CastHeads Magazine Volume 6 Issue 9

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ONE64 DIECAST COUCH INNO CELICA

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DIECAST COUCH POPRACE SERVES UP TOYOTA GR 86

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DIECAST COUCH MAJORETTE TOYOTA GIFT SET

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DIECAST COUCH MINIGT'S SUPRAS

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TARMAC WORKS VERTEX'S

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TOYOTA THEME

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FAST & FURIOUS BY JADA

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SPIELWAREMESSE 2024

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SPECIAL FEATURE

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2024 REPLICA

COLLECTION

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TOYOTA GR VIOS White

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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE GT3

2022 24H Nürburgring |

ASTON MARTIN VALKYRIE Viridian Green | Opening Hatch | Detailed Engine | 1:64 PR640054

HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R (FL5) TCR RACING

TCR Series is a collection of touring car races around the world. It closely resembles DTM and features entry-, or mid-level performance cars like the Civic Type R, Audi RS3, Leon Cupra, etc. The Honda entrant is a the Type-R with the TCR specification includes standardized 2.ol engines, front splitters and wings.

POP RACE is in the process of building the model which will include a multitude of liveries. Most of these model will depict cars that are racing in TCR series around the world. Also with their commitment to delivering opening parts and more internal detail, you are sure to expect a whole lot in a little package. Color us excited.

Scale 1:64 | In Development

Pop Race

McLaren MCL36 Australian Grand Prix 2022

#3 Daniel Ricciardo

The stable of F1 cars produced by Tarmac Works keeps growing and going and we cannot complain. Built for the 2022 season and to fit into a whole slew of new regulations, the car was considered great mechanicals packaged in a generic and unambitious design. The car also some exciting liveries throughout the season. From Gulf inspired themes to a one-off design by emerging Lebanese artist Anna Tangles which was used in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Tarmac Works gives us the initial Papaya Orange and blue mix of the first livery of the #3 car piloted by Daniel Ricciardo. Can't wait for the rest.

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 2024 on their web-store www.tarmacworks.com and through the global network of authorized dealers.

The iconic Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R fondly known as the Hakosuka sees a release as a Special Edition for Japan in Ivory White. There is a chase version featuring darker bare metal with silver wheels.

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Built under the eye of James Key, then technical director of McLaren F1. The car showed advanced designed underneath the shell with great handling and reliability on the track. The car took Daniel Ricciardo to a 6th place at the Australian GP in 2022

The Black Series is the high performance versions of the SLS AMG and is more in line with the racing GT3s. The Black Series is a refined road car made for throwing it around the track when you feel like it. Presented in Iridium Silver Metallic.

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The Hong Kong-based GruppeM Racing is an long-time international racing partner of Mercedes-AMG and this model took part in the Australian races for the third time using the Mercedes-AMG GT3 model. The iconic snake-themed livery was an eye catcher.

The Malaysia Special Edition of the Hakosuka sees it covered in glossy red metallic paint and two tone wheels. The chase version bodywork is bare metal but with red wheels and spoiler.

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The Opel Kadett E (aka Vauxhall Astra MkII in the UK) rolled out in the latter half of 1984. The particular model is based of the 1989 Opel Kadett GSi found primarily in the European market, and was at that time considered the most powerful car in its class.

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The early nineties saw some of the most delectable touring cars race around the world. This model was driven by Klaus Ludwig but DNF due to an accident. The model with its BERLIN 2000 livery is quite exciting and the container packaging is great.

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The Swiss-based Kessel Racing fielded the #46 Ferrari 458 GT3 in the Pro-Am class in the first race for the series. The team consisted of Valentino Rossi, the 9-time Moto GP world champion. This Monster Energy-livered car sure does stand out.

The track-ready Black Series SLS is the special edition for China. Covered in a bright red gloss paint with black wheels and simulated carbon fiber spoiler. The chase version is bare metal with red wheels alone.

The latest hypercar from Horacio's company, this outstanding model is an testament to an ever evolving process of refinement of Pagani models. Named after the track it was models and fine-tuned on. This model is presented in Rosso Dubai.

The Pandora One was the first RWB build in the USA. Featuring a toned-down bodykit and simpler ducktail spoiler. This model has changed many hues and this is the latest iteration of the car which is kind of iconic among RWB models

Some outstanding models are on offer from Tarmac Works for the second month of 2024. The models encompass country special editions as well as an array of cars that serve a wide variety of tastes. From supercars like Pagani Imola to the street-going Opel Kadett and many many more.

