CastHeads Magazine Volume 7 Issue 01 by castheadsmagazine

LATEST RELEASES

Skyline V8 Drift (Hakosuka) Silver Metallic

The 5th release in the OEM blister version sees a vintage fighter inspired Shark-mouth motif, markings on a metal flake silver paint job and carbon hood. This model is exclusively distributed by Enigma.

DIECASTING COUCH

Scale 1:64 | Coming soon

Pop Race x Engima

MINI GT X IMSA

Cadillac V-Series. #01

Cadillac Racing 2023

IMSA Daytona 24 Hrs 3rd Place

It is not the name you usually see in racing, but of late, Cadillac has decided to bring back the flame to the name with a tried and tested marketing tactic that built the American Muscle Car culture and made big sales. There has even been talk of Cadillac possibly entering Formula 1, So the grapevine whispers. MINI GT has been clever enough to jump onto the bandwagon early

BBR MASERATI MC12 STRADALE BLUE METALLIC

BBR joining the 1/64 foray is definitely great news for collectors but not so for everyone else. The demand will be high for sure, and they mainly deal in Ferrari and Maserati licenses, so we can expect many collectors flocking to BBR’s new side hustle through TSM, which is to provide high detail one64 at a more competitive price point without diluting the market for the main brand. How’s the detail? Pretty amazing! Collectors will love the detail, the weight, and the detailed interior, which you will never be able to appreciate unless you open this up fully, and you won’t because it’s way too beautiful to be tampered with even though it’s not riveted. A wheel swap could be achieved…just saying. Also, you want this I’m just saying.

Scale 1:64 | COMING SOON

and secure some sweet Hypercar Prototype licenses from the latest teams. Cadillac is one of them. Are these the same Hypercar Prototype Class cars that take part in LeMans? With a few regulatory changes made, yes! The most crucial point of all. These models’ details are brilliant, and MINI GT shines bright like a diamond.

`Scale 1:64 | Available in Stores

CHARGER

He said to Tim that this is where he wanted his car to go after he passed. Around 2020, Tim got a phone call from Mr. Clark’s daughter, honored to sell her late father’s prized HEMI into the Wellborn collection.

This survivor is 1-of-54 4-speed HEMI Chargers from 1970, and 1-of-1 in this color combo. To this day, it’s one of Tim’s favorite cars in the entire Wellborn collection. Auto World discovered this car at the 2021 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals and got to work replicating its amazing details and story in exacting detail.

1:18 Scale Die-cast Features:

• High Quality Die-cast Metal

• Factory-matched Paint

• Detailed Engine

• Detailed Chassis and Interior

• Opening Doors and Hood

• Steerable Front Wheels

SET A

Set A will feature a new tooling of the Corvette Z06 in Grabber Orange, and the Supra in black will be a hot favourite amongst Supra fans. The DODGE Caravan is very exciting because it was famous in the 80s and appeared on both the silver and golden screens many times. Set A will show the white version with the wood panel going down the centre of the van.

AUTOWORLD PREMIUM 2024 RELEASE 2

We have some new Autworld incoming, and as always, it is a decent mix of American and Japanese flavours that will come in two colour variation sets. This round, the cars available will be a DODGE Caravan, TOYOTA Supra (Celica) MK2, the Corvette Z06, and the new 2023 DATSUN Z. All four will be offered up in Series 2 of the Premium 2024 mix.

SET B

Set B has an equally luscious Supra that will have the Supra fanboys clamouring. It is the Supra Pace car from the 1983 TOYOTA GRAND PRIX held at LONG BEACH. In fact, the Supra has been the pace car for the TOYOTA GRAND PRIX for many years, and during the 1980s, it was TOYOTA’s biggest marketing message. It is an absolute icon just waiting for you to pick it up.

EXCITING NEW RANGE OF MODELS IN 1:24, 1:32 AND 1:64 SCALE

RACING INTO YOUR COLLECTIONS

MAJORETTE X CASTHEADS PREMIUM COLLABORATION SET

Finally, the Majorette x CastHeads collaboration rolls out worldwide, and we are starting to see them appear on pegs and, most importantly, in collectors’ hands. Designed by CastHead’s very own Lance, the cars hark back to various lines of inspiration from pop culture to racing culture. The entire series consists of 6 premium vehicles and 5 in the Gift Set, but all models are completely different. As always, Majorette did an incredible job realising our dreams and Lance’s vision to bring the cars to reality, and from both parties, we sincerely hope you enjoy and add the entire set to your collection!

