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Below are a list of all our latest news items over the last 30 days.

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12
Sep
Looksmart: two new Carlos Sainz additions — the Ferrari SF-24 from 4th place at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix in 1:43 scale, plus his 1st Mexico 2024 race helmet in 1:5 scale. Both are now available to order...
BBR: quick off the blocks with the announcement of the all new Ferrari 849 Testarossa in coupe and Spider forms and additional Assetto Fiorano versions too. Sixteen in total to choose from...
Looksmart: just a single new 43rd scale model to list with the Rodriguez/Guichet NART Ferrari 412P, 3rd placed in the 1967 Daytona 12hrs and anticipated for release during Q4/2025...
11
Sep
SALE: 1:18 Spark, LookSmart & BBR now reduced!: Save £10–£40 across a wide range of in-stock 1:18 Le Mans, F1, Daytona and road models. Featured pieces include BBR’s Alfa Romeo 4C Matt Grey, Ferrari 488 GT3 Press 2020 and Ferrari Purosangue 2022, Spark’s Aston Martin DBR1 Le Mans 1959, Audi R8 Le Mans 2000, Porsche 962 Daytona 1987, Sauber Mercedes C9 Le Mans 1989 and Red Bull RB19 2023, plus LookSmart’s Ferrari F1-75 and SF21. Stock is limited — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Tecnomodel: expects to release during Q2/2026 the NART Le Mans Ferrari 308GT4/LM that did not finish the race in 1974 and controversially did not qualify in 1975 causing Luigi Chinetti to withdraw the whole team from the race...
10
Sep
Mini GT: lists the Carlos Sainz & Luis Moya Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 14th Monte Carlo 1993 #1 in Repsol colours for delivery early next year...
BBR Competition: a brand collaboration with TrueScale is listing the three Ferrari 499Ps from the 2025 Qatar 1812kms and Ferrari 296GT3s from the 2025 Daytona 24hrs of Dragonspeed, Cetilar & AF Corse. All are listed in both 43rd & 18th scales...
Looksmart: is also offering for preorder the Niki Lauda championship 50th anniversary decorated Italian Grand Prix Ferrari SF-25s of Hamilton & Leclerc in 64th/43rd/18th scales plus 5th scale helmets in tribute designs...
08
Sep
Tameo: has in development a high detail 1:24 metal kit of Niki Lauda's 1975 Formual 1 world championship winning Ferrari 312T modelled on the Italian Grand Prix car, a race won by teammate Clay Regazzoni, where Lauda clinched the championship...
Pop Race: is making the 1991 Mazda 787B Le Mans winner as a 1:64 diecast model with removeable front and rear bodywork...
04
Sep
Avenue 43: is making the 1972 Brubaker Box, a low-roofed short lived production on VW Beetle chassis making for a wacky design...
Autocult: October's 43rd scale models will be the 1938 Prototype Mercedes 400V (W147) & 1944 Skoda Elektromobil lightweight truck...
Tecnomodel: not expected until Q2/2026, you can preorder from this choice of 1:18 1996 Formula 1 Benetton B196 driven by Jean Alesi and Gerhard Berger...
Beemax: we have learnt that the next 1:12 plastic kit, the McLaren MP4/4 Monaco 1988 Senna/Prost, is made in collaboration with the detailing experts Top Studio. The kits and detailing sets set sail from China next week and here we have many more detailed pictures of what to expect. Preorder yours soon...
03
Sep
Trofeu: just the Alpine A110 Neige Et Glace 1976 #27 Verchere/Grasset added to its September new release schedule...
Top Speed: there are seven new 18th scale IMSA GTP, GTD & GTD Pro models on the way for Q1/2026 with Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06, Wayne Taylor & Whelen Cadillacs, "Rexy" Porsche 911 GT3R, Magnus Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Evo & Lona Star Racing Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo available for preorder...
02
Sep
Matrix: has issued details of two classic Alfa Romeos pencilled in for Q4/2025. The two subjects chosen are the beautiful 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500S Berlinetta Touring and tiny 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ. Both will come in three colours...
