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

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19
Sep
Arena: has put together a smaller than usual collection of new 1:43 resin/metal kits and hand builts. There are eleven chosen subjects offering Ferrari 308 GTBs rallied on the Targa Florio and Tour de Corse. There is one Ferrari 246 Dino raced on an earlier Targa Florio and two Porsche 911SC rally cars too...
18
Sep
Looksmart: has now added for preorder 64th scale models of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix all red Michael Schumacher tribute decoration Ferrari SF-26s...
Spark: is to make a selection of 1:18 & 1:43 models from the 2026 Bathurst 12hrs. Also newly listed is a group of Valentino Rossi BMW M4 GT3s in 1:64...
Top Marques: will be making 18th scale models of the DTM 2000 HWA entered Mercedes CLKs of champion Bernd Schneider and teammate Thomas Jaeger in the silver D2 cars, Klaus Ludwig and Marcel Fassler in the black Warsteiner sponsored machines...
Werk83: has come up with another couple of versions of its 1:18 diecast Ferrari 156 Sharknose with the unnumbered "Press" version joined by Wolfgang Von Tripps' 1961 Dutch Grand Prix winner...
17
Sep
Ixo: here is a small handful of newly announced road and road/rally 1:43 model subjects - 1982 Audi Quattro, 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1982 Range Rover, 1979 Saab 99, 1989 Subaru Legacy RS & 1995 Suzuki Vitara/Escudo...
Spark: the AO Racing Porsche 911 GT3R "Bushi Rex" 2026 Suzuka 1000kms winner is set to be released before the end of the year in 1:18, 1:43 and 1:64. Each scale model will include the finishing position board...
Looksmart: launched by Ferrari only on Monday, there will be 1:64, 1:43 and 1:18 models of the Ferrari 296 GT Modificata available during Q2/2027. Preorder yours today...
15
Sep
KK Scale: more 1:18 diecast models of classic American metal starting with another film car, Patrick Swayze's character James Dalton drove this metallic red 1965 Buick Riviera in "Road House". Other colours offered are cream, gold and metallic red. Also newly listed is another Buick, the 1957 Special Station Wagon in three two-tone period colour schemes...
ABC Brianza: this latest delivery brings together three rather unusual 1:43 subjects, including the Alfa Romeo Vega Dart 38 record boat from 1972 and the Lancia Molivio LV91, both produced as detailed resin and metal kits, alongside the elegant 1933 Delage D8S with coachwork by Grummer, supplied as a hand-built model. The Lancia and Delage are currently in stock, with the Alfa Romeo available to order...
Tecnomodel: has published a huge (for the brand) number of new subjects for the first half of 2027. In sports car racing, the 1965 Ford GT40 X1 will be modelled in both 43rd & 18th scales while for Formula 1 collectors, exclusively in 18th there will be the 1993 Ligier JS39, 1995 Tyrrell 023, 1997 Prost JS45, 1999 BAR 01 & Ferrari F399. Lastly, the 1966 Lamborghini 400GT Monza road car will be produced in several colours in 18th scale...
14
Sep
11
Sep
Cult Scale Models: before the end of the year, expect to see the first release of its 1:18 models of Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti (101) 1961-1964, Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports 1949, Jaguar 420 1966-1969, Lincoln Continental Mk3 1971 and Rolls Royce Silver Seraph 1998. As usual, each of these subjects is available to order in three colours...
10
Sep
BBR: here are some new colours in addition to the previously announced colours for its 1:64 Ferrari 599XX & Ferrari 296 Speciale and introducing the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale diecast models...
Tamiya: is back with more reissue news this time in 24th scale. Back for the first time in a very long time is the 1977 Daytona 24hrs Citicorp BMW 320 Turbo of Hobbs, Peterson & Posey along with the iconic road going Citroen 2CV for which the kit includes engine detail and roof either open or closed...
BBR: this latest delivery brings together two very different generations of Ferrari road car, both beautifully finished in classic red. The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona represents one of Maranello’s most celebrated grand tourers of the 1970s, while the Ferrari F80 brings the story right up to date with Ferrari’s latest flagship supercar. Both are superbly detailed 1:43 hand-built models and are available to order now...
