CastHeads Magazine Volume 4 Issue 7

GARAGE TORQUE

MODEL CAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BEST E-MAGAZINE 2020

JULY 2021

MAGAZINE ART & SOUL OF MODEL COLLECTING

S R A RS C S A T C R R O E SP SUP TO T4 G AN M AY C HE C RS O P

TINY TEMPER

TINY MUSCLE CARS THAT LOOK ADORABLE

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THE CULTURED CASTHEAD

SCREAMS MORE MORE AT THE END

BIG SCREEN SPECIAL F9, BLACK WIDOW, TERMINATOR GHOSTBUSTERS AND MORE

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DIECASTING COUCH WHAT’S AVAILABLE AND WHAT’S ON THE WAY

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Feature article The fast & furious saga

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Casting remarks Majorette series 7 Special edition.

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Feature article The return of han

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Feature article dom’s 9th charger

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Feature article Big cars for big stars

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maisto dodge viper srt10 acr/mercedes benz amg gt

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Feature article The fiercest fiat ever built

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Feature article More dom chargers

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tsm redline Supra nation

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Feature article Black widow corvette

Feature article The magical mini muscle machines

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Feature article A blast from the past: demolition man

lald dossier With scott nadeau

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diecast highlight mopar madness

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Feature article Super fresh porsche 911 gts

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Tarmac works garage torque Package bling

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Feature article porsche 911 gts targa

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Culture casthead momo italy 50 years

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Feature article porsche cayman 718

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Casted by jada kitt vs karr

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diecast highlight Action replay

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diecartist The art of Damian moss

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Castheads couture Alpha industries x hot wheels collection

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Feature article Corvette c8 america’s supercar sweetheart Feature article The scary mannyboy t-1800

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DIECASTING COUCH

HOT PICKS FOR YOU

Hot Wheels

Custom Small Block It was only a matter of time when two of the world’s biggest playthings come together. Hot Wheels releases a platform to integrate their rolling stock with either Mega Bloks or Lego.

Custom Small Block from the Experimotors line does exactly that. And it comes built for racing down those ubiquitous orange tracks in various guises.

This opens up endless possibilities for both kids and adults to explore their creativity in Scale 1:64 Status: Available

Matchbox

Road Stripe King Mattel releases another multi-play model that you can give life to both your mechanical and artistic sides in one. The model is based on a highway maintenance truck that draws road markings and lines.

In the Matchbox version, you can fit a typical crayon though the hole in the bed and use it to draw various lines across the surface. Its a true play and learn model and we are glad its out for children to enjoy more artistic endeavors.

Scale 1:64 Status: Available

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DIECASTING COUCH

HOT PICKS FOR YOU

Majorette

Volvo V90 Wagon fans, especially those who like fast wagons, rejoice! Majorette has released a series of them beginning with this Swedish zoomer. The V90 is considered a premium mid-sized wagon but we think this pint sized model is spectacular. Clad in a dark gray semi gloss, rolling on blackedout wheels, and opening doors make this as premium as the real thing.

Scale 1:64 Status: Available

Jada Toys

Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera This Lambo was another “blink and miss” car featured in the Fast & Furious movie in 2013. Parked outside Dom’s house when the crew is together, it appeared in the final few minutes of the movie. This was a 2008 model, clad in giallo (yello) metallic paint with its black accents, and low profile wheels.

This model is released in a F9 box as Jada Toys didn’t start producing movie cars for the franchise until Furious 7.

Scale 1:24 Status: Available

Schuco

1957 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Hardtop Roadster This model was the successor to the legendary 300SL Gullwing and had very big shoes to fill. The 300 SL (Super Leicht) was offered in both convertible soft-top and this hard top variants. The black on champagne exterior and wheel covers came with a burgundy leather interior and ivory steering wheel and dash accents.

The Schuco releases the model in a limited run of 750 pieces worldwide.

Scale 1:43 Status: Available

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Solido

Porsche 356 Pre-A Jaune Condor In the early to mid 1950s, the Porsche Pre-A was reworked for the US market. Fitted with a bent onepiece windshield, and more prominent bumpers for the American roads. The body and trim was designed at Karosserie Reuter (or Reutter).

These cars were brought to the market by Max Hoffman, who was the sole importer of Porsche.

The Solido version comes in semi gloss Condor Yellow and metal trimwork, and of course the standard opening doors. Only thing we would ask is a bit more details on the pedals and textures on the interior floor.

GT Spirit

2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock Don’t let the name fool you, Super Stock means that it’s already ready for the drag strip as is. Also it means you got a sleeper on your hands on the highway. The models takes its place in between the SRT Hellcat Redeye and the SRT Demon.

With a sub 4-sec to 60 mile (or 100k) time, it can smoke most straight out of the factory floor. We love the deep blue decorated with red stripes and brake calipers.

Sealed model as usual.

Scale 1:18 Status: Available

Otto Mobile

Volvo 850 T-5R Volvo had a bit of a “staid” reputation in the early 90s till something like the 850 Turbos showed by and kicked a few track butt. The cars becomes tremendously popular, both in the Saloon and Estate versions. In 1995, they offered an upgraded and trimmed out model, the T-5R in both versions with little more “oompfh” in all departments.

Otto introduces this model to us in the Estate iteration in Olive Green Metallic Scale 1:18 Status: Available

Scale 1:18 Status: Available

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MAJORETTE LAMBORGHINI

HURACÁN SERIES COUPÉ

SPECIAL EDITION Every year Majorette has a new Special Edition set that covers some of our favorite castings in exquisite finishes or designs and of course limited numbers. Here’s this year’s litter finished in beautiful satin paint and there are a few we love more than the others, sorry the world isn’t fair.

This bull is being milked for all it’s worth and we can’t complain simply because this is a great casting which is what we have on repeat for this model. But hot dayum!! Lime Green Satin paint with dark green racing stripes, black hurricane wheels, tinted windows, headlights, and engine cover, rear tampo light, and badging so tiny, yet legible. This is arguably one of the best pieces in the set of 8.

We say ‘arguably’ because we rate this No.3 but we could certainly see how some would argue with us that it should be No. 1. However, though we place as the second runner we can’t wait to put up the Lamborghini Display case and add this beautiful green June Bug in with the collection of Lambo’s.

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CASTING REMARKS

HOT PICKS FOR YOU

DODGE

CHALLENGER SRT Great casting but this would appeal to a series or variation collector who has a thing for Majorette Challengers. As for a one-off buy, it doesn’t stand on its own, I don’t think the color and markings go 100% together. With this finish, the car would have looked stunning in purple with white racing stripes or even more exotically the other way around.

One of the champions in the muscle lineup of Majorettes portfolio. They have done all the versions of the Challenger from the standard all the way up, to the Champions of the Underworld the ‘Demon’. And some of them have been quite the collector’s choice like the red and black Demon that came out last year.

CHEVROLET The details are slick with body kit stuff like aero wind splitters on the front and the famous quad pipe, center exhaust, molded into the plastic rear.

But what really gives it that winning edge is the simplicity. So, you get to see the clearly defined lines of the Corvette shape. The badge on the nose is clear and sharp maybe a little oversized in scale but we have no qualms about the size we appreciate the better sharpness. But the way this paint job cast’s light across itself while being photographed is just beautiful.

CORVETTE C7

THIS GOLDEN DREAM, IS OUR PICK OF THE PACK! This is really well put together casting matched with a beautiful golden satin pain makes this a great combination that collectors will love.

Majorette has a whole slew of G Wagon castings in different colors and finishes.

And some of them have been quite good-looking. Like the G Wagon from the Black Series in Gloss Black.

The problem with the G Wagon has always been the wheels. A lot of collectors are not too hot on those wheels and maybe next time Majorette should try on the hurricane wheels. But other than that, it is a fabulous casting with great details.

This time round we can forgive the wheels, we can forgive anything thrown at us because this shade of blue is stunning beyond words. This is pure class. To be honest we think any Mercedes fan or owner will get one of these for their desk. This blue is so good Madonna won’t stop singing about it if she saw it.

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Out of the entire Mercedes Range, this is probably the ugliest jeep they have, it looks like a 5-year-old Toto Wolff scribbled down his favorite ride and Mercedes made it.

FORD

RAPTOR

Another mainstay in the Majorette truck stable we can’t seem to get away from the Raptors. Not that we mind too much. It is a nice casting as far as pick up go and there is a wide variety of colors to choose from or you could get all the colors if you like.

This round the Raptor turns up in a darker shade of blue, but this satin finish paint is just stunning in all colors.

Similar to one of the original releases

this color variation also features the black mud splatter graphics. The other cool thing with these Raptors is the hook at the

back that lets you hook up the Majorette Air Stream trailer and the silver one looks perfect with this.

RENAULT

MEGANE RS

Honda or Toyota, it’s not hallowed like Porsche or German Luxury brands, it’s not highly sought-after like a Ferrari or Lamborghini it’s a little French car with a lot of attitudes under the hood and chassis.

But it’s also a very good-looking car. We keep picking this up and looking over it regularly and marveling to ourselves about what a great-looking car it is and how nice it would be like to own one in real life.

