CastHeads Magazine Volume 6 Issue 1

ALL HAIL

THE LONG TAIL

NISSAN’S R390 GT1 IS SPECTACULAR

inside this sizzlin' issue

Contributors: Scott Nadeau | Alberto Jorge Rodriguez | Patrick Pchalek | Nuning Suma | David Houston

• Creative Direction / Design Nigel J De Zilwa & Lance K Müller

LATEST RELEASES

NEW MODELS COMING UP AND AVAILABLE VERY SOON THROUGH OUR GLOBAL RESELLERS

1:12 NISSAN GT-R R34 Z-TUNE White with Engine PR12-R34Z-WH01

1:64 VW GOLF MkII WRC 1986 | METAL RIMS | OPENING REAR PR64-GFM2-VWM

1:64 VW GOLF MkII GREY | METAL RIMS | OPENING REAR PR64-GFM2-GRY

1:18 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IV Silver PR18-EVO4-SL 01

1:18 PANDEM GR86 White PR18-GR86-PNWH

Pop Race VW Golf MkII

The Volkswagne Golf is one of those iconic models that will always make owners, former owners, fans misty-eyed and nostalgic to the days of fast zippy 3-door hatches that could take on bigger cars on road AND track.

Pop Race is presenting collectors with both. But this is the road version in Ascot grey metallic and metal wheels that roll. The model is being refined till release, and is subject to getting approved so the details may change at that time.

Scale 1:64 | Coming Soon

Metal Body

Light & Sound

Rubber Tires

Opening & Movable Parts

Detailed Decoration

Incl. Accessories

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING!

GRAND SERIES

SMALL

MEDIUM

LARGE

OFFICIALLY LICENSED BY

GT Spirit 1970 Ford Mustang by Ruffian Cars

This Southern California builder, customizes cars for his own collection. Chris Ashton is a self-taught car builder and this is first build. Based on a 1970 Mustang Boss 427. Covered in Cavalry Blue, its modded kid, side exhausts and boltedon parts may not be for the purists, but has a certain charm that is about making a car your own.

GT426 | Scale 1:18

Status: Coming Soon

Otto Mobile 2020 Mini Cooper JCW GP

Boosting the already quick Mini towards 301hp and a sub-5 second 0-60mph, this front-wheel speed rocket is a limited edition John Cooper Works version styled by Bertone. It's covered in Racing Grey and is set to arrive in April 2023

The real car is limited to 3000 models, and so is the Otto Mobile version. So better get cracking.

OT407 | Scale 1:18 | Status: Available

Solido Renault Turbo 5 1984 European Cup

Driven by the (in)famous Paul Belmondo, this New Man-Joest Racing Renault Turbo 5 certainly cuts a dashing figure in dark colors and contrasting sponsor logos. It's also quite highly detailed and one of the new models to feature not only opening doors, but also front bonnet (hood) and rear door.

S1801312 | Scale 1:18 | Coming Soon

Auto World’s ‘63 Split-window, Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals replica

Showcased at the 2021 MCACN, this 1963 Corvette is rare and revolutionary with its fixed roof style, unique one-year split rear-window, flip-up headlights and no trunk lid.

In 1963, the newly designed aerodynamic Sting Ray was stronger and safer than its Corvette predecessor with nearly twice as much steel support in its central structure, yet with the shorter wheelbase and reduced fiberglass thickness, it actually weighed less than the old roadster. This translated into a newfound handling prowess with improved acceleration over the first generation Corvette.

Auto World has replicated this beautiful coupe in Code 936 Ermine White paint with Code 490C Red vinyl upholstery inside. Under the hood is the highly-detailed, fuel-

1:18 SCALE OVER 10“ LONG

•

• Precise Accuracy

‘67 Ford Mustang GT #AMM1309 (Due July)

‘63 Chevy Corvette #AMM1325 (Due July)

‘63 Corvette (MCACN) #AMM1308 (Due June)

AutoWorld Premium 2023 Release 2 Version A

This time around, the release features an eclectic selection of vehicles. From a minivan (85 Chrysler Voyager), to a work truck (55 Silverado), a hot import (87 Mistubishi Starion, two muscles (69 Firebird/66 Olds 442) and one rugged purpose-built off-roader (18 Jeep Wrangler MOAB edition). Such an interesting mix to any collector.

AW64402 | Scale 1:64 | Status: Coming

DIECASTING COUCH

Johnny Lightning Classic Gold 2023 Release 1 Version A

Contains a mix of all and new models, both domestic and imports. It features a classic '66 GTO, an '66 Aston Marin DB5, 2000 Acura (not Honda) Integra, a sweet '78 Mustang Cobra, 79 'Vette, and a great looking '85 Ford Ranger.