Scale 1:64 | Available in Stores

For example, how would you like the nose of a McLaren F1 car in one8 scale or something like this replica McLaren steering wheel at just half the size of the actual version, AND it comes with a fancy stand so that you don’t do your head in trying to balance this upright. Also comes in under 100 Euros.

HC MODELS STEERING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

If you haven’t heard of HC MODELS, well, they are on your radar now. They make some radical models in larger than one-eighteenth scale and do quite a few Formula 1 cars. All the F1 cars they do are on a one-eighth scale with some eye-watering prices, but they also have other interesting Formula 1 models that fit under 100 Euros.

Hailed as one of the most polarizing cars this year for many reasons that range from political statements to pissing FERRARI off and to some crazy diecast rivalry. For more details on the scandals, you may have to wait for the entire autobiography in 20 years, where this moment will be recorded as ‘Liberty Gate’ Until then, we will sit back and enjoy all the drama and fun associated with the hobby.

GT SPIRIT FINALLY WITH THE FAMED LBWK

GT Spirit has become the king of resin, and they will shortly release the LBWK F40 in One 18 scale, which comes at the height of LBWK fame. So we expect to have many of these orders filled as collectors stock up on the LIBERTY WALK game

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AXIA SKYLINE 1992 JTC GROUP A

THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A BRILLIANT YEAR FOR TOMICA COLLECTORS, AND IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER. THE MALAYSIA DIECAST EXPO R33 JUST GOT SERVED UP WITH A REFRESHING NEW LIVERY THAT LOOKS STRAIGHT OUT OF THE 80S—AND CLOSE ENOUGH—IT IS THE RACING LIVERY OF TEAM AXIA IN 1992 GROUP A OF THE JTC.

This is a lovely pick of history by TEAM TOMICA, with wonderful execution as always. Crisp and perfect graphics on the silver body of an R33 that TLVN has certainly proven themselves with. TOMICA is so consistent that the car is exactly the same as the one seen at the Malaysia Diecast Expo, and so far, we haven’t seen one complaint.

Opening parts on this model are limited to the hood. There is a fairly detailed engine under the hood, as well as detailed lights, but what we love the most are the truly awesome BBS gold rims. Those can’t be missed for a my away.

MAJORETTE MANGA SERIES

Turning 60 seems to suit majorette well.

Like a seasoned soap drama starlet, the brand has stunned fans and collectors with bold new releases in a fantastic comeback. They have been watching the trends and decided to respond very heavy-handedly on their birthday. One of the biggest news that caught everyone off guard was announcing the japanese series with a gift set celebrating a famous japanese art form, manga.

HONDA CIVIC

MITSUBISHI EVO X

Finally, some Mitsubishi love!

We don’t know if it is due to the brand's licensing restrictions, but we don’t see too many of these around, which is a travesty. However, absence makes the heart grow fonder. So, the minute we see a Mitsubishi on the way, collectors get eager fingers.

It's a great choice of car, considering most Majorette castings have a bit of an aggressive stance. This lends well to the EVO X, making it look like a rally-stanced version. We like this anime version, we like the wheels, we want the colour, but more than anything else, we think this casting has loads of potential. If we were Majorette, we would turn this into a particular collector’s edition with some proper Rally Stage Livery. Someone start a petition!

Dropping the EK9 in white immediately gives you the Type R vibes associated with this CIVIC. It is one of the quintessential hot hatches for Gen Xers and is fast earning its status as a modern classic. What gives this somewhat simple classic its edge is the smoked-out lights and windows chosen for the cast. The smoked-out effect certainly provides the model with that illegal street racer look and feel Majorette is gunning for, as well as increases the appeal of the combination of black and white.

One thing we are glad about is that the anime design isn’t overboard. It still maintains the essence of the art form, allowing the collector to enjoy the car the way they want in various settings.

The big question is, do we think this casting can beat an STH EK9? We think so.

NISSAN CEFIRO

TOYOTA SUPRA

What happens when you want to build a drift sleeper from a portfolio of old Japanese sedans but can’t find Toyotas? With a ‘never say never’ attitude in Thailand, they use NISSAN Cefiros! Rear-heavy, side-happy, and built solid, these 80s versions scream around the circuit with the acrid smell of burning rubber hanging in the air. Similar to a scene from a gory gladiator film, these old beasts battle.