The pleasant little pocket rocket from France gets its Majorette treatment this time in a classy unassuming silver that makes the car look like it’s a ZAMAC style finish. But when you feel the car, it’s got the smoothness of paint and clear coat.

In the world of collecting this model is a bit of an underdog, it’s not JDM like a

BENTLEY

CONTINENTAL GT Here we go, this one here is a big daddy. A road-going yacht packed with a V8 engine that will throw you gently into plush leather and perfect climate control. In real life. In diecast life no such luck but we do love the release from Majorette.

The casting is outstanding in terms of shape and size. Somehow the designers have done an awesome job capturing the bloated prosperity of

owning such a car. And then, some genius has paired this great casting with a dark racing green along with a subtle bright

green line highlight at the bottom.

The textured front grille gives the car a nice realistic-looking front especially for a mainstream release.

We loved this one so much that we reviewed it in the June issue forgetting completely about the other cars in the range and that the review was slated for July. SO, you can imagine by the excitement how this car ticks all the boxes for us. 19

CASTING REMARKS

SRT 10 ACR

VIPER HOT PICKS FOR YOU

My journey in search of Dodge Vipers has taken me into the depths of the internet and the dark web.

Rear wind diffusers at the back and nice black alloys wheels which at first, I thought were too small for the car but turns out they seem to be a good size.

There are many stunning models out there.

Unfortunately, most of them ask for something ludicrously insane like an eye or a kidney or blood sacrifice in exchange. Bburago and Maisto to the rescue.

it the ACR or American Club Racer badge. Like a badge of honor for owning a venomous beast in super steroids.

Fortunately, a trip to the bathroom to carve a kidney out isn’t necessary. Quicker, was the trip to the Bburago and Maisto websites and found this beauty hovering around in the Bburago catalogue.

Ah, something I did not have in my collection.

If you, like me a Viper fan always remember Maisto and Bburago have super decent Viper models AND because Bburago and Maisto are fairly robust and hardy you can even pick up some decent ones of Ebay for excellent prices in excellent condition. As always, Bburago delivers a great quality product by way of another Viper.

Appreciate the detail of the faux Carbon Fiber front air splitter.

Little details that make the price a just little more sweeter.

And, the guys over at MCG do a decent Viper for a great price. Yes! I get to keep my firstborn.

This SRT 10 is the secondgeneration VIPER that was modified (as if the Viper should be modified for anything) to race in the American Clubs which gives

Pretty good, detailed engine for a 1:24 scale model. Red tappet covers with Viper in silver embossed on.

Carbon Fiber and Viper Branded steering wheel more great details at prices that are pretty stunning.

AMG CASTING REMARKS

HOT PICKS FOR YOU

We believe in retail therapy. Buying things makes us feel good. Buyers remorse, not so much.

Because there is nothing more satisfying than a good deal.

So, when you are a model collector with a hankering and you need to itch that itch but payday is a month away, the MCG guys may have an answer.

the interior shots, the car has multiple opening parts revealing a decent engine bay, and the intake grilles are all textured to look realistic.

Like, this AMG GT Mercedes. 1:24 scale model in Canary Yellow.

Has the ability to brighten up any car model lover’s day. At least ours anyway. The details are not shabby at all as you can see from

What makes things, even more, better with MCG is that their price point remains reasonable, but their quality and portfolio seem to be improving at a rapid pace.

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FEATURE ARTICLE CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

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FEATURE ARTICLE

CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

131 ABARTH STRADALE

When someone mentions the word FIAT most of the time peoples mind goes to thoughts of either the PUNTO, the PANDA or the dust disturbing, 2.0L screaming monster stuck into the body of a fairly good-looking troll, amazing power to weight ratio and center of gravity that would make your head spin with the physics of it all, the deadly Rally Champion FIAT 131 ABARTH.

This was a car that started out as a mild-mannered sedan in the ‘70s, reliable, comfortable, and not expensive to maintain.

Because of its size and weight, it was an easy car to drive especially around the cities of the ‘80s and was a very charismatic car. It was a famous family car recognized around the world and quickly became the symbol of upper-middleclass affluence.

S G T I TIN S

Then suddenly someone decided that this frontengine, rear wheeled drive squat shaped car would make a great candidate for their racing program and handed it over to the design firm known for its radical designs and body modifications. They stripped away the back doors added flared arches, air intakes, and made it more lightweight and then they sent it over to ABARTH for added madness.

Those guys then took the engine out and added a bigger carb, increased the engine capacity to 2.0L switched the rear suspension around, and sent it back out into the world covered in ABARTH logo’s where it conquered rally stages brutally. It won several rally stages and championships at the hands of some of the world’s greatest rally drivers such as Michele Mouton, Walter Rohrl, and Markku Alen.

Its rally prowess was so formidable, that from 1976 to 1981 the FIAT 131 ABATH had been grabbing trophies left right, and center. It won the ‘1000 Lakes’ rally 4 times, The Portuguese Rally 4 times, twice in Canada, and many more others through the years, including Two WRC Championships.

Solido has gone above and beyond getting this gorgeousness onto our desks and it seems that someone has a lot of love for the 131 as this release has been an immense hit with FIAT and ABARTH fans across the globe. The most obvious is of course how spot on the exterior is.

period. Immediately it draws you in with nostalgia because for many of us we were as tall as the headlights were at that time and remember very clearly how they looked close up. Then there is the constant reminder of ABARTH’s touch. Scorpion logos on the wheel center cover, ABARTH badge on the rear, even a Bertone logo has managed to slip in, to round the realism off.

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Painted in the standard Abarth red, we see many details that really bring the car to life and remind us of those periods when cars were raw and unrefined.

A perfect example is the headlights. Grooved and lined to look exactly like the headlights of that

The interior is detailed as well, but don’t be put off by the simplicity of it. Cars of the ‘70s and ‘80s didn’t have fantastic interiors. So, you won’t find too much fancy equipment inside but, it is period-perfect which makes it a great model to own and display your love for the fiercest FIAT ever made.

TSM REDLINE CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

It was nice to get a bevy of beautiful Toyota Supras from MINITGT encompassing more than a few generations. These fan favourites come in many flavours.

NATION MINIGT 1:64 #219

It was nice to get a bevy of beautiful Toyota Supras from MINITGT encompassing more than a few generations. These fan favourites come in many flavours, from the 4th gen to the latest GR. First is 1994 pre-facelift Supra in a deep almost British Racing Green paint.

TOYOTA SUPRA DARK GREEN PEARL METALLIC

MINIGT 1:64 #219

HKS TOYOTA GR SUPRA 2019 SEMA PRESENTATION

Next up is the A90 “HKS USA MkV Widebody GR Supra Street Concept” displayed at the SEMA booth

by HKS. Featuring their familiar livery, and stuff to the gills with their tech, this is done in a more matte paint.

MINIGT 1:64 #219

TOYOTA SUPRA PANDEM GR SUPRA v1.0

Another tuner version, this time with a Pandem body kit. Done in gold and glossy black, it’s one sweet looking GR Supra.

FEATURE ARTICLE CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

The

MAGICAL MINI

MUSCLE MACHINES A subculture in the diecast hobby collecting crowds has been slowly growing and stretching the imaginative minds of the people creating caricature model cars. Some of them are really really nice and fully worth looking into as part of the collection. Now our friends over at Maisto have come along with their own version of these funky cold medina’s and we are raving over here. We got the whole gang plus an exclusive interview with the team who put these tiny beasts on the streets!

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CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

Mustang Shelby gt500 Oooooo this Lime Grabber Green is too cool for this car and I’m really glad Maisto decided to choose this color.

Even the car famous car Instgramer Shimee got one this color. It is the loudness that suits a car of this nature.

The shape of the car is not going to be anything like the original shape but the caricature hasn’t distorted it too much either. Nice black alloy-type sports wheels, the rear being larger than the front giving it the drag racer look.

Light details are pretty good, the front is printed tampo’s, so lots of detail and the rear lights are painted on.

The front air splitter has the words SHELBY printed on it and very impressively. All the badges found right around the car is quite sharp and easily visible. The grilles are textured and painted in gloss black, in fact the details are all there.

You can’t see the interior because the windows are all ‘tinted’ black. But, my most favorite feature, is the exhaust at the back. Quad pipes split into 2 pairs, painted silver and oversized like a set of Bazooka’s sticking out the back. This tiny thing is cute and aggressive at the same time, like a Tasmanian Devil. The hood does not open!!

1966 Dodge Charger The larger-than-life ROOTS style supercharger sticks out ostentatiously of the bright orange hood in dazzling chrome with external blowers and the pipes are painted pink. In real life, if you were burning down an American Highway in something like this and you accidentally crash your gear into A pair of Dukes of Hazards Bobbleheads would go really with this teeny tiny Hemi. This tiny little orange thing is so cute that I am seriously starting to doubt whether I can keep it together till the end of this review. I’m sure if this was alive it would try to eat my finger, the little darling.

First up, love the wheels. They have been kept simple like the original ‘steelies’ painted gloss black and wrapped in Firestone. As part of the caricature theme, all of them have a ‘drag car-esque’ theme to them with the

rear wheel much larger than the front.

And the rear wheel is quite the fatty.

