Majorette Volkswagen The Originals: Complete Collector’s Guide

Quick Answer: Majorette Volkswagen The Originals is a licensed 1:64-scale series of classic VW diecast — Beetle, Golf Mk1, T1 and T3 — with metal bodies, opening parts, suspension and a collector card in every premium blister. South African collectors can expect to pay roughly R120–R250 per premium single and R350–R600 for the five-car giftpack.

What Is the Majorette Volkswagen The Originals Series?

Volkswagen The Originals is one of Majorette’s most popular licensed ranges, celebrating the classic VW line-up rather than the modern one. Every model is officially licensed by Volkswagen and built around the French brand’s premium formula: a die-cast metal body, free-rolling wheels with suspension, and opening doors or bonnets on selected castings. Each premium blister also includes a collector card, which has made the singles a hit with card-and-car collectors.

The series leans hard into nostalgia. Where the regular Majorette Premium Cars range mixes modern metal with classics, The Originals is locked to the icons: the Beetle (Käfer), the Golf Mk1, the T1 split-screen bus and the T3 generation. It sits naturally alongside our guides to the best VW Beetle diecast models and VW bus and camper diecast.

The Models in the Range

Model	Body Style	Highlights
Volkswagen Beetle	Saloon	Multiple colourways; opening parts on premium versions
Volkswagen Golf Mk1	Hatchback	The hot-hatch that started it all, in period colours
Volkswagen T1	Split-screen bus	Camper and panel versions; roof accessories in gift sets
Volkswagen T3	Bus / camper	Wedge-era bus with detailed tampo printing
Beetle “Surf Rider”	Saloon + surfboard	Pink edition with roof-mounted surfboard
Bus “Drive Your Adventure”	T1 + kayak	Green camper with roof kayak
Bus “Chill in Camper Club”	T1	Black and yellow club livery
Pickup “Ride into the Sunset”	Single cab + surfboard	Light green workhorse with roof board

Giftpacks and Two-Piece Sets

The easiest way to start the collection is the five-piece pack, which bundles two Beetles, two buses and the pickup with their themed roof accessories. Two-piece sets split the range into a Racing theme and an Adventure theme, each pairing a car with a matching accessory. These sets are also the versions most often listed by South African toy shops and import sellers, since gift boxes travel better than blisters.

Collecting The Originals in South Africa

Majorette distribution in South Africa has been patchy in recent years, so the most reliable sources are the bigger toy retailers, specialist import stores and online marketplaces. Prices in rand move with the exchange rate: singles usually land between R120 and R250, the five-piece giftpack between R350 and R600. Because every premium blister carries a collector card, sealed examples are worth more than loose ones — check the card for corner damage before buying second-hand.

If you are new to the brand, our complete Majorette brand guide for South Africa explains how the series fits into the wider range, and the Hot Wheels vs Majorette comparison covers the scale differences you will notice on the shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which VW models are in Majorette The Originals?

The core castings are the Beetle, Golf Mk1, T1 and T3. Giftpack variants add surfboards, kayaks and camper-club liveries to the buses and pickups.

What scale is the series?

The cars are approximately 1:64 and about 7.5 cm long, though like most Majorette castings they run slightly larger than a strict 1:64 measurement.

Do the models have opening parts?

Yes, selected models have opening doors or bonnets, and all have free-rolling wheels with suspension.

Is the series still being made?

Yes. The Originals remains a current Majorette line, with the five-piece pack and two-piece sets listed in the official Majorette shop alongside premium singles.

Related Guides

• French diecast cars in South Africa: Majorette's home turf
• Majorette Premium Cars: complete guide and history
• Majorette Vintage Cars: the retro mainline

Last reviewed: October 2026. Sources: official Majorette product listings at majorette.com, Majorette Model Cars Wiki and SA retailer listings.