Artefacts

London 2012, detailed replica of a taxi of the Olympic float featuring the pictogram of handball.

Physical description

Die-cast taxi featuring the pictogram of handball. Scale: 1/64. Original box of 70% recycled cardboard, with the following inscription "Designed in England. Made in China". Item #27.

Created

Created: Wolff Olins Created: The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG)Created: Hornby Created: SomeOne

Materials

metal

Colors

pink, multi coloured

Dimension

6 x 9.4 x 3.7 cm, 62 g

Type of item

Souvenirs -> miniature

Reference number

231044-023

Keywords

London 2012, Olympic Games Handball emblem Pictogram Transport

Notes

Participant transportation and the Olympic Torch Relay require many vehicles. These vehicles inspired toy-makers to create miniature collectables. As a result, a series of 40 cars from the 2012 Games contains reproductions of London taxis decorated with pictograms of various sports and disciplines.