Then let’s talk about the ‘supercharger’ in the room.

second, you might find yourself in an Asian country. I also love how the tips on the exhaust side pipes look like heavy-duty gaskets.

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1993 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Throw some Shrimp on the barbie mate this looks like Mad Max territory!

Oops not a V8 Supercharged FORD Interceptor, it’s a ROOTS Supercharged V8 FORD MUSTANG, that’s more like

popping and that massive supercharger pointed at its law-breaking prey, hunting down injustice. I was surprised to find the lights at both ends were painted on which was a tad disappointing.

Everything else comes off as badass AND we have to big tail pipes at the back. So, two big pipes in the front and two pipes at the back, straight through madness. it. Imagine slipping on those weather beaten, blood stained leather gloves and slowly putting your sun shades on…..wait wait wait…that’s MAD Max again, crap.

Don’t imagine anything, instead just appreciate how formidably cute this police car looks with the gloss black

1955 Chevrolet Cameo

Not a big pickup fan but this I like. This is a collision of Hot-Rod DNA and Drag Racing DNA resulting in a very cool low rider with a supercharger that would make Chuck Norris uncomfortable. At this point we are asking ourselves if the Mustang is the only one in this series without a behemoth supercharger.

Nevertheless, I love the Hot Rod paint job and I have to say in person you will find the finish really nice.

Another thing to like are some of the little physical ‘easter eggs’ that you

are left to discover going over these.

For example there are different types of superchargers on the market and we know that the supercharger on the Cameo is belt driven. How? It’s got a tiny little rubber belt under the pipes.

How cool is that? Customizers will also rejoice, knowing that these cars are not riveted but screwed on, which is an invitation to be creative.

64 Shelby cobra

You can’t go mini muscle without the quintessential Shelby Cobra. The car that stuck it to all the big brands and brought its own history to motorsport with nothing but the grit and spit of its founder and his friends. A small car with a big engine and in this case REALLY BIG Engine with a really BIG performance carburetor.

For me, this car has a lot of little really cool things. The red interior in a white car is a striking contrast but very bohemian.

Little details that usually get missed stand out like the petrol cap on the rear fender instead of just being a groove in the metal. When you look down the front grille/intake the radiator fans are turning or at least the plastic is molded to look so. From the top view, the car looks tapered thanks to its wide rear but, it also gives the car a nice, formidable look and great shooting angle.

87 Buick GNX Hands down this was voted the best of series 1 at the office. And you can probably see why. Though caricatured, this model looks amazingly sleek and thoroughly gangsta. I personally love the whole approach taken to this. The decision not to have a supercharger sticking up at the front. The aggressive stance of the Buick has been perfectly captured. Love love love the panted black wire-spoke alloy wheels especially the deep dish at the back.

The added body works adds to the aggressiveness and to be very honest this doesn’t look cute. In fact, it looks all business and pistol whippingly cool

which serves as a great contrasting piece in the set. Even the Mustang was loud in the lime grabber green. This is the opposite of everything else. Even, the little details though loud in size are quite subtle and comes together nicely, like the side exhausts and badge details.

I think this is going to be the best seller of the lot to be very honest. Even hardcore purist collectors might have a bit of their heart melted into getting one of these.

66 Chevy c60 flatbed 69 Chevy Camaro ss The Camaro is also a sweet ride. Love the Starsky & Hutch styled colors of Red and White matched with a fat rear whitewall tire and of course out of the bonnet looms a rather large WEBER carburetor, 6 pipes with pink chrome tips. Yes, boys and girls Maisto is rocking it with this crazy combo.

You can’t have mighty mini racing machines without having the means to cart them around. Seriously! And, let us not forget the current craze for anything that has the word ‘transporter’ attached to it. We have Mini Muscle Machine Transporters!!! And they look seriously cool. I’m head over heels for this one.

The lowness of the roof, the fancy chrome wheels, the bed extends out and drops down it all feels so retro like these are retro classic toys.

53 Mack b-61 Flatbed 70Oldsmobile 442 Honestly the guys at Maisto need a standing ovation. How awesome does that 6-wheel rig look? It’s packed with some really nice paint details as well as bodywork details and then finished off in a Brown and Gold duo tone which works really well together. The brown gives off a wood finish vibe to the paint job.

The Oldsmobile is also really sleek and classy. Though it has exaggerated body

lines to fit its caricature theme, this low aerodynamic shape really oozes class and has a lovely double line down the side of the car visually splitting into two aerodynamic pieces.

This is just series 1 that has come out, Series 2 will follow shortly and what’s going to be shocking is the inclusion of JDM cars AND the Italians answer to muscle power. Woo Hoo Maisto is just getting restarted!

A CHAT WITH THE MUSCLE MACHINES TEAM Who are the gods of design on this project?

WARLORD - SNAKEYES PLISSKIN – KNUCKLES….. Oh you meant our real names….

Paul Chanasit Project Designer

What was the inspiration for the line?

Eddie Castro Art Director

Brad Trimmer Senior Project Designer

Bryce Doerksen Project Designer

The industry needed something substantial. Currently, everyone is chasing a certain genre or 2.

We needed to get back to classic AMERICAN MUSCLE but at the same time, do something a little different.

So with the continued interest and growing following we have with Maisto Design Tow & Go and Elite Transport, we figured applying that formula to one of the best known die-cast brands, should work. Our plans are to bring vehicles that are known around the world, maybe even cars you wouldn’t think of as Muscle Machines, but bringing that distinct look to them. This could get very fun.

Was there any specific reason for this choice of cars?

Keeping true to the Muscle and caricature aspect of the Muscle Machines Formula, we

wanted to add that special Muscle Machines touch to cars that were outside of the Southern California Street Scene, as well as introducing the American Muscle that may have been missed or had not made into the Muscle Machines line-up just yet.

There is still so much to do and castings that were never even touched, which is very exciting for us. If the fans continue to show interest, we should be in for a long exciting ride together.

Will there be a future for a few JDMs as well with overblown sized TURBOs? Can the Hoonicorn make you soil your shorts? In short, Yes, Yes there will be.

Are there any prelim sketches we could use?

Probably, but it’ll cost you.

The Live and Let Diecast

DOSSIER:

with SCOTT NADEAU

GARAGE GOALS : ACHIEVED I’m so happy to share that it finally happened: I officially own a scale model of the 1:1 car in my garage. In the middle of June, I took delivery of a 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302, finished in Kona Blue.

I had an old Matchbox casting of my AW11 MR2, but It needed to be repainted in silver and I was limited to Hot Wheels designed wheels. You can forget about a model Acura TL Type-S, they don’t exist!

This is my first Mustang, my first V8 powered car, and the first car I’ve owned that allows me to keep a tiny replica of on the dash!

I’ve owned several interesting cars in the past, but none of them ever had a matching scale model.

A few days after I had my Boss 302 parked in the garage, I ordered myself Auto World’s true 1/64 scale Mustang.

The car I traded in was everyone’s favorite dadcar outside of the RS6 Avant and CTS-V wagon: the Ford Flex. Maisto did make a 1:32 scale model of the Flex, but my car was the face-lifted version and a completely different color.

Looking boss on the drive way

Still looking boss in 1:64 scale

It’s also a 2012 car, perfect since the 2013 Boss 302’s looked totally different. It’s also painted Kona Blue like my car, and the hood opens to reveal that sweet, sweet 5.0L V8.

I’m so excited, you’d swear I bought the real car just because of the model!

Both looking boss next to each other.

SCOTT NADEAU is a collector and model car blogger, who founded the hit group “Live and Let Diecast” which resides on all social media platforms including DRIVETRIBE. He sits and shoots the breeze with CastHeads.

FEATURE ARTICLE One of the happiest recurring moments of my life is opening a Schuco 1:18 scale model.

The excitement of getting my hands on something that is closest to the real thing is an event. Not just an unboxing, but an event that one prepares for. This round we have new Porsche’s and they are stunning starting with this gloss metal grey 2017 GTS 911.

911 GTS

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New to Schuco’s growing portfolio of 1:18 scale diecast models is this 2017 911 GTS and as always, we get Schuco shocked at the level of detail you get for the price. And we are happy to note that the quality of every single model they have sent us has been 100%. In fact, it’s almost impossible to review these models without the constant, sickening gushing, over the details.

Out of the box, the car feels extremely heavy, almost resin heavy which is

shocking because usually diecast models are much lighter. In fact, I did a double-take at the box to make sure this was a diecast version since Schuco also does RESIN models as well. The box showed opening parts, and all was good. Not that getting a RESIN Schuco to review isn’t nice it’s just that getting a diecast one is EPIC!!

The paint feels extremely thick, but it is also perfectly uniform as if painted and clear coated by cupid himself. Not a

single blemish anywhere it really looks like it was painted at the actual Porsche factory before being sent to be put together. This is such a professional job that it is hard to pull an eye away from the 911 GTS. The headlights are the exact replicas of the real thing. So, within the main headlight lens, you will be able to see the actual main headlight unit and surrounding structure. In front of the headlights, there are a couple

of headlight wash nozzles. Mounted under the headlights are the signal lights and similarly, when you look closely at them you see the led bulbs.

The rear lights also look the part though you can’t see through them.