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Thrilled to see more versions of Pagani being added to the Huayra BC line up. This time is the eye-popping Giallo Limone (which translates to Yello Lemon in Italian) which is quite striking. Chase car has silver rims to set it apart from the rest.

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The Renault 5 Turbo because a serious contender in rallying when it went up against the likes of Audis, Fiat 131s and Lancias. The #9 driven by Jean Ragnotti and Jean-Marc Andrié won the race. This is the night version with the light array.

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OFFICIAL COLLABORATION WITH SCHUCO

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It's great to see more Toyota Hiace widebody models from Tarmac Works. And the 1:43 scale really allows them to deliver details that sometimes smaller scales may not have. The deep brown paintwork looks awesome rolling on silver rims. Great addition to the line up from Tarmac Works

Pagani Imola Rosso Dubai

Nissan

2000GT-R (KPGC10) Ivory White (JAPAN SE)

Nissan

2000GT-R (KPGC10) Red (MALAYSIA SE)

Mercedes-Benz

AMG Coupé Black Series Red (CHINA SE)

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Ferrari

Opel

Porsche 911 RSR 3.8 24h of SPA 1993 #36 Winner

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The 30th Spa 24 Hours was a parade of Porsches winning 9 out of the top 10 places with a lone Toyota taking 7th place. The car was driven by Christian Fittipaldi, Jean-Pierre Jarier and Uwe Alzen.

Most models shown are either officially licensed or their licenses are pending. CastHeads Media and/or its partners do not accept responsibility of the legal status of any model shown or depicted in the magazine and lies solely the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Pagani Huayra BC Giallo Limone

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MINIGT 1:64 #732

Nissan Z LBNATION WORKS

The latest Z car from Nissan gets the LB treatment and we think its quite classy without being overblown. The first release of it from MINIGT seems to be the blue/ black (not its not gold/white) version. The model is on pre-order right now.

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Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4

Only a matter of time till we saw the new Countach come in the iconic Giallo Orion (Yellow in Italian), a color that is quite fetching on the model. MINIGT has this on pre-order with their dealers across the planet.

Serian Blue

New Giallo Orion

AutoWorld Premium 2024 Release 1

This is the V-12 Coupe variant with the other being a 4-door sedan. One of the very first streamlined models to hit the market (after the Chrysler Airflow), the car not only looked good but performed beautifully. AutoWorld presents the model in hi-gloss black with signature whitewalled tires. Opening doors enables one to gaze at the detailed interior features and of course the front and rear opening provide glimpses to the detailed engine and spare wheel in the boot. If you are a collector of classic Americana, this pre-WWII model is a great addition to your miniature garage.

AW325 | Scale 1:18

Johnny Lightning Tow & Go 2024 Release 1

Trailer models are always a lot of fun. And one of the biggest reasons is that you can pair them with a myriad number of models to create that ever changing display cabinet. For the first release of 2024, JL presents us with 3 distinct setups. The First being an 1979 International Scout in Xtreme Quads black/ red livery with a small open trailer that can accommodate, what else, a quad-bike.

The second is a 1993 Ford F150 with a Tow Dolly in the dark green and yellow of the classic Mayflower Moving & Transit company. The third in the series is a 1970 Chevy Chevelle with an enclosed trailer featuring Bryant Goldstone branding and coloring.

JLBT 020 | Scale 1:64

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Majorette Vintage Series Jaguar E-Type

If there was ever a beautiful British car, many cannot compare to the E-Type. The long sinuous shape of this roadster has enabled it to become a study in form and style for decades. The model sees its debut in the Majorette Vintage Series for 2024 and it is gorgeous in the British Racing Green (that Jaguar was famous for)

While the model looks stunning, we think the wheels could have used a little more work on. We hope that Majorette looks at either 12AG Style 1/2 or 110N Style 1 for its future releases.

But overall the model has the top down (and covered) glossy header and tails, clear windscreen and a luscious paint job.

Scale: 1:66 | Coming Soon

Jada Toys Pink Slips Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile

Someone started a rumor that this bright pink Batmobile was a 'chase' model, and with collectors penchant for anything that's consider vaguely exclusive or HTF (hard-to-find) the model flew off the shelves. But Jada Toys confirmed it wasn't a chase or limited. There are many types of collectors and enthusiasts who will like this model. Fans of Batman, the series from the 1960s, all shades of Pink and the ones that like all these worlds to eternally collide.