Version A/B features different colors sets that are period correct, lettered rubber tires where applicable and tampos.

We will eagerly await to add this to our collection

JLCG031 | Scale 1:64 | Status: Coming Soon

Racing Champions Mint 2022 Release 2

A collection of models spanning the decades and all styles of vehicles. It featured 6 cars that has everything from daily drivers, muscle cars, and a truck. These highly detailed models featured diecast bodies, rubber wheels, and some opening parts.

RC015 | Scale 1:64 | Status: Available

Majorette Isuzu D-MAX Spark

Truck racing is big in some parts of Asia, and the big three are Toyota, Nissan and Isuzu. And this D-MAX SPARK has the fender flares and livery that hints that its a racehorse not a workhorse. The model is hitting retailers across the world as we speak.

Scale: 1:56 | Status: Coming Soon

Jada Toys Street Fighter

Chun Li & 1993

Mazda RX-7

Jada Toys is now melding the worlds of gaming and diecast collecting with the introduction of the Street Fighter series that features characters with their own customized rides. The cute Chun Li gets a souped up Mazda RX-7 with some cool graphics that suits the character perfectly. More are coming soon from the line up and we are excited.

Scale: 1:24 | Available

HKS Hyper Silvia RS-2

Based off the Nissan Silvia S15, this Genki x HKS tuned monster puts out about 460hp and 549Nm of torque for a sub 4 second 0-100km.

WE really dig the yellow/red livery. Seems the model is now on pre-order at the time of going to press.

DECORATIVE SAMPLE SUBJECT TO LICENSOR APPROVAL

TARMAC WORKS RELEASES

Catch up on the hottest, fully licensed models to come out of Tarmac Works. Check out these and other upcoming releases for 2023 on their web-store www.tarmacworks.com and through the global network of authorized dealers.

It's a truly epic drop from the folks at Tarmac Works with the release of their One Piece Vol 1 collaboration set. Luffy and the crew sets sail in 6 models with them in various action poses. But that's not all, there are a selection of models for all collectors and some new liveries from the F1 range.

GLOBAL64 Tarmac Works | One Piece Model Car Collection Vol. 1 (#T64G-BOXSET-OP22)

The triple-sword wielding, Zoro shows on both side of VW T3 Panel van with green car body.

Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the crew is cute and sweet, is perfect match with classic T2 Panel van with Chopper’s feature colors pink and blue.

Usopp is the sniper of the Straw Hat Crew. He fires shots with various effects in order to toy with the enemy. The Datsun with dazzling yellow car body is the best option for Usopp.

The main character of the series Monkey D.Luffy, featured on a modded Mazda RX-7 with his signature red color.

The navigator and expert burglar, Nami is matched with Nissan Silvia with an eye catching orange livery.

Sanji is a chef, the power and speed of his kicks are outstanding. Sanji matches with blue hued Toyota Chaser.

Mercedes-Benz SL 500

Koenig Specials

Bordeaux

#T64G-045-BO

Willy König's designs are iconic and this widebody working of the epic Mercedes Benz SL500 is no different. And the burgundy shade used on the open top is stunning.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 EQ Performance

Austrian Grand Prix 2020 Winner Valtteri Bottas

#T64G-F036-VB1

#T64G-TL021-RE

A car color named after the supercarobsessed Emirate of Dubai, this special edition was commissioned and is the only model not to have colors around the wheel.

The opening round in the 2020 GP season in Spielberg was a highlight for Valtteri and his team mate, After a close race, Bottas managed to hold on to a close win for the team.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 EQ Performance Tuscan Grand Prix 2020 Winner Lewis Hamilton

#T64G-F036-LH1

An eventful race in the 2020 GP calendar, Lewis Hamilton and his team mate Valtteri Bottas raced to an epic 1-2 finish for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team.

Pit Garage Diorama Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

#T64D-001-AMG STICKERS INCLUDED FOR 2021 & 2022 SEASONS

OFFICIALLY LICENSED NO MODEL CARS INCLUDED

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Green

#T64R-040-GN

#T64R-080-WH

The ultimate little street rocket, the much-loved GR Yaris gets the PANDEM treatment in monochrome shades of black and white.

The great outdoors beckon this rugged model from Tarmac Works. It also features a roof rack packed to the max with outdoor

#T64S-009-YL

The much loved Porsche 911 Turbo gets the eye-catching color treatment. This needs to be added to the collection ASAP COLLABORATION WITH SCHUCO

VERTEX Nissan Silvia S14 Blue Green Metallic

#T64G-018-GR

The NISMO festival is an homage to all this fast from the in-house tuners at Nissan and is a coming together for them and their fans. Tarmac Works celebrates this by releasing a Silvia S14 with a superb color tone and very interesting twotone wheels LIMITED TO 2544 PCS

#T64-037-MAT

This RWB build is based off a 1989 Silver Anniversary Carrera. The Martini Racing themed RWB was named the Highest Star by Nakai-san himself.