Unfortunately, this model is a midengine delight that strips away the opportunity for us to see the wonderful things Schuco can do to an engine. But at least the rear lid lifts to reveal the air vents that lead to the engine. When the lid is closed you can then open the retractable downforce spoiler which is closer to the ducktail configuration as opposed to a large GT wing-like on the Taycan. Quaint and classy a little civilized wing.

The front opens up to the usual Porsche front-ended boot space, which in this case is carpeted, yes that’s right the inner portion is actually carpeted with real material. There are two red things one looks like a box for a kit of some sort that comes with the car and a red bar of which I couldn’t find any information. But all the 911 GTS boots I looked at or ‘frunks’ as I discovered they are called look like Schuco has done an awesome job of making these.

Seriously awesome.

Interior-wise, it’s quite plain to see that Schuco doesn’t mess about with detail. In fact, one of the things that I’m going to miss in new models that Schuco won’t be putting in, are the car keys in the ignition.

Because most modern cars especially big really fancy sport car types now have an electronic key. But, if you had an older model car diecast made by Schuco chances are you would have the car key AND spare in the ignition.

I love the attention to detail on the wheels, disc brakes, and calipers, they just make the side profile of this car all the more real to shoot. The body shape is just beautiful. From tip to exhaust tip this is a flawless specimen of what every collection should have at least one-off.

As always, I am floored by the level of detail, and as I laugh to myself while writing this I think about the two more I have to look at and admire. Thank You Schuco for making this job brilliant.

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911 GTS TARGA

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The Targa has to be one of my all-time favorite Porsche designs. Launched in September 1965 the Targa badge appeared on a strange Porsche.

It was a convertible, but it also had a rear glass canopy and hardtop that could be slotted on. This was a cabriolet with a roll bar built behind the main seats making it one of the safest and most beautiful cabriolets in the world, to mention highly desirable as well. To this day the term TARGA belongs in relation to the design style of the car and older Targa’s are very rare.

50 years later and Porsche launches their Modern Classic version of the original Targa on the 911 GTS platform. After going through many different design iterations over the years, the original design is back on and it looks beautiful.

What’s really cool about checking out this Targa model is that it is the same as the 911 GTS model reviewed earlier but with the ability to take the roof to get a better look of the interior and once again you get treated to a range of fantastic details like the ‘TARGA’ nameplate on the step board. I can also tell you that the gear lever is rubber so inquisitive hands like myself can touch it without breaking it. The steering wheel is connected to the wheels, but I wouldn’t suggest using it to turn the wheels. That probably would be better using your hands. And most importantly all the opening parts you get on the car snap shut back into place without needing any force whatsoever. In fact, because the opening parts fit so well when closed it’s a nightmare to open them up.

“Design is not simply art,

The words of F.A. Porsche never rung truer and it’s wonderful of Schuco to have stuck to that right down achieving simple things like the elimination of the dogleg hinges and replace them with hydraulic telescopic arms that are so small it really is a feat of scale model car engineering. Of course, the side effect of having something like that is having delicate parts that require very gentle treatment. And this is something new collectors need to understand. You will find other more seasoned collectors complaining or running down cheaper brands that don’t have the finesse of parts as some of the higher-end models. But it also means you get to play with them less, whereas a cheaper more durable model you can take out at any time and take pictures or show friends.

it is elegance of function.”

F.A. PORSCHE

Painted in Guards Red this TARGA model is a perfect display piece for serious collectors who love Porsche. The rear spoiler comes up but the no opening rear lid, even though it looks like it can be open. Under the car at the rear, there is an engine component that makes you think that there is a way to get to the engine, but I can’t seem to find a non-invasive way of doing it. I really love how Schuco has made sure to include the little things that we are collectors would sometimes miss. Like the side mirrors, being shaped to the same shape as the real car. Now purist collectors would have noticed it, but your average collector would have missed that tiny detail, fortunately, Schuco has an eye for details.

Even the petrol cover can be popped open. That’s the level of realism Schuco delves into. Their doors alone must be some of the most detailed interiors I have seen on 1:18 scale models. Absolutely everything is there molded so that it doesn’t look or feel flat in any way. And finally, you see that Targa logo on the side of the famous roll bar that Porsche became well known for.

If you are a collector on a budget and you have given yourself the ability to get a certain number of high-end models for the year, could even be one. Our advice, your money will be well spent on one of these Schuco diecast models. They are well priced, and they have a lot going for them by way of some solid and amazing details.

CAYMAN 718

Meet the meanest Cayman in the Porsche fleet. The Cayman GT4. And, good news this is a Schuco 1/18 diecast model. That’s right I can hear you panting with excitement as your sweaty palms try to log in to the Schuco website as fast as possible. This model is so good even before we get into the review, I will cut to the chase and tell you to buy it right now. Schuco right now is one of the best 1:18 scale brands for detail and a superb value for money proposition.

This is another perfect example of them bringing their ‘A’ game.

I spent hours on the internet comparing the latest models we received from Schuco with pictures from every angle of the real cars. It helps that the Porsche website themselves give you a 360 view of all their cars. So, one of the first things I did with the Cayman was sit it on my table and compare every angle I could find with the actual scale model. Short of accurately measuring everything the scale model and the real thing are exact copies. I even used the features on the website to check and see whether the model incorporated the same features.

GT4 Logo on the front spoiler lip, check.

Side air intakes with side blades with GT4 logo, check. Fixed-wing with integrated side blades, check. The list goes on.

Even the interior didn’t miss a beat on the feature front. In the interior picture on the door, you can see a strip of red.

That is the sport-style door loop used to swing the door closed instead of having a heavyweight-adding door handle. The detail is phenomenal. Which is what you need on a model as illustrious as this. What great fun it was to go to the website and get to see all those details

included on the model. And that’s what a great model will do, give you the closest experience you can get with a machine that would be otherwise unreachable for your entire life.

Wheels! Our cars would go nowhere without them. I love how Schuco has copied the wheels perfectly, this is serious replication light down to the lug nut. I’m actually surprised there aren’t actual lug nuts in the wheel because that’s the sort of excellence Schuco would go for. The slotted discs and red Porsche branded calipers are unsurprisingly well done, these are things we have now come to expect

from Schuco but I’m always surprised (also termed Schuco Shock) of how the level of detail just transports me into a daydream.

The rest of the car carries the usual detail or should we say the usual crazy attention to detail with opening parts right round. And complete attention to the little, tiny details. I have seen on forums and Facebook groups people putting up pictures of Schuco models asking about the quality and attention to detail simply because the price is so great and all the comments including mine say the same thing. Buy Buy Buy!!!

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COR VET TEC8 AMERICA’S SUPERCAR SWEETHEART

The Corvette is like the Sandra Bullock of American Cars.

It’s a mainstay in American Car Culture, has had a couple of amazing hits, as well as hit a couple of snags. But is always welcomed with a smile and respect.

The new C8 looks like Corvette’s comeback run and has already seen quite the sales. They have also made sure to license everyone, so they can too launch in the various scales and colors across the globe. There has been a steady stream of 1/64’s and 1/24’s over the last year. Joining the list of awesome brands is MAISTO and they have got the C8 in 1/18 scale at your local dealer right now.

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Lucky for us in the last sample set from MCG we have this beautiful brilliant white, black racing stripes model sitting in the box for review. The very first thing we noticed was the badges. Printed, pasted, and then clear coated over.

Simple and leaves a sharp logo, which is great when dealing with an intricate stingray on the rear engine lid.

The Stingray logo is a clear unmistakable signal that the famous line of Corvette Stingrays is alive and kicking. Both the C2 and the C3 were both grandad and dad Stingray models owing to their sharp shapes and tapered tail. But that shape coupled with heavy chevy V8’s that dispersed over 300Bhp gave the Stingray Vettes an Aerodynamic advantage. Making both models hugely popular in sales.

And it seems the Stingray + Vette moniker continues to inspire sales to this day right up to the newest Stingray C8. And, to be honest, Corvette has come a long way from being that tough and tumble playground brute with sharp edges, to that electronic filled, supercar crafted, upper-class social brute with sharp edges.

And if there is one team that can bring that stiff upper lip to life in the 1/18 scale and a great price it would be Maisto.

Of course, with Maisto, we are going to be treated to opening parts right round and because of its sharp edges from afar when it’s opened up completely, looks like a GUNDAM gun of some sort, futuristic. As for details and quality as always, my usual starting point is the wheels and it’s very pleasing to reply to the negativity that Maisto gets about details with close-up pictures like this CORVETTE brake caliper in red or the color screen entertainment system inside that actually had app icons.

Even the engine bay at the back though basic is by no means bland and uninteresting and quite honestly the customization game is getting so good, these are incredible bases to create some brilliant and nice realism custom jobs to these sorts of models. And the best part, the price is so good you can pick up multiples without crying all the way home after.

From the nose tip right to the back MAISTO hasn’t spared any effort to get this right within budget. The intakes are installed well and even though they lack the final step of having holes actually drilled into them, the molding is good enough to give the impression. If I were to make a suggestion to the team, I would say hollow exhaust tips would have been way better.