Books: this latest delivery brings the second volume of Against All The Others: Porsche's Racing History, this time covering the 1969 season and Porsche’s exploits across Daytona, Sebring, Le Mans, GT & Sports Car Racing, rallying, touring cars and even NASCAR. A fascinating look at another important year in Porsche’s rapidly developing competition history, available to order now...
09
Sep
Spark: has added a number of different NAPA Ford 2026 BTCC decorations from the Knockhill and Donington rounds as well as the Rainford green BMW. Also welcome additions are the Toyotas of Cook and Bensley, BMW of Gilbert, Audi of Halstead and Hyundai of Lloyd...
Tamiya: is reissuing its seminal 12th scale plastic kit of the ground-breaking 1976 Tyrrell P34 6-wheeler, winner and second place in the Swedish Grand Prix with Jody Scheckter and Patrick Depailler. The kit reissue coincides with the 50th anniversary of the car...
04
Sep
BBR: will be making the all red Michael Schumacher tribute decoration Ferrari F-26s from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza this weekend. The 43rd scale models can be ordered with or without a driver figure while the 18th scale models will come with removable nose and wheels and in luxury display packaging...
Ixo: due during October are its first Ford, Hyundai & Toyota models of the 2026 WRC season all from the Monte Carlo rally. Drivers included in the list are Munster, McErlean, Paddon, Fourmaux, Neuville, Evans & Pajari...
Beemax: great news for 1:24 plastic kit building (or collecting) fans with the confirmation of a 2023 announcement and three more new kits. Due in October are Mazda RX7 Le Mans 1981 #38 Mazdaspeed, Porsche 911 RSR 18th Le Mans 2018 #91 '956 Retro' & BMW 320i (E46) 1st France 2005 #42 Muller. Later in the year/2027 will be BMW 3.0 CSL 1st Nurburgring 6hrs 1976 #2 Luigi Racing. All are have an additional accessory detailing set available...
02
Sep
Ixo: this latest delivery brings the Porsche 911 RSR-19 from the 2023 Le Mans 24 Hours to the collection in 1:18 scale, recreating the #911 Proton Competition entry driven by Hollywood actor Michael Fassbender alongside Martin Rump and Porsche works driver Richard Lietz. Fassbender’s journey from the big screen to competing at Le Mans made the entry one of the more recognisable cars on the grid, while 2023 also marked the final Le Mans appearance for the 911 RSR in the GTE-Am class. It is available to order now...
Arena Modelli: this latest delivery brings three Ferrari 250 GTOs from the early years of Daytona, all produced as highly detailed 1:43 resin and metal kits. From the 1963 Daytona 3 Hours come Roger Penske’s #29 Ferrari, which finished an impressive second overall, and the #22 car of Frank Roberts and John Cannon, which finished 15th, while the third release recreates the #32 Ferrari of Bill Eve and Leslie Perkins from the 1964 Daytona 2000kms, where the pair finished 11th. Three distinctive competition versions of one of Ferrari’s most celebrated racing cars, all available to order now...
Schuco: this latest delivery brings two very different additions to the Pro.R 1:18 range, starting with the wonderfully characterful Autobianchi Bianchina Furgoncino from 1965, finished in blue and capturing one of Italy’s distinctive little commercial vehicles of the period. At the opposite end of the performance spectrum is the spectacular Ford Transit Supervan 2 from 1984, the second generation of Ford’s famous Supervan project, combining the familiar Transit silhouette with purpose-built racing performance. Both are produced as 1:18 resincast models and are available to order now...
01
Sep
Matrix: has added the 1968 Citroen DS21 Le Majesty Chapron in three colours to its forward programme. Q4/2026 is the suggestion for first delivery...
Mini GT: looking forward to Q2/2027 for the issue of 1:64 diecast Cadillac V-Series.R Daytona 24hrs 2025 #40 Dex, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 9th Bathurst 12hrs 2025 #93 Wall Racing & Lotus 78 1st South Africa 1978 #6 Peterson. We assume by then the yellow helmet peak synonymous with Ronnie Peterson will be added to the driver figure...
KK Scale: is covering two if its themes with this news, both classic American and film cars. Its new 1:18 diecast 1963 Lincoln Continental Sedan is modelled in metallic green as seen in "Matrix Reloaded", metallic grey from "Marnie" and then a generic black version for good measure...
