Kai Jal are more known for making extremely cheapo copies of already cheapo originals! Summer, low end Yatming and even Matchbox generics are their main source of inspiration but they also make a small series of more "realistic" castings too. Usually based on the products of Realtoy and even Norev they are unlicensed models with a bit more something to them.
Up until very recently I have seen them for sale in places like B&M Bargains but alas always in large play sets which include a big multi-storey garage. Even I draw the line at buying a handful of models I really want if they can only be had in this type of set so until now Ive not had any in my collection. Thanks once again to Mikaela I now have this loose BMW M3.
Its almost certainly a copy of the Realtoy original which has had its front end modified to avoid the licensors though still retains the universally recognised BMW Kidney style front grille design. Its quality is surprisingly acceptable compared to their normal offerings with an interior and sensible looking wheels.
This year I haven't seen any for sale in B&M Bargains, the only garage play sets they sell now contain.........HTI generics!
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Incredibly after all these decades you can still buy original Summer castings brand new, well copies anyway! Poundland are selling packs of five vehicles under the name KAI JAL. I know KAI JAL are manufacturers of diecast vehicles though I'm not sure what possessed them to knock off Summer right down to the model code numbers on the baseplates. This particular vehicle is based on an old Toyota Celica. Mint and boxed.
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Shockingly crude little model of a three door hatchback car POSSIBLY based on an old Ford Focus MK1. Maybe i'm clutching at straws there but most cheapo Chinese diecasts no matter how shoddy they look are usually based on a real vehicle. No interior and a crudely finished casting means this is definately at the very lower end of the diecast market but if it based on a first generation Ford Focus then it would at least give it a few plus points. Sold under the Gearbox brand and bought from a 99p Stores before they all converted to Poundland. Mint and boxed.
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Very crude but still easily recognisably based on a Mazda RX-8 is this Kai Jal model. Quality and detailing not included in the price unfortunately! Part of a cheapo 5 vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
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The old Summer Maserati Merak SS model from the 1970's still lives on as a crude copy produced by Kai Jal. Unfortunately the quality is even lower than the original version which is saying something! Part of a 5 vehicle set. Mint and boxed.
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