Mini Mania: expected to land in the next couple of weeks will be its 1962 Mini Beach Car in three colour versions - two-tone beige/white, turquoise/white and red all over...
KK Scale: unveils 1:12 1971 BMW 3.0 CSI standard and Alpina spec. & 1:18 1999 BMW 3 Series (E46) Touring to be available in three colours. The 1:12 models feature opening doors and bonnet to reveal interior and engine detail...
01
Sep
Le Mans Miniatures: there are new hand painted 18th scale figures available, future productions and a reissue with two French Gendarmes, two Le Mans style running drivers and French dancer and racing driver "Helle Nice"...
Belkits: great news for rally fans and plastic kits builders is the forthcoming 1:24 Toyota Yaris Rally1 1st Mexico 2023 #17 Ogier/Landais. No firm delivery date as of yet...
Evrat: two announcements to add to this lovely range of 1:43 models. From the earliest days of motoring, the 1913 Renault Type DG Victoria Rotschild & 60+ years later, the prety Peugeot 504 Targa Caruna...
28
Aug
Carbone: is modelling the unique Harrington bodied 1927 Mercedes 630K chassis number 32019 as a 25 piece high quality limited edition 43rd scal model...
27
Aug
26
Aug
Ixo: has a number of both 43rd & 18th scale diecast rally models in transit and expected to appear towards the end of September with the 2024 Toyota champions box set, 2024 Hyundai i20N Rally2, Toyota Yaris Rally1 & Rally2, Skoda Fabia Rally2...
Spark: launch of a new 64th scale Porsche 911 Carrera RSR models collection featuring striking and colourful liveries from 1974 and 1975. Each comes with individually designed packaging to match the car and will be produced in a limited edition of 911 pieces...
BBR: will be releasing during Q1/2026, 1:64 diecast models of the Ferrari SP3 Daytona in matt black, Ferrari 12 Cilindri in red & Ferrari 812 Competizione 2021 "Tailor Made" at the same time correcting a catalogue number for the 2008 Spa 24hrs winning Maserati MC12...
21
Aug
20
Aug
Looksmart: and to follow up, news of a 1:43 model of the charity donated Ferrari Daytona SP3 Icona 599+1 that sold for $26,000,000! Luckily, each of the 399 limited edition models will cost way, way less than that...
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Aug
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Aug
Italeri: lastly, how about a 24th scale kit of Sandro Munari's 1972 Monte Carlo rally winner, the Lancia Fulvia HF?...
Tamiya: has added the 2025 Honda Prelude to the list of 1:24 future production plastic kits...
Beemax: has updated details of its previously announced 1:12 McLaren MP4/4 1st Monaco 1988 plastic kit and detailing set with pricing and a collection of images too but no firm release date as of yet...
NuNu: first in a group of plastic kit news with a couple of 1:24 BMW racers to look forward to with Sheldon van der Linde's 2022 DTM winning Shell BMW M4 GT3 & detailing set and Jorg Muller's 2005 World Touring Car Championship BMW 320i...
Looksmart: Delivered 13 August – a bumper line-up of exquisitely hand-built 1:43 road cars. Headlining is the Bugatti W16 Mistral 2022 in Black, joined by an array of Ferrari F80 2024s in Metallic Red, Metallic Yellow, White, and classic solid Red (three variants). The elegant Ferrari Roma Spider 2023 also arrives in a rainbow of finishes – Metallic Blue, Black, Blue, Green, Red (two versions), Yellow, and Blue once more – each capturing the sleek lines of Maranello’s open-top grand tourer…
Ixo: has added three 2020s Le Mans Posche 911 RSR-19 18th scale diecast models to its forward planning, the 2020 works #91, 2021 #72 Hub Auto & 2023 #86 GR Racing...
Tarmac Works: we should see these top class 1:64 models of DTM Marcedes, Rossi Ferrari GT3, WRC Hyundai, Formula 1 Hamilton Mercedes & Norris McLaren and Le Mans Nissan Skyline towards end August/start September...