You cannot do a Japanese series without having a TOYOTA Supra. It’s like the garlic. If it’s a 90s sports car, you need a Supra, Classic JDM’s Supra, or Movie Star Car Supra. We are pretty sure they called it the ‘Supar’ for Supar Star, but someone misspelt it on the patents, and everything went to S&$#!

This is not the first MK14 Supra Majorette has attempted to do, but the base paint certainly makes it look like one of the nicest they have done since launching this casting. In terms of everything coming together, this is a great example. The paint and colour, the smoked glass lens and body parts, and the silver wheels make a great package even for the stiffest upper-lipped collector.

SKYLINE R34

Are we saving the best for last?

We considered not including it since it has already been phenomenally hyped worldwide. We were afraid we would incur the wrath of collectors and have to sacrifice honey-coated baby carrots to appease the wrath.

But what more can we say that hasn’t already been said?

This has been Majorette’s ‘Car of The Year’ moment. And having released 4-5 variations, they have enough SKYLINE to cover the globe and keep everyone happy. But yes, it’s fair to say this has exceeded everyone’s expectations.

TOMICA LIMITED VINTAGE NEO honda civic ek9

If you were wishing for a highly detailed 1/64 EK9 for your collection with RECARO on the red TYPE R type seats, then your wishes have been fulfilled by the fantastic team at TOMYTEC. Painted in simple satin silver, the details in the lights and wheels are perfect replicas of the real thing, including the badging and, of course, the TYPE R grilles.

The quality on TLVN is so fantastic that you can hardly see the engine hood's shut lines, making it look like it doesn’t have opening parts. The best word to use in this instance is ‘crafted.’ Here, we have a well-crafted one-64 scale Civic that doesn’t disappoint any sides.

TOMICARAMA VINTAGE 06b honda civic ek9 + lift

Spruce up the garage diorama/display with this nifty little pack TOMYTEC likes to call TOMICARAMA.

It has a mechanic figure, a car lift, and spare tyres to be fitted onto the car if necessary. But the best accessory is the supplied 1.64 highly detailed car, which will feature as a limited edition model available only through the pack.

Based on the HONDA EK9 released simultaneously in satin silver, this version will feature a TYPE R Red body, carbon fibre engine hood, and bronze OZ wheels. Combined with TOMYTEC’s superior detail, this casting will be a hot favourite, especially with the hardcore HONDA fans and maybe a few others if they could pry themselves away from the SKYLINES for just a few months.

If you are a collector and have any thoughts about getting this car, you should go right ahead.

IT TICKS ALL THE BOXES AND COMES AS AN ACCESSORY, MAKING THIS A TREMENDOUS VALUE-FOR-MONEY ITEM.

DIAMOND IN THE

Amidst the chaos of body kits and drift cars, it can be a real struggle for collectors who prefer pure, unadulterated stock standards. The sheer volume of monthly releases can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling like we're on a never-ending dopamine high. It's a challenge, but one that's worth it for the love of the hobby.

The good news is that not all collectorgrade models are souped-up tuners or drifters. TOMICA’s Limited Vintage Neo line is exquisite, offering many vintage Japanese models. The model is devoid of any paint blemishes or casting errors and is simply flawless in its simplicity. The detailed interior is as perfect as the outside, making this a complete package from a collector's point of view.

Even their new package design, which exudes a classic vintage feel, adds to the allure of this line. If you're a new collector searching for a reputable brand to focus on, TOMICA is a brand you should consider, particularly their Limited Vintage Neo line. Their consistent quality and status as a major benchmark in the industry make them a must-have for hardcore JDM fans.

In car history, this is a rarity and is known among NISSAN historians as a Specialty Car. It's a turbocharged SR20DET based on the S14 platform and graded as a K Type S, the more sporting version of the S14. This car's 4-cylinder engine could produce an excess of 200 bhp without batting an eyelid.

MORE RALLYE FROM MINI GT LANCIA STRATOS HF

1975 SANREMO RALLLYE WINNER

WE MEAN THIS IN THE BEST WAYS:

MINI GT has become a DIECAST Hydra! Italian Exotics, German Classics, American Icons, TUNER power, and their motorsport line are out of control. Honestly, MINI GT probably has the financial power of a small nation because collectors can’t get enough of them. So much so that soon, the younger generation of collectors will ask us elders what Hotwheels collecting was like back in the day.