31
Aug
28
Aug
Spark: has produced a long list of future production 1:43 rally subjects, mostly but not exclusively from the Monte Carlo rally including several winners. Cars being modelled are Alfa Romeo GTV6, Audi Quattro, BMW 323i, Citroen AX, GS, SM & Visa, Fiat 131, Ford Escort & RS200, Hyundai i20N, Lancia 037 & Integrale, MG Metro, Peugeot 104, 204 & 505 and Renault 8 Gordini...
27
Aug
Spark: this latest shipment announcement brings a strong selection of new and returning models covering Formula 1, Le Mans, DTM, GT racing and the rapidly growing Hypercar category. Formula 1 highlights include Max Verstappen's Red Bull RB21 winners from Japan and the USA in 2025, alongside new 1:5 helmets for Kimi Antonelli and Franco Colapinto. Endurance racing is headed by the Cadillac V-Series.R which finished 4th at Le Mans 2026 and the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar, while GT racing brings an excellent selection of BMW M4 GT3s including the 2025 Bathurst 12 Hours and Suzuka 1000km winners, together with DTM machinery from BMW and Ford and the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo from Suzuka. A varied selection of exciting new Spark releases, all available to pre-order now, but be quick as our pre-order window is closing soon...
26
Aug
KK Scale: continuing with its theme of 1:18 classic Americana, here comes the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Impala Coupe offered in a collection of four period colour schemes...
Ixo: a couple of 1:43 2026 WRC additions in the shape of teammates Adrien Fourmaux's and Esapekka Lappi's 4th and 5th placed Hyundai i20N Rally1s from the Swedish rally...
Tameo: 1:43 metal kit of Jody Scheckter's 1977 Monaco Grand Prix winning Wolf WR1 is scheduled for delivery during September. There is still time to place your discounted online preorder...
25
Aug
FC Models: new, improved and now coming as 20th scale resin/metal kits will be the March 773 F3 Europe Champion 1977 #1 Ghinzani & March 763 F3 1st Monaco 1976 #76 Giacomelli...
Mini GT: coming during Q1/2027 are two more James Bond cars to add to this comprehensive 64th scale collection. Preorder the decidedly second hand Aston Martin DBS from the opening scenes of "Quantum Of Solace" and the pristine Lotus Esprit S1 seen in "The Spy Who Loved Me"...
24
Aug
Looksmart: appear to be particularly busy with new announcements just now. Here we add its 1:43 models of the 2026 Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale to our future production catalogue ready for preorders. The model is coming in a choice of six colours...
21
Aug
Looksmart: the Lamborghini Revuelto SV was press launched last week and here comes the 1:43 model colour choices for preordering...
20
Aug
Looksmart: will be making 1:43 models of Bugatti's latest 1600bhp creation, the "Sculpture of Speed" Destrier and it looks fabulous! Also coming are three 2026 Lamborghini Temerario special editions modelled on the "Ad Personam" programme...
Tameo Kits: this latest delivery brings the Renault RE30 from the 1981 French Grand Prix, where Alain Prost claimed the first Formula 1 victory of his career. The highly detailed 1:43 resin/metal kit offers the choice of building either Prost's #15 or René Arnoux's #16 Renault, recreating one of the most distinctive machines from the pioneering turbo era of Formula 1. Available to order now...
19
Aug
GP Replicas: in its latest listing of future production Formula 1 models there are 12th scale Lotus 98T Senna winners, 43rd scale Mansell/Berger Ferrari 640 (F1/89), Prost/Mansell Ferrari 641/2 (F1/90), Schumacher Ferrari F310, Schumacher/Irvine Ferrari F399 & Senna/Hill Williams FW16. The 43rd models are a mixture of with or without driver figures...
KK Scale: this announcement of a new 18th scale subject is something unusual with the news of the 1955 DeSoto Fireflite Sedan to be released during October in four attractive period two-tone colour schemes...
17
Aug
Spark: has in 1:64 preperation the 1998 Le Mans winning Porsche GT1-98 #26 driven by McNish/Aiello/Ortelli and the sister car that finished in 2nd place raced by Wollek/Muller/Alzen...
Mini GT: is taking preorders for its 1:64 diecast models of the Lancia Delta Integrale Evo Monte Carlo 1993 #5 Aghini/Farnocchia and Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 20th Mosport 2025 #45 Dex which are due for release during Q2/2027...
