As we type these words the award trophy for DiecastSociety.com 2018 Model of the Year is on a plane and heading east to its final destination. The winning model, and well deserved in our opinion is the Land Rover Defender 110 Camel Trophy Edition by Almost Real. Congratulations Almost Real! With 22% of the total vote (609 votes) Almost Real pushed by incumbent (2017 results) winner AUTOart with 21% of the total vote (579 votes).
All thirteen models are all well deserving of a win, each provides a little something that makes this hobby so great! Thank you to all who helped shape the final candidate list and thank you to all who took the time to place a vote. We shared the final results in full below. Happy collecting!
Almost Real Land Rover Defender 110 “CT” (22%, 609 Votes)
AUTOart Koenigsegg One:1 (21%, 579 Votes)
BBR Ferrari F12 TdF (17%, 460 Votes)
CMC Ferrari D50 (11%, 303 Votes)
Norev Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL (5%, 147 Votes)
Schuco Volkswagen T3a Westfalia Joker (5%, 143 Votes)
OttOmobile Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (5%, 138 Votes)
GT Spirit Dodge Challenger Demon (3%, 91 Votes)
Maisto Datsun 240Z Tuner (3%, 74 Votes)
Ilario Bugatti T57SC 1937 Atalante (2%, 64 Votes)
MR Collection Lamborghini Terzo Millennio (2%, 63 Votes)
Solido Bugatti Atlantic SC (2%, 53 Votes)
AutoCult Stutz BB 145 Schumacher Special (1%, 14 Votes)
Interesting, I didn’t think it would be this close between AR and AA. I hope AR will increase the pace of releasing new models. As nice as they are, they sadly take too long (looking at the Zondas for example :( ). As of now, AA sadly does not have to worry all too much.
Nice that they do get a real trophy to proudly put on display (a trophy for the Camel Trophy so to speak). Did last years´ winners get a physical trophy, too, or is this new?
Yes new, the first time since we rolled out DS MOTY!
Nice looking trophy! Just unpacked my Trophy truck and it most certainly deserves this award!
Wow! Beautiful and super cool trophy! Congratulation and thank you for all your hard work DS Team!
Just wanted to say, “Great job! DS Team!” All of your work and effort have been noticed. I check out this website every day. Looking for info and keeping an eye out on upcoming releases. Thank you again!