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KMB2023227 - Volvo B8L/Wrights Gemini 3
Kowloon Motor Bus
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The model - this model was first announced on 3rd May 2024 and it was released on 16th May. It is the first casting of a 12.8 metre Wrights Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B8L. It carries all over advertising for Minna No Tabo, a Japanese Sanrio character created in 1984.,  Minna no Tabo is a human character. According to official character profiles his birthday is on May 5 (Children's Day) and he is a happy and energetic boy who likes sports. He is depicted surrounded by family and many animal friends. He was originally designed in 1984 by Akiko Shimasue for use on greeting cards.
      
 
The bus Kowloon Motor Bus registered it's first 12.8 metre Gemini 3 bodied Volvo B8Ls between October and December 2022. Further examples were registered during March and April 2023 and the last, V6X182 was registered on 4th August 2023. V6X149 was first registered on 30th November 2022.
       
 Manufacturer of model  80M Bus Model
 Scale  1:76
 Prototype chassis  Volvo B8L
 Prototype bodywork  Wrights Gemini 3
 Prototype length  12.8 metre
 Fleet number  V6X149
 Registration number  YH9809
 Route number  1A
 Destination  Star Ferry
 Quantity  1,000
 Date released - Hong Kong  16th May 2024
       
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