KK Scale is launching the BMW M1 street version in 1:12 scale. If true to form the model should be diecast metal with a sealed-body exterior. Only 600 units will be placed into production. Suggested retail about $249US.
About the BMW M1… “The BMW M1, which was built from 1978 to the end of 1981, was a so-called supercar and is today one of the most iconic young cars from that time. The body of the BMW M1 is built on a tubular frame. Very many parts of the car program of the time of BMW use. An outwardly striking feature is the rear lights used in BMW 6 Series. For BMW atypical was the use of pop-up headlamps, which were necessary because of the then American regulations regarding the lamp height at the aerodynamically flat front.”
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The model is five times more expensive, and it looks worse than the analogue in scale 1/18 by Norev.
everyone is jumping on the 1/12 sealed car hype these days… i suppose good news for 1/12 collectors since there aren’t that many 1/12 models out there but i just don’t find any of these to be excited about considering the sealed nature.. just a big block of metal or chunk of plastic carved out to look like car LOL