There's an old saying: "Beggar's can't be choosers" and for years now I've pitched a fit over how the toy industry had totally ignored making any 1/43 scale The Munsters Koach or Dragula in 1/43 scale diecast versions. I mean, Johnny Lightning has a nice little 1/64th scale Koach...
...and Ertl has a beautiful 1/18 scale Koach
To the rescue - more or less - is this year's offering from Department 56, the company well known for its beautiful holiday buildings and accessories. Cast resin is a different animal than diecast metal. It simply doesn't allow for the same amount or fideltiy to detail as diecast and this version of the Koach reflects that. Detailing is a bit crude and much of it is molded on vs. separately applied as one would see on a diecast model. Details are painted, not plated, thereby giving a dullish overall appearance to the thing, and the wheels are glued on - not free rolling. As I said, resin is a different animal than diecast and while this is about as good as one can expect from resin - understand that if you choose to buy one of these it's for the nostalgia and for having a Munsters Koach in 1/43 scale - not becaase it's a highly-detailed scale model. The Koach measures 5" (12.7cm) L x 2 1/4" (5.71cm) W x 2" (5.08cm) H, and really is a nice addition to any Halloween display as long as as you accept it for what it is. Enjoy! Opa Fritz