ONCE AGAIN,

MINI GT delivers another victorious combination of stage winner and automotive legend in one pack. For those of you who have missed the Lancia HF in racing livery, you can pick up the winner of the 1975 San Remo leg of the World Rallye Championship. It was driven by Swede B. Waldegard, who did a fine job bringing in the Stratos with yet another achievement on its belt.

The details are so good that we used the driver's name and number on the car to track down the background information. And that’s what we have come to expect from MINI GT: good results. This delve into motorsport is a godsend for racing fans and collectors into thoroughbred racers.

VENTURI THE FRENCH FERRARI F40

The brand VENTURI began in the high life of Monaco in 198 by two French engineers. If you wanted to give them names, we could call them Claude Poiraud and Gerard Godfroy, who, for 16 years, built undeniable motoring gems. Sadly, as fate would have it, creators don’t mix well with business, and all operations tanked in 2000 with a declaration of bankruptcy.Today, VENTURI remains dedicated to speed, innovation, and bringing the two together.

But before VENTURI became a tree-hugging company focusing on electric vehicles, they set fire to some bridges by declaring war on the environment in the 90s. Visually, the car looks stunning, probably because it has taken so many design cues from the FERRARI F40. If you looked at the car with one eye closed while squinting with the other while trying to give yourself a concussion, it would look like the VENTURI is a first-level concept drawing for the F40. Nevertheless, it remains a beautiful-looking car and much rarer than the F40 in terms of production models.

VENTURI

SOLIDO chose this as one of the cars they want to add to their 1:43 portfolio, proving that the car gods exist. The Venturi is a rarity, so it's nice that it gets a day in the spotlight. This creates more interest in the car and keeps true car fans happy with the ability to collect such quality masterpieces.

AND,

as usual, SOLIDO doesn’t disappoint in quality, dropping an excellent replica in 1:43 scale that perfectly represents the car and its design.

SOLIDO did their customers a great deal with this casting. The colour is perfect, as are the lime green highlights and the wheels. Oh, my days, we could write sonnets about those open alloys that give you a full view of the drilled discs and yellow Aston Callipers. Sometimes, it makes us wish our real cars would be somewhat close to showing off this much body.

Twisting this model right around, it’s clear, hands down, that any fan of Aston Martin is going to be clamouring for this casting, and we rightly see why. Match this much detail with outstanding paint and a sublime price point, and you have a winning sale. We thought the one 64 scale category was competitive, but it looks like one 43 is becoming a battlefield with many brands engaging with far more detailed and current models.

ASTON MARTIN BUILT ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING CARS THEY HAVE HAD IN A LONG TIME, AND THEN SOLIDO GOT THE RIGHT TO RECREATE IT ON A 1/43 SCALE.

THE RESULT? SEE FOR YOURSELF. OF THE TWO RELEASES THAT CAME OUT TOGETHER, THIS ONE OUTDOES THE OTHER WITH THE COLOUR YOU WOULD EXPECT ON AN ASTON MARTIN.

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THE MOST POTENT ROAD-GOING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CREATED FOR A CAR IS A WORK OF ART, AND IT IS HELD INSIDE ANOTHER WORK OF ART THAT RELIES HEAVILY ON CARBON FIBRE, ALUMINIUM, AND A FIRM UNDERSTANDING OF AERODYNAMICS AND PHYSICS. IT IS CAPTIVATINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING THAT RACED OUT OF THE GATES OF HELL. APTLY CALLED THE BOLDIE, THIS MACHINE IS SO FAST THE ONLY ONE WORD COULD DESCRIBE ITS SPEED…. HURTLING.

The biggest ‘PRO’ Maisto delivers is the details in terms of the original, which is the overall exterior of the cast. It's not an easy thing to pull off. There are intricate bits of aerodynamics that have been crafted pretty well, and of course, opening parts give the car a more realistic display.

I love the wheels chosen. For some reason, they have more of a car feel, maybe because of the futuristic design it embodies. Overall, there are nice details. But there is one thing that Bugatti fans need to be warned about.

The Boldie, in real life, uses a lot of Carbon Fibre, and most of it is visible. We aren’t sure why the Maisto version has none, but they may have switched out the one detail to concentrate on everything else.

ONE COULD FIND SOME CARBON FIBRE STICKERS AND CAREFULLY APPLY YOUR CARBON FIBRE INTO THE MIX, WHICH COULD LOOK PERFECT.

WELCOME TO JADA’S DRAGON LAIR!

