Trax / Top Gear Releases For Next 6 Months
Top Gear have published their planned new releases for the next 6 months. To their credit, they’ve got some some desirable models coming up. It’s …
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More Special Models for Diecast Expo
Some additional ‘special offer’ models have been announced for the Diecast Expo. Firstly, ACE Models have produced this replica of the Holden Precision Driving Team …
Ayrton Senna Collection Re-Issues & Expansion
A number of models in Minichamps’ famous Ayrton Senna Collection are set to be re-issued. They are all Formula One cars from stages of his …
Photos from Model Expo 2015
I attended the 2015 Model Expo (the Australian Plastic and Scale Model Championships) at Sandown last month. Here’s a bunch of photos from my visit!
Noons & JC For Diecast Expo
Expo organisers have announce two more special guests, courtesy of Biante Model Cars, for the 2015 Diecast Model Expo – James Courtney and the V8 …
Mini-Helmets From Biante
Biante has just received two new Minihelmets that should interest some of the older touring car fans out there – a replica of the helmet …
Leo Pruneau To Attend Diecast Model Expo
Former Holden designer Leo Pruneau will be attending the 2015 Diecast Model Expo. Pruneau penned the look of a bunch of Holden’s hero cars, having …
Classic Carlectables April-June Newsletter
A number of 1:18 announcements are contained in the latest Classic Carlectables newsletter, #60 April-June 2015. The company plans a run of 1000 Jamie Whincup …
New Stuff from Trax, Biante & Models56
A number of new announcements and updates on new product over the past week. Trax Top Gear revealed via social media a “1st colour sample” …
Trax Change Club Membership Format
Top Gear has announced the Trax Club membership format has changed. The NSW-based company has dropped the printed quarterly “Keeping Trax” magazine and will replace …
Limited Edition Scott McLaughlin Volvo for Diecast Expo
Organisers of the 2015 Diecast Model Expo have announced the next “exclusive Expo model” will be of Scott McLaughlin’s GRM Volvo S60 from the 2014 …
Model Expo “How-To” Workshops
The Diecast Magazine’s resident expert on all things customized, Rob Smith, will present a number of ‘How To’ workshops at the 2015 Diecast Model Expo. …
Pics + Vids – The New Models at International Toy Fair
Here’s a link to a great gallery of photos of all the major items and model brands at the recent Nuremberg International Toy Fair
PRA/FPR Ditch Classics For Apex
Classic Carlectables will not make the Prodrive Racing Australia (formerly Ford Performance Racing) models of the 2015 factory Fords in the V8 Supercars series. Apex Replicas has signed a multi-year deal with the team to be their exclusive supplier of model cars to produce both Pepsi Max Crew cars (Mark Winterbottom and Chaz Mostert) and The Bottle-O Racing car driven by David Reynolds.
Nuremberg Toy Fair Videos
Some clips from the International Toy Fair in Germany, featuring the latest models from various manufacturers: Above: AUTOart Above: Minichamps Above: Corgi (James Bond) Above: …
New Incentives On New Biante Website
Biante unveiled a new-look website at the end of November which includes added incentives like 10% off for Biante Collector Club members, and FREE Shipping on orders over $150
bBurago Get The Ferrari Licence
a case of out of the pan, and into the fire…? With the Ferrari/Mattel deal ending (see news from last July HERE), collectors around the …
New Location for 2015 Diecast Model Expo
The annual Diecast Model Expo will move from the Gold Coast to Sydney for next year’s edition. It will take place at the Penrith Panthers …
Management Change At Top Gear
There has been a change of management at Top Gear. Company founder Frank Tregallas has stepped aside to allow Bob and Sue Rusconi take over …