Volkswagen Beetle model car

The Volkswagen Beetle, often referred to as the 'Bug', is one of the most iconic automotive brands in history. Originally designed in Germany during the 1930s by Ferdinand Porsche under the directive of the German government, it was meant to be the 'People's Car' (Volkswagen). The brand is a core part of the Volkswagen Group portfolio.

While the full-sized car was produced worldwide, most notably in Germany, Mexico, and Brazil, model car versions like the one pictured are produced by various toy and collectible manufacturers. Major producers of these scale models include companies like Maisto, Bburago, Kinsmart, and Welly, which primarily manufacture their products in China. The branding and design rights remain under the ultimate ownership of the Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.