Scale: 1:24 | Available

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GT Spirit RWB - SYUNKASHUTO

The first 997 RWB build in the USA, this model was wrapped by Inozetek in a color termed Green Hell and showcased at SEMA 2021. While it sure to have changed its skin by now, GTSPIRIT has decided to release the first iteration of this model.

We personally love the color, which we assume is a nod to the Nűrburgring Nordschleife (named The Green Hell by F1 driver Jackie Stewart).

GT896 | Scale 1:18 | Coming Soon

Solido Opel Omega EVO500 DTM 1991

The Opel went up against some stunning cars at the 1991 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft including BMW M3 Sports Evos, Mercedes Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO2s, Audi V8 Quattros, and even Mustang GTs. Featuring the Jägermeister colors, #66 car was driven by Peter Oberndofer and Manuel Reuter for the German Team Schűbel.

Even though the car and team didn't fare well, this Opel makes for a great model. Its two-tone wheels, eye-popping livery and a 1:18 with opening parts so that you can enjoy the racing interior. Solido's journey towards bringing not only significant models, but also interesting ones keep continuing.

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Toyota Yaris GRMN (Circuit Package) Black

S1809703 | Scale 1:18 | Coming Soon

What happens when you take the tech geniuses at Gazoo Racing and give them a Yaris hatchback? You get a totally bonkers 3-door sizzling hatch with some voodoo magic both inside and outside.

Did you know that the GRMN stand for Gazoo Racing tuned by "Meister of Nűrburgring" in homage of the team test drivers who test them on the iconic track in Germany.

And Ottomobile delivers us a 1:18 resin model in Precious Black, featuring the black BBS GRMN wheels, detailed rear spoiler and the perfectly proportioned bodykit. Models is still being discussed between Otto and Toyota, so you might have to be patient

OT1046 | Scale 1:18 | Pending License Approval

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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX

NZG is known for making some outstanding models of vehicles that you usually don't find other manufacturers putting out. Their trucks and trailers are much sought after specially among the 1:18 collectors. This electrifying prototype Mercedes Benz model is no different. The model is crafted in brushed aluminum looking diecast with outstanding details and working steering so you can actually turn the wheels left or right.

1073/55 | Scale 1:18

Now Available

XCarToys Hongqi CA72

This model represents the beginning of the higher end of the Chinese automotive market. Built in 1958 this was the first production car and the first car built exclusively for state use by First Automotive Works. Honqi means Red Flag and its cars were used by party officials and state institutions.

XCarToys made a faithful representation of this model right down to the flag poles on the front fender (which is quite steady even with all the posing) and the replication of the details. The model is part of their MINICAR COLLECTION.

Scale 1:64 | Available Now

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INNO MODELS

In 1970 Toyota felt the need to have a race car of their own, nothing as opulent and fancy as a Ferrari or even a Shelby but a Mustang would be perfect, they thought. Something that would speak to the young Japanese as well as resonate with the young Americans who couldn’t get their hands on a Mustang. And, of all the Japanese brands in North America Toyota has had its roots the longest, which led to a lot of cars being built to compete with the market. Same thing, with Japanese reliability.

Although it was not an excitingly fast car the Celica had some respectable numbers that was enough to make the target market think it was cool enough to cruise around in, but because it was built to be fun and nippy it had near perfect handling and looks to match.

For a Celica fan INNO64 pretty much nailed it with this rendition of the Celica 1600GT and the start what became the star of Japanese sports cars and the great grandfathers of Toyota’s biggest star the SUPRA. It truly is an exquisite casting that has been given an equally mesmerising paint job.

The details are executed with finesse, and we are impressed with the choice of model picked to be done. Lovely wide body rivet-on kit you would expect to see from that time period, including the gorgeous 70’s styled Rocket Wheels Rims in Bronze and the riveted aero package. The rear ducktail spoiler even has the old TOYOTA logo painter underneath it. Just a little extra touch of authenticity.

UNFORTUNATELY,

DUE TO THE CELICA’S POPULARITY AND INNO64’S IMPRESSIVE DETAIL THIS CASTING ALTHOUGH NOT IMPOSSIBLE IS KIND OF HARD TO GET.

