Picking Up Where We Left Off….
There were no new deliveries today, so we were able to take a deep breath and catch up with everything that arrived yesterday!
From Minichamps, we had Robert Kubica’s 1:43 2006 BMW F1.06 from his Grand Prix debut in Hungary (DC26417K), and Adrian Sutil’s 1:43 2007 Spyker (DC27420).
Going back to AUTOart’s delivery from yesterday, in 1:18 we had also received the Lotus Exige S2 in orange (AA75362), and black (AA75363). There was also their monster 1:12 replica of the Bugatti Veyron in its pearl/blue livery (AA12533). It looks absolutely stunning, complete with the adjustable rear spoiler that pops up when you press the button underneath the car. The rear body panel around the engine bay also lifts off too. As if all that exterior detailing isn’t enough for you, the precision inside the cockpit is also out of this world. Look out for it on the webcast next week!
Also from IXO yesterday were four new 1:43 releases; Marcus Gronholm’s 2006 Rally Japan Ford Focus WRC (RAM231), and three new subjects in their Ferrari collection; the 1947 125S (IXFR49), 1948 166MM (IXFR47), and 1957 250 GT California (IXFR52).
Mattel confirmed today that their ‘New Ferrari’ replica (or 149, or whatever else it has been called recently!) will be the California, so in 1:18 it will be available in red (HW2042), and ‘Colour 2’ (HW2043), and in 1:43 in red (HW5592), and ‘Colour 2’ (HW5594).
Finally today, we have been informed of another set of price rises. This latest batch is from Sun Star, and takes effect immediately. To cut a long story short, most of their ‘standard’ 1:18 replicas have gone up by a significant £10, from £29.99 to £39.99. Fortunately, however, some forthcoming models, such as the 2007 Ford Focus WRCs, will still be available at the original, lower price. Their 1:24 OB Coaches have also increased from £79.99 to £99.99, and their ‘platinum’ 1:18 subjects have gone up to £69.99 from £59.99. A nice saving there for those of you who have already pre-ordered from us and ‘locked in’ at the lower prices!
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