The JADA PINK SLIP Series is going through an evolutionary phase. So far, it has been about exquisite tuner designs and paint jobs, but now JADA is pushing the envelope in design, paint styles, bodywork, and insane themes. This is the New PINK SLIPS, and this is the Dragons Lair…

TOYOTA SUPRA WIDEBODY GT

This isn’t the Lord of the Rings here. No, no, no. This is us getting into the belly of the beast with JADA’s design team, and they are roaring with some radical new designs and ideas. This SUPRA is one of the hottest versions of the car we have seen JADA do, and it is inspiring. I mean, who wouldn’t want this in real life?

The scale-derived idea is genius, as is the idea to make it textured instead of painted and then coated over. It makes us wonder if getting a similar crackle effect with the same texture on a real car is possible. Does it do the colour any favours? Well, it makes the red stand out like a supernova flame, which is a good thing; it also provides a brilliant contrast in colour and textured effect to the matte black hood highlight that stretches up to the roof of the car.

Finally, the golden dragon emblem on the car is a not-sosubtle reminder of all the favourite Chinese Restaurants you have visited. Can you imagine a Chinese Restaurant called the Golden Dragon delivering your food in this? Now, that’s what WE call Michelin Star Dining and Delivery.

VEILSIDE RX-7

The VEILSIDE wide-body version of the RX-7 is returning to the JADA collection in a new colour that suits the car far better than the orange and black version we have become so familiar with on screen. This model is a real standout, and if you have friends who love cars and are celebrating their birthday this year, buy them this car as a symbol of your street knowledge and respect.

Unlike the Supra, which had three dragons, one for each side of the car, the RX-7 has one dragon that wraps around the entire vehicle, which is way cooler. The Dragon is in standard gold but juxtaposed with a crimson red, which fades into a delicious metallic black towards the back. And all of it is very shiny.

Both cars have opening parts and decent interiors, but truth be told, these are much better as display models. The colours, textures, and even the concept of releasing two Dragons this year are inspiring, and we can’t wait to see what JADA comes up with next in the PINK SLIPS line-up.

THE CULTURED CASTHEAD

It is one of the most sought-after badges in the world, so much so that you hardly see a BMW on the road anywhere without an ‘M’ badge. There is no way that many people in the world can afford an ‘M’ even if you were buying it directly from a scalper at the back of the factory. So why the unnecessary amount of fake ‘M’ people and wannabes? The desirability of the ‘M’ badge. It’s like stating that you have an uncaged wild animal under the hood; no one should come near.

With BMW they like it simple. When they went looking for a name for their motorsports division, they all nodded approvingly when their brightest mind said, “We shall call it ‘M’,” and without further ado began the mechanical that built a brand synonymous with aggressive engines and raw power on tap called up when wanted.

50 YEARS OF THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINES

CULTURED CASTHEADS

The book traces the origins of the ‘M’ department and its ultimate goal. Using this department meant gaining information and data by pushing the cars through the highly mechanical stress of real-world racing. At the same time, it created a passion for speed and a reputation for aggressive racing that developed into BMW’s mass marketing campaigns for a long time.

SOLIDO BMW E30 M3 1989 DTM 1:18

Talk about a perfectly timed release. This is a new DTM E30 from SOLIDO and a perfect match for one of their past models. As you can see, this model pairs perfectly with the book and gives collectors a chance to peer into the model’s origin world and compare details.

PUMA BMW M MOTORSPORT STATEMENT CAR GRAPHIC TEE.

PUMA has a fantastic selection of M Sport wear. One of our favourites is a white tee-shirt featuring the famous 3.0 CSL E9 ‘Batman’ BMW, which cemented the ‘M’ sports brand with its M livery and success on the battlefield of motorsport—discussed at length in Chapter 03.

CULTURED CASTHEADS

BMW MMM...

MINI GT is killing it in one64. Even though many other brands are trying to emulate their success, MINI GT is making it hard by being more and more proactive in engaging with collectors. Of course, MINI GT has gained some amazing insights over the years by having direct conversations with car lovers, avid collectors, and absolutely serious collectors.

This has led to MINI GT launching way more than one or a few categories. They have also cleverly not pushed themselves into a pigeonhole of having multiple brands they need to market under one name. Like BMW, they keep it super simple and offer much fun under one hood.

CULTURED CASTHEADS

With 15 chapters, you will be taken through a timeline of ‘M’ sport models, complete with descriptions of their design and specifications of each car. If you intend on becoming an expert on all things M, this is a great manual.

Open the car doors and you’ll be treated to a highly detailed interior with fire suppression and roll bar protection.

