CastHeads Magazine Volume 7 Issue 02

BRINGS AN EVERGREEN CELEBRITY

art X soul

JADA GETS HEAVY WITH THE CHEVY

MINI GT DROPS TWO NEW MERCEDES ACTROS TRUCKS WITH CONTAINER

GET DIRTY CASTHEADS X MAJORETTE PREMIUM GIFT COLLAB IN YOUR STORES.

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Creative Direction / Design Nigel J De Zilwa & Faron Nasrul All images are owned by Castheads (Pvt) Limited or by their authors Used with permission. © 2024 All rights reserved and nothing can be partially or in whole be reprinted or reproduced without a written consent. A Publication of Castheads (Private) Limited • Please email info@castheadsmagazine.com CastHeads Magazine has made a constant care to make sure that content is accurate on the date of publication. The views expressed in the articles reflect the author(s) opinions and do not necessarily are the views of the publisher and editor. The published material, adverts, editorials and all other content is published in a good faith. CastHeads Magazine cannot guarantee and accepts no liability for any loss or damage of any kind caused by this magazine, its website , social media channels and errors and for the accuracy of claims made by the advertisers.

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048 ONE64 MINIGT DEFENDER COUNTRY EDITION UPS TRUCK

LATEST RELEASES

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007 TSM REDLINE

GREENLIGHT A-TEAM VAN

CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

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HOT PICKS

JADA BLACK CHEVY C-10 RED CHEVY C-10 STRIPED CHEVY C-10

018 ONE64 GREENLIGHT RALLY RACER CEMENT TRUCK

078 ONE18 SOLIDO SUBARU RALLY CLASS

024 ONE64 MAJORETTE X CASTHEADS OUT IN THE WILD

084 ONE18 MAISTO JEEP RUBICON

036 ONE64 TOMYTEC ASTRO DATSUN

092 CASTHEADS COUTURE PUMA X SCUDERIA WINTER COLLECTION

098 SHUTTERCASTERS HEAVY DUTY FEATURE

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

HONDA NSX GT3 EVO22 CARBON EDITION Opening Engine Cover | Detailed Engine | 1:64 PR640159 *Model subject to licensor approval

SKYLINE C210KAIDO RACER (BOSOZOKU STYLE) Coca Cola JP | Opening Front & Rear | Detailed Engine | 1:64 PR640135 *Model subject to licensor approval

NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R R32 Crystal White | Opening Front & Rear | Detailed Engine | 1:64 PR640157 *Model subject to licensor approval

EVA RT TEST TYPE-01 GOODRIDE GR YARIS Orange | 1:64 PR640143 *Model subject to licensor approval

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.

DIECASTING COUCH HOT PICKS FOR YOU

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PANDEM CIVIC EG6 v1.5 JACCS A tribute to the JTTC Group A Class 3 Honda Civic piloted by Naoki Hattori and Katsutomo Kaneishi, this particular car wear the Pandem EG6 bodykit. This model also features new updates from the previous Pandem EG6 with newer wheels and a bigger rear wing.

Scale 1:64 | Coming soon

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.

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TSM REDLINE CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

HONDA CIVIC Remember when MINI GT launched their first wave of cars.

The big hits were the McLaren Senna and Honda CIVIC. Well both licenses have remained strong with MINI GT because we are going to see SENNA’s McLaren in 1/64 soon and the newest CIVIC to hit the preorder list looks brilliant. HONDA’S official pace car which was used last year for the INDYCAR Series. Now on pre-order so get those orders in.

PORSCHE TURBO S

KEEPING ‘PACE’ WITH MINI GT MINI GT is picking up speed throwing out pre-orders like a PIZZA parlour on all you can eat night. The sheer velocity of releases is blowing holes in our pocket making them look like Swiss cheese and there are no signs of abating. The problem is the stuff they are dropping is all so desirable.

Children in a candy store are starting to have it easier.

This has such a cool presentation about it, and you really can’t go wrong with the PORSCHES from MINI GT. We have a long history of collecting MINI GT Porsche’s and their earlier GT3’s are stunning.

This is no different poised perfectly with the smart IMSA Pace car livery. We can’t stop admiring it and we are pretty sure you won’t either.

Go ahead give yourself sleepless nights worrying that your partner will discover your purchase history. It’s worth it… we mean it.

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‘71 Dodge Charger R/T (MCACN) #AMM1330

Auto World replicates a MCACN masterpiece!

