Knight Rider Merchandise – One Man, One Car, One Shelf
Long before voice assistants sat in every car, there was exactly one that truly listened: K.I.T.T. "Knight Rider" ran for four seasons on US television starting in 1982 and turned David Hasselhoff into a world star as Michael Knight – a modern lone knight on a mission for justice. His partner: a black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with artificial intelligence, an unmistakable red front scanner, and a fondness for sharp remarks about his human's driving. In Germany, countless reruns turned the series into a fixed part of the afternoon lineup – and K.I.T.T. into arguably the most famous TV car ever. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Knight Rider merchandise for everyone who can still hear the scanner sound in their head.
What makes Knight Rider stand out?
The division of roles. Hero and car are equal partners here – and honestly, K.I.T.T. was often the more sensible one of the two. This buddy principle on four wheels set the series apart from other action formats of its time and turned the car itself into a character: with a voice, personality, and a design you recognize instantly by two details – black paint, red scanning light. For collectors, that's a gift, because few vehicles in TV history work as well as a model as this Trans Am. Add to that the nostalgia factor for an entire generation that sat in front of the TV on Saturdays and swore to themselves: a car exactly like that. Someday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Knight Rider products does Elbenwald carry?
Officially licensed goods around the cult series – diecast models of K.I.T.T. in various scales as well as T-shirts with Michael Knight motifs. The current range is shown in this page's overview.
What is Knight Rider about?
About Michael Knight, who fights crime with the talking, highly intelligent car K.I.T.T. The US series with David Hasselhoff started in 1982 and ran for four seasons – the black Pontiac Firebird Trans Am became a star in its own right in the process.
How can I tell officially licensed Knight Rider merchandise?
By the license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – details on the respective manufacturer are listed on the product page.
Range Overview
The garage fills up in the replicas category: diecast models of the Trans Am for sideboard, display case, or desk. The nostalgia gets worn via the T-shirts & tops, and if you're overhauling your whole shelf, the collectibles have more material. For fans with a birthday coming up: the gift ideas pull up.
What else fits?
Eighties nostalgia has plenty of horsepower: Back to the Future parks the DeLorean right next to it, E.T. takes the bicycle, Top Gun takes off entirely. If you'd rather watch the decade in series form, head to Stranger Things – and the Movies & TV Shows world delivers the full overview.
