Tintin Editions Atlas No. 08 La Mitrailleuse – The Broken Ear 1:43 Model Car

This collectible Tintin model is the Editions Atlas En Voiture Tintin No. 08 release, officially listed as Automitrailleuse and also known as La Mitrailleuse de L’Oreille cassée. Released in May 2002, it recreates the green machine-gun car from L’Oreille cassée / The Broken Ear. The scene features Tintin and Snowy in the open car, with a mounted gun, flag detail and mountain-style album backdrop, presented on a dark blue display base with a clear protective case.

Official Editions Atlas Release

Part of the original En Voiture Tintin collector series, numbered 08 with reference 2 118 008.

Released in May 2002

An early first-series Atlas Tintin vehicle collectible from the 1:43 range.

The Broken Ear Vehicle

Based on the green machine-gun car from Hergé’s classic adventure.

Character Scene Included

Features Tintin and Snowy seated in the open vehicle with the mounted gun detail.

Display Presentation

Supplied with a dark blue themed base, clear case and illustrated backdrop.