VR46 Catalonia 2008 AGV Mini Helmet 1:5

Key Details about this particular mini helmet:

• Rider and Event: Valentino Rossi, 2008 Catalan Motorcycle Grand Prix (GP Catalunya).
• Helmet Brand: AGV.
• Scale: 1:5 scale replica, which is a common size for mini helmet collectors.
• Design/Graphics: The helmet’s unique design, created by Aldo Drudi, is often referred to as the “Football” graphic. It features a pattern that imitates the hexagonal and pentagonal panels of a soccer ball. Rossi wore it as a dedication and good luck charm for the Italian national football team, the “Azzurri,” who were competing in the 2008 Euro Cup. The design also includes Rossi’s signature elements like the Sun and Moon, the number 46, and a caricature of his bulldog, Guido.
• Materials: Typically made of polycarbonate or a similar material.
• Weight: The approximate weight is around 130 grams.
• Purpose: It is an original reproduction intended for collectors, featuring high quality and attention to detail.

These mini helmets are generally sold under the VR46 brand (Valentino Rossi’s official merchandise company). While Minichamps has produced many of Rossi’s helmets, the 1:5 scale version for the Catalonia 2008 helmet is frequently listed as a VR46 product.