The Tarmac Works & Mooneyes sponsored team placed an impressive time in the qualifying to start the race at P3

Lancia 037 Rally Rally Van Haspengouw 1985 Winner P. Snijers / D.

#T64P-TL002-85RVH03

to an impressive win. They were placed overall winners as well as in their class.

Volkswagen T3 Panel Van | Zoro Volkswagen T2 Panel Van | Chopper

Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon | Usopp

Mazda RX-7 FD3S | Luffy

Nissan Silvia S14 Nami Toyota Chaser JZX100 | Sanji

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Indianapolis 8hr 2021 | Craft-Bamboo Racing M. Engel / L. Stolz / J. Gounon #T43-023-21IND99

COLLABORATION LICENSED BY MOONEYES

Pagani Zonda Cinque Rosso Dubai

RWB 964 Ichiban Boshi

Colebunders

Porsche 911 Turbo Yellow

Pandem Yaris White

The Belgian duo of Patrick Snijers and Dany Colebunders drove the Bastos Texaco Rally Team Lancia

gear.

CARL BOSMAN 1:18 VINTAGECAST

JOE RICO

1:64 ARTCAST

TROY LOVELAND 1:64 ARTCAST

ANANTHA SUBRAMANIUM 1:64 ARTCAST

CONNOR MUNRO

1:18 ARTCAST

AURELIO MIRANDA 1:64 URBANCAST

AZLAN SUGIARTO 1:64 URBANCAST

CHRIS RAMOS 1:64 URBANCAST

KUPZEE SEVEN 1:64 URBANCAST

PATRIK PCHALEK 1:18 URBANCAST

SAIFUL HASAN TARIQ 1:43 URBANCAST

AAQIB AHAMED 1:18 URBANCAST

LEO JUAREZ 1:24 MINIWORLDCAST

SAIFUL HASAN TARIQ

SAKURA

Majorette Is back for their 3rd year of Tune Ups! Yes, that’s right! A successful series into its third year with a great selection of models in bright neon colours including some impressive graphic process work that has gone onto some of these models.

As usual we got the entire set in the retail packaging which meant unless we opened them up, we couldn’t tell what’s what so we will be randomly pulling 5 boxes each issue.

First out the box we have the all-time favourite Nissan GTR-35 draped in a metallic purple and pink blossom livery with the word Sakura across the side in case you forgot Nissan was from Japan. But as you can see even the STIG is finding it hard to tear away his eyes from Bright pink rims, bright pink aero kit and wide tires. Your mates will hear those colours before they see it.

NISSAN GT-R35

MAJORETTE TUNE-UP'S RARE

NISSAN GT-R R35

VOLVO V90

SHINY TRAVELLER

Second release this round reveals a spanking V90 VOLVO with fiery orange headlights and interior set against a white body casting and line art down the side of this ultralong wheelbase. An aggressive design for DADs that like to burn rubber.

But also, a great casting with a very pronounced front grille imperative to VOLVO models and of course Majorette mandated opening parts as standard.

Bright orange aero kit and matching luggage to boot, well actually to roof as the accessory comes for the roof rack. VOLVO fans are going to go Hubba hubba over this.

RENAULT MEGANE RS

RALLY CROSS

The two-tone green scheme on this Megane RS is screaming.

We already like the RENAULT RS casting from Majorette and so far, all three series have featured the RENAULT as standard. But the ‘HULK’ green paint colour with the gold rims is quite striking AND to further highlight the green the aero kit comes in a neon lime green.

As always, the tyre fatteners are dope and suit the hot hatched immensely specially with the widebody aero kit extensions.

AUDI R8 COUPE

TRACK MANIAC

No surprise with this regular casting in the line up but for some reason it’s one of those intriguing models that have a very collectable character. Is it because we associate it with TONY STARK and IRON MAN? Maybe. But back to this years’ yellow eyed monster, with cutaway graphics looking slick with a black hood like the hair on a ‘wise guy’ slicked back.

Lemon yellow in neon coloured wide body kit underpinned to the car and covered of with wide tires not forgetting this is one of the rare ones with a limited run.

MAJORETTE TUNE-UP'S RARE

AUDI RS COUPE

FORD BRONCO WILDTRAK

MICHELIN

Released last and joining the Majorette truck selection the Bronco is really great casting and we have two in this new series. Get tuned up with this homage to Michelin and livery colours. Although we are not sure whether Michelin does Bronco sized tyres.

Nevertheless this bright yellow BRONCO will definitely brighten up your BRONCO display, specially with the white body kit and blue roof accessories.