Tim Wellborn’s award-winning Mopar is possibly the best-preserved HEMI known to exist. Endless tell-tale details like virtually zero corrosion, specific date codes on hoses, slight color variations in wiring, and an important, but faded stripe on the throttle return spring all combine together documenting true 1971 craftsmanship, unmuddied by even the best modern restorations or NOS parts with factory-correct markings. This beautiful Charger was shown at the 2022 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, as a part of a larger Wellborn vehicle display.

Auto World is replicating Tim’s 1971 Dodge Charger R/T with the same astonishing detail and precise accuracy that makes the American Muscle line a fanfavorite amongst 1:18 scale collectors. This casting comes equipped with a detailed engine, steerable front wheels, and opening doors, hood, and trunk. Topped off with an accurate interior and chassis, this 1971 Dodge Charger R/T is ready to head from the show floor straight into your collection.

1:18 Scale Die-cast Features: • High Quality Die-cast Metal • Factory-matched Paint • Detailed Engine

Don’t Miss These Other New 1:18 Auto World Releases!

‘78 Firebird Formula #AMM1331

‘70 Chevy Chevelle SS #AMM1332

• Detailed Chassis and Interior • Opening Doors and Hood • Steerable Front Wheels ‘70 Dodge Charger #AMM1334

For more incredible automotive stories replicated in scale check out our full collection of Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals die-cast GENERAL MOTORS Trademarks used under license to Round 2, LLC. wDODGE and related logos, vehicle model names and trade dress are trademarks of FCA US LLC and used under license by Round 2 LLC. ©2023 FCA US LLC. AMERICAN MUSCLE is a registered trademark of TOMY International, Inc. used under license to Round 2, LLC. ©2024 TOMY International, Inc. All rights reserved. AW AUTO WORLD and design is a registered trademark of Round 2, LLC. ©2023 Round 2, LLC, South Bend, IN 46628 USA. Product and packaging designed in the USA. Made in China. All rights reserved.

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DIECASTING COUCH HOT PICKS FOR YOU

AUTOWORLD PREMIUM 2024 RELEASE 2 GET READY TO DOLE OUT SOME DOSH FOR THIS GORGEOUS HEAVY-DUTY MACHINE WHICH WAS PART OF A CULTURAL AUTOMOTIVE REVOLUTION. THE PICKUP WAS BECOMING MORE AND MORE COMMONPLACE AND WHILE BUSINESS AND PRODUCTIONS WAS BOOMING THE US A JAPANESE DRAGON WAS RISING EAST OFFERING CHEAPER MORE FUEL-EFFICIENT ALTERNATIVES. FOR US THE BIGGEST QUESTION WILL ALWAYS BE WHO BUILT THE BEST PICKUP, WAS IT THE US OR JAPAN? IN TERMS OF LOOKS THE US WAS ABOVE EVERYONE ELSE HEADS AND SHOULDERS. WE THINK.

A perfect example would be this 1968 Chevy C-10! It looks stunning in silver no need for any speed stripes or scruffy 70’s line designs on the side. Those wheels OMG those wheels.

Chromed, deep and wrapped in hot rod styled red line tyres, they are nothing short of spectacular. Seriously! They are a true work of art and we are still talking about the bits that touch the road.

AUTOWORLD don’t muck about when it comes to detail and as I rave on about the wheels, that is just a tiny porting of what they have got going o in detail. Consider these to be the last vestiges of history for the ICE era.

Newer models won’t have the excitement of opening up to see an engine. Chances it will be luggage space with the difference of It being black plastic or felt covered for premium models. So, order this and cherish the excitement of being able to see an engine.

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CORGI – AND THE 40 YEAR OLD CAPED CRUSADER A classic from the 80’s makes a return with a true blast from the past. This Batmobile is being re-issued with all the crazy features it was originally released with back in the day. At the time this was one of the most advanced toys with features like firing rockets, pop out chain slasher blade and the Batboat TOW hook.

The addition being that you get the figures of BATMAN and ROBIN as well. The KIDULT in us is dying for this. On Pre-Order!

A BOND

FOR LIFE

This one is truly for the history books! Another ultra classic re-issue from CORGI. If you are fortunate to have the original casting with all the bits and pieces in working order, then you are sitting on a miniscule fortune. This model was so popular that even when the paint ran out production kept rolling with a different colour. The most famous feature in this model is the ‘ejector seat’. Thousands of years from now scientists will be baffled at the amount of tiny Bond Villains they find across the globe fossilized. It’s come back and you can pre-order it right now.

XJ6 SERIES 1 – THE LAST GREAT LINE OF JAG’S If you are a staunch Jag fan, then you would agree that this was the golden period of Jaguar and British motoring.

This particular model is based on the rarer version that came with a ‘manual overdrive’ on the automatic gear box. Looking good in Warwick Grey we would certainly slide this into our collection.

