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

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27
Jun
Cygale 43: more good news for Formula 1 modellers is that the new 1:43 metal 2004 Jaguar R5 kits will be available in July along with Shadow DN9B De Angelis, Tyrrell 007 Ian Scheckter & Williams 006 Agostini decals will be along too...
26
Jun
Esval: delivery adds a rare British classic to the 1:43 road car range. The 1936 Humber Super Snipe Saloon RAF is now available to order in resincast. A dignified pre-war design, this elegant four-door from Esval Models captures a distinctive piece of British motoring history...
Werk83: latest delivery includes a striking GT classic in 1:18. Now available is the Porsche 935K3 #5, which finished 2nd at the 1981 Daytona 24hrs, driven by Akin, Bell and Siebert. Finished in the iconic Coca-Cola livery, this detailed diecast from Werk83 captures one of the most memorable endurance racers of its era in large-scale form...
Tameo: great news for those hobbyists who love an intricate buld project with the announcement of another in the series of World Championship 1:43 high detail metal kits - the 1985 McLaren MP4/2B of Alain Prost modelled on the Monaco Grand Prix winner...
Mini GT: is making two more 1:64 diecast James Bond film cars adding the BMW Z8 from "The World Is Not Enough" & the "For Your Eyes Only" Lotus Esprit Turbo...
Esval: has added new colours/details to previously announced/released Adler, Delage, Delahaye, Hispano Suiza, Invicta, Maverick, Packard, Peerless, Pierce Arrow, Stutz & Victress models...
Hasegawa: is to reissue during Q4/2025 the ever popular 1:24 plastic kit of the 1984 ETC TWR Jaguar XJS while adding Lancia 037 5th Madeira 1986 #4 Bica/Junior & Subaru Impreza WRC05 15th Acropolis 2006 #19 Vovos/El-Em limited editions...
Minichamps: this delivery brings four fresh McLarens across three seasons and two scales. Leading off in 1:43 is Oscar Piastri’s Hungary 2024 Grand Prix-winning MCL38, joined by his 2023 Qatar Sprint-winning MCL60. Completing the 1:43 lineup is Lando Norris’ Silverstone 2023 MCL60, a strong second-place finisher in front of his home crowd. Topping the delivery, literally and figuratively, is the 1:12 scale McLaren MCL38 as driven by Norris to victory in Miami 2024, a standout centrepiece model packed with intricate detail...
25
Jun
Minichamps: on the way for July delivery are the 2023 podium finishing Japanese Grand Prix McLaren MCL60s where Lando Norris finished 2nd & Oscar Piastri 3rd...
Sparky: in 1:64 diecast there will be a small collection of the 2024 Macau FIA GT World Cup models including the winning Mercedes & Craft Bamboo version, Absolute & Schumacher CLRT Porsches. Suggested first delivery is November...
Spark: the start of a new series is always a good thing to announce and here we have the beginnings of Nurburgring 24hrs 1:43 models with the 1989, 1996 & 1997 BMW M3s...
Matrix: two striking additions to the 1:43 classic road car lineup are now available to order. Leading off is the elegant Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Turismo Berline 1950–1952 in deep maroon — a graceful post-war saloon that blended luxury with Alfa’s sporting heritage. Joining it is the rare and imposing Maybach Zeppelin DS8 Cabriolet Spohn 1934 in white, showcasing the extravagant styling and custom coachwork of the era’s most elite motorcars. Both are finished to Matrix’s usual high standard and available to order now...
24
Jun
Trofeu: has another couple of 43rd scale rally subjects on the way for July with the Toyota Corolla Levin 1st Nordland 1974 #1 Andersson/Hertz & Alpine A110 Portugal 1972 #11 Smith/Russell...
Looksmart: exciting news for Ferrari collectors and the growing number of 1:64 fans with the announcement of diecast Ferrari 499P 2023 & 2024 Le Mans winners, 2024 #83, Lewis Hamilton China Sprint winning Ferrari SF-25 and the Ferrari 296GT3 2nd 2024 Spa 24hrs...