Get ready to conduct some offroad shoots and hill climb expeditions for one of America’s favourite 4X4 brands.

MAJORETTE TUNE-UP'S RARE

FORD BRONCO WILDTRAK

FORD F-150 RAPTOR

JUMPSTAR

From a wild stallion to a bird of prey the RAPTOR is another American truck staple available in the Majorette range. This one comes with a beautiful Metallic, speckled, paint in dark blue with big FORD branding in red front and back.

The paint looks so good its almost a shame to add the bright translucent body kit and bike holder. The truck comes with the bike included but its just a plastic prop. We wonder if Majorette did their own version of Collector Club cars would this a great casting to do and add a real bike casting with moving wheels and all instead of the prop version.

THE STARION STORY

Most Japanese cars like everything in Japanese culture is derived from some sort of natural form and function which usually lends to the name of their cars. For a few of Mitsubishi’s sportier models there has been a link to horses for example the famous hot hatch the COLT and the ECLIPSE named after a famous race horse. But out of all these models the most famous, the most aggressive and the most beautiful of them all is and will always be the STARION.

This was Mitsubishi’s answer to the wave of Japanese fastbacks that were dominating the 80’s. The Trueno’s, Supra’s, Z’s and Savannah’s to name a few. Widebody, turbocharged, LAMBDA chassis, this was one of Mitsubishi’s rare shining moments. Probably why it was named after the Greek Horse Arion who was to be an awesome Greek mythological horse. Fortunately, the Starion is very real.

POP RACE SILVER

A GREAT EXAMPLE OF THE CAR IN STOCK FORM AND COLOUR IS THIS KNOCKOUT PIECE IN 1/64

From nose to rear this is a great replication of the widebody TURBO Starion which was the HALO car for MITSUBISHI during the 80’s and was propelled to stardom in the petrolhead move sequel Cannonball Run 2. In the movie the car was touted to be a highly technological car that was packed with gizmos and gadgets. Fiction imitating fact? The Starion was the first Japanese car to use ECU controlled fuel injection and turbo management so, in real life it was quite cutting edge.

Unfortunately, the curse about being a model collector means you can only look at the car and imagine what the sound and power must be like but when you have something that looks this real you still derive a bit of pleasure from being able to own your own STARION. I especially love the little details that POP Race have gotten perfect. The 80’s Rims that are sooo Mitsubishi, the nice low stance, the plastic indicator lights. A lot of little things that work perfectly together. I used to like the Starion, but this POP Race model is really egging me on now to actually own a 1:1 model.

Tarmac Red THE BEST THING FOR MODEL CAR COLLECTORS. MORE CHOICE

In the beginning there were a handful of diecast scale model car brands in the world, now newer players bring newer tooling’s and newer production techniques giving collectors more choice and more detail than ever before.

Like TARMAC WORKS, one of the few brands to wave goodbye to the hot wheels style diecast and create their own empire of hot detailed scale models and look!!!! They have a Starion! And as you can see they have gone with bright red, a lower stance and those BBS SUPER RS rims in gold. In terms of 1/64 things are looking up for Starion fans.

IT’S ALWAYS AMAZING HOW THIS SHAPE HAS TRANSCENDED THE DECADES AND STILL LOOKS SO GOOD.

And it shows in the market value. Am actual STARION can fetch anything in between USD7,000 up to a whopping USD30,000 depending on the condition and trim of the car. Unsurprisingly, because Mitsubishi was a global market car maker there are almost a dozen different trims and models that come under the STARION.

In the states it was marketed as both the STARION and the CONQUEST by CHRYSLER it was like there was STARION for every type of driver out there in terms of pricing and features. There was an intercooler version, turbo version, naturally aspirated version, non turbo version, in fact we are surprised there isn’t a Back To The Future version.

THERALLYVERSION! YESWEDIDN’TFORGET,THE STARIONHASHISTORYON TRACKASWELL.

brining out the best in the teams he has worked with. NISSAN, PORSCHE, MITSUBISHI and HONDA are makers he has had the most success with and of course in they have had success with him. 1987 was a great year for Kuni-San and his STP STARION NO5#. He was able to place his STARION first in the JTC

And, in the hands of legends. This is the STARION driven by Kunimitsu Takahashi who is known in the history books as the father of drifting and had a racing career that criss crossed decades, competitions, two wheels and four wheels. He was also well known for being flexible in

300Km Highland Touring Car race and the 1987 All Japan Touring car race finally winning 3rd in the All Japan Touring Car Championship at the end of the JTC season. Definitely not a push over on the track considering the competition it had.

WHICH IS A GREAT THING TO NOTE, THIS COMPETED WITH THE BEST OF JAPANESE TOURERS,

R30 SKYLINES, TOYOTA AE36’s INCLUDING STARLETS AND OTHER COROLLA MODELS, HONDA CIVICS AND EVERY RS COSWORTHS.