FORD FOCUS MK3 RS – IS CORGI READY? What the actual… Currently on pre-order but looking like this needs further investigation? It certainly looks like CORGI are pulling their socks up with this casting. CORGI relies very heavily on domestic and European models, which wasn’t being promoted to 1/43 collectors. But with details like this we are starting to wonder.

STRIKES AGAIN It’s a Mustang what a surprise! Sarcasm aside the Skyline and the Mustang have to be THE most made castings in diecast and resin model car history. I don’t think any other cars are as revered. At least it’s the MACH 1 version and in Grabber Yellow and not the Grabber Green.

I’m off to buy my 265th Mustang.

GARAGE TORQUE CASTHEADS EXCLUSIVE

Ferrari F40 LM Red F40 LM is a ‘supercar’ in the truest, purest sense of perfect form and function. This was a car built in the cusp of automotive technology leaps, demonstrating the immense engineering prowess of its creators to be able to balance, speed, reliability, durability and the most beautiful ICE Symphony known to humankind.

Born a monster and Enzo Ferrari’s last dream but never a nightmare. There is nothing like owning one, even in 1/64 scale. Pre-order now.

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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.

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Black Series Orange

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Koenig Specials Silver

Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution Red

#T64G-042-OR

#T64G-045-SL

#T64G-048-RE

Only 1,700 of the amazing beasts were created in real life and a true example of how far Merecedes engineers can go to deliver a combination of speed and lux. Extend your ‘Black Series’ collection with this masterpiece.

Before the wild body kits of today Auto Tuner Koenig did some really interesting wide body bodykits that some people adored and some absolutely hated. Get your sample of a modern classic!

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wagon Silver

Ferrari F40 LM Red

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#T64R-075-RE

Waging war against the drift kids, it’s the EVO wagon design for mums and dads to do 180 degree turns in the school parking lot and J park into slots at the football practices. Making the everyday commute insane.

Needing not an intro or blurb. FERRARI F40 LM in red, enough said.

The origin story of the Lancer going through an evolutionary phase. The engineers at Mitsubishi took the VR-4 Galant AWD platform and 2.0 Litre Turbo Charged engine and fitted it onto a Lancer. EVOLUTION!

PORSCHE OLD & NEW 997 Matte Black #T64-TL053-MB

More flare to the fenders and more flare to the paint work. Old and New gives us the 935 look and feel with a beastly paint job thats ready to be hunted down and attached to you collection.

McLaren MCL36 Japanese Grand Prix 2022 #3 Daniel Ricciardo #T64G-F041-DR2

More F1 cars to Rev up your F1 collection.

This one is for the passionate McLaren or Daniel Ricciardo fan. A remeberance to the 2022 Suzuka Race which was wet and wild this model comes with intermediate tyres.

Pandem Mazda RX-7 FC3S White / purple # T64-066-WP

PANDEM love continues here with us at TARMAC WORKS. This lovely RX7 Savannah is going to blow you away with the White and Purple livery as well as the yellow highlights.

DIECASTING COUCH HOT PICKS FOR YOU

BUILDING THE DREAM PORSCHE 917K - GULF EDITION | POCHER 1:8 SCALE

BEG, BORROW, RE-MORTGAGE, TAKE A LOAN, BUST A MOVE AUSSIE BREAKING AT THE OLYMPICS, THIS IS PROBABLY WORTH SELLING HALF YOUR COLLECTION...

It’s one of the most desirable models for most collectors to attain. The design was revolutionary and propelled PORSCHE into legendary status at LeMans and in Motorsport fans hearts. One would find it very hard to locate a collector who doesn’t have this model in some scale.

It’s a model kit, yes you have to build it yourself, but it is painstakingly detailed with parts created from the original CAD files so you will be building a 917K just on the kitchen table and not in a garage. But even at 1/8 scale your mates will be suitably impressed specially when you lift the lid on the engine and say ‘I Built that’.

The price will make you want to curse Lucifer into your bedroom BUT we have solutions. The POCHER has an easy pay scheme you can subscribe to and break it down to about 5 months which is a bit more palatable than that almost GBP800 kick in the jaw. The other way may be easier. Maybe its time to get rid of all those boxed / carded models for that one piece you can actually display.

This is an investment you can enjoy not 2000 hotwheels under the bed.

LV-N330a Honda ACTY TRUCK Bike Shop Spec.

(CT125 HUNTER Cub Including)

LV-N329a Honda ACTY TRUCK TOWN Spirit Color Style (Blue White)

Jan. 2025 Pre-Order Jan. 2025 Pre-Order

MAZDA RX-8

Rotary Spirits.

