The Solido firm of Nanterre, France, was formed in 1932 by Ferdinand de Vazeilles. In the mid-Fifties, Ferdinand de Vazeilles was succeeded by his children Charlotte, Jean and Colette and they started to manufacture scale models of real vehicles. Jean continued to successfully head the company until 1978. Solido was purchased in 1973 by "Le Jouet Francais" ("The French Toys"), makers of Jouef models and Heller plastic kits, before being purchased by Majorette in 1981. Since 1974, the Solido factory has been located in Oulins, in Normandy, France, and now specializes in 1:43 and 1:60 scale models. Majorette continues the tradition of producing Solido quality miniature replica vehicles. The brand survives today under the auspices of Groupe Ideal Loisirs, the French toy conglomerate.

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