The history of Schuco is as captivating as its products. Schuco was founded in 1912 by Heinrich Müller and Heinrich Schreyer in Nuremberg, Germany. The brand name "Schuco" was actually derived from the founders' surnames - Schreyer and COmpany. In the 195s, Schuco introduced its now-iconic Piccolo range, a series of small, die-cast cars that quickly became popular among collectors. Post-war era was a time of innovation for Schuco, with the introduction of remote control toys and impressive mechanically driven models. Although faced with bankruptcy in the mid-197s, Schuco found new life when acquired by Simba Dickie Group in 1999. Authenticity, quality, and attention to detail continues to be the driving motto of the brand.