LV-N314c Mazda RX-8 Type RS Black 2008

LV-N314b Mazda RX-8 Type RS Navy Blue 2008

Sep. 2024 Upcoming Release LV-137c

LV-N308c

LV-N317b

LV-N321a

LV-N24c

ISUZU BELLETT

Nissan Skyline GT-R

NISSAN GT-R NISMO

Nissan Truck

HINO TC343

1600GT type R 1973

V-Spec N1 1995 model

Special Edition 2024

4X4 King Cab NA Spec.

Ladder Fire Truck

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(White)

(Yellow)

Owase City

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LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH 25TH ANNIVERSARY

2025 is already looking to be extremely promising. TOMYTEC is giving us something really special in the form of a Lamborghini. But not just any Lamborghini.

They are releasing the Countach that was launched in 1988 to celebrate 25 Years of Lamborghini. A 5000QV Countach restyled by the man Horacio Pagani. Coming in 1/64 scale with all opening parts in Silver this is proving to be a very happy new year.

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MAZDA RX-7 TYPE R BATHURST R

There is nothing hotter than a Sunflower Yellow Bathurst Mazda RX-7. The Rx-7 is a beautiful car, but the simple little trim tweaks of the Bathurst version make it a stunning sports car that would make anyone look good stepping out of. If you already have TLVN’s RX-7, this is going to be a great addition.

TRANSPORTER CHEVY C-30 &

O.G.

CHEVELLE LAGUNA

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A SUITABLE TRANSPORTER?!?

GL has more than a few good pieces; they have a lot and will release a new wave of models, new tooling, and fresh details. Until then, let us not forget the extensive line of existing models that are available in abundance across the world.

Fitting into our theme, this issue, GL delivers a 1972 Chevy C-30 Ramp Truck and a 1976 Chevy Chevelle Laguna friend. Both are dressed in matchymatchy livery from the famous detailing brand Amour All. GL has several category brands, and this one is classed under ‘HD Trucks.’

We love that it is an Armor All livery product because in terms of livery, though it’s a famous brand, it doesn’t get much coverage in the world of diecast, like FALKEN and ADVAN, for example. The car was confusing because the nose looked more like a Camaro, but the rest of the body seemed off. This was when I remembered that assumption is the mother of many problems and revisited the packaging, where we realized it was, in fact, a Chevy Chevelle Laguna, which also sounds like the name of a dodgy radio presenter.

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Unlike the SS, the Laguna was a little less muscle; it skipped a few leg days and missed a few arm days. It was more like America’s version of a small car, which wasn’t very small. But if there was one thing the Laguna was known for, it was its tremendous grip. This was an advantage against other cars when torque did the talking.

DO YOU WANT GUYS WITH THAT?

If there is one thing that will make your diorama pop, it would be the amount of detail you’ve got in the background to bring out that realism. But how do you get realism into your city diorama when everything is a supercar, classic motorsport, or tuned drifter? Fortunately, a few brands still bring the magic of scale models with a healthy catalogue of vehicles that don’t subscribe to the trends.

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We love the GL trucks that drop onto our tables for review, especially utility trucks like this funky cement mixer, which looks like the daily driver for someone like Gene Simmons. Other than the mixer barrel turning, there aren’t many other opening parts or moveable bits, but it is a very cool cement mixer, and in real life, I would be really proud to have one of these Macks parked and working down the road.

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THIS IS WHY WE LOVE GREENLIGHT!

They are a step above being toys, which means they fit straight into your super highend collection with some mid-range detail without you having to worry about breaking into your budget too badly. At the same time, they provide the essential props for your scale world with some flavor.

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WHY DID WE HAVE OUR FIRST COLLAB WITH MAJORETTE?

THE DAYS ARE FINALLY HERE FOR OUR COLLABORATION WITH DIECAST BIGGIE MAJORETTE. WE ARE STARTING TO SEE A GLOBAL ROLE, AND OF COURSE, LIKE ANY PARENT, WE ARE TOTALLY IN LOVE WITH OUR LITTLE CHILDREN COMING THROUGH TO YOU AROUND THE WORLD.

Importantly, we want everyone to have the chance to own one piece or the whole set without it being impossible for some. Even scalpers can go to town if they wish to. There is plenty for everyone.

Secondly, Majorette does some excellent castings, and they gave us carte blanche on the castings; the respective car brands approved each design. They have suspension, which works great with the gift set designed by CastHeads representing the Rally and Rally Cross sides of Motorsport.

