What car did Tintin drive?

Tintin was often seen driving various vehicles throughout his adventures, but the most iconic car associated with him is the Lancia Aprilia. This stylish Italian car appears in The Calculus Affair (L'Affaire Tournesol), where Tintin, Captain Haddock, and Snowy drive it through intense chase sequences. Other notable vehicles Tintin has used include: • Buick Model 1939 (The Black Island) • Jaguar Mk X (The Castafiore Emerald) • Citroën 15CV (Land of Black Gold) The adventures of Tintin frequently feature meticulously drawn, real-world vehicles, which Hergé, the creator of Tintin, illustrated with exceptional accuracy.

Moulinsart is the official company responsible for managing and protecting the Tintin brand and Hergé’s legacy. Named after Marlinspike Hall (Château de Moulinsart in French), Captain Haddock’s ancestral home, the company oversees licensing, merchandise, and copyrights related to The Adventures of Tintin. Founded by Nick Rodwell, the husband of Hergé’s widow, Fanny Rodwell, Moulinsart plays a crucial role in ensuring the authenticity and quality of official Tintin products, including the highly detailed 1:24 scale vehicle models available on Hornseys.

Are these Tintin model vehicles official merchandise?

Yes, the 1:24 scale Tintin vehicles sold by Hornseys are officially licensed by Moulinsart and crafted with exceptional detail. Each model is based on Hergé’s original illustrations and represents vehicles from Tintin’s many adventures.

Do the Tintin model cars come with certificates of authenticity?

Most official Moulinsart-licensed Tintin models come with a certificate of authenticity, confirming their status as an officially licensed collectible. If you are looking for a specific certification, please check the individual product descriptions or contact us for more details.

What scale are the Tintin vehicle models?

The 1:24 scale models mean that the vehicles are 24 times smaller than their real-world counterparts. This scale allows for a perfect balance between detail and display size, making them ideal for collectors who appreciate high-quality craftsmanship.

Can I buy other Tintin collectibles from Hornseys?

In addition to 1:24 scale vehicles, Hornseys stocks a wide range of Tintin collectibles, including: • 1:43 scale model cars • Tintin figurines & statues • Limited edition prints & artwork • Tintin books & graphic novels

Books

Tintin By Plane – 19 – The Blue Aeroplane Of The Kidnappers In The Calculus Affair – L’Avion Bleu Des Kidnappeurs De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 17 – The Sabena Airlines Aeroplane In The Calculus Affair – L’Avion De La Sabena De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 47 – The Aeroplane Of The German Police From Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – L’Avion De La Police Allemande De Tintin Au Pays Des Soviets – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 20 – The Aeroplane of Air France – L’Avion D’Air France De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 24 – The Syldair Aeroplane From Destination Moon – L’Avion De La Syldair D’Objectif Lune – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 23 – The Blue Plane Of Dr Müller From The Black Island – L’Avion Bleu De Müller De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 8 – The Red Plane From The Black Island – L’Avion Rouge De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 9 – The Fighter Aeroplane From Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – L’Avion De Chasse De Tintin Au Pays Des Soviets – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 11 – The Yellow Biplane From The Black Island – Le Biplan Jaune De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 13 – The Reconnaissance Aeroplane From The Red Sea Sharks – L’Avion De Reconnaissance De Coke En Stock – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 14 – The Aeroplane of Basil Bazaroff From The Broken Ear – L’Avion De Bazaroff De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 42 – The Aeroplane Of Professor Nestor Halambique From King Ottokar’s Sceptre – L’Avion Du Professeur Halambique Dans Le Sceptre D’Ottokar – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 15 – The Qantas Boeing 707 From Flight 714 To Sydney – Le Boeing 707 De La Qantas De Vol 714 Pour Sydney – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 45 – The Seaplane Of The Airmail Service From The Broken Ear – L’Hydravion De La Poste Aérienne De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 44 – The Border Fighter Plane Of King Ottokar’s Sceptre – L’Avion De Chasse Bordure Du Sceptre D’Ottokar – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 38 – The American Seaplane From The Eruption of Karamako – L’Hydravion Américain De L’Éruption Du Karamako – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 40 – The Red Aeroplane Of Doctor Müller In The Black Island – L’Avion Rouge de Müller – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 37 – The Aeroplane Used By The Counterfeiters In The Black Island – L’Avion Des Faux-Monnayeurs De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 36 – The Bordurian Helicopter in The Calculus Affair – L’Hélicoptère Bordure De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 35 – The American Fighter Aircraft In Destination New York – Fairey Battle – L’Avion De Chasse Américain Dans Destination New York – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 32 – The Australian Seaplane in Flight 714 to Sydney – L’Hydravion Australien De Vol 714 Pour Sydney – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 31 – The Racing Aeroplane From The Black Island – L’Avion De Course De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 29 – The Emir’s Fighter Plane – L’Avion De Chasse De L’Emir – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin By Plane – 26 – Le Stratonef H-22 De Jo Et Zette – En Avion Tintin
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Tintin With His Suitcase – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 95 – Tintin A La Valise
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Igor Wagner The Pianist – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 83 – Igor Wagner Le Pianiste
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Snowy The Messenger – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 71 – Milou Messager
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Didi Is Mad – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 66 – Didi Est Fou
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Thomson As A Bather – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 55 – Dupont En Baigneur
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Mr Cutts The Butcher On The Telephone – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 54 – Monsieur Sanzot Au Téléphone
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Professor Bergamotte Laughing – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 43 – Le Professeur Bergamotte Hilare
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart
Snowy The Half-Angel – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 40 – Milou Mi-Ange
£65.00
Hergé & Editions Moulinsart

