Brands Compared · small scale, big passion

Which brand
builds what?

Conrad, WSI, NZG, Pop Race, COBI – each brand has its own signature. Here you'll find out in five minutes which one suits your collection.

Brand Guide approx. 5 min. read 5 Brands

Not every brand builds everything. Each has its specialty – and knowing it allows for more targeted purchases and more satisfying collecting.

Here you can see at a glance where each brand comes from and what its expertise is. Afterwards, there's a short profile for each brand – and at the end, a recommendation of which one suits you best.

At a glance

The brands at a glance

Origin, specialty, and scale at a glance.

Brand	Origin	Mainly builds	Scale
Conrad	Germany	Construction machinery, cranes, heavy transport	1:50
WSI	Netherlands	Trucks & mobile cranes, authentic transport company liveries	1:50 · 1:87
NZG	Germany	Construction machinery, wheel loaders, promotional models	1:50
Pop Race	Hong Kong	Sports cars, JDM, drift	1:64
COBI	Poland	Building block sets (airplanes, vehicles)	various

Brand · Germany

Conrad – the engineer

For decades, the benchmark for 1:50 construction machinery. Conrad stands for mobile cranes (especially Liebherr), heavy transport, and heavy construction machinery with functional mechanics. If you want precision and heavy-duty class, there's almost no way around Conrad. View Conrad.

Conrad Bauer BCS 185 Cutter System BOTTE FONDATION – collector's model in 1:50 scale, Art. 2526/01 — Conrad precision in its purest form: Bauer BCS 185 Cutter System "BOTTE FONDATION" (1:50) – special civil engineering for your shelf.

Brand · Netherlands

WSI – the trucker

The reference for trucks and mobile cranes in 1:50 – and in 1:87 for those who collect more compactly. WSI shines with authentic transport company liveries: Volvo, DAF, Scania, Liebherr LTM. Ideal for fans of transport and logistics. View WSI.

Brand · Germany

NZG – the classic

One of the oldest die-cast foundries ever. NZG builds construction machinery, wheel loaders, and truck mixers – often as official promotional models for manufacturers. Solid, clean, collectible. View NZG.

Brand · Hong Kong

Pop Race – the street artist

The young brand for 1:64 cars. Sports cars, JDM legends, RWB Porsches, and drift classics – stylish, affordable, and perfect for quickly building a collection. More on this in our scale comparison. View Pop Race.

Brand · Poland

COBI – the master builder

Completely different from the others: not finished models, but building block sets for adults. Airplanes, vehicles, historical subjects – for self-assembly and display. All important information in the COBI Guide. View COBI.

Decision-making aid

Which brand is for you?

For the construction site

Conrad – Cranes & heavy machinery
NZG – Wheel loaders & promotional models
WSI – Trucks & mobile cranes

For the road & creative pursuits

Pop Race – Sports cars & JDM in 1:64
COBI – build it yourself with building blocks
Mix – the best of several worlds

Ultimately, one thing matters

Five brands, one display cabinet.

It's not the logo that matters, but what inspires you. The most beautiful collections are a mix anyway – the main thing is that each model tells your story.

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Conrad, WSI, NZG & Co. – which brand builds what?

Which brand
builds what?