souma #234	Solido Char Souma #234	Sherman M4A3	Solido Char Renault R-35
Solido PT 76 #6231	Solido PT 76 #6231	Solido AMX Brenus #6239	Solido Panzer IV short barrel, #6218

Solido Halftrack 6225

Solido Panhard AML #6146

Solido AMX 13 VCI	Solido AMX 13 VCI	Solido AMX 13 VCI
Solido Halftrack 6052	Solido Halftrack 6052	Figures with the halftrack

Special Sets
D-Day 40th Anniversary
1984

From time to time Solido will release special sets. This set was released in 1984 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of D-Day. The set included a Sherman, Panther, Bussing Nag and truck. It also included a full set of decals and a RARE (for Solido) set of instructions on where to install the decals and accessories (antenna, machine guns).

Liberation of France - 50th Anniversary

Solido 50th M10

This model is one of several celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of France (1944-1994). It has an M-10 on a plinth, with a map showing the disposition and movement of allied forces (I think).

 

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Discussion

 Solido makes many different types of 1:50 scale military vehicles. Solido was founded in 1932 by Ferdinand de  Vazeilles. Although production was interrupted during WWII, manufacturing began again soon after. Solido has sold military diecast vehicles since 1961. The detail on these vehicles is fair to good. The models are easily identified by their shiny metal treads (I have painted or tarnished some of the treads on the tanks shown above). They have the satisfying, hefty feel of a true diecast metal vehicle. Some of the earlier releases also included figures. For a more detailed models, see the Verem lineup, below.

Verem

	Tiger	Jagdpanther	Priest	Panzer IV
Sherman V9030	PZIV Kugelblitz V9031	PZIV Kugelblitz V9031	SU 100
	Verem Leopard  9018	Verem Leopard  9018	Verem Panther Flakpanzer 9032	Verem Panther Flakpanzer 9032
SU 100B V9035	SU 100B V9035		Verem T-34/85 V9037	Verem T-34/85 V9037

Verem Brummbar V9039	Verem Brummbar V9039	Verem Brummbar V9039
Verem Panzerjager V9040	Verem Panzerjager V9040	Verem Panzerjager V9040

Verem Berliet carrier and AMX tank set

Verem Berliet carrier and AMX tank set

Verem Berliet carrier and AMX tank set

Verem Berliet carrier and AMX tank set

Verem Bussing Nag V9515	Verem Bussing Nag V9515	Verem Bussing Nag V9515
Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041	Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041	Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041
Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041	Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041	Verem Sherman M4A1 Cast hull V9041

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Verem Discussion

In 1993, Solido created it's Verem line/subsidiary. Verem tanks are Solido tanks with an upgraded paint job, decals, and sometimes extra accessories. They are a bit more expensive, but tend to be worth the extra $4-$5. The Leopard, for example, is one of the best Verem models I won, and hold its own against many of its competitors from other makes. The T-34 is also well done, although not quite to the standard of the recent Corgi releases. The Brummbar and Panzerjager are also quite unique, and are a nice addition for the serious (obsessed?) collector.
 

Other Versions

Solido is a favored base for customizers to build upon.

Even further upgrading can be found in Tank Museum (also Stretton Models, Sandford Models), Gaso.line, and other builders who utilize Solido models as the "base" for their customization. These builders then customize the models with resin parts. They can range from simple customization (e.g. sandbags) to complete replacement of the hull, turret and gun. In addition to Gaso.line, Stretton, and Tank Museum; Brent Dietrich and  Bert S. Toys (to name a few) frequently utilize Solido as a basis for customization.

Below is a customized M10. Please go to my to Tank Museum/Gasoline modifications page to see more  modified versions

Modified Solido M10 tank destroyer

Modified Solido M10 tank destroyer

Modified Solido M10 tank destroyer

Kengi - Custom Solido Base

Kengi - Custom Solido Base

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Hatchette

Panzer IV

Solido tanks are also released by Hatchette. They are on "cards", with booklets about the tank.

Catalogs

Solido Catalog, 1973 Listing of Models

Solido Catalog, 1973

Solido Catalog, 1973

Pictured above are several small scans from a 1973 Solido catalog, as you can see little has changed

For LARGER scans (and more catalogs and pages) click HERE

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Solido Numbering

The confusing world of Solido numbering and releases.

Since it's inception, Solido has adopted numerous numbering scenarios, often in conjunction with specific releases. In the table below, I will attempt to summarize the numbering system for selected tanks and AFV's. This is an abbreviated list, and was compiled with the help of MSV, various catalogs, personal observation, and Dr. Edward Force's book "Solido Toys", 1993, published by Schiffer Publishing.

Pricing

Pricing: $20-$25 for Solido. $25-$30 for Verem, $60 and up for the customized models. Unfortunately Solido and Verem models are becoming more difficult to find in the US.

More on the history of Solido/Verem can be found at MSV, Militaires Solido Verem, a great website by an enthusiast in France. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the English version.

You can find more information on customized/upgraded Solido models at my  Tank Museum (also Stretton Models, Sandford Models), Gaso.line pages.

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