SHOULD ONE OF THESE COME YOUR WAY AND YOU ARE A TOYOTA FAN SPECIALLY OF CELICA’S OUR ADVICE TO YOU WOULD BE NOT TO PASS THIS UP.

A TRUE JDM CLASSIC IN THE COLLECTION.

COLLECTION.

SHOUT FROM THE TEAM AT CASTHEADS TO JON AT MODELMATIC

For getting us sorted with quite a few models we needed for this issue. We ordered it over the internet at Modelmatic.com and the models reached us a couple of days later perfectly packed. This is not the first time we have used Modelmatic and for a UK based seller Modelmatic has a lot of the lasted 1/64 brands that are trending with the latest models. Tarmac Works, MiniGT, AutoWorld, Johnn Lightening and more… Trusted seller.

Even though they have stunned the diecast world with epic pieces such as the TOYOTA YARIS PANDEM BODY and Diago Saito San’s Hako POP RACE prove they can also do simple and still be bang on the money in terms of detail.

their toyota gr 86.

Perfect example.

A simple casting that has been well executed many times over. The newest releases include this gorgeous sky-blue version dressed in smart black rims, impeccable details on the badging AND if you would prefer one in Racing Livery then you have the choice of picking up one of two EVA Racing versions that POP RACE has released.

The casting body is perfect as well as the added stuff like the rear and front main lights, unfortunately this casting doesn’t have any opening parts like most of POP RACE’s newer tooling’s, but the simplicity of this casting doesn’t take away from how good it looks.

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In fact, POP Race has done quite a few models ranging from the R8 series to the BRZ and GT 86 and more recently celebrating EVA Racing teaming up with Aston Martin Racing.

EVA Racing has enjoyed a long and close relationship with POP RACE, and these are not the first EVA Racing cars that have been done by POP Race.

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It’s a 5-car gift pack celebrating the top brand of car in one of Majorette’s biggest markets, Thailand. A few months ago, we saw the release of a very special Porsche set emanating from the Thailand market which caught fire on the world stage, this time around it is a set of TOYOTA models dressed up in the famous GAZOO Racing livery. A tribute to Majorette’s great partnership and Thailand’s love for TOYOTA.

Yaris

This is the Hot hatch of the 2020’s decade. It’s ruining the competition in WRC and Rally Cross, it is currently the darling of the drift world and Formula Drift, and even the Goodwood Festival of Speed has Rowan Atkinson racing around in a biofuel powered Yaris. Also, the Yaris has been finding it’s place in 1/64 and now has a mainstream release with Majorette. Their version comes in Matt black, with red rims and red painted abstract designs on either side.

The rear badging caught my attention because I saw something I hadn’t seen before and that was a badge that said, ‘GR FOUR’. After further research and a couple of hours tumbling down the rabbit hole of LSD’s and Clutch layouts it was all to do with the Yaris’ exciting allwheel drive system which apparently is very cool, and topic worthy.

vios

TOYOTA’s answer to the HONDA CIVIC has come along way. So far in fact TOYOTA has forgotten why they even started the VIOS programme in the first place. The VIOS in ASIA is huge for the same reasons that made the CIVIC popular. A family middle class sedan that can be tuned into a rocket with the use of body kits and ECU Mapping. And God knows how Toyota love to do sleepers.

And so, this little sedan has become the hero of independent racers who like to have weekend fun and Gazoo Racing is at the centre of all the action. So, with opening doors the VIOS finds it’s place in the TOYOTA series and it stands out in a very plain jane way. Of course, the GR liver looks super dynamic and that helps in the cars sporty look.

supra

Of course, TOYOTA has to have a Supra representing! Yes, it was not the classic that you were hoping for, but it’s also never been seen in the MAJORETTE portfolio (yet) so what we have here is the newer GR SUPRA, which looks lethal in the GR livery and Majorette has many of these newer Supra’s from previous ranges.

Why did we mention that there are many predecessors of the same casting? Because we have rated them highly in the past as well and the quality is consistent. It works as part of the series in a way that a fashion designer would put that final touch on the entire ensemble.

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hilux

Ah in reality the vehicle of choice by guerrilla outs fits and insurgents due to its immense reliability. You can almost here the whoops of excitement and gunfire every time a new model or update is released. And if any of those chaps are diecast collectors, then there would be extra whoops and extra magazines expended on this Majorette casting for sure.