But as I mentioned earlier, it’s not something you can’t get done. And if there is one thing, I really like about Maisto is the fact that it is hardly enough for you to enjoy it. Some models are just insane on detail and price, but they sit in acrylic case forever. Which is fine for some but for those like me who like to have that hands-on experience with models, Maisto provides good fun.

So, looking for the new Vette to fill your collection? If you like a fantastic deal on a brand new one, then we think this is a great option for you. Personally, I think if they did this in a nice dark cherry red and deep gloss, they would have a winner on their hands.

LIGHTS CAMERA DIECAST COLLECTIBLES This is such a great and amazing section that we keep resurrecting once in a while. Movie culture drives the hobby culture in so many ways, that sometimes we forget how movies influence us and the things we would like to buy and want to own. Once again we look at some absolutely incredible collectibles from some of the latest and greatest movie culture themes. Hasta La Vista Baby!

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AFTER DECLARING WAR ON DIRT THE TEAM THAT GAVE YOU THE MACHINE GUN VACCUM CLEANER COMES THE BES T MAN-SERVANT ROBOT EVERY HOME MUST HAVE

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T-800 ALWAYS SERVICE WITH A SMILE NEVER GIVEUP ATTITUDE AUTOMATED RETURN

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HELLO!?!?!?! You have the chance to own one of the coolest freaking movie collectible pieces in the world from one of the most iconic SCI-FI thrillers of the 20th Century and you are still here? That’s dedication. We love you.

But seriously AGORA Models will ship the T-800 to you in bits monthly and at the end of a year subscription, you will have one of the coolest man cave toys your grubby little hands could get on.

This guy has been scaring people and embarrassing adults since 1984.

And the mad reality of it, is he being going for decades and generations and judging by the way the world is advancing it might even be our future.

But this is not a tale of dystopian fortune-telling. Nope, this is a review for a very insane diecast model, that has remote controllable eyes, moving body parts, and an insane-looking base complete with the despair of humanity, and of course that maniacal neverending the end is nigh, grin.

This is a whopping 1/2 scale which means there might be some push back from the family, but as I mentioned earlier this comes in parts monthly

LOVES HOLDING HANDS AND LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH AT SUNSET which you can build over the year secretly in the garage or basement, and then when it’s done, hide it under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning.

This gag will work extremely well if you call a family movie marathon of the Terminator movies the day before.

So, you won’t be questioned as to why you are trying to haul a metallic skeletal dwarf through the house.

AGORA build-up models are amazing and big scary robots are not the only things they do. But this has to be one the coolest subscription ‘models’ you can get your hands on AND…..you get a whole lot of free merchandise as well.

Add this up, Monthly pieces of diecast parts to build your own terminator + free Terminator merch exclusive to this deal + the chance to scare the crap out of the home folks + the reputation you will have. Some people have ice sculptures at their home parties, you have a freaking T-800.

Please please please buy this and then send us pics of the completed T-800

with your happy ecstatic smiling faces because we genuinely know that this is going to blow people’s minds away when they see this in real life and you, the proud owner will be able to say “Come with me if you want to live”

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THE FAST AND FURIOUS

SAGA

RESURRECTION, SPEED, PHYSICS BENDING, FAMILY FIRST. IT’S ANOTHER F&F

First of all, I haven’t watched the movie yet, which means this is going to be spoiler-free. But yes, another F&F chapter that has prompted MEMES galore about the future of F&F which did include one for Fast and the Future. Seriously how deep is this rabbit hole going to go, no one will ever know and no one cares because as long as DOM keeps trashing DODGE Chargers and villains drive British-made sports cars we will have merchandised model cars. In all scales. In the feature, we look at the new F9 cars from JADA Toys.

RETURN OF

HAN

NEW CAR, NEW HAIRCUT, NEWBAG OF GOJI BERRIES NEW FNF CONTRACT

Han returning isn’t a secret and apparently, there are other surprises way more significant than Han’s return.

But hey let’s address the elephant in the room. Because apparently, the franchise is so powerful it can now play God and bring people back to life. In this case, that quiet Japanese guy called Han who constantly ate from a tiny paper bag.

His first appearance was in the franchise’s first spin-off ‘Tokyo Drift’ which began the character arc for Han through the other movies. Now dead and resurrected he’s come full circle and will remain in the F&F circle forever.

Like Letty. In Tokyo Drift which was a tune fest of JDM cars, drift machines, tire smoke, and pretty young Japanese

ladies, Han drove a Mazda RX-7 done up in a VEILSIDE body kit painted orange and black.

Jada never one to disappoint has the usual all open bits and pieces with decent detailing and of course the Fast and Furious license. Sadly, as cars get more and more modern there isn’t much to see under the hood except for branded covers and lots of wires.

Which now raises the question as to whether newer cars and future electric car models are just better off without opening engine bays.

Maybe save some of that money for better detailing on the rest of the car.

Again, in some weird sense of Fast & Furious symbolism he returns, this time with the new GR Supra from Toyota which of course Toyota is trying very hard to flaunt around as the new icon for JDM but kinda failing on the heart and soul side of things.

Nevertheless, that’s for real-world car worriers to worry about. Fortunately for you, if you like the GR SUPRA you can have as many as you want in many scales and colors or liveries.

So symbolic paint job orange and black, check. The mixture of matte and gloss feels very modern like the black bits have been wrapped onto an orange car. Severely large low profiles fill the wheel arches with gorgeous black 10 spoke gloss rims that I wish I had on all the 1:1 cars I’ve owned. Within these very stylish rims sit a massive brake disc, if the rim is a 22” in the brake disc looks 20” with a big red caliper, very intense obviously meant for furious speed.

The New GR Supra is a real Love it or Hate it Situation. Personally, I like it wouldn’t say to one, but as combustible engines come to end, this one isn’t carrying the torch for Toyota’s icon goodbye.

For F&F movie fans this is a great way to kick off the new saga which they say is the fast saga which could be the end of a saga or the start of a newer younger saga. Whatever it is I’m kinda glad Han is back. He was a cool dude, who kept a low-hung cool head AND he was the only one who could drift properly in that lot. Maybe HE-MAN should join the F&F crew for a longer-acting career.

DOM’S 9th DODGE CHARGER

I swear the F&F movies are like one big over-budget advertisement for DODGE Chargers. But props for creativity as the F&F tries to bring a new and unique Charger into the fold every time.

This ladies and gentleman is the product of a company called SPEEDKORE. And what has been built here as well as featured in the F9 Saga movie is the ‘Hellacious’ 1970 CHARGER. Speedkore was responsible for most of the builds in the F9 movie.

But they really take building insanepowered DODGE CHARGERS to the very next level. However. Before we get into the details can we just marvel at how beautiful this is and what a gorgeous job JADA has done on this.

Also known as the F9 Charger this is one of many CHARGERS that SPEEDKORE builds from the ground up, literally. These are not existing DODGE CHARGERS taken and modified no no.

These are built from the ground using CAD drawing and super-light materials like carbon fiber. They have one Charger when the entire body and drive train is molded from carbon fiber.

Occasionally JADA drops a truly sweet model that really captures the attention of both model collectors and movie buffs alike. This is one of those models that will definitely be popular among a lot of collector groups.

What makes this model particularly Hellacious is the engine mounted in the rear. Hellcat Hemi V8 supercharged, dropping 707Bhp and 605ld ft of torque stopped by six-piston Brembo disc brakes in the front and four-piston calipers for the back and a bible in the cubby. But why do you need to know all of this in a model review? BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE ALLL OF IT, except the Bible.

That’s right, apart from building a beautiful replication of this JADA has included some extra detail on the engine at the back and when you take a

peek under the car you can see massive red brake calipers which you can impress your adult friends with hardcore or should we say Speedkore stats about the car while pointing out the bits on your model. You’re welcome.

Exterior details are very good, exceptional even. The Matt Black paint has been finished and cured well. The wheels in gold with the center lock at any distance looks bomb, the petrol cap is a nice touch instead of having something painted on or just the customary grooves in the bodywork to denote the petrol cap (like the GR

SUPRA). And then, the body shape which is unique to SPEEDKORE has been carefully re-created to represent their vision which makes this car even more unique.

I’m in love with this model. It’s got everything to love about it. It looks great, it’s got great features, it’s really painted well and has some decent details, and it looks absolutely classy. In fact, you won’t need to be an F&F fan to enjoy this model. Just being a fan of SPEEDKORE CHARGERS is enough for you to want to get this. Right now, this is my current desk buddy, it just looks so damn good.

Caption: It looks like a CHARGER but at the same time it’s something completely different. I think we are entering a new era where classic iconic cars are getting a new lease of life with more generational appealing designs and technology without losing the essence of the original. Good times.

BIGFOR CARS BIGSTARS F9 ROMAN’S JEEP GLADIATOR The cast of the core F&F team has gotten so big, that their service crews look tiny in comparison.

This is Tyrese Gibson’s crew working on his JEEP Gladiator used in the new F9 Saga movie. They work on servicing and cleaning the vehicle between takes, making sure the safety of the crew and Tyrese is always ensured.

During shoots, it can get very intense with the crew working 12 hours straight.