CULTURED CASTHEADS

is an incredible opportunity for collectors to get their hands on the latest hypercars being developed to participate in IMSA Endurance events and, ultimately, at LeMans. This BMW M Hybrid is a V8 classed as a Prototype, meaning they do not need homologation and a lot of tech going into your road-going BMW in the following years. However, they have stiff competition in the IMSA region, with Daytona 24hrs being the main battleground.

Unfortunately for the 2023 team, it was a game of catch against some more established players. However, according to the current head of BMW M Director Andreas Roos, “Our testing work with BMW M Hybrid V8 for the WEC entry continues to make excellent progress” in 2024.

They face stiff competition from Cadillac, Porsche, Honda, and Lamborghini. For more insight into the car’s design, pick up a MINI GT model.

CULTURED CASTHEADS

PUMA BMW M MOTORSPORT STATEMENT CAR GRAPHIC TEE.

If you are an M Sport mega fan and have no qualms about wearing your allegiances quite literally on your sleeve, then you would be encouraged to know that this statement tee from PUMA comes not just in white but also in two other colour variants.

PUMA’s range of M Sport wear is wide and wild. Just recently, PUMA launched a capsule collection based on BMW’s famous art cars and the results have us tearing our hair trying to find money to order the new line.

CULTURED CASTHEADS

Let’s not forget that the hottest car movie franchise and one of the longest movie franchises kicked off the globalisation of the street tuner/racer concept. Tell me how many Blues Brothers meet-ups you have heard about if you don't believe me. Exactly! And lest we forget the protagonist cars of the entire story— three DOHC VTECH CIVICS!

THIS IS NOT THE SAME CIVIC,

but the CIVIC is a cult classic, and a lot of its popularity comes from Fast and the Furious. It is also popular because it is a straightforward car to modify, with plenty of significant aftermarket parts ready to be fitted to make it go faster than it should. The engine is viral due to its small size yet highly tunable capabilities, making it perfect for engine swaps with smaller cars.

Bringing one of the 20th century’s last quintessential hatchbacks to 1:18 scale has been done excellently, cleanly, with no added pomp and glory, just as intended to be the Fifth Generation HONDA CIVIC EG8.

SOLIDO HAVE DONE FANTASTIC CASTING,

And to be honest, I think we will see a lot of these in various colours and trims very shortly. I think it is safe to say that we can expect (we are assuming, and we have HAD NO CONFIRMATION from SOLIDO), or we can predict a PANDEM version or something similar, some JTCC versions, a STREET FIGHTER version, and the following stock colours will be red and black. We are not forgetting some predictions from the MUGEN and TYPE R versions.

For HONDA fans, this means some decent 1:18 models at non-decadent prices that Ignition and Auto Art offer. And for the growing number of 1:18-scale customisers, this is a fantastic opportunity to fulfil their custom VTECH dreams in scale.

LBWK FEATURE

LIBERTY WALK FEVER HAS TAKEN OVER THE WORLD, AND RIGHT NOW, THE BUSIEST GLOBETROTTERS ARE KATO-SAN AND TOSHISAN, CONSTANTLY ON THE MOVER, APPEARING AT SHOW LEFT, RIGHT, AND CENTRE. THEY HAVE ALSO BLOWN UP IN THE MODEL SCALE WORLD. ALMOST EVERY BRAND WORTH ITS SALT IS WORKING OR TRYING TO WORK WITH THE LBWK TEAM TO GET LICENSING AND MARKETING PLANS GOING. FOR COLLECTORS JUST WEARING OFF THE RWB PHASE, HOLD ONTO YOUR WALLETS. THEY ARE ABOUT TO ENTER A PHASE OF LBWK DIETING.

TARMAC WORKS

LB HELLCAT CHALLENGER

TARMAC WORKS hits us with a double attack regarding LBWK. Not only are they doing these fantastic models directly with LBWK and independent of trends, but they also have this ultra-cool new side hustle with collector cards.

The Collector case you see in the photos is epic but will be something other than something meant for the open market. However, looking at what is available, you have no reason to shed no tears. As always, TARMAC WORKS have done Judge Dredd-type justice on this Challenger. It is a decent widebody with a chromed deep dish wheel, which we know has to be assembled with several parts to get that detail. I also love that this version doesn’t come with heart-stopping aero wings like other body kit pairings with elaborate ‘strutting’.

