The latest 1:18 offering from Spark includes four new models. The above feature is the very unique BMW 2002 #63 Winner Div. II Norisring 1975, driven by Jorg Obermoser. This model is limited to only 500 pieces.
Other new models include: Audi R8 LMS Ultra n.1 Winner 24H SPA 2014 Belgian Audi Club Team WRT, driven L. Vanthoor, M. Winkelhock, and R. Rast – limited edition of 500, Audi R8 LMS Ultra n.4 Winner ADAC 24h Nurburgring 2014 Phoenix Racing, driven by C. Haase, C. Mamerow, R. Rast, and M. Winkelhock – limited edition of 750 pieces, and finally the Porsche 991 RSR n.911 Class Winner Daytona 2014 Limited, driven by P. Pilet, N. Tandy, and R. Lietz – limited edition of 500 pieces. We should see these on shelves in late Q1, early Q2 2015.
Wow! Just picked up my first Spark model. In fact, my first resin model of any kind. After spending years collecting diecast, (with CMCs and Exotos filling my closet and the few out in my office) I have to say this is really a piece of garbage. Referencing the 1/18 Peugeot 905, and it’s crap. Decals out of alignment, the bottom half of the Michelin Man (my favorite) is missing, trim pieces along the bottom are warped and pulling off, the airfoil had to be mounted, which was probably a wise shipping choice, but was in plenty of popped off pieces in the box/bag. A huge disappointment, and the last resin “toy” I waste money on. The only bright side? It was cheaper than any quality diecast.
Funny thing is, some of them are not even close to being cheaper than a quality diecast, which infuriates me as well, considering the fact that you have to deal with peeling decals and the possibility of something falling off inside the sealed interior, not to mention getting 1/10th of the detail
It does border on pure audacity for them to charge what they do for hunks of plastic.