Again we cannot reiterate how important brands like TARMAC WORKS are so important to the hobby in bringing cars like this to the forefront. The world of motorsport is not ruled by SKYLINES and CIVICS and there is always a great story behind a lot of the cars that have had very illustrious histories. Sadly many of these unsung heroes stay in the history books until someone looks them up because they were looking for something different to make or talk about. Personally, we feel that if the SKYLINE was hyped up to be known as GODZILLA then the STARION should hyped up to be known as the Dragon Of Japan.

ONE FINAL REACH FOR THE STARIONS

Dressed up in one of MITSUBISHI’S favourite colours, the White STARION is as magical as talking about a great mythical white stallion. It looks good, looks clean and simple the colour (or lack off) really makes a case for itself. Another great STARION casting from TARMAC Works.

In the end the MITSUBISHI manufacturing company made over 50K STARIONS worldwide and proved itself to be a very versatile car in terms of looks and speed maintaining an auror of mystique well into the 21st Century.

I do hope we get to see many greater Japanese models that have never experienced being tied up with hype. Like this STARION there are many cars that have been lost to the world and the obviously the best way to shine some light on the them is the approach some of these model car companies are taking to bring them back to life into your collections.

ONE MORE BEFORE WE THE HIT THE ROAD

Another STARION race car before we close our chapter on one of the most unsung heroes of Japanese cars. This 1/64 comes from POP Race carrying the RALLIART Livery and driven by Michael Lieu. Obviously the STARION as usual had the chops to bring her AM driver home in 3rd place. Especially when Michel wasn’t a pro driver. This Skyline slaying machine looks pretty sharp in the RALLIART livery with black BBS rim and shiny chrome deep dishes. Looking at the scale model one can only imagine being hunted down by this on the track, charging after you

1985 Macau Guia

TAKE ONE LAST LOOK AT THAT FANTASTIC SHAPE THAT DEFINED THE EARLY 80’S

PLENTY OF STARIONS TO CHOOSE FROM FOR SURE BUT I HOPE WE WILL BE SEEING MORE OF THE CLASSIC SPEED MACHINES.

The STARION had a prolific career in Motorsport and rallying and like we said earlier it never got the recognition it deserved. So hopefully with brands like POP RACE and TARMAC WORKS pulling these gems out of the history books we can get to discuss some fantastic results.

CLASSY STORAGE SOLUTIONS

A new entrant in the Diecast Hobby Market has everyone buzzing about their new product. For USD12.45 collectors like you can pick up or have delivered to your home address since they are online a pack of 5 1/64 storage containers. They are made out of acrylic and definitely far better than having your 164-collection lying around collecting dust.

Made out of clear acrylic the box has 360 degree viewing (depending on how you put it) and like an oven door hinged at the bottom the cover can be pulled forward and open. They boxes are all stackable and they solidly lock into place making it easier to access the models or store them.

Inside there are two dips to help keep the car in place but they work for some cars having been designed to the Hot Wheels standard. However, they still make great display boxes for all 1/64 cars. We love them.

1/43 SCALE RETURNS TO BEING MARKET TRENDY

2022 saw the resurgence of the 1/43 scale in a huge way with loads of model makers bringing the scale back to life with more intricate details that one can enjoy in between scales that are too small to enjoy the smaller details to scales that are just too big for the growing lack of space. Does the 1/43 scale fit into a nice little niche for itself? Probably.

Which means the market demands and we shall soon see for more detailed 1/43 cars complete with opening parts and other features that can be afforded to its size. If you look all the crazy things being done to 1/64, can you imagine the scope 1/43 has for producers, designers and collectors?

TARMAC WORKS BRINGS A STORM IN A TEA CUP

Suddenly TARMC WORKS is all out to conquer or corner the 1/43 market with a vengeance and really who are we to complain as always. Looking at their already impressive new releases you can smell the excitement in the air as Tarmac Works continues to dish out models under some fantastic licenses. Can you imagine they do the exact LANCIA 037 they did in 1/43?

First up and the one I excitedly ripped open is the Liberty Walks adaptation of the SILLHOUETTE Series Skyline R33 in of course the famous racing colours, red and black of the house of NISMO. But like I said earlier you get to enjoy the finer details on 1/43 and that’s exactly what you get, finer details.

LOVE HOW THE STRUTS FOR THE FRONT AIR SPLITTER ARE NICE AND THIN VERY STRUT LIKE.

THE WHEELS ARE CAMBERED SLIGHTY AGAIN SOMETHING EASILY ACHIEVED ON A LARGER SCALE.