The TARMAC CARDS you see here are part of the promo pack that all the media peeps like us got sent, and to be honest, I want to collect every single card, but we don’t know how spread the cards are going to go. We understand that the first set will be a LIBERTY WALKS set, which will be released into the wild at the end of August. The GOLD card will be available globally in 10 pieces, making it as rare as a sloth beckoning a brand ambassador for RED BULL. The rarest will be the ‘Black’ card, of which there is only ‘one’.

The TARMAC CARDS packs also have different versions of the main cards. There is the primary card, which I’m guessing I will end up with a lot of, knowing my hunting luck. Then there is the Silver card, which looks metallic and limited, the Carbon Fibre version, which is also restricted, and a D I S C O version with 199 cards for us to get our grubby collector paws on.

If you have spent considerable time collecting HOTWHEELS, hoping you will one day have a million somewhere….. sell it all now and start investing. Trading cards may be the first car-based version. Oh, and some of them will also be Autographed by KATO San! Sorry, I almost forgot to mention that.

THE ‘MOONEYES’ BRAND IS A BIG FAVOURITE WITH TARMAC WORKS, AND WE LOVE THAT TW USED THEIR PASSION FOR SOMETHING TO PERMEATE THROUGH TO THE CARS THEY CREATE. THE INSPIRATION MATCHES PERFECTLY WITH THE DEMAND, AND THE TW TEAM HAS BEEN CLEVER IN TAPPING INTO A FEW INSIGHTFUL GEMS.

LEADING THE CHARGE IN THE LIBERTY WALKS GAME IS AND HAS BEEN INNO64 FOR A WHILE. THEY TOOK A STORM OF NEGATIVE ENERGY, AND WHAT DIDN’T KILL THEM MADE THEM MUCH MORE ROBUST. THEY HAVE RETURNED FIRE WITH A VOLLEY OF LBWK CARS THAT COLLECTORS CANNOT KEEP TRACK OF. SO, TO REST SOME MINDS, HERE ARE SOME CARS THAT YOU PROBABLY SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN WHEN YOU COULD, AND IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE OF GETTING THEM, YOU SHOULD DO SO ASAP.

THOSE WHO OWN THIS SUFFER FROM SEVERE DRY EYES AS A SIDE EFFECT. THIS CAR CAUSES ITS OWNERS TO CRY UPON SIGHT.

INNO64 has done an incredible job with the chrome plating and how it captures the light, switching colours like a chameleon at a rave in IBIZA. No wonder this model is causing owners to cry tears of happiness and buyers to cry tears of sadness because every new post is one less on the Market.

At every angle, this car thrills. No one who has it, including us, has any complaints about it, and to be honest, it has been one of the few new cars that have graced our desks and have found a place on display. It’s impossible to hide this car away, like trying to lock a beautiful bird in a cage, not allowing it to check out that raving chameleon in Ibiza.

It has the same casting with different tyres, wheels and paint finish. But it is an excellent opportunity to discuss intricate details like the rear grille. It isn’t perforated, but it looks perfect; the badging is clear, and the carbon fibre is just… perfect. The red interior and the entire body have been treated with carbon fibre.

I MUST ADMIT THAT EVEN FERRARI CAN’T GET ANGRY AT THESE MODELS; THEY LOOK SO GOOD. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE TO CHOOSE, IT IS A PAINFUL ONE BECAUSE, AS FAR AS DESIRABILITY GOES, ALL OF THESE VERSIONS ARE 10/10.

FINALLY, OF THE THREE F40S WE HAVE ON OUR PAGES, THIS ONE IS NO LESS DECENT THAN THE OTHER TWO—

A classic mixture of matt black bodywork and carbon fibre aero parts. The base is also quite funky in design, as it comes with a graffiti-covered baseplate. These are not the only LBWK F40s that Inno64 has done; there are more, and all carry the same quality in detail and finish.

COULD WE EXPECT MORE? I’M CERTAINLY HOPING SO.

IT IS A COME-BY VERSION BECAUSE THIS PARTICULAR EDITION WAS RELEASED AT THE HOBBY EXPO IN CHINA THIS YEAR.

But the details are stunning, and more versions are coming. We recently reviewed the ADVAN version on our social media if you want photos of the upcoming black and red livery.

Right now, this is one of Inno64's most trending castings, with collectors scrambling to pick up the other variations on offer, either what remains of what is released or pre-orders of the upcoming releases. And we don’t blame them. Taking a closer look at all the details that INNO64 has gone through to ensure they are there, it's clear how this brand has been making waves in the One64 pond.

