It’s that time of year where we review the best of the best for 2020. As for 2020, this year was somewhat of a disappointment, pandemic aside, the overall enthusiasm and emotion to us was definitely lacking. So, we want to hear from you, each collector, each fan! What model tickled your fancy best in 2020? This does not mean the most expensive or limited production piece. In true scale model passion, we want to know what model spoke to YOU best?
We comprised a list of some of our favourites throughout the year, we’re sure there are more. So please, post your favourite (s). Please include brand, vehicle, and scale. The final candidate list will be narrowed down to the top 10-15 models. The official voting will take place from mid-December through February 2021. Good luck to all!
ACME – Drag Outlaws 1965 Chevrolet El Camino
ACME – Shelby GT350R Models 1965
Almost Real – Land Rover Defender 110
Almost Real – Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine
Almost Real – Land Rover 90 “Camel Trophy” Borneo 1985
AUTOart – Koenigsegg One:1, (Clear Carbon)
AUTOart – Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
AUTOart – Koenigsegg Regera
AUTOart – Pagani Huayra Roadster
AUTOart – McLaren 720S
AutoCult – Green Monster Stage V Mitas
Bburago – Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Bburago – Ferrari Monza SP1
BBR – Ferrari LaFerrari (diecast)
BBR – Ferrari F8 Spider
CMC – Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman (W100)
CMR – Citroën Plateau Tissier & Transporter Ecurie Ecosse
CMR – Citroen DS – Mille Pattes Michelin 1970
Fangzhou Model – Arcfox-GT
Fronti-Art – Koenigsegg Gemera
GMP – Chevrolet Camaro Street Fighter Inferno!
GT Spirit – Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
GT Spirit – Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV (1:8)
Ignition Model – Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R (KPGC10)
Ignition Model – Top Secret Skyline Japan R – Silver
KK Scale – Ferrari 288 GTO
KengFai – Toyota Land Cruiser
Kyosho – De Tomaso Pantera GT5
Kyosho – Toyota Land Cruiser 60
Maisto – Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Maisto – Corvette Stingray Z51
Make Up – Lamborghini Countach LP400S
MR Collection – Lamborghini V12 Vision Gran Turismo
MR Collection – Bugatti Divo
Norev – Mercedes-Benz 500 SL (R129)
Laudoracing-Models – Puma Dune Buggy
LCD Models – Pagani Huayra Roadster
LCD Models – McLaren 600LT
Peako – De Tomaso P72
Solido – Ford GT40 Street/Race
Solido – Porsche 964 Turbo/ RS
Spark – Porsche 911 RUF CTR (Production)
Top Marques – Ferrari F40 LM Beurlys Barchetta
TrueScale Miniatures – Lotus 56B #6 1971 / E. Fittipaldi
1:18 AUTOart Dodge Viper ACR! I have a soft spot for that car since I watched the Nürburgring lap…the effort was possible because of its fans contributing via crowdfunding! How crazy and beautiful is that story?
I agree, that was an amazing model in some very nice color schemes.
CMC Mercedes Benz Pullman W100
This came out in late 2019, no?
CMC MB 600 Pullman with sunroof. Great detail and paint quality.
Would like to add the Ottomobile Peugeot E-Legend Concept to the list. Probably the best model Otto has made to date!
Nice piece, BUT this is their best and most unique model to date! Renault Espace F1
YES! Otto Espace F1 is the bomb!
Solido was on fire this year, with few solid (excuse the pun) budget models. My fav of them tho is Mk1 GT40, strange that it’s not in the list. For the bang for a buck this is probably my fav model of the year. Norev’s 500SL is another very good bang-for-the-buck model, and not only 500SL, I’d add W123 Mercs to the list.
As for other candidates it’s hard to judge, AR and AA has made a lot of great models, most of which are out of my interest. But the Camaro is on my bucket list alongside with Challengers.
Another kind of unsung hero missing in this list is GMP/Acme’s Coronet Super Bee. With all the shortcomings of the final product, they finally did it, after almost a decade of unfortunate circumstances. And the result is very worthy.
Yes, good call on the MKI GT40. We just took photos of the AC Cobra 427 MKII w/ Hard Top. it’s brilliant for the price.
Is the Coronet Super Bee out yet?
In my opinion, the Peako De Tomaso P72 in soul red. I added it in my collection a few months ago and it is the definition of an eye candy model car. It is very well made and absolutely gorgeous from any angle and the soul red colour is stunning and by far the most perfect one for the P72.
Pantera GTS
BBR diecast LaFerrari 1/18
agreed
CMR diecast 1/18 Mazda 787B no. 55 Winner 24h LeMans 1991
Kyosho toyota land cruiser 60- nice quality , 360 access, diecast-
Kyosho – Toyota Land Cruiser 60
BBR – Ferrari Laferrari
360° access, great detail, good “old” diecast models.
I second both of these choices!