We don’t know if it was by accident or on purpose but the colour scheme on this reminds of the original Hilux which was advertised with a red body and white rims in the 90’s . Of course, the GR branding bits have been added on as well, but overall, the entire look feels like a nostalgic hat tip to the famous 90s Hilux. The one that was unkillable.

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gt 2000

When Majorette announced the 2000GT there was a buzz amongst collectors because so far, the 2000GT was a little hard to come by in 1/64 scale. A welcome addition to the 1/64 scale hobby the news was met with excitement as was the first release and Majorette have not stopped ever since with a nice collection of 2000GT’s under their belt.

Although not really GAZOO’s department unless they were commissioned to do a restomod, the 2000GT in this set represents how close Majorette works with Toyota as a partner brand. Majorette also sensitive to how some livery collectors can react have not given the 2000GT GR livery instead opting to use a similar colour scheme in the black window frames and red racing stripes as well as the metallic red centre wheel nut!

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And even though the sounds of it are quite a bit atrocious the cars are not, and they look absolutely delicious. MINI GT do many SUPRA’s both the classic A80 and A90 versions aaaaaaaanndd they have been doing these for quite a while. So, if you like them they have plenty of variations to choose from. Our recent pick of the lot for this TOYOTA tributish issue are a pair of proper bangers to say the least.

The paint job on MINI GT cars will not leaving you wanting. A lot of the time they paint match the car with the original code of paint from the 1:1 version and there is a sense of pride the brand has concerning paint finish. So, our first perfect example is the GR SUPRA in what is known as “Downshift Blue”. A beautiful pearlescent dark blue that would rival Nissan’s midnight purple. This is a classy looking casting with a few carbon fibre coated HKS aero wings on the rear fenders and HKS’ signature downforce wing.

downshift blue

But the highlight is the paint. AND! The wheels. We adore the wheels. Gloss black 19” VOLK Racing TE37 styled rims just match perfectly with this gorgeous blue monster. Back to the paint and this is easily one of the hottest paint jobs you can find on any of MINI GT’s GR Supra’s to date. Prove us wrong.

With MINI GT being an exclusive LBWK partner we are not getting away without featuring an LBWK GR Supra. Looking like Wiz Khalifa at his first Brit Awards this smart looking wasp of a Supra with the sting of MINI GT’s details.

What details you may ask?

matte black

Well,

if you are new to MINI GT inclusive of lensed lights both in the rear and front, you get fantastic body detailing right down to the nuts that hold the spoiler end plates in place. In stark contrast to the HKS model this one is a more muted matt black with the dynamic yellow ‘swish’ which together to be honest is quite sombre for a LBWK creation. Oh, and if you think lensed lights are pretty standard and not much to talk about then look even more closer past the light cover and you’ll see the level of detail MINI GT flows too.

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SLEEPING BEAUTIES

a TOYOTA PRODUCTION

But the highlight is the paint. AND! The wheels. We adore the wheels. Gloss black 19” VOLK Racing TE37 styled rims just match perfectly with this gorgeous blue monster. Back to the paint and this is easily one of the hottest paint jobs you can find on any of MINI GT’s GR Supra’s to date. Prove us wrong.

CHASER

Possibly one of the nicest Japanese tuner models that TW does in 1/64 and to be very honest we would love to see some of these make it to 1/43 as well. Like this particular version in this gorgeous dark blue speckled paint and gloss overcoat. Perfectly combined with those chromed laced rims. The detail on the body work right round is perfect, and the headlights have gotten great detail treatment as well this is another ace of a model from Tarmac Works.

These VERTEX models from TW’s GLOBAL64 line are becoming quite poplar and turning into one of those side collections. It also helps that TW’s does have a nice variation to choose from. But the best news is that they keep getting better and better for example this paint job is fantastic and the colour chosen is perfect for this sort of body shape.

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We pray to the car gods that we see a VERTEX 97 Camry. Till then we will make do with this juicy rendition of the 90’s. Seriously just look at that perfect twotone paint joint and tell us that is not perfection in 1/64 scale. When we look at cars like this from Tarmac Works, we can come to one conclusion. These guys are not playing. The rims are perfect not to mention the design is period correct and 3D cut. And then sitting on those ultra cool wheels is that perfectly painted body.