This one isn’t rocket science, to be honest. As far as models go, it’s not bad if you like collecting jeeps and trucks, this isn’t a bad specimen to get. Let’s start with the things I would have hoped this had. Rear doors opening. I know it sounds a little whiny but if the fronts are going to open why not the back especially in a jeep. More detailed engine. Yes, it’s true engines are getting less and less interesting as we move into a battery-based era, but even a little silver paint and branded engine cover would have been nice.

And the winch could have used a little detail too. Fortunately, the front winch is detachable which will give customizers an opportunity to give it a bit of a touch-up and make it look a little more realistic if they wanted to. I certainly would and I think it would make a HUGE in the dynamic look of the model.

Lots of matte black has been used on the seasons F&F cars I have to note. This one has matte black fenders, roof, tire rack, and inside the rear cargo tray. The rest is of

The service team rushes to remove the spare wheel and slip onto the JEEP, not an easy task but they definitely show that they are up for the task and without wasting any time they converge on the frame to release the tire.

the vehicle is in a metallic grey, grooved tires and chromed our wheel rims. Plastic lights front and back, but careful the rear ones stick out and could get caught on something and get pulled off.

All opening parts also include the removal of the spare tire frame and lowering of the track bed back lid.

I really like the wide window at the back once the tire rack is removed.

Obviously, there is going to be some heavy hand braking in the movie because having a look inside there is a massive drift style hand brake next to the gear lever. Or is it a sequential gear modification?

Hmm... going to have to watch the movie now.

JEEP has knocked some heads around with their GLADIATOR. It’s a great-looking piece of machinery and probably a great addition to the F&F line of cars that keep growing. This model has a lot of endearing qualities but not so much as the SpeedKore Charger for example. It’s the little things that matter and the JEEP Gladiator is missing a few of those.

For a hardcore F&F fan this is a definite pick-up, for a JEEP fan, this is about the most decent model you can get in a 1/24 scale at a great price. But if you are looking for detail you may have to add it yourself, which isn’t impossible these days with all the options and customizers out there.

AT the end of the day the crew runs through a full check getting ready for another Fast and Furious shooting with the big stars.

MORE DOM CHARGERS If Vin Diesel went to space it would probably be in a Charger. I don’t know what sort of agreement DODGE and the F&F franchise has but it looks like DODGE will have to keep making Chargers for F&F FOREVER!!!

Ok so this isn’t another NEW charger like the SpeedKore. This is one of the original ones that DOM will be fixing in his dimly lit dusty garage somewhere. And, when I think about it, the Charger has become such a mainstay of the F&F dynasty I can’t think of Dominic tinkering with anything else. Can you image the same

scene but instead of a Charger it’s a Studebaker or Hudson Hornet?

Right?

This model is probably the best example of the F&F legacy. Old skool, massive supercharger sticking out of the hood reminding us of simpler times when all we cared about was illegal

How does a collector on an island in an Asian Sub-Continent region or even Europe get their hands on a Hot Wheels How does a collector on an island in an Asian Sub-Continent region or even Europe get their hands on a Hot Wheels How does a collector on an island in an Asian Sub-Continent region or even Europe get their hands on a Hot Wheels

street racing, supercharger vs. turbocharger and the yakuza motorcycle gangs. Admit it when you see those vents on the supercharger you can hear Dominic Toretto in the final scene of the first F&F revving that engine and those pink flaps open and close.

Gloss black paint thick and rich envelopes the body that wraps around the front grille very neatly.

Steelie styled rims finished in chrome bring up the shine and bling value but what really sticks out on this model is (NOT THE SUPERCHARGER) the front grille.

It looks so mean and badass that I would instantly give way if it came up behind me.

The interior is not one would call highly detailed, but there is a certain degree of detail that shouldn’t be ignored.

JADA has always put the effort in wherever they can which is always commendable and greatly

appreciated by the collector.

But the exterior of this car are really nice and would be nice to complete the F&F collection.

But there was something curious I noticed about the body. Looking closely at the model it was quite

visible there were a lot of gaps which usually means opening parts. I tried without forcing it to much to see if there were any added opening features to the model, but most looked like there was something without nothing being there.

One part that did come of very easily was the engine cover, which made me feel like there could be several other modifications to the casting in future that could come off which would give the owner a great time interacting with the model. Even under the car it looks like the wheels could detached and changed without hassle.

Like the Speed Kore brakes this has huge discs and calipers hidden behind the alloy wheel and can be seen more clearly when you look under the car which makes me feel again that custom werks is going to take this CHARGER to town.

Since you got the other F9 cars it won’t break the bank to get this Charger to complete the set.

How many F&F cars do you have?

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BLACK WIDOW CORVETTE

Another much awaited movie launched last month prompting us to pull this beauty out and have a look at the work of the wonderful creative team over at JADA. Its an imagined version of what the team at JADA thinks Black Widow should drive and we vehemently agree senselessly.

Another much-awaited movie launched last month prompting us to pull this beauty out and have a look at the work of the wonderful creative team over at JADA. It’s an imagined version of what the team at JADA thinks Black Widow should drive and we vehemently agree senselessly.

Yet another movie on my watchlist and yes you may wonder why I still haven’t spent the necessary time needed to give the talented and intelligent Scarlett Johansson my attention.

Simple answer, awesome cars to review. Like this insane Corvette C2 designed for Black Widow.

Having the Marvel license has its

advantages and one of them is the ability to imagine your own utilities and accessories for the Marvelverse.

In JADA’s case, they do cars. Nice hot, sexy cars. Spidey got a GT40, VENOM rightfully a DODGE Viper, Capt. Marvel rides like a Boss in a MUSTANG BOSS so this isn’t something new for JADA. But this Black Widow Corvette in my opinion is a massive hit.

Here’s why. First, the shape of the car is well chosen. Being the first stingray, this model is the one that has the more pronounced tapered rear which gives the car a bit of a bubble-shaped posterior at certain angles. Which at first glance in the proscribed livery makes this car look like a spider from above. Livery or paint wise, a lot of restraint has gone into keeping this

simple considering all the possible options that could have been done. But simple and classy has been the theme.

finish. And it comes with a diecast figurine of Black Widow herself pulling an ‘It’s time to make pizza’ pose.

to have a soft spot for front-hinged bonnets. It looks like a venomous fang coming up.

Lovely Matt GOLD 5 spoke rims with riveted edge and semi deep-dish gets up close and personal with the disc brake sitting inside and it looks like a new super element of cool. All of this is tied together with the gorgeous curvy black body in gloss black high polish

This car is a great composition of color and shape, even the black engine feels sinister and dangerous like a web of machinery ready to capture you and grind your bones. Doors and rear boot open as well but of course, the coolest opening bit is the bonnet. I seem

Ever since I first saw this as a sample, I have been thinking about this, out of their Marvel Cars Series I would rate this as JADA’s number one and very close to the VENOM DODGE Viper which comes second. Even as just a Corvette Collector’s piece it is work getting your hands on.

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A BLAST FROM THE PAST Wo rd s / Pho to s: La nc e K M ü lle r The early 1990s were a great time for films. 1993 was significant for a few of them, Jurassic Park, which has spawned a plethora of movies and related merchandise for decades, opened to global acclaim. That was the year that we saw Schindler’s List, Cruise got into The Firm, Robert made Demi an Indecent Proposal, Clint got himself In The Line of Fire, and we got to Free Willy.

Among these giants, of both box office and storytelling, a movie opened in October to modest success. By modest we mean its made almost 59m in the US and 160m overseas on a budget of about 77m. It starred Sylvester Stallone, fresh of Cliffhanger, Wesley Snipes post-Rising Sun and the endearingly charming Sandra Bullock, who would go on to star in phenomenal movie Speed the following year. Demolition Man, the directorial debut of Marco Brambilla hit theatres. It received mixed reviews from critics (back when we trusted them to tell us like it was) but

the audiences loved it. It had all the hallmarks of a sci-fi blockbuster. Current time was a hellish nightmare (the 90s kinda sucked in that manner) and the future was an Brave New World-esque utopian dystopia. The city of San Angeles was the ideal city of the future.

Clean, crime-less, orderly and full of what was environmentally conscious and utterly futuristic (at least in the mind of 90s car designers) automobiles.

That’s what we are going to talk about, the cars of Demolition Man. Specifically the nine-car set released by Hot Wheels

as a movie tie-in in 1993. The set consisted of what was probably the most 90s set of cars ever. The cars in the set includes a Oldsmobile Aurora, 1970 Olds 442 W30, GM Ultralite in SAPD livery, a GM Lean Machine, Corvette Stingray III, Pontiac Salsa and Banshee, Buick Wildcat and a Chevrolet ACC Camaro (made to look like the 1989 Chevrolet California IROC Camaro Concept.

The set came in interconnecting storage boxes called “Cryo Cubes” (rebranded Park ‘N Plates boxes series featuring pictures of the cars instead

of number plates). These had cards that on one side featured the a picture of the actual car and on the other a part of a bigger picture. When stacked together, they made a single scene from the movie. When these came out, Mattel and Hot Wheels were still in the early stages of movie tie-ins. So most of these models have cheap plastic bases, except for the Ultralite and Lean Machine.