KK Scale: expect to make first delivery of its new 1:18 diecast models of the 1998 E39 BMW M5. The models will be available in two shades of metallic blue and black...
12
Aug
Top Marques: ready for preordering is this great collection of 1:43 Le Mans, ITC (DTM), IMSA GTO and street machines with the 1991 Mercedes C11, Alfa Romeo 155 V6Ti, Ferrari F40LM, Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari F50GT & Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary...
Looksmart: a further five new Ferrari 1:43 sportscar and 1:18 Formula 1 listings includes winners of the 1967 Daytona 24hrs Ferrari 330 P3/4, 1965 Targa Florio Ferrari 365 P2, 1978 British & USA West Grands Prix Ferrari 312 T3 plus 2nd 1967 BOAC Ferrari 330 P4...
Almost Real: the latest brand to get in on the 64th scale scene by offering this very colourful Absolute Racing Porsche 911 GT3R it sponsors in the China GT Championship...
Mini GT: this latest delivery brings the wonderfully distinctive Porsche 911 GT3R #77 "Halloween Rexy" of AO Racing from the 2025 Petit Le Mans. Driven by Klaus Bachler, Laurin Heinrich and Michael Christensen, the fan-favourite Porsche received a suitably spooky makeover for the season finale at Road Atlanta, transforming the famous Rexy livery for Halloween. Recreated by Mini GT in 1:64 scale, this colourful addition to the AO Racing collection is available to order now...
Minichamps: McLaren's dominant performance at the 2025 British Grand Prix is celebrated in this latest delivery with both MCL39s from the team's memorable one-two finish at Silverstone. Lando Norris took an emotional home victory ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri in second, and both cars have now been recreated by Minichamps in 1:43 scale. A fantastic pairing for McLaren and Formula 1 collectors, with both models available to order now...
Looksmart: this latest delivery brings the Ferrari 296 GT3 of Kessel Racing from the Spa 24 Hours. The #8 car, driven by Niccolò Rosi, David Fumanelli, Daniel Di Amato and Niccolò Schirò, finished 28th overall at the Belgian endurance classic. Finished in Kessel Racing's distinctive colours and reproduced in 1:43 scale, this latest Looksmart release is available to order now...
Cigale 43: this latest delivery brings two superb 1:43 Red Bull RB1 kits from the team's debut Formula 1 season in 2005. Included are the RB1 from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, where David Coulthard delivered an impressive fourth-place finish on Red Bull Racing's F1 debut, alongside the Monaco Grand Prix version. Both resin/metal kits offer the choice of Coulthard, Christian Klien or Vitantonio Liuzzi and are in stock now...
11
Aug
Pocher: for those who love a big project then one of these may be for you. Broken down into a 1:8 premium die-cast metal kit of 580+ parts with pre-decorated pieces, this project offers 30+ hours of build time to make the 2024 Ferrari 12Cilindri in either Rosso Imola or Blu Corsa...
Looksmart: there are fifteen new classic Le Mans Ferrari models announced, the majority in 43rd scale. From the 1965 race comes the works Ferrari 330 P2, the 1966 works 330 P3 & NART Ferrari 365 P2 Drogo, works & NART 1967 Ferrari 330 P3/4, works & NART 1970 Ferrari 512S and 1971 NART Ferrari 512M...
Ixo: a small list of three new listings. In the American 1:43 series there is to be a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 while in the main range the Porsche 963 9th Le Mans 2024 #38 Hertz Team Jota and a plain white Ford Mustang GT3 will be coming in 1:18...
Marsh Models: inspired by the then excellent SMTS 1:43 kit first released probably forty years ago, here is an ambitious project to re-model the 1967 Eagle Mk1 Weslake with remastered 3D prinred resin body and re-cast ancillary parts. The kit will offer a choice of 16 race versions for Dan Gurney, Bruce McLaren, Richie Ginther and Ludovico Scarfiotti including detailed instructions on how to make the unique Monaco short-nose version. Images to be updated during production progress...
10
Aug
Marsh Models: expected imminently is the new 1:43 resin/metal kit of the 1964/1965 Lotus 30. The kit includes the choice of seven versions for Jim Clark, Bob Bondurant, David Prophet & Frank Gardner. The hand built versions will be along later...
