{"product_id":"die-cast-model-western-pacific-airlines-boeing-737-300-the-simpsons-livery-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL — Western Pacific Airlines — Boeing 737-300 “The Simpsons” Livery — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eIconic “Simpsons” promotional livery with FOX branding and full character lineup. A rare and colorful flying billboard by Western Pacific. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIVIL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHERPA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500470\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4017150500470\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoeing 737\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"539\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eOriginal Size\u003cbr data-end=\"453\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eLength: 33.40 m \/ 109.6 ft\u003cbr data-end=\"482\" data-start=\"479\"\u003eWingspan: 28.88 m \/ 94.8 ft\u003cbr data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"509\"\u003eHeight: 11.13 m \/ 36.5 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"625\" data-start=\"541\"\u003eModel Size\u003cbr data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"551\"\u003eLength: approx. 6.7 cm \/ 2.64 in\u003cbr data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"586\"\u003eWingspan: approx. 5.8 cm \/ 2.28 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"627\"\u003eN949WP (commonly associated with the Simpsons livery aircraft) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8joykk\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"103\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eAbout the special livery\u003cstrong data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"101\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"366\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eThis aircraft features one of the most iconic promotional liveries in aviation: \u003cem data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"198\"\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e theme. Operated by Western Pacific Airlines in the 1990s, this Boeing 737 became famous for its bright yellow fuselage and cartoon characters from the popular TV show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eThe “FOX” logo on the engine refers to the television network that broadcasts \u003cem data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"460\"\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e, while the large “WP” on the front stands for Western Pacific. The characters (Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie) are prominently displayed along the fuselage, making this aircraft a flying advertisement and a unique collector’s favorite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003eWestern Pacific was known for its creative and eye-catching liveries, often used as flying billboards, and this “Simpsons” aircraft remains one of the most memorable examples in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents Western Pacific Airlines' distinctive 'The Simpsons' special livery Boeing 737-300. The vibrant yellow fuselage features beloved characters from the iconic animated series, making this one of the most recognizable and collectible special liveries in aviation history. Manufactured by Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH in Germany, this model showcases exceptional attention to detail with accurate printing of the Simpsons characters and Western Pacific branding. Article number 500470 with scale 1:500 (Maßstab 1:500).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Boeing 737-300 is a twin-engine narrow-body aircraft that was part of Boeing's second generation 737 Classic series. Western Pacific Airlines operated this aircraft type during the 1990s and became famous for their creative fuselage art featuring various themes. This particular Simpsons livery was a promotional collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, as indicated by the trademark notices on the packaging. The model represents the actual aircraft with original dimensions of 28.90m wingspan, 33.40m length, and 11.10m height, accurately scaled down to create this detailed miniature replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAbout Western Pacific Airlines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Pacific Airlines was a low-cost U.S. carrier based in Colorado Springs during the 1990s. The airline became famous for its innovative “flying billboard” concept, painting aircraft in bold promotional liveries for major brands. Although short-lived, it left a lasting impression in aviation history thanks to these unique and colorful designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eAbout the “Simpsons” Livery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003eThis aircraft is one of the most iconic examples of Western Pacific’s marketing strategy. The bright yellow fuselage features characters from \u003cem data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eThe Simpsons\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most popular animated TV shows in the world. The “FOX” logo on the engines refers to the television network broadcasting the show, while the large “WP” titles represent the airline itself. This aircraft served as a flying advertisement and quickly became a fan favorite among aviation enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53976166105434,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/IMG_1263_81bc5111-2f35-4765-89b2-4447bca6361f.jpg?v=1776265253","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-western-pacific-airlines-boeing-737-300-the-simpsons-livery-herpa-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}