The Oldsmobile Aurora was an actual production car. It was made from 1994 to 1989 (the first gen) and from 20012003 for the second gen. It’s thenfuturistic silhouette made it an ideal background car. In the set, its presented in grey metal flake with a plastic base, beige interior and what could possibly be vintage blackwalls. It stopped production in 2004, just like it’s real world counterpart.

The second in the series is not a concept at all, but rather an anomaly.

Its a 1970 Olds 442 W30 that is found in “pristine” condition underground with the rebels. It was the very anti-thesis of the futuristic cars above ground and being a rather archaic relic of a fossil-burning past, was an ideal “hero”

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vehicle of John Spartan. Hot Wheels casting is provided in red, with black hood scoops/side stripes, black interior and again vintage blackwalls. The casting continued its run till about 2007.

Then we come to the one of the highlight cars of the film. It is the GM Ultralite, vehicle of choice for the San Angeles Police Department, or SAPD if you may. They made use of both SAPD cars and those in plain paint jobs as background cars. The Hot Wheels casting is a solid metal block with the windows and livery painted on. The wheels are Ultra Hots front and rear.

The casting was till about 2001 when it made it’s final run.

This wasn’t the last movie to feature the car. It was also included in the 1999 film Bicentennial Man.

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Then we come to the Corvette Stingray III concept. The car only had a very brief scene in the movie, and was in an altogether different color. The car was the result of a design competition started by GM vice-president of design Chuck Jordan, who liked the one submitted

by John Schinella, one of the leads at Chevrolet’s Advanced Concept Center. The Hot Wheels model is in a darker red than the rest of the models in the line up and looks vaguely Dodge Viper-ish. The shiny five-spoke adds a nice rakish look to the car.

GM came out with the Lean Machine in 1982. It was a trike where the front wheel leaned (hence the title) when turning. It was supposed to be a vision of the future of low-cost personal transport. It was the brainchild of Frank Winchell who wanted an efficient mode of transportation for single occupants. The bullet-shaped vehicle was far ahead of its time and would have been the perfect vehicle in todays “personal space” required world.

The Hot Wheels version has Ultra Hot wheels in the back, a thin wheel in front and a dark canopy from which you can see the black interior. This model saw a few iterations before being retired in 2002 with a Final Run Version.

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Last casting was in 2011 and we may see it in future releases.

1988 PONTIAC BANSHEE CONCEPT 7/9 The next model is result of fever dreams had by car designers. The Pontiac Salsa came out of GMs Advanced Concept Centre in California. It was basically a transformer. Envisioned as a convertible, hatchback and/or pick up depending on the type of top or cover you used.

The funny thing is, thought this debuted with the set, it never actually appeared in the movie. The model is a solid block with a brownish interior and painted on windshield and lights. The wheels are vintage blackwalls with the hubs painted orange.

The next in the set is another Pontiac Concept. The Banshee concept started in the 60s and continued with four releases. This was the fourth. It had many bangs and whistles, like Heads Up Display, a dash featuring video displays and numerous buttons even on the steering wheel, something quite pedestrian today. The dual rear wings were also adjustable. The Hot Wheels model started it’s life in 1989 and it was adapted for scale by Larry Wood.

A red/back paint scheme, shiny Ferrarilooking five-spokes and clear bubble makes for a fairly decent model.

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GM cars are the majority here. The Buick Wildcat was used for a few concepts from the 1950s. This was the 4th to bear its moniker. The 1985 version, which was featured in the movie was another ahead of the curve car. Mid-engined, AWD and a lift up canopy. Its readouts were set at the center of the steering wheel. The Hot Wheels version is probably one of the cheaper ones in the set, like the Salsa and the Ultralite. Body and canopy is the same, just painted different colors.

Exposed engine and vintage blackwalls add to its low quality look. Wheel wells are massive. Thankfully the casting was retired in 2005 The final one in the series is a bit of a mix up. The car was originally named the Chevrolet California Camaro IROC Concept before being renamed ACC Camaro Concept with the ACC standing for the Advanced Concepts Centre. This was a design study in future Camaro vehicles. According to Mike Pigott a diecast blogger, “Hot Wheels cheated with the ACC Camaro. Like the Banshee, it was based on an existing casting, but this time it was not accurate”.

“The casting used was the recent ’93 Camaro model, although this was based on a current NASCAR racer, not a concept car.”[1] The casting itself is okay with only the open windows and shiny wheels adding to its look.

Well that’s my take on the set. Some might say that I am 28 years too late, but better late than never. You can find sets or singles around the web for decent prices. If you are a movie buff like me, then you should get your hands on them just of the pop culture value.

Word of advice though, the model themselves look cheap. But only value is that it references movie that’s growing in stature and shows us what might be a future we might have to live with and with each year and might achieve full cult status soon.

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I’ve been a MOPAR fan for over a decade, since I got myself a Dodge Charger SXT back in the day from the Jeep Chrysler Dodge dealer that my advertising agency was doing work for. I was handed the creative for their marketing campaigns and while working on shoots with these models, fell in love with the whole “American Muscle” thing. Best thing is, the

Charger had the whole persona going with 4 doors, massive back seat and enormous trunk space… a must-have for a family man with two kids.

But deep down, I wanted the Challenger. Ever since I saw the TorRed Challenger R/T sparkling under the showroom lights. Of course SO said no. And I wasn’t about to admit to my very early mid-life crisis. So I got the Charger… of course in TorRed.

Words by Lance Muller | Photos by Frank Zinkewitz

Dodge Challenger, when revealed in 2005/6 cause a sensation. It hearkened back to the glory days of Muscle.

When Cougars, Cobras and Camaros ruled the streets. Mustangs bucked and Novas streaked across. The boys at Dodge needed a pony car to take on the competition and leave them scattered to the four winds. Thus was born the Dodge Challenger. Based on a Plymouth, but with a style and substance all its own.

It had bits of Mercedes on the insides, and was only released as the SRT8 with a 6.1L HEMI. It took on the Mustang head to head and then held it’s own when the New Camaro was released in 2010. Only contention was that the inside could have been as spectacular as the outside.

From experience I can tell you all the Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler model interiors of that timeline felt a bit ‘plasticky’ and lacked a little ‘oomph’. But thankfully later models got more updated.

The 2008 Dodge Challenger, when released, was based on the LC platform of the Daimler-Chrysler Corporation.

The Challenger has come a long way since its debut. But thankfully, only slight cosmetic changes have been

made to the outside. BUT HOLY DEITIES ABOVE AND DENIZENS BELOW, the insides have gone from mere 400s to upper 700s on the horses. With every increasing and more punishing emission standard, space bound fuel prices, and the younger populace buying less angry cars, the Challengers has spawned Hellcats and Demons, with a slathering of other naughty things.

Solido, in the throes of its renaissance, offers us not one, but two 2020 Dodge Challengers models for 2021. One in Sublime (that popping green) and and what appears to be Sinamon Stick, or Orange Metallic (totally confusing), as they have stated in their product. The front hood, roof and rear trunk lid is given the soft black satin treatment.

I can speak till hell freezes over about the detail of the model.

Few things. It’s heavy. Almost as its GT Spirit cousin. The orange model is stated to be the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody (website mentions it simply as the DODGE CHALLENGER SRT WIDEBODY – ORANGE METALLIC – 2020. Nomenclature aside, its an almost-great ode to real thing. As the first casting, it needs a slight polishing up. And once that happens, its a kick ass model for any modern American Muscle, MOPAR and/or hi-po motor enthusiast.

So stoked that I was one of the invitees to the launch of the new Dodge Challenger SRT8 launch in 2009. The first sight of the real car, till then seen only on file pictures and supercar wallpapers was truly an amazing feeling. This was one of the sparks that led me to resuming my scale model collection as since I couldn’t have the real one, at least I had to have the scaled version of it.

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Woot woot the competition heats up in the world of 1/64 diecast and lots of brands are fighting for that coveted space in your collection. But what do you do when the competition is producing stuff as good as you? What happens when they start collaborating with other brands like you? You get creative and you change the game. And that’s what Tarmac Works has been doing very quietly, they came in changed the game, and now many are rushing to follow them.

One of the things that they have been changing consistently and has been working for them is their packaging. Constant innovation with car culture at the heart is the driving force behind their ideas, and some of them have been absolute winners. Tarmac Works is slowly building a cult following for their cars and now for their packaging. Check out some of the newer releases that have come in these cool new packages.

THE OL’ OIL CAN The latest collaboration with Schuco involves a new low rider T1 VW van in the same paint job as the vehicle of the owner of Illest and Mean Streets fashion.

Yep, an actual VW lowrider brought to scale complete with a wrought ironlooking luggage rack and rolling wheels. This is the second low rider to come out of the collab and we are getting quite addicted to these.

This model comes in a really nice Mean Streets Branded oil can and the car stored in a custom paper box.

Ah, the days of oil leaks and rough roads.

When you open your dad’s car boot and you would find all kinds of oil cans in there, some that have been there for decades and converted into their own fossil fuels. A throwback to that old bit of nostalgia and Tarmac Works devised a way to freak out the younger generation of collectors with an Oil Can package for certain models and it was made like real oil with a twisty top that could be opened and closed.

This is a classic case of reading what the collectors’ want and making it happen.

