The adventures of Tintin are also a wonderful gallery of machines. Hergé, a stickler for documentary accuracy, drew Tintin's vehicles with striking realism: the legendary moon rocket, Professor Calculus's shark-shaped submarine, the three-masted ship The Unicorn, the trawler Sirius and a long series of period automobiles. Here is the guide to the most iconic machines of the saga - each with its role in the albums and the official Moulinsart collectible replica you can find with us.
📑 Contents
🚀 The ultimate icon
🌊 At sea and underwater
› The shark submarine · The Unicorn · The Sirius
🏎️ The collectible automobiles
› The Thomson and Thompson motorcycle · The Sbrodj Custom · Müller's Roadmaster · The Lincoln Torpedo 1/12 · The Nanking Chrysler 1/12 · The Citroën Ami 6 · The red truck · The beige saloon · Alonzo Perez's car · The 1/24 taxis
🚀 The ultimate icon
The moon rocket
Red and white with a chequered pattern, Professor Calculus's rocket is arguably the most famous object in all of comics. Designed in Destination Moon (1953) and launched in Explorers on the Moon (1954), it carries Tintin, Haddock, Calculus and the Thomson and Thompson detectives to our satellite - nearly fifteen years before the real first steps of Apollo 11. Its sleek silhouette has become the very symbol of the adventure and scientific anticipation so dear to Hergé.
The Rocket at Lift-off resin - Tintin Les Icônes Collection
Also available as a 17 cm resin version, more affordable to start a collection.
🌊 At sea and underwater
The shark submarine
Devised by Professor Calculus in Red Rackham's Treasure (1944), this pocket submarine shaped like a shark allows Tintin to explore the wreck of The Unicorn at the bottom of the ocean. Camouflaged so as not to frighten the real fish, it is one of the most memorable inventions of the brilliant scientist - a little retro-futuristic gem that has become a cult favourite among collectors.
Shark Submarine resin 26.5 cm - Tintin Les Icônes Collection
The Unicorn
A magnificent seventeenth-century three-masted ship, The Unicorn was commanded by the knight Sir Francis Haddock, a distant ancestor of Captain Haddock. Its history and the hunt for its treasure are at the heart of the diptych The Secret of the Unicorn / Red Rackham's Treasure. The model of this legendary ship - the very one that Tintin gives to the captain - is a centrepiece for any fan of Hergé's universe.
The Unicorn Figurine - Musée Imaginaire
The Sirius
It is aboard the trawler Sirius that Tintin, Captain Haddock and Professor Calculus set off in search of Red Rackham's treasure, in the album of the same name. This sturdy fishing boat converted into an expedition vessel is inseparable from one of the finest maritime adventures of the series. Its resin replica faithfully recreates its distinctive hull.
Sirius the Trawler Figurine - Musée Imaginaire
🏎️ The collectible automobiles
Hergé reproduced cars with the precision of a goldsmith, to the point that his panels are still used as a reference by automotive historians. Moulinsart produces official replicas of them, mainly at 1/24 scale (with a few exceptional pieces at 1/12), faithful down to the smallest detail.
The Thomson and Thompson motorcycle
Inseparable from their sidecar motorcycle, the detectives Thomson and Thompson make it one of the most memorable comic props in the series: botched chases, skids and spectacular falls are all part of the fun. This 1/24 replica recreates the typical rig from the years when the hilarious duo roamed the roads.
Tintin Motorcycle Thomson and Thompson 1/24
The Sbrodj Custom
In Destination Moon, the atomic research centre of Sbrodj, in Syldavia, houses the preparations for the lunar voyage. The car that drives around there is part of the setting of this adventure in which science takes centre stage. Its 1/24 replica will delight fans of the lunar diptych.
Tintin Car 1/24 The Sbrodj Custom - Destination Moon
Müller's Roadmaster
A powerful saloon with American lines, the Roadmaster is the car of the sinister Doctor Müller, one of Tintin's great adversaries. Elegant yet menacing, it accompanies the schemes of the forger-spy. The 1/24 replica faithfully recreates its imposing bodywork.
Roadmaster of Müller Car 1/24
The Lincoln Torpedo (1/12)
An exceptional piece of the collection, this Lincoln Torpedo from Cigars of the Pharaoh is produced at the large 1/12 scale. Its gleaming convertible body, its chrome and its meticulous finishes make it a true prestige model, crafted for the most demanding collectors.
Tintin Car Lincoln Torpedo 1/12 - Cigars of the Pharaoh
The Nanking Chrysler (1/12, limited edition)
This imposing Chrysler limousine, associated with the Chinese episode of The Blue Lotus, is offered at 1/12 scale in a limited edition. The high-end replica par excellence, it combines presence, elegance and rarity - a collector's item intended for enthusiasts.
Tintin Car Nanking Chrysler 1/12 - limited edition
The Citroën Ami 6
A small French saloon emblematic of the 1960s, the Citroën Ami 6 is one of the period automobiles reproduced in the official collection. Its silhouette with its reverse-rake rear window is instantly recognisable. A 1/24 replica full of retro charm.
Tintin Citroën Ami 6 1/24 - Doctor Moulinsart
The red truck
A sturdy delivery truck in a bright shade, this utility vehicle is part of the familiar backdrop of Tintin's adventures. Its 1/24 replica brings a touch of colour and realism to any collector's display case.
Tintin Red Miniature Truck 1/24
The beige saloon
"Conduite intérieure": that is how pre-war closed saloons were known in French. This beige model with its rounded lines embodies the automotive elegance of Tintin's earliest adventures. A 1/24 replica ideal for recreating the period atmosphere.
Car 1/24 The Beige Saloon
Alonzo Perez's car
Associated with the character of Alonzo Perez, this automobile joins the official collection of vehicles drawn from Tintin's universe. Reproduced at 1/24 with the attention to detail typical of the Moulinsart range, it is the perfect addition to a series of collectible cars.
Tintin Car 1/24 Alonzo Perez - Official Collection
The 1/24 taxis
Taxis hold a delightful place in Tintin's adventures: chases, journeys across town and misunderstandings follow one after another. The official collection offers several of them, faithfully reproduced at 1/24 from period models.
Tintin 1/24 Miniature Car Marlinspike Taxi
Tintin Miniature Car 1/24 - The Taxi to Eastdown
Tintin Car 1/24 - Panhard Dyna Z Taxi Collection
Tintin Car 1/24 - The Red Taxi
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From the moon rocket to the 1/24 cars, Hergé's vehicles are so many fragments of adventure to display at home. Find all the official Moulinsart replicas - rockets, ships, submarine and collectible automobiles - in our shop.
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Tintin and Hergé's universe are protected creations. © Hergé / Moulinsart. The vehicles shown are official products under Moulinsart licence.