GMP Ferrari 512M Le mans 1971 – diecast detailed Ferrari
Best buy:
DNA Collectibles – SAAB 99 TURBO 1/18
Norev – Mercedes-Benz 200 T 1982 1/18
Norev – Jaguar E-Type Cabriolet 1/12
Top:
Almost Real – Land Rover 90 “Camel Trophy” Borneo 1985
GT Spitit – Countach 1/8
Ottomobile Peugeot e-Legend
ACME Ford GT40 MKI 1968 Le Mans Winner
Autoart Audi Sport Quattro S1
LEGO Lamborghini Sian 😉 not sure if it qualifies but great Lego-set
Autoart Audi Sport Quattro S1 – YES, somehow I forgot about my favourite…
If LEGO qualifies, for next year´s Model of the Year I will suggest PLAYMOBIL´s upcoming Volkswagen T1 Camper Van: https://www.facebook.com/PlaymobilDeutschland/photos/a.291838477524103/4370068433034400/?type=3
Solido diecast 1/18 Nissan GT-R R34 bayside blue.
As Ilka said, “Solido was on fire this year.”
+1 for the Solido Ford GT40 !
Norev’s Mercedes Benz S123 wagon – 230T 1980, one amazing model with great details in relatively affordable range.
I am confused with the Norev’s W123 200 1982. That also came out in 2020?
Next Almost Real’s Defender 2020 assortment is also nice.
AutoArt Pagani Huayra hands-down
1/18 BBR Ferrari LaFerrari – Best model of 2020
Hello, I would like to add some models that I think deserve a spot> These are all models that I actually purchased this year.
* AutoArt Toyota Century
* Spark Rebellion R13 #3 2019 LM24
* Otto BMW Alpina B11
LCD Pagani Huayra Roadster
LCD Pagani Huayra Roadster BC (if it launches within December)
Hello to everyone
My opinion is
1) BBR laferrari (Diecast)
2) LCD huayra roadster
3) Autoart mclaren 720s
4) CMC Pullman
5) Autoart viper acr
6) LCD 600lt
I believe the model of the year it will be the BBR laferrari or the LCD huayra roadster or
the cmc Pullman
Peako De Tomaso P72. Probably won’t get many votes because hardly anybody has one, but it’s a great model of the most surprising concept of the past few years IMHO
Also on board with – 1/18 BBR Ferrari LaFerrari – brilliant execution in diecast with all opening bits. Paint application is superlative as well.
Kyosho lx570
ACME Shelby GT350R
Autoart McLaren 720s
Very good！
If we’re taking everything into consideration, the Bburago Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 should make the top 3. This is the best effort price/quality I’ve ever seen in a model car. Of course in the 40$ price range there’re some compromises to be made, but Bburago kept it to a minimum and delivered a must have model. The only thing is people aren’t used to vote for Bburago as a model car of the year.
Cult MG TD a model i`ve been waiting to see for many years
TOYOTA LC 60 Kyosho
TrueScale Miniatures (TSM) 1932 Bentley Blower No. 1 is one of the most interesting and unusual models to be produced in 1/18 scale this year. Part of their Collection d’Elegance line, it replicates the Bentley which set a Brooklands record of 137.96 mph on a closed course in 1932. I believe that historical significance and rarity in a model are more important than complexity and number of fiddly bits.
Great call!
+1!
AUTOart – Pagani Huayra Roadster
Almost Real – Land Rover Defender 110
CMC Mercedes Benz 600 Pullman (W100).
It‘s little bit too expensive for me but it has so much details!
KK Scale – Ferrari 288 GTO
I know it’s not perfect, but it looks great besides other 80’s Ferraris made by high-end dicast models such as Kyoshos.
CMC Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman (W100) 1/18
CMC Jaguar C Type 1/18
Almost Real – Land Rover Defender 110 1/18
LCD Models – Pagani Huayra Roadster 1/18
BBR – Ferrari Laferrari 1/18
KengFai Acura NSX 1/18
AUTOart – Koenigsegg Regera 1/18
AUTOart – Koenigsegg One:1, (Clear Carbon) 1/18
AUTOart – McLaren 720S 1/18
AUTOart – Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1/18
Maisto – Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 1/18 (only fully opening model)
Schuco Volkswagen T4b Westfalia Camper
AutoArt 1/18 – Viper ACR
AutoArt 1/18 Audi S1 Sport Quattro
The model that SPEAKS to me the most however is AutoArt Challengers, even though the first one`s to be released this December I guess that we wait with those to Scale model of The Year 2021. :)
Peako De Tomaso definitely
LCD McLaren 600LT for me.
Definitely agree with you. Autoart composhit 600lt wont be valued for 200usd for mediocre details. Also lcd 600lt was the first 18 diecast that have folding side mirrors pretty cool and also that engine bay glorious.
BBR – Ferrari LaFerrari
LCD Models – Pagani Huayra Roadster
Peako – De Tomaso P72
Almost Real – Bentley Mulsanne Grand Limousine
Almost Real – Land Rover 90 “Camel Trophy” Borneo 1985
Solido Porsche 964 Turbo. That thing is just gorgeous. Shape is spot on! Very good budget friendly entrance to the hobby and holds its own between far more expensive models. My winner of 2020!
Solido Ford GT40 1/18 ,verry good model ,I have the no 6 and the no 9.
I hope t hey make the versione Le Mans ’68 race no 8 Mairesse/Beurlys in 1/18.
And that for a Ferrari collector. (300)models.
Peter.
AR Defender 110
AA sport Quattro S1
Kyosho LX570
LCD Models 600LT
ACME GT350
GMP Camaro
Solido – Ford GT40 Street/Race