In its entirety the car looks solid in terms of capturing the details. Having the smaller version in 1/64 I would say YES to having both scales. Its nice to see it smaller and it feels so premium to have detailed smaller scales. But also, because these cars have so many aero accessories the larger scale give you more appreciation for those finer deets.

As a skyline I have no issues adding a billionth Skyline to the collection and on a personal note I really do like the Silhouette cars from the Japanese circuit. And I hope both brands continue to create these great looking cars to add to the collection.

TARMAC WORKS REMEMBERS THE VAN FANS

I would be very surprised if the Van boys of Asia don’t pick this up. A stellar job on TW’s part bringing this iconic and much beloved people transporter of Asia into existence. It looks so good, it feels nice and weighty as a diecast model and I just love the clean lines plus subtle stickering. Everything about this model rolls on the fact that this body designer is not a ricer.

TOYOTA HIACE WIDEBODY

Another great side scene to having larger scale models if the ability I have to better show you collectors the pretty neat details this HIACE possess. Like the rear AERO wing mounted on the rear in gloss black. Quad exhausts, rear license plate which is actually legible without squinting, the badging everything looks good.

I’m not a collector of vans, in fact I used like collecting the VW T1 but now I feel I really have enough. So, for me to spend money and actually buy a 1/43 scale HIACE is the sort of thing that can change the earths polar setting and throw the tides into complete disarray. But when I saw it released, I just had to have it. Love the colour scheme, love everything. Glad I got this.

LIBERTY JOHN PLAYER

TARMAC

WALKS

PLAYER SPECIAL

TARMAC WORKS

Ok anoooooooooooooooooooooooother LBWK’s. I wonder if the saturation of the LBWK brand has a negative or positive fact on the brand. Because you could throw a 1/64 in any direction and you would probably hit someone with at least 50 LBWK R35 models. But the sales of the scale models are up, pre-orders are filling, and the collecting crowd can’t get enough of these. Like this nice R35 with the very famous JPS livery.

NISSAN SKYLINE R35 LBWK JPS

CARBON FIBER TRIMS, THIN METAL ARMS FOR THE REAR WING AND MANY OTHER DETAILS THAT ONCE AGAIN ARE ENJOYED BECAUSE OF THE SIZES 1/43 SCALE AFFORDS.

AND LESS BREAKAGE. SMALLER PARTS MEAN MORE DELICATENESS TO THE MODEL WHICH THEN LEAVES YOU NERVOUSE ABOUT OPENING THE BOX AND ENJOYING THE MODEL. BUT LARGER MEANS STURDIER PIECES MORE ENJOYMENT.

The deep purple paint job, gloss black aero add-ons and that thin yellow line in the front on the splitter is just the right amount of highlighting this car needs. In terms of bodywork, the moulding has been done perfectly and both the paint and clear coat are done well. The interior is just stunning and we really can’t get enough of SOLIDO’s new approach to detailed interiors. They just keep getting better and better with every new batch of cars.

OLD&NEW RESTOMODS

YET ANOTHER TUNING ARM FOR PORSCHE FANS TO DROOL OVER

I have this in 1/18 and I can safely tell you that this 1/43 is on the money. Having a 1/18 to compare whether the details have been replicated was of course fun because who doesn’t like taking out their cars and pretend to do some high quality research. The things we do. But yes the OLD&NEW amalgamation on this 997 is gorgeous and worth owning in every scale.

LOOKING A LITTLE PLAIN? MISSING SOME OLD SCHOOL TOBACCO BRANDING? WELL THE CHOICE IS YOURS IF YOU WANT IT OR NOT. THE CAR COMES AS PLAIN BUT WITH THE WATER BASED DECALS INSIDE IN CASE YOU DO WANT THAT RETRO LOOK.

MORE MINIATURE MUSCLE

LIKE TARMAC, OUR FRIENDS AT SOLIDO HAVE BEEN BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL IN THE DESIGN STUDIO TO BRING YOU MORE 1/43 MUSCLE. AND WITH VERY TOOLING THE CARS COME IN TWO COLOURS.

HAVING ALREADY ACE’D THE 1/18 VERSION IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT SOLIDO WOULD BRING A VERY WELL TOOLED MUSTANG GT 500 TRACK 1/43 TO THE TABLE.

AS SOLIDO EXPANDS THEIR 1/43 LINE WE CAN ONLY HOPE THEY WILL HAVE MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO DO MORE WITH LICENSES THEY ALREADY HAVE FOR 1/18. IF THAT’S THE CASE CAN YOU IMAGE THEIR RALLY AND LEMANS RANGE COMING OUT IN 1/43…GOOSEBUMPS.

JADA'S FORLOVETHE DECADES

I LOVE THE 50's 1959 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Throughout the decades, automobiles in the US had a distinctive styling to them. Even if they were imported or domestically made, these cars became synonymous with those decades.

