This might be the first preview of the upcoming 1:18 Bburago Signature Plus Ferrari Daytona SP3. Based on the initial images, we’re not sure where the plus in Signature plus should be. Look like a typical Signature release to us! We do know two versions are scheduled, they include an open and closed roof version, the first found in a Metallic Rosso Magna exterior and the latter in Rosso Corsa 322. What are your thoughts?
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Just another marketing stunt to charge more money
The only Plus I can think of is maybe a nice box. I would say this is still a fully opening budget model. Most collectors will criticize this model, however I am ok with it as it will be five times cheaper than a resin and sealed BBR. It is nice to see Burago make new affordable Ferrari models.
Yes, definitely a lot of value for $$$ but we’re not sure what the price will be. Our beef, it still doesn’t offer the same value HWE did. The gap for Ferrari collectors that want a little more is still a challenge. Truly a shame, as Ferrari in general is a license to print money!!
I’ve been waiting for this one to come out for awhile now. A super body style, and the blue interior also looks interesting. I’m also curious about what extra features the “Signature Plus” refers to. I hope it’s worth the wait and the price!
Yes, not sure where the PLUS is over the standard Signature release. Hopefully answers to come shortly. Still a good money if priced right.
89 € in CarModel
https://www.carmodel.com/es/burago/bu01490/1-18/ferrari/daytona-sp3-spider-open-roof-2022-full-exclusive-carmodel/155644
But this is for an exclusive version for carmodel.
The average prince should be between 75-85€
And they almost always have a 10% discount, sometimes even more.
Looks pretty good for a Bburago but as already stated it looks like regular Signature to me. Also one more thing to mention is that the spec of this closed roof version will change from the pictures. It will have yellow calipers and beige interior, and the open roof version will have this blue interior, according to Carmodel on Facebook, who will distribute the two models exclusively for Bburago. The white spec we saw at the toy fair should not be exclusive for Carmodel though, it will be distributed as normal through other wholesalers/retailers as well.
,we’re not sure where the plus in Signature plus should be’
Plus half the standard Signature models price obviously.
The message here so we are clear. We see no significant improvement over the Signature series.
“It still doesn’t meet the basic standards of HOT WHEELS, and I never have any hope for this brand.”
The photos aren’t clear enough to understand if it’s their usual 1:1 scale hinges on a 1:18 scale model kind of thing. The rubber seatbelts and the “mesh” on the air intake at the front aren’t very promising, to be honest.
The pictures on carmodel.com are very clear. BBURAGO should be embarrassed as we all expected. The hinges in the front are improved.. but they still aren’t very inspiring. Apparently that’s all they could do. If they put as much effort into mesh vent and intake ports as they do developing a fake solid insert, they might actually do something one day. Engine bay looks bare, zero attempt at some fabric effect inside. The brake disc’s look like plastic and probably don’t even rotate. Just another example why BBURAGO is not worthy of the Ferrari licensing
The strange thing is that when you read the monthly DCOTM item, the things everybody would change to the hobby are more diecast models, more models with opening parts and a better price. Bburago offers exactly that and still most collectors turn their heads. Their quality/price balance is one of the best in the business. Perhaps they would do better by aiming at the 120 Euro price range and upgrading the details, but the fact is they deliver exactly what they’re asking for in terms of price. I have a terrible 288 GTO HWE to demonstrate what an overpriced model is. The size of wheels on my HW F40 and F50 aren’t great either. I don’t see much arguments to chose HW(E) over Bburago. If you want a better diecast Ferrari model, just hope that Kyosho makes some more, but be prepared to multiply the Bburago price by X
It isn’t strange… Bburago has been executing models for a lot longer than most… The expectation or at least a good flow of new releases one would want to see under the Ferrari licence, but they aren’t executing. That’s where much of the frustration is… Product lines by Bburago today are Race & Play, Bburago, Signature and now Signature Plus. Why?
As for HWE, yes, they are perfect. But they steadily made improvements with each additional release for the most part. Some exceptions do apply, the 288 GTO isn’t perfect BUT it could be had well under $100 back in the day… Finding one today, you are going to pay a premium, that is simple economics. Even Kyosho is getting heat, did you read the comments on the F40 re-release?
I believe many would welcome a $200-$250 Ferrari model. We for one were rooting from Buurago with Signature +, though prelim photos aren’t showing much improvement over Signature.
Not real sure where your position is coming from. Bburago doesn’t deliver, when you consider the fact that signature normally doubles the price of their base models. For what?.. a fancy box and maybe some side windows… They use some kind of “carpet effect” that wouldn’t even pass for alcantara effect. The entire interior still uses the decades old process of forming the dash ,seats and steering wheel out of an overly textured mold trying to mimic leather that hasn’t been seen inside a car built this century. I don’t even know if the rotors rotate inside the calipers.. and the hinges on the front bonnet of the signature series sf90 stradale just makes you wish they sealed it shut. Paragon models dealer edition BMWs would be a more acceptable goal in terms of execution by a mile for this specific price point. But to take a base effort, which to be real here nothing more than what sells at Sam’s club and Costco for $15 with the name Maisto Special Series on it. Put it in a clamshell package with a bright, flashy box, and charge $60 for some extra clear plastic on the doors, now announce an additional “upgrade” option for an even higher cost while failing to offer any specific or obvious improvements or additions to what we’ve been getting does not qualify and a delivery by Bburago. No, not everyone wants to purchase models for what they pay a month for their real car. But for those that don’t mind as long as the effort speaks for the price, which I’m sure a high percentage of collectors and hobbyists don’t mind, Ferrari is one of the few brands that has a history and following deserving of a consistent, high quality diecast option representing their most notable releases. At the moment it seems as though we have to just wait for someone at bbr to blindly throw a dart at a wall and if they happen to hit a picture of a car then bbr will outsource a diecast version to release.
Look. If you don’t like the Burago quality don’t buy it. Bitch about it all you like. It is what it is and marketed as such. For the lay person it demonstrates a Ferrari model in adequate detail. Placed on display together with other models the red Ferraris will always draw your attention and your friends will comment on how cool it looks. Go spend your money on Amalgam models if you want quality. Sure Burago is not 100%, but you get what you pay for. If Ferrari Hot Wheels models were so good and people kept buying them they would still be making them. These Burago models aren’t meant for investment. They’re toys!
I felt like adding my experience to this old discussion. I bought one in white taking advantage of some considerable discounts at ck-modelcars for the cyber week. In the next days I’ll be sending it back since mine has some serious quality control issues.
Somebody at the factory forgot to remove the remains of an injection point on the bodywork just in front of the rear driver’s side wheel. They just painted of this little lump of metal. And then there was some debrie encrusted in the paint on the leading edge of the nose, the passenger side door didn’t align correctly creating a massive panel gap, and the side panel on the front bumper on the passenger’s side, which I think is made of plastic, had some residues and a larg gap between it and the rest of the nose.
I mean, with such quality failures I wouldn’t even feel like taking a chance again with the brand.
As far as I’m concerned their models are just a waste of time.