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Books

Tintin By Plane – 19 – The Blue Aeroplane Of The Kidnappers In The Calculus Affair – L’Avion Bleu Des Kidnappeurs De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 17 – The Sabena Airlines Aeroplane In The Calculus Affair – L’Avion De La Sabena De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 47 – The Aeroplane Of The German Police From Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – L’Avion De La Police Allemande De Tintin Au Pays Des Soviets – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 20 – The Aeroplane of Air France – L’Avion D’Air France De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 24 – The Syldair Aeroplane From Destination Moon – L’Avion De La Syldair D’Objectif Lune – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 23 – The Blue Plane Of Dr Müller From The Black Island – L’Avion Bleu De Müller De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 8 – The Red Plane From The Black Island – L’Avion Rouge De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 9 – The Fighter Aeroplane From Tintin In The Land Of The Soviets – L’Avion De Chasse De Tintin Au Pays Des Soviets – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 11 – The Yellow Biplane From The Black Island – Le Biplan Jaune De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 13 – The Reconnaissance Aeroplane From The Red Sea Sharks – L’Avion De Reconnaissance De Coke En Stock – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 14 – The Aeroplane of Basil Bazaroff From The Broken Ear – L’Avion De Bazaroff De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 42 – The Aeroplane Of Professor Nestor Halambique From King Ottokar’s Sceptre – L’Avion Du Professeur Halambique Dans Le Sceptre D’Ottokar – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 15 – The Qantas Boeing 707 From Flight 714 To Sydney – Le Boeing 707 De La Qantas De Vol 714 Pour Sydney – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 45 – The Seaplane Of The Airmail Service From The Broken Ear – L’Hydravion De La Poste Aérienne De L’Oreille Cassée – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 44 – The Border Fighter Plane Of King Ottokar’s Sceptre – L’Avion De Chasse Bordure Du Sceptre D’Ottokar – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 38 – The American Seaplane From The Eruption of Karamako – L’Hydravion Américain De L’Éruption Du Karamako – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 40 – The Red Aeroplane Of Doctor Müller In The Black Island – L’Avion Rouge de Müller – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 37 – The Aeroplane Used By The Counterfeiters In The Black Island – L’Avion Des Faux-Monnayeurs De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 36 – The Bordurian Helicopter in The Calculus Affair – L’Hélicoptère Bordure De L’Affaire Tournesol – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 35 – The American Fighter Aircraft In Destination New York – Fairey Battle – L’Avion De Chasse Américain Dans Destination New York – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 32 – The Australian Seaplane in Flight 714 to Sydney – L’Hydravion Australien De Vol 714 Pour Sydney – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 31 – The Racing Aeroplane From The Black Island – L’Avion De Course De L’Ile Noire – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 29 – The Emir’s Fighter Plane – L’Avion De Chasse De L’Emir – En Avion Tintin

Tintin By Plane – 26 – Le Stratonef H-22 De Jo Et Zette – En Avion Tintin

Tintin With His Suitcase – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 95 – Tintin A La Valise

Igor Wagner The Pianist – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 83 – Igor Wagner Le Pianiste

Snowy The Messenger – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 71 – Milou Messager

Didi Is Mad – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 66 – Didi Est Fou

Thomson As A Bather – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 55 – Dupont En Baigneur

Mr Cutts The Butcher On The Telephone – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 54 – Monsieur Sanzot Au Téléphone

Professor Bergamotte Laughing – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 43 – Le Professeur Bergamotte Hilare

Snowy The Half-Angel – Figurines Tintin La Collection Officielle – 40 – Milou Mi-Ange

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