Not that this is new technology but the fact that Tarmac Works goes out of their way to make the collectors life easier.

This is resealable clamshell package was introduced for collectors who like to keep their cars in the original packaging.

This was a great way to experience the car and then reseal it back.

CLAM IT UP

Taking a leap from their usual German and JDM lineup, Tarmac Works drop their first Aston Martin which is in collaboration with IXO Models. Together they have created this absolutely hot piece of diecast in the shape of the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. Gorgeous color, rolling wheel, and really sexy card art completes the whole package which fits into a resealable clam case.

ACRYLIC

was the case that they gave me Ironically the latest acrylic box releases include the GR Supra’s done in collaboration with Kyosho. The one with the crazy design is the GR Supra test car paint job. Usually when a car manufacturer’s brand-new designed

models are being road-tested the cars are covered in a special design which makes it hard for cameras to focus on a moving subject. This is how the new model road tests in secrecy.

Up until Tarmac Works came in on the scene, Kyosho was one of the few brands that had some of their one 64’s packaged in stackable acrylic cases. Which is the easiest way to store your cars. When Tarmac Works launched, they decided to do the same thing with their Hobby64 line and since then many other brands have followed suit as well.

But it is no secret that Kyosho does some awesome well-made models and both these GR SUPRA’s are fantastic collectors’ pieces with high detail quality. This is not Kyosho’s first dance with Tarmac and certainly not the last. I hope we get to see some more quality releases.

SHIPPING CONTAINER DISPLAY

This is probably Tarmac Works coolest display. I love it and I can’t stop collecting them.

Basically, it’s a plastic shipping container with a clear side to see the car or you can use the optional cover that is closed and branded. The car sits on a display base that can slide out when the clear flap is lifted.

What’s really cool about this display option is that the containers all have pegs under them that allow you to stack them up on top of each other without them falling over. So, you can build a really nice stack of shipping containers containing cars and usually you get the container with the car but now you can buy the containers separately as well.

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THE Cultured CastHead

reads up on one of the most revered brands in motorsport and car accessories Once in a while, it is good to put down the models and say hi to the family. Sometimes I read a book, usually, it is a book to do with cars, motorsport, car culture, motorsport culture, and music. Fortunately for car-loving book worms, there are plentiful options to read from. This month we check out 50 years of the Brand MOMO immortalized in this fantastic book. And joining us is SOLIDO’S Porsche 935/78 with MOMO livery.

MOMO 50 YEARS BOOK

With the preface written by one of the greatest motor racing drivers John Surtees, it is very plain to see that book is going to take you on a roller coaster ride of motorsport history and how the band MOMO was so intertwined with the DNA of Italian racing.

The book traces the history of the MOMO founder and race legend in his own right Gianpiero Morretti as he moves from the race car driver to entrepreneur, team owner, to designer and owner of one of the biggest names to be associated with racing. You get to see exclusive historic photography of some of the most famous races in history and how the brand MOMO built itself up from the pits.

MOMO 50 YEARS BOOK

You get to read about the love affair Ferrari had with MOMO, the lovers spat, and then the reignited love that stands to this day. The book is also filled with great memorabilia like old ads for MOMO as well as some of the most famously designed steering wheels.

It also talks about how Moretti diversified the brand and continued to be such a heavy player in the motorsport scene all the way to the US of A. He was a socialite and had some great friends to party with. All the stories are here within these pages.

MOMO 50 YEARS BOOK

Other stuff includes old racing posters of MOMO-sponsored teams, race events, it actually is a fantastic spread of MOMO’s history laid out for the reader to enjoy and a wonderful trip down memory lane or for some of the newer collectors, a great insight into the history that has shaped motorsport, brands and of course the brand MOMO to what they are today.

One great picture that I found and got excited about, was the MOMO-sponsored Ferrari with the Bburago branding. Which is something I really think Bburago should seriously consider making, maybe as part of an Anniversary Edition they certainly hold all the licenses to do it.

MOMO 50 YEARS BOOK

Readers will also find some fantastic interviews and notes written by famous race drivers who have either worked for or relied heavily on MOMO products, sometimes even getting involved in the designing and production of some products.

It really was a riveting book that really captured my attention for a few days going over page by page meticulously absorbing all the great racing stories and legends. This is definitely a mustget for your book collection.

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KITT VS KARR

Reliving an epic 80s showdown!

Words: Lance K Muller | Photos: Patrick Pchalek

CASTED BY JADA HOT PICKS FOR YOU

Who can forget one of the biggest good vs evil battles from the 80s?

It’s always great to know that with model car collecting, we can always take our 80s nostalgia for a ride whenever we want to.

And nothing screams that nostalgia like the TV behemoth that is Knight Rider, one man’s shadowy flight into a dangerous world that become an international phenomenon.

Even though the star was supposed to be Michael Knight, played by the then-young and 80s handsome David Hasselhoff, it was ultimately the modified Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that stole the spotlight.

KARR: I am the Knight Automated Roving Robot, KARR if you prefer. I am the prototype of the car of the future!

A talking, moving car with its own personality and dry wit, a perfect foil for Michael, a loyal friend and steadfast ally.

The Knight Industries Two Thousand (or K.I.T.T.) was the car many of us wanted. Sleek, suave and most of all, so techy and futuristic without being kitsch.

But this isn’t a look at KITT This is a look at it’s most formidable nemesis, the one that got away more than once and returned over and over again. KITT’s evil twin, the Knight Automated Roving Robot, or K.A.R.R. KARR was built as a prototype for the DoD, but unlike KITT but they figured out its programming was flawed (whereas KITT was programmed to value and protect human life, KARR was programmed for self preservation above all).

KARR is introduced to the fans in KROS (Knight Rider Original Series) Season 1 episode “Trust Doesn’t Rust”. In the beginning, KARR was visually similar to KITT, except for the yellow/green voice module. After it’s showdown and seeming destruction, we get to see KARR again in the KROS Season 3 Episode 6, featuring not only a Yellow/Green scanner, but also a silver lower half.

KARR was voiced in the original series as well as the 2008-9 re-imagining, by Peter Cullen, who is famous as the voice of Optimus Prime.

We got to play with two models from Jada Toys Hollywood Rides collection. They make both KITT and KARR in two different versions.

KARR: “It is the inferior production line model”.

One version has working scanner lights and fully opening parts in 1:24 scale. The other is 1:32 scale with only opening doors.

Both versions are authentically detailed and fully licensed. But most of all, they are ripe for some backyard action out of the box.

KITT: “I heard that, KARR, and you haven’t seen anything yet”.

Our resident action photo guru Patrick had immense fun taking them out to recreate the KITT vs KARR action sequences that made for a memorable episode

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Our resident motion action man Patrick Pchalek (aka @wonderbunk) captures the essence of two massive MOPAR motors doing what they love doing the most, living it up! See the Siku Dodge Charger with Dodge Challenger SRT Racing 1:55 in all their glory

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Damian Moss

Hi, I guess like many car enthusiasts, my interest in cars was heavily influenced by my Dad. I consider myself fortunate to have grown up here in UK during the 1970’s, which for me was a golden era of car design. My Dad always drove something a bit different and usually Italian.

My collecting and love of capturing images of my models is a continuation of all that has gone before. Whilst I’ve carried on my Dad’s passion for Italian cars, both on the driveway and in my model

collection, I also appreciate the exuberance of an American muscle car, the inventiveness of Citroen and I am fascinated by the forever evolving Porsche 911 for example.

I generally stick to collecting in 1:18 scale and display the models in individual cases to protect them from dust. These days models have to move me in some way me when I look at them, they are expensive now so I will research long and hard before deciding on a purchase.

Alfa Romeo - BBR Models 1:18

When it comes to photographing models, I try to take the time to pick out the best angles from which to appreciate their design. It is from this perspective that I try to capture a model in my photos. I like to keep it simple and uncluttered, getting the light right across the shape but still trying to keep it natural. For me it is all about line, angle and stance.

Instagram has been a great place to share these interests. Model collectors, car enthusiasts and photographers come together and share their images with like minded people. There is a great sense of community and support from all kinds of collectors and photographers from around the world. It’s wonderful to be a part of.

You can follow Damian on Insta @mossy595

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Some iconic fashion brands have totally unrelated legacies. Alpha Industries started in 1950s and designed and made clothes for the US Department of Defence. For over 60 years, they have been innovating, and giving servicemen and women around the world technically advanced garments.

In 2021 they collaborated with another brand that has been around for almost as long, Hot Wheels. The collection features reversible bomber jackets that can go from chilled to sizzling almost as fast as the Roger Dodger does a loop-de-loop on the orange track.

Flame Hoody with Sleeve Pocket, Also available in White

Hot Wheels VLC Cap with adjustable

MA-1 VF Hot Wheels with embroidered logo and sleeve flames

Hot Wheels Flag Hoody

Hot Wheels Alpha T printed.

Also available in White.

Hot Wheels Flame T printed.

Also available in Black.

MA-1 VF Hot Wheels Reversible Flight Jacket

You can follow Alpha Industries on IG @alphaindustries_europe and check out the x Hot Wheels range as well as their entire collection at www.alphaindustries.eu

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