We cannot get over how good that two-tone looks and we definitely want more. Badging right round the car is spot on, details are all there, another VERTEX wonder from Tarmac Works. And to be honest a lot of negative feedback we get revolves around the fact that we say nice things about the cars we get as samples. But here we have to models randomly purchased online and they are both perfect.

SHUTTERCASTERS

- TOYOTA FEATURE -

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Just like a set of twin turbo chargers installed in an 11 second car these new twin packs of 1:32 scaled Fast and Furious icons will excite Fast N’ Furious fans,

Furiously.

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The first pack we get to crack open is of course the iconic Supra driven by Brian or actually gifted by Brian to Dominic Toretto in exchange for letting him eat a Tuna sandwich made by Mia. It’s a very complicated story about love, bread, and fast cars. If you haven’t seen it, then……. You deserve to believe our synopsis of it.

The twin pack is called legacy series and yes FnF can now be termed a legacy so the title fits. There are not cars for car collectors, they are cars for FnF collectors. To FnF fans the Supra is Alpha and we suspect that one of the reasons why it is so hard to find a Supra at a price lower than astronomical is because of FnF. Opening doors is what you get with this 1:32 scale version. But it looks really good and certainly display worthy even for the lightest FnF fan.

Twining along from Tokyo Drift is Mona Lisa the Silvia built by Han who then wanted to commit insurance fraud and had the car destroyed in a painful sequence of redneck drifting. In the box it makes a worthy companion for the Supra and though it essentially isn’t the hardcore car collectors cups of tea it does have great body detail and a very high-quality paint job. We actually love both of these models both as car fans and FnF fans. The quality of these two are definitely desk worthy perfect for the kidult!

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Second, we cracked the pack and released the cars of the Shaw brothers who entered the franchise after Fast and Furious 6. To those that have managed to avoid the series in 6 the now ‘team’ of stunt drivers are brought in to capture Owen Shaw who drives this neat modified F1 car borrowed from Lewis Hamilton and modified into the ‘Flip Car’. A car so low that it wins all the Limbo competitions in traffic. This is the car you need if you really want to flip someone off, literally, in a world factored by FnF physics.

The details on this are pretty amazing to be very honest and because it really isn’t something you see too often in a collection. This would actually look really cool in JADA’s NEXT LEVEL line in a chrome finish or maybe a True Spec version in 1/18 scale.

We love how the designers have managed to get that brushed metal look on the body and yes, it is diecast but isn’t as heavy as it looks.

If you ever want to go off roading then the Shaw brothers are the perfect companions with the right rides. The second vehicle in the pack belongs to Owen Shaw’s brother who appears in the following FnF because also, don’t forget FnF is not only just about ludicrous plots and villains, fast cars, or out worldly physics, it’s also about family. So, Deckard Shaw enters the scene rather roughly in this beast machine that looks at home in the favelas of Brazil.

We love the wheels, and it really brings the child in us out because all we want to do in office is build massive jumps for this to fly from desk to desk in the office. It is perfectly normal response to seeing wheels this massive on a scale model.

Matt grey that looks like Volcanic Clay on a shell that looks more like a uni-body but with brilliantly detailed wheels.

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Mentioned as one-off comment when asked what car he wanted to feature in the last FnF release Tyrese Gibson said ‘How about a Gold Lamborghini’? And that’s what the film crew got him. Which shows how long Tyrese Gibson has played the part of Roman in the franchise.

For those who have always wanted a Gold Gallardo in their collection this is the most fortunate news ever because the producers will not give up the chance to do something ludicrous and Lambo will be happy to do anything that outshines Ferrari. So Roman gets a Gold Lambo and so do you into your collection.

Though opting to reproduce this in Gold, JADA have been sensible enough not to give it a gaudy gold finish but instead giving collectors a nice burnt gold finish that looks infinitely better than sheikhs gold toilet seat. Unlike a toilet seat with one opening part this again is waaaay better with opening parts right around and the engine although not detailed passes for being a Lamborghini V12 sitting in the back. Our favourite bit has to be the wheels. The wheels on this baby look stunning and JADA have done a killer job on these.

So Roman gets a Gold Lambo and so do you into your collection.

Welcome to JADA’s latest in their ever -expanding lines.

First, we had the launch of Next Level a line that featured our favourite JADA castings in exquisite paint finishes such as Black Chrome. Now JADA takes their scale models to another level with True Spec. What does True-Spec mean? Highly detailed at 1/24 scale in fact this would make the line THE only high detailed model maker in 1/24 scale. And we have heard rumours of cars like K.I.T.T coming out soon under this range.

