The Corgi No 290 Kojak Buick features his brown buick and two figures including Kojak  in jacket and hat holding and pointing his revolver. Crocker is in the back seat firing backwards. The model also came with a self adhesive Lieutenant badge. The original Corgi Kojak Buick was released in 1976.

There is a also a rarer version with a hatless Kojak wearing evening dress. Crocker also varies form the main model and wears a dark blue evening jacket.

Description on box – Lieutenant of Detectives Theo Kojak is a stubborn and tenacious cop with deep concern for people and justice. He operates from Manhattan South precinct with his squad of detectives Bobby Crocker, Stavros and Sapperstein, waging and unrelenting battle against violence and corruption in the city of New York. Chief of Detectives Frank McNeil completes the most famous police department ever to hit TV screens.

“Kojak” is a classic American crime drama television series that aired from 1973 to 1978. Starring Telly Savalas as the titular character, Lieutenant Theo Kojak, the show revolves around a tough, bald-headed New York City detective known for his trademark lollipop and no-nonsense approach to solving crimes. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s New York, Kojak tackles a variety of cases with his sharp wit and street-smart investigative skills. The series garnered critical acclaim for Savalas’ iconic portrayal of Kojak and its engaging storytelling. It remains a beloved fixture in television history for its memorable characters and compelling narratives.

Corgi No 290 Kojak Buick Price Guide

Kojak Buick in excellent condition out of box – £40/£60 $60/$90
Kojak Buick in box £100/£200 $140/$280
Kojak Buick in box with Lieutenant sticker £150/£250 $225/$375

Kojak Buick with hatless Kojak and crocker in evening dress in box with Lieutenant sticker £250/£300 $375/$450.

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