The first from the series is a two toned Volkswagen Beetle that celebrate the post-war years. Glossy black with baby blue side panels, rolling on white wall tires make this a very smooth model. As with most of their models, this has opening doors, front hood and rear boot, and in this case, the rear engine opening. And who doesn't love Beetles?

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

I LOVE THE 60's 1969 DODGE CHARGER DAYTONA

Rolling down to the 1960s, which was the era of muscle cars, stock car racing, and roaring v8s. The decade is personified by the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, with its huge wing that enabled it to leave many others in the dust.

A groovy design takes up the side panels, adding a bit of the decades art and letter styles. Decked out in the familiar orange. Makes for a great model to customize in various racing liveries.

I LOVE THE 70's 1979 FORD F-150

We glide down to the decade of LOVE the rise of the Flower Power movement. The Ford F-150 was the most sold truck in America and still holds a record for being the truck that everyone wanted.

It features a LOVE/PEACE inspired design down the side. As with most of the trucks from Jada Toys, the opening tailgate and bed is nicely done. You can load other 1:24 scaled items and set it up for some awesome photoshoots. We try to mix 1:24 scale motorcycles and equipment so we can have a lot of fun with these models.

I LOVE THE 80's 1989 FORD MUSTANG GT

The 80s were considered the boom years when big and loud was in. Big hair, big clothes, and big movies. The Foxbody Mustang was revived and looked and acted the part of the decade in which it was born to. The GT, SVO, the SHO and other variants delivered power at a budget.

The graphics used in this model reminds us of the days of MIAMI VICE, MTV, Knight Rider, Blockbuster, and many other things that can't be written about on this article. The electric blue and pink colors are stunning. We want a few more models to have this pattern!

I LOVE THE 80's 1989 FORD F-150 SVT LIGHTNING

The decade when Generation Xers became adults. They knew how to drive stick, and wanted ICE (In-car-entertainment) in their vehicles. Also they wanted cars that were tuned and kitted out. Neon and 12" speaker systems.

The Ford F-150 SVT Lightning is an ideal representation of the era. Love the blue used and the pattern of the graphics that came out in music videos of that time.

I LOVE THE 2000s 2009 NISSAN GT-R R35 BEN SOPRA

The NAUGHTIES brought with it's own sense of style. The first decade of the new millennium was one of growth in both technology and people connecting on Social Media to share more and more. Suddenly you could look at car tuners in Japan while sitting in America and vice versa. It was the decade when more and more tech took over vehicles.

But this is a great bookend to the "I Love The..." series from Jada Toys. Each model features distinctive packaging featuring art styles from those decades.

All these and more are available on the www.jadanextlevel. com website and through their resellers worldwide.

ANOTHER RALLY LEGEND

WHO THE HECK IS THE JOLLY CLUB

An institution in WRC the JOLLY Club was an Italian Rally Team that was sponsored by ToTip and their garage was headed by quite a few Lancia’s including a couple of the HF Delta Intergrale. In 1993 the team had a good run thanks to the amazing ability of Carlos Sainz Snr. Who managed to pull himself into 8th place of WRC that year and delivered 5th place in the constructors to the team. And this was the car he did it in.

SOLIDO has increased their model release for the year and they are truly slaying it in terms of some really amazing models at really great prices with some fantastic insight in to the world of motorsport. Bothe the rally range and the LeMans range have been particularly expanded with some of the best and most loved models being chosen. The problem is that, it has left the collector broke and homeless trying hard to keep up with the plethora of awesome that SOLIDO keeps throwing at us.

The Delta HF INTERGRALE is a great ode to SOLIDO’s current claim to fame in terms of detail and finish. The interior no longer is the step child of quality but instead promoted to the same importance as the exterior needs to be in terms detail. And we are not talking about the presence of roll cages. We are talking about the availability of the onboard computer mounted onto the dashboard or the seat cover that looks the part right down to texture design. SOLIDO Is carving out a new market for itself through sheer improvement in quality.

And there is nothing like getting a great deal on your 1/18 scale model specially in such a highly competitive market. So if your looking to make a choice on something that will not have you killed when the bill comes through. Grab this gorgeous Carlos Sainz Snr. Car and park it next to your Carlos Sainz Jr. F1 car. Like father like son.

SOLIDO Is carving out a new market for itself through sheer improvement in quality. And there is nothing like getting a great deal on your 1/18 scale model specially in such a highly competitive market. So if your looking to make a choice on something that will not have you killed when the bill comes through. Grab this gorgeous Carlos Sainz Snr. Car and park it next to your Carlos Sainz Jr. F1 car. Like father like son.