WE LOOKED AT A PLAY OF WORDS RELATING TO MAGNUM P.I., WHO MADE THE FERRARI

308 A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN THE 1980S.

This is nothing to the newer generation, but in a strange way, these models and working closely with LBWK vindicate collectors who have been critical of the brand in the past. For the last three years, INNO64 has been quietly dishing out some natural beauties that have slipped under many collectors' radar.

But INNO64 Hardcore Fans are hardcore, and we’ve seen them queue for meters to get the latest and rarest INNO64. Fortunately, a quick check online shows that a few places still have this gorgeous casting, and in my humble opinion, it looks much better than the original red version that INNO64 dropped first.

The details are repeatedly mesmerising. I love the tiny stickering on the rear quarter glass, and the wide-body kit looks so good. As a hardcore FERRARI fan who grew up loving these ’80s wedge designs, I can’t tear my eyes away from what looks like an improvement to the overall design. Even the fantastic Kyza wide-bodied 308 GTB to great success. This is one of the few FERRARI models that have succeeded in rallying. It was meant to be wide-bodied and INNO64’s rendition of the LBWK 308 GTB cements that.

LIBERTY Z

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If you went to the 2024 Malaysia Diecast Expo, you would have seen that MINI GT and LBWK are working extremely closely together to bring collectors even more joy. We expect MINI GT to send us a slew of LB castings. We are SO not surprised!

The new Datsun Z is quite a good-looking remake from a base point of view, so when you add on LBW’s wide-body kit, it’s like adding gold flakes onto your rich chocolate truffle that was handcrafted in another country. And for the commoners who don’t have the time or the money to see these works of art in real life unless we catch one on the street in the wild and ogle as men do, trying to take a selfie with the car while trying not to be a sad poser… we have MINI GT.

MINI GT has single-handedly raised the bar in both its castings and marketing manifesto. As a part of the community travelling from country to country, MINI GT encourages collectors to be more MNI GT. And, of course, we hope all collectors get what they paid for!.

Another scale model producer with plenty of LBWK models under their belts. They currently have at least 4 LBWK models in their active folder of models being produced. Do we dare hope for a 1/12?

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NISSANs has caught our eyes and captured our hearts.

This colour combination is impeccable, and the production arm has done the brand proud with this one. They can be proud of this. Seriously, this doesn’t look anything like the price, and anyone picking this up will think the shop is laughing.

Excellent and precise details flow through the entire casting, and you cannot expect the aero parts at this price to be delicate and almost representative of carbon fibre. But where can SOLIDO go all out on the details they did? Word of advice: the rear wing is a self-install process that never stays on, so put it on when you are 100% sure you don’t want to take it off again and then superglue it into place. The way it keeps coming off and the repeated process of reinstalling it every time will ruin the pegs after a while.

There are enough carbon-fiber-looking bits to keep the CF Fan happy. The metallic purple is brilliant. If PRINCE were alive, he would have driven this car. And what stands out is the contracting bronze found on the detailed wheels and badging on the vehicle. It's a great way to wrap an excellent little new package.

FINALLY,

my favourite part about this build (the LBWK fighter plane livery was my previous favourite) is the LBWK logo painted on the oil cooler in the front. I can have that staring at me all day on the LBWK tribute shelf, which is starting to rival the RWB tribute shelf.

This is a bit of a strange one. It is an example of what to do when you have a small advertising budget but want the most fun. TV COMMERCIAL? Out! Meeting the ad agency alone would cost you a GT-R. Catchy Radio Jingle? Out! The composer drives a GT-R. What would any self-respecting businessman with a love for cars do?

He buys a rolling advert in the shape of... A GT-R!

Think about it! It’s perfect. Everyone wants to look at, take , and post photos of an R35. It’s free publicity, AND you get to use the car as a company car. Every litre of petrol pays for 22 Kilometers of advertising.

This is all an assumption because nothing except the store, watch, and Jewellery can be found online. We tried researching the car and the ‘VS Watch and Jewellery Academy, ' and there isn’t any such thing. At the same time, it’s too coincidental that all of these sounds are connected.

You may like the VS branding, and the yellow Metallic paint is deep and rich like an Indian Dahl curry, and we all know how tasty that can get. But if you didn’t like the VS branding, then you would be happy to know that this model in 1/18 is affordable enough to have stripped down and painted the way you want. Customise and create your own LBWK paint design.

SOLIDO HAS A GREAT LINEUP OF LBWK

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