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‘DIRTY’ BRONCO

BUILT TO BE THE MERCEDES THAT GOT DOWN AND DIRTY, THE G WAGON IS A REGULAR IN MAJORETTE’S LINEUP. WE ARE GLAD TO ADD OUR BRANDED VERSION TO THE EXTENSIVE VARIATION LIST OF G WAGS BY MAJORETTE.

I'm pleased that the headlights look realistic because Majorette uses plastic lights. Mud stains across the side could also indicate that the vehicle may have met with a tribe of rude poo-flinging monkeys. But for civilisation's sake, we refer to it as mud.

The rear roof can be removed to allow for more photographic options, and of course, our resident STEEG is ready to drive the wheels of our Rally Support BRONCO.

LUXURY SUPPORT

G WAGON

BUILT TO BE THE MERCEDES THAT GOT DOWN AND DIRTY, THE G WAGON IS A REGULAR IN MAJORETTE’S LINEUP. WE ARE GLAD TO ADD OUR BRANDED VERSION TO THE EXTENSIVE VARIATION LIST OF G WAGS BY MAJORETTE.

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However, because we are severely biased, we reckon this one is the coolest for the following reasons: It’s rocking an all-new wheel design recently added to their wheel sets for off-road vehicles. Second, Green bodywork with orange plastic gives the Wagon a ‘ready for anything the desert throws at us’ look. Third, it's got Castheads branding on it!

HERE'S A TINY BIT OF TRIVIA. 2018 IS THE YEAR CASTHEADS STARTED, SO ALL OUR MOTORSPORT CARS WEARING RACING NUMBERS WILL BE 18!

TROPHY STAR

LAND ROVER WITH A NOD TO THE FAMOUS CAMEL RACING AND CAMEL TROPHY DAYS, WE INTRODUCE THE LAND ROVER DEFENDER, COMPLETE WITH ALP GRAPHICS ON THE REAR QUARTER PANELS TO BREAK THE MUNDANE AND ADD ARTISTIC FLAVOUR TO THE OVERALL DESIGN.

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It’s a great casting, with Majorette making a perfect replica as always. We love how they have recreated our graphics and ideas onto all the castings, especially the DIRT cars that sport mud and roughness.

CASTHE

MERC

MAJORETTE 1/64

EADS LIKE IT RUFF

CEDES 190E EVO IF CASTHEADS COULD DO A TUNER RACER BASED ON THE MODEL OF A PRE21ST-CENTURY CAR….. OH WAIT, WE DID MAKE ONE. NOT IN REAL LIFE, BUT IF IT WERE IN REAL LIFE, THIS WOULD BE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT MAGAZINE. We got filthy for part of the Dirt & Track set and did the grittiest Merc we could do within reasonable production parameters.

Are we proud of ourselves? Of course! Black, sporty 6-star rims, bright yellow casting, and dirty graphics. When we say dirty, we mean dirt-looking graphics.

Opening parts are the doors, allowing our mini Steeg access to what he feels is the best out of the series, but we have one more car.

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THE CL

FORD

MAJORETTE 1/43

LOSER

D MUSTANG GT There is no way we were going to, ignore a classic addition and the perfect model to rep that muscle machine addition to the series so dressed in classic FORD racing colours with the added touch of CastHeads getting rough with tarmac stains on the bodywork.

Majorette’s Mustang line has always been a great casting, and we were ecstatic to be able to add this to the CastHeads series overall. We have a large collection of Majorette ‘stangs’ on display and this will be not just a great addition, but also a symbol of pride for us.

OF COURSE, WE KEPT IN MIND, THAT THESE WOULD COME IN A SIX-PACK, SO WE DIDN’T HAVE ANY OF THEM COME AS SINGLES. THIS WAY THERE IS A FULL SET OF DIFFERENT CARS WITHOUT REPETITION OF CERTAIN MODELS.

HITTING IT OU T OF THE ASTROSPHERE TOMYTEC is converting people across the world with their expanding line of awesome LIMITED VINTAGE NEO numbers. The latest to be released as samples were two American Classics that go nowhere near where all the other brands would go when we think of American Classics. Instead, known for their ability to bring nostalgic moments to life with realistic models in high detail main brand TOMYTEC is dropping an American Favourite in two colours schemes.

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One scheme is an all-body gun metal grey. Exquisite details bot internally and externally. Internally you can clearly see the dashboard moulding and how well it’s done.

The seats are also treated like someone is going to open them up and constantly parade them. You can see the build is nothing short of detailed. Also, because of the van’s design, it is surrounded by large windows which allows you to see inside more clearly.

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The exterior paint job of both models is both unquestionably stunning.

