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Minichamps New Releases – Week 34, 2015

This week there are six 1:18 scale models to present, and I have photos of each to boot! The feature car comes from Minichamps’ ‘Street’ series, the 2012 Porsche Boxster (981). Model is completed in red, diecast, and limited to 504 pieces worldwide. Other new models this week include: FORD FOCUS ST – 2011 – BLUE METALLIC L.E. 504 pcs. Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 32, 2015

New for fiscal week 32 from the Minichamps brand are a handful of 1:18 and 1:43 models. The 1:18 BMW M3 DTM – BMW Team RBM – Augusto Farfus – DTM 2013 is one of them. A limited edition piece of 1002. Other new models by scale include: 1:18 – BMW M3 – M-TEAM ZAKSPEED – MARC HESSEL – DTM Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps BMW M3 DTM 2012 #1 M. Tomczyk

Words and photos courtesy of BP BMW returned to 2012 DTM for the first time since 1993 and won the Constructors’ championship in 2012. Martin Tomczyk had won drivers’ championship in 2011 and drove for BMW in 2012 representing Team RMG. Martin Tomczyk drove the #1 BMW M3 DTM E92 2-door car. Tomczyk came 2nd in two races and Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 30, 2015

The latest from the Minchamps camp is a mix of 1:18 and 1:43 replicas, leaning more towards 1:18, which we like! Models are from both their race and classic series. New this week are the following by scale: 1:18 – OPEL COMMODORE A – STEINMETZ 1970 – KAUHSEN/FRÖHLICH – 24H SPA 1:18 – BRABHAM ALFA ROMEO BT45B – JOHN WATSON Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 29, 2015

Again no photos to share this week, but we have the latest efforts from the Minichamps brand that are now available at a retailer near you. The Chrysler Norseman is the focus today. The model is 1:18 and resin. It comes from Minichamps ‘Street’ series and features a total of 104 parts. Other new models include: 1:18 – BMW 1er Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 28, 2015

Well, no photos this week (Minichamps website issue), but there are some new announcements from the Minichamps brand in both 1:18 and 1:43 scale. The 1:18 BMW 1M Coupe is now available in Street and Race trim. It could have been a win for Minichamps if they presented the model 100%, but the model lacks access to the motor and Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 26, 2015

The latest models from Minichamps are just about to hit the shelves. The feature came out of nowhere to surprise me, and I’m sure others too. The Maserati Biturbo Coupe in Dark Blue Metallic is absolutely stunning. The model is 1:18 scale and sealed. Other new models include: 1:18 – LANCIA ASTURA TIPO 233 CORTO – 1936 – BLUE L.E. Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps 1954 Bentley R-type Continental

Words and photos courtesy of Wes Shakirov / StratosWRC When planning to build the Continental back in the late 40s, Bentley envisioned a sporting tourer capable of impressive performance and luxury. The car ended up using aluminium extensively throughout its structure, resulting in acceleration and top speed figures that were unmatched by anything Bentley, or indeed anyone else, had Continue Reading...

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