Mini GT: collectors of 1:64 current Formula 1 and classic rallying can look forward to these 2024 Candian Grand Prix Aston Martin AMR24 and Lancia Stratos 1st Sanremo 1978 diecast models...
Tecnomodel: Delivered this week – a remarkable 1:18 line-up spanning Ferrari legends, Lotus racers, and bold Bertone designs. Celebrating Ferrari’s earliest victories, the 125S appears in 1947 Caracalla-winning #56 (Cortese), Livorno #70 (Nuvolari), and press versions – joined by the 159S, 2nd at Pescara 12hrs (Cortese) and its press car. From the 1976 Turin show, the striking Ferrari 308GT Rainbow Bertone lands in seven colours, from bronze to yellow. Lotus fans get the elegant Lotus 9 – from Chapman’s Crystal Palace and Snetterton wins to Le Mans, Sebring, and press cars...
Tameo: the new 1971 Italian Grand Prix Ronnie Peterson March 711 1:43 metal kit is expected to be release towards the end of August/beginning September...
11
Aug
KK Scale: there are additional colours of its 1:18 diecast 1972 Pontiac LeMans GTO and now the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback as the full "Bullitt" movie car version...
Tameo: continues the early history of "Team Enstone" by announcing Teo Fabi's Toleman-Hart TG185 that took pole position at the 1985 German Grand Prix making the world of Formula 1 sit up and take notice...
08
Aug
Minichamps: scheduled for Q1/2026 is this collection of 1:43 & 1:18 2025 Le Mans, WEC, GTWC, Bathurst & Nurburgring 24hrs BMW M4 GT3 Evos and BMW M-Hybrid V8 models...
07
Aug
Matrix & Cult: Delivered this week – a sharp trio of resincast releases across 1:43 and 1:18. From Matrix, the sleek De Tomaso Longchamp GTS/E (1972) in metallic blue and the Porsche 911S #35, 14th at Le Mans 1966 with Franc/Kerguen. From Cult Scale Models, the bold Mini Broadspeed (1966–1968) in metallic red, now in 1:18 scale...
06
Aug
12 Art: before the end of the year is planning to release more versions of its 12th scale Jaguar Mk2 and Mercedes 350SL (R107), the former in British Racing Green and TV detective colours, the latter in two shades of metallic blue and white...
Schuco: has added 1:18 & 1:43 diecast models of the VW T1 & T2a in Samba, Bus & Campinbus versions, a Porsche 356 with Eriba Caravan & Mercedes 170V all to come next year...
Spark: the last piece of news carried over from yesterday is a 1:43 group of classic Le Mans models listing AC Ace, Callaway Corvette, Chevron B36, Cougar C12, Ecosse C286, Mirage M10, Porsche 911, 934, 956 & 996 and Spice SE89C...
05
Aug
Spark: next, a little good news over a pricing error. We now have confirmation that a recent collection of classic Formula 1 future production was given the wrong pricing of £74.95 instead of the regular £69.95. This has now been corrected for all existing preorders...
Spark: third up is the limited edition model selection from this year's Nurburgring 24hrs offering the winning Rowe Racing BMW plus a mix of Aston Martin, Audi, Dacia, Lamborghini, Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, Toyota & VW in 43rd & 18th scales...
Spark: secondly we have news of additional race versions for the 2025 Formula 1 grid in 1:64, 1:43 & 1:18 with race winners including pitboards, special decorations and having Franco Collapinto's Alipne now listed...
Spark: in the first of several new model announcements here we show you 1:43 & 1:18 2025 Bathurst 12hrs selection, 1:12 & 1:64 Ken Block Hoonipigasus, 1:12 1985 Le Mans winning Porsche 956 & 1:43 Alpine A110 Radicale in three colours...
31
Jul
Cult Scale Models: Magnette, Rolls Royce Silver Cloud DHC & Saab 9-5 Turbo Aero is the eclectic mix of three future production 18th scale models to look forward to...