NISSANS SON OF SPEED THE R390 GT1

With a serious interest in Motorsport and a serious interest in the Jaguar XJR-15 Nissan decides to build a car with the sole purpose of entering it into the LeMans race. So far they had been using homologated versions of their famous touring cars but now NISSAN wanted to build something that screamed LeMans from the minute anyone saw it. So, they grabbed the lead designer from Jaguar gave him some NISSAN 300ZX parts and told him to build a LeMans ready car.

And so, the first road going R390 in Royal Blue and the only road going R390 was built and stored away in the car makers history halls. However, the racing going versions were built and for two years running the R390 was place 3rd overall. Proving once and for all, NISSAN knew how to build fast and reliable. And to be honest the choice to use parts from the 300ZX like the headlights and subtle nuances like the split grille similar to the Primera gave people the impression that NISSAN’s motorsport cars and road going cars were linked in many ways.

NISSANS SON OF SPEED THE R390 GT1

A MODICOM OF BEAUTY IN THE CAR WORLD.

Sometimes I look at cars like this and think the Japanese had the Itallians by the short hairs in terms of design. Let’s not forget the Japanese culture is steeped in art and functional design, to build a work of art with the sole purpose of going fast is definetely up the Japanese auto makers street.

GT SPIRIT has left no stone unturned in capturing every line possible on this car and the use of actual perforated grilles are the little bits of love that GT Spirit throws in even though they are the starting position of highly detailed and crafted models. These cars are the last vestiges of the ICE era and as we go electric we wave goodbye to these cars and wave goodbye to the natural sound of explosions under the hood.

ENGINE

Nissan VRH35L 3,495 cc (213.3 cu in) 90° V8 twin-turbocharged rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive, longitudinally mounted.

TRANSMISSION

Xtrac 6-speed Sequential manual

WEIGHT

1,098 kilograms (2,421 lb)

TYRES

Bridgestone

LB ALL STAR R

You want more! Well, SOLIDO is giving you more. That’s right, their second instalment of this giant beast. It has so many aero accessories on it I swear I feel like if I throw it the aerodynamic assistances will make it fly. And it is superbly heavy.

SOLIDO kicked off their 1/18 LBWK foray with the GT-R35 in Metallic blue and black. This year they return with two newer versions. One is this silver model and the other in air force livery currently on pre-order. In terms of detail this is exactly like the blue version which we liked very much.

Even though this isn’t as flashy as the blue one with its matt grey paint it certainly brings out all the black glossy bits that have been mounted onto the car. And of course, the wheels look absolutely stunning, what I would call picture perfect.

RENAULT DOWN! RENAULT DOWN! OVER!

Was this some sort of marketing play to have Renaults around France rescued by a JEEP Cherokee? Absolutely! To mark the part ownership of AMC-JEEP bought over by Renault, the marketing teams decided to display is rugged reliability by making it the saviour and rescue vehicle for Renault.

With the number of breakdowns, a Renault has, this proved to be a gem of an idea proving far beyond a doubt that the JEEP Cherokee was the best vehicle for Renault. Whenever you saw a JEEP, you would also see a Renault not far behind.

Love this version of an assistance vehicle and OTTO-MOBILE though understated a lot have a really great reputation for maintain their quality and also for having wheel that roll even though they are a sealed resin model.

MARCH OF THE TIFOSI

IF YOU LIVE AND BREATHE SCUDERIA FERRARI, THEN THIS COLLECTION BY PUMA IS FOR YOU.

Drawing design inspiration from team wear which the Scuderia wore throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s Formula 1™ seasons, the new 2023 collection is a stylish fusion of heritage, passion, and modern performance which are at the core of Ferrari’s DNA, as well as PUMA’s Forever Faster mantra. Not only that but the collection is also an exciting evolution of the exclusive Giallo Modena replica team wear collection, which made its debut at the 2022 Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix hosted at the historic Autodromo Nazionale di Monza last season.

Internationally recognized, and celebrated by fans throughout generations, Rosso Corsa - or racing red - is indelibly linked to Ferrari’s racing image. The 2023 Collection naturally celebrates Rosso Corsa alongside the legendary Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) shield throughout its range of T-shirts, Polos, Jackets and Hoodies. What’s more, dynamic black colored shoulder and side panels give added design language contouring for a highlighted performance fit and feel.

Fans of either Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 Team drivers Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz, can show their dedicated support for their chosen Scuderia hero; by picking a team and head wear featuring either Charles or Carlos’s race numbers and signatures. The collection extends across options of a Rainfall fabric soft-shell jacket, Hoodie, as well as Women’s and Men’s style Polo shirts - making the wearer ready for any circuit condition.

Make sure to secure your part of this latest exciting chapter of the PUMA together with Scuderia Ferrari Replica collection now in selected PUMA and Ferrari stores plus online on puma.com and store.ferrari.com. Forza Ferrari!

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