Looksmart: is set to make all the Ferrari 296 GT3s from this year's Spa 24hrs in 43rd scale. Only the 3rd placed AF Corse entry will also be offered in 18th scale as well. The full list is AF Corse #50/51/52/70, Kessel Racing #74, Rinaldi Racing #45, Selected Car Racing #71 & JMW Motorsport #60. The Kessel & Rinaldi cars are both class winners...
07
Aug
BBR: using previously released master parts, here come a selection of new colours on its 1:43 Ferrari 288 GTO and 1:18 599 GTO...
Autocult: an email of news from this brand is always welcome, wondering what rare automotive weirdness is being produced next a delight. This pair of subjects are from completely different ends of the spectrum with the spectacular millionaire's 1936 Zephyr Land Yacht coming with 1985 RMA Amphi-Ranger 2800SR amphibian utility vehicle...
KK Scale: dark blue and grey are two new colours coming for its 1969 Lamborghini Islero S first released back in June...
06
Aug
Top Speed: has a new collection of 18th scale 2025 & 2026 IMSA GTD Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R, Ford Mustang GT3, Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2 & Temerario GT3 and Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo models from the 2025 Virginia International Raceway and 2026 Daytona 24hrs, Sebring 12hrs races...
05
Aug
Looksmart: Ferrari fans have two new 1:18 Formula 1 models to look forward to in the latest Looksmart shipment announcement. Both Ferrari SF-25 models depict Charles Leclerc's fourth-place finish and Lewis Hamilton's sixth-place finish from the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. With pre-orders closing soon, now is the ideal time to reserve your favourite...
Spark: has announced another substantial shipment, bringing an outstanding collection of 1:12, 1:18 and 1:43 models covering Formula 1, GT racing, endurance racing, rallying and road cars. Highlights include Max Verstappen's 2025 Red Bull RB21 victories, Oscar Piastri's Belgian Grand Prix-winning McLaren MCL39, George Russell's Canadian Grand Prix-winning Mercedes W16, Team WRT's latest BMW M4 GT3 programme, the Genesis GMR-001 Hypercar, the iconic Tyrrell P34, stunning 1:12 Porsche road cars and Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans entries, plus three detailed Mercedes Actros transporters in Goodyear, Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 and McLaren Formula 1 liveries. As these models form part of Spark's next sea shipment, and with pre-orders closing soon, now is the ideal time to place your order to avoid missing out...
TrueScale: BMW's return to top-class endurance racing is celebrated in this latest delivery with the BMW M Hybrid V8 GTP #25 from the 2024 Daytona 24 Hours. Driven by Connor De Phillippi, Maxime Martin, René Rast and Nick Yelloly, this detailed 1:43 resin model recreates the BMW M Team RLL entry that finished seventh in the opening round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Available to order now...
Tecnomodel: Ferrari enthusiasts are well catered for in this latest delivery, with a superb selection of classic competition cars spanning Le Mans and Can-Am. Highlights include the Ferrari 308 GT4/LM in NART colours from the 1974 and 1975 Le Mans 24 Hours, Chris Amon's Ferrari 612 and 612P Can-Am challengers from 1968 and 1969, and a stunning 1:18 Ferrari 330P of Graham Hill's Maranello Concessionaires Tourist Trophy-winning car from 1964. All models are available to order now...
04
Aug
Hasegawa: is to reissue three more of its 1:24 plastic kits during Q4 - Subaru Impreza WRC05 1st Mexico 2005 #5 Solberg/Mills, BMW 2002 Tii & Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Blue...
Ixo: look to Spetember for the first delivery of this group of 1:43 & 1:18 road Oldsmobile & Plytmouth and rally Alpine, Ford, Hyundai & Toyota models plus the new announcement of two 1:18 Porsche Le Mans 2025 and Ford Daytona 2025 subjects too...
03
Aug
Spark: for the 2026 race, the selection of subjects has narrowed over previous years of Spa 24hrs subjects but there is still a great choice in 43rd scale but only a very few in 18th...
Spark: the popularity of BMWs M3 Touring 24H is incedible! In addition to all the previoulsy announced scales and versions, here are the "missing" 1:43 and 1:18 models to complete the collection...
31
Jul
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