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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...

REVIEW: Minichamps Lamborghini Gallardo LP 600+ GT3

I just recently announced this new model from the Minichamps brand on DiecastSociety.com news feed; a 1:18 scale, Lamborghini Gallardo LP 600+ GT3 presentation car. The initial release was featured in Matt Black, followed a week later by Green, and their latest effort in White. I fell in love with the green at first sight, and since I was in the Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps DE Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S

Very little from Minichamps excites me lately, but along comes a new model, the Porsche 911 (991) Turbo S. The dealer edition is a limited run of 1000 pieces. Some may ask what makes a dealer edition different. Well, for one, the limited production and a unique colour. This one is covered in factory Agate Grey. Also, different exterior packaging, and front Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

Words and photos courtesy of Sergiu (aka Playcars) / www.playcars.weebly.com Porsche 3.2 Carrera 911 represents an old Minichamps release, but which entered recently in my collection. I like the old releases from this manufacturer, not only because are representing original models, but for their superior quality and finishing as well. And the actual model has not disappointed me at Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Words and photos courtesy of Sergiu (aka Playcars) / www.playcars.weebly.com For those who have read before my review articles about the newer Minichamps models is easy to understand that I was pretty reserved adding a new model from this manufacturer in my collection. But the model itself is a must for a supercar collection and the price was a Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Minichamps Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior

I’m sure this has happened to many collectors before, a model that you passed on years later you see some photos and say what the hell was I thinking not adding this one to my collection. Well, that’s the story behind the Minichamps Alfa Romeo GTA 1300 Junior. A few months back I was surfing the Internet and came across Continue Reading...

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