Model Car Group: three new 1:18 Lotus Cortinas make up the delivery this week, from road to rally. Leading off is the clean and classic 1963 Lotus Cortina White/Green Mk1 road car, followed by two period rally icons: the 1966 RAC Rally winner #11 (Söderström/Palm), and the 1966 Marathon de la Route runner-up #31 (Ickx/Staepelaere). Great value and full of charm, these are available to order now...
IXO: rally fans, take note! A fresh delivery of WRC goodness has landed, headlined by the 1:43 Fiat Ritmo 75 Abarth Monte Carlo 1979 #20 (Bettega/Perissinot) and the Hyundai i20N Rally1 Poland 2024 (4th place – Neuville/Wydaeghe), which is in stock now. Also joining the lineup are a host of Safari Rally 2024 stars across both 1:43 and 1:18 scales – including Rovanpera’s winning Toyota Yaris Rally1, Solberg and Greensmith’s Skoda Fabias, Fourmaux’s Ford Puma, and more. Rounding things out are two classic 1:18 Ford Escort WRCs from Acropolis '97 and Sanremo '98...
Looksmart: has confirmed all eight of the Le Mans 2025 Ferraris. All pre-orders received so far have been converted to the correct catalogue numbers...
22
Jun
19
Jun
Pocher: this is more like it! The iconic Martini Racing Porsche 917 Le Mans 1971 winner is set to be be issued during the summer. A 300+ piece kit featuring pre-coloured and decorated bodywork parts with flawless finish. What's not to like?...
17
Jun
Mini Mania: is working on these three colour choice 1:43 models of the 1962 Mini Beach Car - cute!...
Ixo: in the news are four 1:18 1982 Spa 24hrs BMW 528i including the winner plus 1987 road car as well as a list of 1:43 & 1:18 road & WRC models coming soon...
16
Jun
Tameo: some great news for Formula 1 kit builders with news of a second version of the 1971 Ronnie Peterson March 711, this one his second placed Italian Grand Prix car beaten by Peter Gethin by 0.01 of a second, the closest F1 finish...
Ferrari Wins Le Mans 2025 — Placeholders Now Live: Ferrari has done it again — the #83 Ferrari 499P of AF Corse, driven by Robert Kubica, Ye Yifei, and Phil Hanson, stormed to a historic overall victory at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. You can secure your model of this headline-making machine, along with all six other official Ferrari entries, as part of our Le Mans 2025 Ferrari placeholders. In anticipation of manufacturers confirming their final production specs, these placeholders allow you to pre-order early and avoid the rush. While there’s no guarantee on which versions will be produced, placing your orders now ensures your place in the queue, and GPM will manage the process as each subject is confirmed. Also included are the factory-run 499P entries #50 and #51, which finished 4th and 3rd respectively, completing Ferrari’s podium sweep in style. And in the LMGT3 class, Ferrari’s 296 GT3 featured strongly across multiple teams: Vista AF Corse, Kessel Racing, Richard Mille AF Corse, and Ziggo Sport Tempesta—all available to pre-order in 1:43 scale.
Spark: Friday’s delivery celebrates real-world racing with standout new 1:43s from the 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours, Spa 24H, DTM, & the popular Lando Norris McLaren MCL38 - 2024 Miami win. Highlights include the Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 #17 and two GT4 entries from Dörr Motorsport, Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo2s from Spa and DTM, and BMW’s M4 GT3 driven by Marco Wittmann. Also featured are Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evos from Spa, two VW Golf GTi TCRs from Nürburgring, and the fan-favourite McLaren MCL38 – Norris’s first F1 win in Miami 2024...
13
Jun
BBR: A recent delivery from BBR Models included three finely detailed models. Pagani Utopia 2022 – Yellow (1:43) their latest hypercar, Ferrari Roma Spider 2023 (1:43) featuring the sleek bodywork in red and in 1:18 the Ferrari 12 Cilindri 2024 in White. This larger-scale model captures the updated design of Ferrari’s new V12 coupe...
12
Jun
Tecnomodel: is also busy with 18th scale models but at a somewhat higher price point with 1964/65 Ferrari 330P & 1959-61 Ferrari 196S Dino modelled on Le Mans, Sebring 12hrs, Targa Florio, Nassau, Tourist Trophy & undecorated "Press" versions too...
