Leigh’s Diecast Diary

Today was dominated by news of Minichamps’ 2009 Brawn Formula One replicas.

Minichamps confirmed the specifications of their Jenson Button Australian Grand Prix and ‘standard’ 2009 Brawn replicas, and they have changed from what had originally been announced.

First, the ‘standard’ 2009 replicas, which applies to both 1:18 (DC2922) and 1:43 (DC29422) versions. We understood originally that these replicas would be based on the car that ran in the British Grand Prix. However, it will now be the Australian Grand Prix specification. The 1:43 version, by the way, is due with us on Monday.

This doesn’t mean that the standard versions will be exactly the same as the Australian Grand Prix specials though, as the Australia specials will come with different driver figures and ‘specific tyre markings’ (as seen on other Minichamps Grand Prix winning specials, such as the 1:18 Jenson Button First Win, DC2612H) to differentiate them.

The 1:18 Jenson Button Australian Grand Prix win special (DC2922A) will come with a driver figure with its arms raised in the air, and the 1:43 Jenson Button Australian Prix win special (DC29422A) will come with a standing driver figure stood in the cockpit. 

This also affects our exclusive 1:18 World Champion presentation (DC2009), as it will now not feature a British Grand Prix Jenson Button Brawn replica, but an Australian Grand Prix version instead.

I hope that all makes sense! It’s taken us most of the day to get our heads round it!