The Grey version sparkles under the sun like a dazzling piece of jewellery and the paint doesn’t have large silver flakes but smaller flakes that fit the scale of the car, photoetched badge on the grille and the body badges have been placed under the clear coat which is thick enough not to feel the sticker but so perfectly laid on you don’t even think that there are several layers of clear coat. The duotone blue version is the same except the tones of blue chosen, again TOMYTEC has hit it out of the Stratosphere and into the Astrosphere.

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Established in 1938, Datsun started out to be the name in small town logistics. From it’s very product the pickup, through the decades the brand has upgraded, updated and the brand has lived a very full life. Like TOYOTA has the HILUX, NISSAN bought DATSUN and together the two pickup trucks have ruled lands globally from being used by UN aid workers to get through some of the toughest terrain while being shot at, to being used by insurgents and terrorists to get through some of toughest terrain to shoot at UN aid workers.

SIMPLY PUT, WHEN THE GOING GOT LUDICROUSLY TOUGH, IT’S GOOD TO HAVE A DATSUN

This one is probably one of the most famous and widely used models across the planet and built in many countries as well. In Taiwan it was known as ‘Yue Loong Thunderbird 755’ in Chile ‘Nissan 1800/J18’ in good old Colombia it was the ‘Junior 720’ Thailand called in the ‘Nissan Professional’ and in Mexico it was the ‘Datsun Estaquitas’.

Officially it was commonly known as the Datsun / NISSAN 720

Released this month in the TLVN line, TOMYTEC gives us the 720 in both the original colours, period correct white painted steelies, perfect badging and stickering as the actual model. Who are we kidding really, it’s a TLVN it is going to be perfect. But wait…. There is more!!! ORDER NOW and you will be able to acquire these beauties before they go out of stock because they have really awesomely cool ‘active suspension’. You can now pose your 4x4 models on anything and adjust the suspension to make sure all steelies are on the ground.

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WE MAY SOUND LIKE WE ARE JESTING BUT WE ARE VERY SERIOUS WHEN WE SAY THAT THIS SUSPENSION FEATURE IS ABSOLUTELY ROCKIN’ IF YOU WOULD EXCUSE THE PUN.

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MINIGT 1/64 MINI GT seem to be everywhere these days, and they certainly have their hands full with countless models coming into existence and they still manage to find a way to ‘WOW’ the crowd with some really awesome castings.

But at the same time there is a level headed side that say’s hang on, we need to keep up the range with the usual diversified selection of real world, classic, stock cars for the collectors who like that sort of thing.

I personally have not collected Landy’s from any other diecast maker simply because I haven’t had a burning desire to own every Landy casting created. But I do like the MINI GT casting and have many variations only from MINI GT.

This is the new COUNTY Land Rover Defender and as you can see it’s not as exciting as a Tommy Kaira Skyline or LBWK SILVIA but as a casting it is flawless. MINI GT have been doing Land Rovers from the time they began and when the first came out Land Rover fan people were going ga ga about the detail. Good news! That hasn’t changed, and as MINI GT keeps churning out different versions, trims and colour variations we will happily keep lapping them up.

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When MINI GT announced their first Mercedes Actros release, there was a keen sense of excitement in the wind. Everyone was waiting to see how MINI GT delivered in a category that was popular but haunted with being the wrong scale, made mostly out of plastic and most of them didn’t come close to a real-world world feel.

AFTER THE RELEASE ALL OF THAT CHANGED.

ENTER THE NEW BENCH MARKET SET BY MINI GT FOR US COLLECTORS TO FOLLOW AND GET CASTINGS ON.

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Since then, there have been a couple of variations followed by a long silence in that category. When MINI GT announced their first Mercedes Actros release, there was a keen sense of excitement in the wind. Everyone was waiting to see how MINI GT delivered in a category that was popular but haunted with being the wrong scale, made mostly out of plastic and most of them didn’t come close to a real-world world feel.

MINI GT have also got a great understanding with American Diorama which means the casting comes with its own set of metal figures and accessories. When it comes to realism in truck models MINI GT is pretty hard to beat. First of all, because everything is all metal, all 3 sections, the cab, the trailer and the container are quite heavy. Specially the container, don’t drop it. No toe deserves that.

Other than the fact that this behemoth is perfect in casting, there are a few other features that are worth the mention. Like the front tyres turn from side to side. The container stabilizer is extendable and of course the doors at the back are operational so that you can do plenty of loading and unloading shoots.

If you are in the collectors’ market for trucks and heavy duty machines, then MINI GT have got the goods with their two new releases this month the Mercedes ACTROS cab with either the UPS Trailer or the ADVAN version.

