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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: …

First Model Announced for 2015 Diecast Expo

Organisers have revealed the first limited edition model for the 2015 Diecast Expo will be a 1:18 Ford XY GTHO Superfalcon as run at Calder …

Stunning 1:12 Lego F1s

You might already be familiar with Tamiya’s excellent 1:12 scale F1 kits. Well, Carl Greatrix of bricktrix has built his own Ferrari, Brabham and Renault …

Classics’ Jan-Mar 2015 Newsletter

Classic Carlectables today published their January-March 2015 (issue #59) Newsletter. It’s full of 1:18 scale news; road and race cars, including Brock, Skaife and even a taxi! But the only 1/43 is content is the Red Bull ‘Camouflage’ car #888 that Craig Lowndes & Steven Richards raced at Bathurst this year

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

The ‘wildcard’ entry for Marcos Ambrose at the Sydney 500 next month has been revealed. Xbox is the prime sponsor (former SBR sponsor Pirtek has …

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 …

$300k Slot Car Track

Martin Raceway is a 1:32 scale custom slot car track built by Slot Mods USA for, reportedly, about $300,000. It’s highly detailed, an interesting layout …

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 …

News Briefs

Various updates from various places… Models56/ARMCO The car transporter truck and trailer (limited edition of 300 pieces -does not include the cars) is set for …