The first thing as a collector you will notice with the new True Spec version is functional steering allowing collectors to turn the front wheels sideways as opposed to the fixed wheels with JADA’s usual. The second thing that was very noticeable was the weight. This is not a light model at all.

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The car has opening parts as per usual with JADA but the difference with this line up is much higher detail in keeping with its title of True Spec. The headlights flip up and down which was quite a cool feature even on the original 1:1 model. The engine hood opens up to the most detailed engine you have ever seen on a JADA right down to the radiator cap. We are not talking about detail where you feel you can fill the tank up and go driving around but enough detail for this to be the champion of your FnF collection or even your Dodge Charger collection.

The interior is as sparse as you would find on an American Muscle car that was purposely rebuilt to race dangerously through the streets. But the sparseness is well detailed with roll cage and fire extinguisher. In the rear under the lid sits two NOZ tanks and something in between them which we have no idea about which is even better because this model has details that we can’t even explain. Now that’s detailed.

The paint is also a step up from the usual coating you get on the regular releases. This paint is far glossier and deeper giving us the impression that this has quite a few coats extra.

This is JADA taking aim not at just FNF fans but also fans of the cars. More details, better castings and paint finish promises to make this line a hit amongst the collectors specially if we can expect to see more hit cars.

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The Toy Fair since its inception in 1949 has been a gathering place for toy and modelmakers from around the world. It has grown by leaps and bounds. It has and still sees some of the world's biggest brand showcase their upcoming ranges, from Lego, Simba Dickie Group, Mattel, Hasbro, to distributors, manufacterers, and brands from around the planet. It is truly a wonderland for those who love the business of toys. Its a fair only for those in the trade, their invitees and press.. so its pretty restricted for visitors.

But this year was different. The Spielwarenmesse saw its first attendee from CastHeads! Not only that, the CastHeads Series was launched by Majorette to all its global trade partners and we were there to witness it in all its glory. The total experience, from meeting old friends from MINIGT, Pop Race, May Cheong Group, Solido/GT Spirit/Otto, and the opporunity to make new relationships from Norev, Spark, Eligor, and a whole lot of others from all sorts of industries.

THIS TIME IT WAS FANTASTIC, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE 2025 FAIR GREAT ANTICIPATION... WHO KNOW WHAT THAT WILL BRING FOR CASTHEADS!

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I’ve been collecting for years even though there have been gaps and lapses, losses, and robberies my history has been fraught with events similar to a Shakespeare tragedy. But the good news for me is that times have changed, and my collection grows stronger each month even though its somewhat ridiculous and now I can be brave enough into venturing out to more eclectic models and getting into working my way up the hierarchy of model collecting. I’m now in the Auto Art club.

Ever since I saw this model on release, I have wanted it. Perfect colour, perfect model from an era of cars I identify with. There are so many things on this piece that remind me of my childhood and my father’s passion for cars. Memories that open into realisation and decades later the penny drops. This is the turquoise metallic blue Toyota Celica Liftback version. The Japanese version of the ‘fastback’ and when you think 70s fastback you automatically see where the influence for a lot of Japanese liftbacks came and who they saw as competition. The Celica was essentially a sports car from the start but by the time it came to the 2000GT LB it was thoroughbred sports car.

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The exterior details are excruciatingly insane I’ve seen some pretty fantastically detailed models, but this is truly on another level with the metal etched badges, a paint finish that is a masterpiece and this colour is just as beautiful as a tropical sea. Comparing details of body work with shots of the actual thing is mesmerising and one thing I really love is the wheel cup accessories. In the 70’s aftermarket rims where not a big industry and sports rims were usually from the manufacturers. So, cars like this came with the regular steelies but they did have centre wheel cup accessories. And you could buy different coloured versions and ones that had famous motoring logos. When I saw these on the Celica, I remember my dad buying a set of cups with a scorpion on them and he was very proud to put them on his Fiat. Now when I remember it, that was the Abarth logo.

Inspecting every nook and cranny using my lens to expose its very soul to me a record the detail of this piece in great detail because looking at this for as long as I want to close up would make my arms hurt. Then you begin to open this up. The engine bay is a majestic opening moment, because this is the second high detail model I have in my collection with an engine of this magnitude in terms of detail. For those who have never experienced something like this before I can tell you it is breathtaking. I have had cars that looking stunning out of the box and under studio lights but now I know what all those AutoArt owners experience the minute they give their cars the run through. I understand.