MINIGT 1/64 CHECK OUR YOUTUBE FOR THE VIDEO REVIEW OF THE ADVAN CASTING VERSION.

GREENLIGHT 1/24

"In 1972, a crack commando unit was sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. These men promptly escaped from a maximum-security stockade to the Los Angeles underground. Today, still wanted by the government they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them.... maybe you can hire The A-Team."

THE 80’S HAD SOME REALLY POWERFUL SHOWS THAT ENTERTAINED LATCHKEY CHILDREN WITH BIG DREAMS OF BECOMING HEROES PARTNERED WITH COOL MACHINERY AND UNREALISTIC GEAR. KNIGHT RIDER A CAR THAT WAS SENTIENT AND HELPED HUMANS FIGHT CRIME. HAWKE WOULD BE COOPED IF NOT FOR HIS HELICOPTER EXTRAORDINAIRE AIRWOLF OR REMEMBER THE TRON’D OUT COUNTACH OF CRIME FIGHTER AUTOMAN THAT COULD DO 90 DEGREE TURNS AT 80MPH. UNFORGETTABLE HEROES OF THE 80’S.

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AND THEN YOU HAVE THE LEGENDS!

Across the globe the A-Team was a beacon of hope for underdogs, Relatable characters based on a band of friends which always lends opportunity for character development over the series making the series as realistic as possible from a human emotion perspective and they needed a van to carry all of this around.

The A-Team VANDURA is an evergreen product in Greenlights portfolio which amazingly can be bought in any scale from GreenLight the smallest being 1/64 and the largest model they have of the van is 1/12 scale sold under their Bespoke line.

Already having the 1/64 and 1/43 in our collection, getting our hands courtesy of Greenlight on the 1/24 is helping us creep slowly towards that multi scale goal of collecting one of the most recognisable and best-looking versions of the GMC Vandura..

Sadly, only the front doors open although the sliding door was used for dramatic disembarking scenes in the episodes, there was a bit of hope, but it didn’t pan out. Everything else though looks perfect and I remember why I used to like vans, bull bars and overhead lights. This was the van I wanted growing up and to be honest I think I still want one for real.

GREENLIGHT 1/24

JADA KEEPS IT SIMPLE AND SCORES 1985 CHEVY C-10

JADA 1/24

There is no doubt in my mind that this is outstanding! Chevy’s designs from the 80’s bellow muscley tones, unexciting box shaped brute shaped design, wearing all black and then after you have gone lower than low, you see the shoes. Bright, shiny, crisp equivalent to the finest crepe a shoe connoisseur can deliver from his collection, everyone who knows fashion knows the simplest body can look stunning with the right shoes.

JADA 1/24

And so, we admire this great casting with the perfect rims at all angles, opening parts and revealing the usual list of bits JADA put in, to its 1/24 scales.

I specify 1/24 because JADA have gone a scale up and now have certain models in 1/18 but that’s left for another article.

Apart from the fact that wheels on this are so perfectly matched, the rest of the casting falls in line with being a great piece as a pickup truck fan I would personally like to have this on my desk even if it was to hold the post it notes in the rear trailer.

The rear trailer bed is matt while the rest of the body is gloss black. Nice contrast. The interior is as bare as the actual vehicle but you can see that JADA didn’t want it to be flat so the dashboard and front console have indentations for the a/c vents as well as stickered meters for the rev counters. The engine, although it’s all in chrome has a few distinctive parts, like the forced induction air filter, which if you like can be painted over for more definition..

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.

JADA 1/24

DUALLY MEANS WIDEBODY

JADA 1/24

Another flagship in the Chevy Pickup line and that would be the Silverado. Two massive rear tyres on each side give the vehicle that widebody look but US pickup have been doing this for a long time and the technology is called Dually.

The reason for this truck to exist is to pull really heavy loads with increased stability in headwinds. Pulling a couple of horses to the range the last thing you need is high gusts of wind pushing your trailer all over the road dragging your track from side to side.

YOU NEED GRIP AND POWER BOY! 4 MASSIVE TYRES OF TRACTION!!

JADA’s tuned up version looks quite smart in metallic burgundy body with a metallic grey roof, hood and trailer bed. It looks absolutely mean and beastly specially with the large rear fenders, but this would be fantastic if JADA did a trailer to go with this. And when one thinks about it, with such an awesome ‘JUST TRUCKS’ division you would expect JADA to have some pretty insane trailers to go with these trucks.

