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Minichamps New Releases – Week 9, 2015

News from Minichamps bring a host of new 1:18 scale resin models, most already available from European retailers. The above is the 1:18 Buick Wildcat 1 Concept, which is also released in 1:43. Both are limited editions of 999 pieces. Other notables this week include: 1:18 – MCLAREN 12C GT3 – ´STREET´ – RED – 2013 L.E. 1002 pcs. 1:18 Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 5, 2015

A slew of new material is available from Minichamps this week, with various scales and themes are touched upon. The feature is the gorgeous 1:18 Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC – Tourenwagen EM, driven by Heyer and Schickentanz at 4H Monza 1978. The model is resin based and sealed, the question that remains to be answered, and is asked by many collectors, is Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Audi RS6 Avant C7 Dealer Edition

You are all aware of my passion for the Audi brand, and the relative lack of available ‘S’ and ‘RS’ models in 1:18 scale. Late in 2014 Minichamps released another dealer edition piece, the Audi RS6 Avant C7, which was released in Misano Red and Matt Black/Grey. The Red unfortunately for me sold out rather quickly, but fast forward to Continue Reading...

Minichamps New Releases – Week 3, 2015

Not a hell of a lot going on at Minichamps for Week 3, 2015. The Opel GT 1900 in Metallic Green is the only 1:18 scale piece to note. Model is diecast and features opening doors and access to the motor. Two other 1:43 models were announced: the 2013 BMW M3 DTM, BMW Team RBM, driven by Augusto Farfus; and Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Audi TT Coupe MKIII – Dealer Edition

I’ve been a fan of the Audi brand, specifically the Audi TT coupe, since its introduction in the late 90s. I’ve personally owned the MKI TT Coupe and I’m currently enjoying the second generation TT-RS. Current number of Audi TT scale models sits at seven, so obviously I jumped on the chance to add the Minichamps Dealer Edition MKIII TT. Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Dealer Edition Porsche 918 Spyder

Words courtesy of Karsten Weiss Three years after its Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype Minichamps have released the production version of the hybrid sports car. The difference between the prototype and the production version is predominantly in the “top pipes” exhaust system, although its spectacular blue flames is not what Porsche mean when they advertise their 918 as “rocket science”. Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Porsche Macan Turbo (DE)

I have a slight fascination with SUVs in my collection, and I can’t really explain why. Recently, the Minichamps brand released a limited ‘dealer’ edition Porsche Macan Turbo in 1:18 scale. Shortly after its release I purchased one. The design is definitely seeing some Audi influence, but for the most part, what we have here is a Porsche. As for performance, Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Black Series

Words courtesy of Wes Shakirov / StratosWRC I’m a sucker for AMG cars. They inject something intangibly exciting into the clinical, sterile, business-like German demeanor that permeates Mercedes cars. Having deliberated quite literally for hours about the colour to go with on this car – it comes in black as well, in case you’re wondering – I eventually chose Continue Reading...

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