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Minichamps New Releases – Week 13

We have new offerings in a variety of scales this week from Minichamps. A rare 1:18, diecast metal with opening bits (exception is rear trunk) makes the feature cut, the BMW M4 GTS 2016 in Grey Metallic. The model isn’t new, though the colour is. We featured the Matt Gray Dealer Edition back in January 2017. Read the review HERE. Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 12

This week the focus is on 1:18 and 1:12 scale. The feature model comes from their 1:12 series, a new colour for the Porsche 911 Turbo 1987, Tan with Black interior. This one is crafted in diecast with a sealed body design. It will set you back about 200 Euro. The remaining lot is presented below, all 1:18 scale. ASTON Continue Reading...

Looking Back at a Classic: Minichamps 1975 Ford Escort RS1800

Words and photos courtesy of Yeow Yi Fan The 1970s were the golden age of Ford’s rallying exploits and the Mark II Escort continued its predecessor’s unchallenged reign on virtually every racing competition it participated in. The second installment of Ford of Europe’s Rallye Sport offering, the RS1800 was designed specifically for competitive rallying. Under the bonnet is a Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 10

Race is the theme this week from Minichamps. We have Ford, Opel and BMW all dressed in their best racing gear. The feature finds the 1:18, sealed diecast metal Opel Commodore A Steinmetz, drivers Ragnotti and Thimonier – Tour De France Automobile 1971. The remaining are presented below by scale. Scale 1:18: FORD RS 1800 – EATON YALE – MIKKOLA/HERTZ Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 07

More news from Minichamps to report. A slew of new material in 1:12, 1:18 and 1:43 scale. The feature finds the 1:43 Van Diemen RF82, Ayrton Senna FF500 1982. She is sealed and crafted in resin. The remaining newness is shared by scale below. Scale 1:12: PORSCHE 911 TURBO – 1977 – BROWN Scale 1:18: ASTON MARTIN RED BULL RACING Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 4

More newness from Minichamps this week. New colour, Red is available for the Audi TT MKI in Coupe and Roadster form. Each is crafted in diecast metal with a sealed-body design. The remaining are presented below in 1:18 scale. AUDI R8 LMS – AAPE/AUDI HONG KONG – LEE/THONG – GT ASIA 2016 OVERALL 2ND PLACE AUDI TT COUPE – 1998 Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 3

News this week from Minichamps are a slew of new models in 1:18 and 1:43 scale. We like the pair of classic McLaren race cars, each executed in diecast metal. We have the McLaren TAG MP4/2C – Alain Prost and Kene Rosberg based on the 1986 entry. The rest is presented by scale below. Enjoy! Scale 1:18: AUDI R8 LMS Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 1

We have some newness from Minichamps to share in 1:18 and 1:43 scale. The feature model is the 1:18, sealed diecast metal Porsche 911 GT3 R, driver Jone and Kyosuke – 3rd Place Round 1 Okayama Super GT 300 Series 2017. Suggested retail 83.99 Euro. The remaining pieces are presented by scale below. Scale 1:18: FORD RS 2600 – FORD-TUNING Continue Reading...

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