JADA 1/24

ANOTHER GREAT TRUCK BUT IF IT WAS UP TO ME A NICE BURGUNDY BULL BAR AND SOME SLEEK OVERHEAD LIGHTS WOULD MAKE IT PERFECT.

5 8 9 1 EVY CH10 C-

JADA 1/24

BLACK C-10 K E E L S E H T IF YOU, NOT WASN’T FOR HIS IS AS A PROBLEM. TT BETTER IN GOOD IF NOF SOME. SAME THE EYES O CASTING BUT QUALITY OFESIGN ELEMENTS THE 80’S D ROMINENT IN ARE MORE P RTWORK AND TERMS OF A OICE. COLOUR CH

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Maybe if your cowboy or cowgirl partner had a dually personality then these would be perfect. The moody steed by night and this beige sunny disposition for the day. A C10 to reflect one’s mood.

But the biggest 80’s vibe on this are the rims. You know somewhere in the 80’s Snoop Dogg was riding a whip that had these rims. No Doubt. There is no way the rims on the C-10 are not gangster.

This is low rider gangster level.

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SUBURU IMPREZA 22B Piero Liatti

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WHEN WE ASSOCIATE SUBARU AND RALLY THE COLIN MCRAE COMES TO MIND LIKE SCHUMACHER AND FERRARI. LIKE GRAN TURISMO SPAWNED A GENERATION OF JDM FANS WHO WOULD GO ON AND DRIVE AN INTERNATIONAL MARKET OF MODERN CLASSIC JAPANESE CARS, SONY PLAYSTATION AND CODEMASTER GAVE US COLIN MCRAE RALLY WHICH OPENED UP THE WORLD OF RALLYING TO A WHOLE NEW AUDIENCE,

YOU!

The car in the game was SUBURU #3 driven by Colin McRae, but Subaru TEAM PRODRIVE had a second team car driven by Italian driver Piero Liatti. Car No. #4 The team started the 97’ season in Monte Carlo with both cars completing the course unfortunately Colin McRae’s car sustained accident damage but the second PRODIVE Subaru piloted by Piero took 1st place!

SOLIDO 1/18

SOLIDO HAVE DONE BOTH CARS REALLY WELL AND THERE IS NO WAY RALLY FANS CAN PASS UP THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN BOTH CARS FROM THE SAME RACE. EVEN HARDCORE PLAYSTATION RALLY FANS ARE NOT GOING TO PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY.

SOLIDO 1/18

The replication of the car with regards to the exterior are perfect comparing the scale model with the actual car and this is SOLIDO quality which hasn’t let its fans down to date. Also, if you are a Subaru collector and fan you would know that the PRODRIVE version is different to the road going version what you may not know is that SOLIDO has the road going version as well so you can help yourself to a stunning Subaru Collection in 1/18.

JUST ME AND M MAISTO JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON

MAISTO 1/18

MY JEEP

Like most of the cars in our collection we would like to own a couple in real life with unlimited financial resources needed to maintain and insure such treasures. For me this model of JEEP Wrangler is a Modern Classic in the making and probably one of the most refined versions of this 4x4 known as the Rubicon. Named after the Rubicon Trail that connected Lake Tahoe to Georgetown and Wrangler with the Rubicon moniker was known to be the epitome of JEEP’s range when it came to conquering the outdoors.

The Rubicon trail itself is known to be one of the most unhospitable places on the planet and a portion of this trail is used to test JEEP vehicles.

Like most of the cars in our collection we would like to own a couple in real life with unlimited financial resources needed to maintain and insure such treasures. For me this model of JEEP Wrangler is a Modern Classic in the making and probably one of the most refined versions of this 4x4 known as the Rubicon. Named after the Rubicon Trail that connected Lake Tahoe to Georgetown and Wrangler with the Rubicon moniker was known to be the epitome of JEEP’s range when it came to conquering the outdoors.

The Rubicon trail itself is known to be one of the most unhospitable places on the planet and a portion of this trail is used to test JEEP vehicles.

MAISTO 1/18

The coolest thing about this model form Maisto as always is the sort of details you get at the price point; they sell these at. For example, hood straps, even if they are made of rubber, on a 1/18 model it is a feature usually reserved for something more expensive. But here it is on this gorgeous Dark Blue Wrangler locking the bonnet in place like a proper JEEP. Pop the locks and you will be surprised to see that the attention to detail continues. In fact, the newer engines from Maisto have been take up a notch with better engine detail, interior detail and of course body detail.

This is a well put together, well thought of execution and the designer in charge of this genius should get an awesome WOOHOO! From all of us CastHeads arounds the world.

The only things that I would personally add to it is a nice Bull bar and overhead lights.

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