Matrix: a substantial list of enticing new models are scheduled for both Q3 & Q4 offering Alfa Romeo Alfa 6, Cadillac DeVille, Citroen DS21, Jaguar XJS, Jensen 541R, Mercedes 250C & MG ZT-T 260. Preorder your choices now...
Model Car Group: is to produce five versions of the Mk2 Ford Orion in L, Ghia & RS Pack trim and with two in right hand drive, the red car a 500 piece UK market exclusive...
Avenue 43: ninety years after the design was finalised, the Auto Union Type 52 became a reality in 2024! Working closely with the project has allowed for the reasonably fast production of this 1:18 model to be available during August...
Autocult: its ability to continue to find the most unusual of automotive subjects does not diminish with the announcement of these three models of Tatra T805 H+Z World Tour 1953, Volvo Coupe De Mola 1961 & Praga Super Piccolo Sport 28th Czechoslovakia 1000 Miles 1934...
Cult Scale Models: on the way in the next couple of weeks are 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Berlina, 1960s Mini Broadspeed, 1973 Austin Allegro & 1976 Cadillac Seville all in 18th scale & all in three colour choices...
BBR: coming soon are limited edition 1:43 models of the 2023 Maserati Granturismo in both Trofeo and Folgore trim...
30
Jul
Looksmart: is showing off first sample pictures of the forthcoming 1:43 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari SF-23 Fiorano test car and Monterey 2023 unveiling of the Lamborghini Lanzador models...
Tecnomodel: is back again with another 2026 delivery announcement of 1:18 Formula 1 subjects. This time it is the 1971 Matra MS120Bs of Chris Amon & Jean-Pierre Beltoise it has chosen to model...
GCAM: continuing its 1:43 resin/metal kit history of Le Mans, August will bring 1926 Willys-Knight #1 & Overland #15, 1949 Delahaye 135S #9 and 1964 Rene Bonnet Aerodjet #52 & #60...
28
Jul
25
Jul
IXO: Delivered this week – a trio of rugged 1:43 Dakar entries from Toyota’s GR DKR Hilux programme. Leading the line is the #243 Botterill/Cummings Hilux Evo from the 2024 event, now in stock. Also delivered are two strong finishes from De Villiers/Murphy: 4th place in 2023 (#205) and 7th in 2024 (#209). A must-have group for rally-raid collectors focused on modern Dakar performance...
Spark: Delivered this week – a fresh batch of 1:43 and 1:18 resincast classics and race legends. Highlights include the BMW 3.0 CSL #10, winner of the 1973 Spa 24 Hours, and the sleek Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Le Mans 1960 #24. Also landed is the Jaguar C-Type, 1951 Le Mans winner, in 1:18, and a rare road transport treat – the Tyrrell F1 Transporter (1976). A deep cut for collectors with taste in variety, history, and detail...
24
Jul
Minichamps: has set out another group of 2025 Formula 1 race subjects for McLaren, Racing Bulls, Red Bull, Sauber & Haas. Included are Norris's Silverstone winner and Hulkenberg's 3rd place, Tsunoda's 100th GP and Miami magenta decoration Haas...
23
Jul
Looksmart: has added to its proposed collection of 1:64 diecast Le Mans Ferrari 499Ps by now including the 2023 5th placed #50 & 2024 3rd placed #51...
22
Jul
Mini GT: Subaru Impreza WRC99 4th Acropolis 2000 #23 Arai/Freeman & Honda Civic Type R 2024 Pace Car HRC are its latest additions to the 1:64 diecast model future production list expected December...
21
Jul
KK Scale: has added four 1:18 diecast models of the classic 1966 Ford Thunderbird, a convertible and a hardtop each to be available in two colours...
Spark: collectors who like their Le Mans cars in either 18th or 64th scales can now place preorders from this selective list of the 2025 grid of the Hypercar, LMP2 and GT3 classes...
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