Diecast Model Guides
Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is the specific scale model buses represented by this listing from Iconic Replicas. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.
The record that separates this item
- Exact product: Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87
- Brand or vendor: Iconic Replicas
- Product type: Scale Model Buses
- SKU or catalog key: F977-87-0716
- Scale stated in the record: 1:87
- Quantity wording: 504 pieces
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $63.74 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
This item is best cataloged under its full name and F977-87-0716. The scale marker 1:87 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The quantity wording 504 pieces should be reconciled with the package photo and option selected. That combination protects against accidental substitutions when related products share a subject, color, scale or series.
The verified description in context
The source description says: “Van Hool CX-45 coach bus in yellow-and-green Brazil National Football Team graphics from Iconic Replicas International Federation of the Global Game series. This 1:87 HO scale limited-edition bus model is limited to 504 pieces worldwide. Review the listing photos for the exact graphics, wheels and packaging. Item: 87-0716.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.
What matters for this kind of product
The most useful way to evaluate Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.
For this listing, F977-87-0716 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
The details to verify next
Similar diecast products often differ in small, high-value details. Review the wheel spokes, tire profile, base color, glazing, interior, license or race markings and package code. The aim is not to assign a grade from a distance but to confirm that the delivered item matches the release purchased.
Display and handling should follow the format: loose models need nonabrasive separation, packages need edge and blister protection, and project cars need a documented baseline before disassembly.
Why the exact photo set matters
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 3 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier F977-87-0716.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Identity: title, vendor and SKU F977-87-0716 agree.
- Contents: included pieces and quantity are explicit.
- Fit: scale, dimensions or interface match the intended use.
- Condition: the photographed state is acceptable for the project or collection.
- Transaction: current option, price and availability are confirmed.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Iconic Replicas Bus & Transit Models · Bus Diecast Models · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · 1:87 HO Scale Vehicles, Trucks & Accessories
Cataloging and project notes
Catalog the item under the complete title and F977-87-0716, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.
Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.
Gift considerations
The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.
Questions answered by the exact listing
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, F977-87-0716, vendor Iconic Replicas, product type Scale Model Buses and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Decision summary: choose Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.
Review the live Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Why the complete record should be retained
Van Hool CX-45 Brazil National Team Bus – Iconic Replicas 1:87 is filed as a Scale Model Buses from Iconic Replicas. Its compact reference is F977-87-0716. Preserve the product URL, one clear image, the selected option and the receipt with those identifiers. A related item may look nearly identical while differing in quantity, scale, color, road number, hardware, package or compatibility.
The most reliable ownership note separates three stages: what the seller stated, what arrived, and what happened when the item was used or displayed. That structure supports later troubleshooting and replacement without adding unsupported claims to the original listing. It also makes the article auditable because every conclusion remains tied to the exact product instead of the surrounding category.