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The interior is the same in terms of detail. Felt for carpeting pretty much lets you know how far down to detail the interior goes, and its proper fitment not loosely planted pieces of fabric. If you were wondering what other marque would be able to compete with AutoArt at this level you would find brands like Kyosho, Shucho and more recently brands like ‘Almost Real’ and ‘KengFai’ are providing this sort of detail with opening parts.

The pictures speak for themselves really and I know anyone going through this article whether they read this or not is going to be convinced that they need something like this in their collection at some point even if it is just one. For me it’s not going to be just one and I hear they have a Purple version out at the moment. Or should I get the Toyota Century GRMN?

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WWith so much talk about sleepers, we thought we’d take a break from Japanese sleepers and look at some European sleepers that would put a Ferrari in a chokehold. And this one is an absolute scorcher, because it comes at speed from two angles.

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OOne angle is the Opel heritage for bonker machines, rear wheel drive setup with a long series of engines that was always a step ahead of the competition in terms of power output. But then German tuning arm and great grand daddies of tuning culture irsmscher put the spanners on the works and had these sweet puppies tuned upwards to 200Hp+ easy. 4 Door sedan. Capable of school run and shopping with street drag races in between with unsuspecting M owners.

Another striking thing you will notice about this car when unbox it and set it on your table to admire is the shape. Amazingly mesmerising for a car designed in the 80’s how it fits in with today’s design but what made this car super special was that it had everything going for it. In addition to the stupidly powerful engine, that was additionally tuned by madmen, you also have this low chassis where the body just sits onto the tyre

walls giving the entire car a drag coefficient of .28 which is ridiculously good for a sedan. The reason why it is referred to as the Opel Omega EVO 500 is because of homologation rules Opel had to have 500 for these built for road production to be allowed into the DTM circuit.

SOLIDO has done an excellent job in bringing this amazing piece of motoring performance into the light so to speak. For the last couple of years, we have been inundated with a lot of the same old thing and SOLIDO just went and proved that there are other cars out there of noteworthy other than the Nissan Skyline R34 no disrespect.

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Once it goes on to the circuit with a few upgrades this crazy horse tips the 250+ range and remember, still a 4-door sedan. The fastest of this line is the UK version engineered by LOTUS which was a mad 372 Hp. Unfortunately, 1991 wasn’t the year for OPEL and it proved to be that on track Audi, BMW and Mercedes were more reliable and faster. Not that OPEL were slow pokes. They did hold respectable positions just not too many in 1991.

image source : http://touringcarracing.net/

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RWB FANS SIT BACK AND WAIT BECAUSE 2024 IT’S GOING TO BE RAINING RWB’S FROM SOLIDO. THE MAN BEHIND PRODUCTION PLANS HAS BEEN TO JAPAN AND ABSORBED THE VIBE FROM NAKAI-SAN FOR A NEVER ENDING TSUNAMI OF RWB’S GRAND.

This is supposed to be the twin sister of RWB Sakura but we suspect that they are both one and the same car that goes through wrap changes, however we are not sure and there is a certain sense of mystery that surround these two RWB’s. The way we see it the more the merrier. This is obviously the Ying to RWB Sakura’s Yang and though not pictured together here like a creepy Japanese family photo like the ones you see on Japanese horror films the two cars look amazing together and would look perfect in your growing display of RWB’s.

AND WHEN YOU HAVE COLLECTED EVERY SINGLE RWB EVER MADE IN 1/18 SCALE YOU CAN REDEEM THEM ALL FOR A FREE RWB. NO.

SO, WHILE YOU CONTINUE TO DREAM YOU CAN STILL HAVE YOUR DREAMS COME PARTIALLY TRUE WITH BEAUTIFUL MODELS THAT SOLIDO SEEM VERY HAPPY TO BE SUPPLYING US WITH. WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T HAVE EVERYTHING. THE PINK SAKURA FLOWERS ON THE PORCELAIN BLACK BODY ACTUALLY MAKES THE CAR LOOK MORE LIKE A JAPANESE VASE STYLED MODEL THAT NEEDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE HOUSE AND WILL BE THE FIRST THING THAT BREAKS WHEN NINJA’S BREAK IN TO STEAL YOUR OTHER RWB’S.

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