KK Scale: one of our favourite affordable 1:18 diecast brands is now set to issue a 1970s Lamborghini GT icon with the series 2 Espada coming in gold, silver, metallic blue & metallic red...
DSN 43: continues to expand its offer of Ford Capri, Audi Coupe Quattro, Fiat 124 Abarth & Porsche 911 with interesting subjects chosen from the Nurburgring 6hrs, Portugal rally & Le Mans 24hrs...
Cult Scale Models: has added 1:18 resincast Cadillac Seville 1976 and updated delivery for Mini Broadspeed 1966-1968 & Rover 827 Vitesse 1988-1989 models for delivery very soon. Each subject available in three colours as usual...
10
Jun
Le Mans 24h 2025 Placeholders: The countdown to the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans has begun, and excitement is building fast. In anticipation of the race, we’ve launched product placeholders to give fans and collectors the opportunity to secure their favourites early. There’s no guarantee which models will be officially produced or when they’ll arrive, but placing your pre-orders now ensures you’ll be first in line when they do. As each manufacturer finalise their designs, GPM will manage the process and update all customers accordingly. It’s the perfect way to show your support for your team — and avoid the post-race scramble for limited editions...
Spark: there's a pleasing bit of everything in this group of news with classic & historic 1:43 Formula 1, Spa 24hrs, Targa Florio, BGT McLaren & 1:18 rally, 1:43 2025 Safari WRC & 1:18 2024 Super GT500s too...
05
Jun
TrueScale: during Q4 will issue the 2025 Daytona 24hrs Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-06 GTP and new colours for the Kamborghini Revuelto, Countach LP800-4 & Huracan Sterrato (in autumn camouflage!) 43rd scale resincast models...
Spark: A selection of Spa and Le Mans land this week including four fresh Aston Martins such as the Walkenhorst Vantage GT3 EVOs #36 & #35, Spa 24H, joined by Heart of Racing #27 & D'Station Racing #777, all in 1:43 scale...
Autocult: continue to celebrate the history of automotive oddities with this pair scheduled for June/July delivery - Singer Popular 1935 Viena Capellanes & Aero 750 Sport Coupe Czechoslovakia 1000 Miles 1934 #14 Nimshaus...
Avenue 43: white & metallic blue are the colour choices for its new 1972 Opel Admiral B ZDF Coupe expected before the end of the month...
Tameo: announces a completely new reworked master for the 1995 Ferrari 412T2 that took Jean Alesi to his only win in Formula 1. This 43rd scale metal kit will ne available later in the year...
04
Jun
Spark: fresh in stock and full of GT racing pedigree, these 1:43's are packed with class: The delivery includes Le Mans BMW M4 WRT, Corvette Z06, Porsche Nürburgring GT3,. From Spa to Nürburgring, Monte Carlo to Le Mans, these models bring the action to your shelf...
Cult Scale Models: offers two new 1:18 road car models with the two-tone 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 Super Berlina and the somewhat less glamourous 1973 Austin Alegro. Each is available in three colours...
Sparky: later in the year we can expetct to see the first 1:64 diecast models of this year's Japanese Super GT500 & GT300 models, 25 in total in the collection...
TrueScale: fans of endurance racing and GT competition, our latest 1:43 scale arrivals are a real treat! These models capture the bold liveries and rich detail from iconic events including the Le Mans, IMSA Daytona 24 Hours, & other GT series. From factory-backed prototypes to fan-favourite liveries like bright pink “Roxy” liveries, these cars are packed with character. And for F1 fans, there’s even a tribute to Ayrton Senna, with a striking livery inspired by his legendary helmet.
03
Jun
Spark: fantastic news for British race fans and all fans of the cut and thrust of touring car racing with the announcement of 1:43 2025 BTCC NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus & West Surrey Racing BMW 330i limited edition models. Good support now will encourage more to be looked at...
BBR: has added the 1:43 Miami Grand Prix special decoration Ferrai SF-25 to the future production list along with 1:18 diecast versions too as well as Hamilton & Zhou's SF-23 test cars...
29
May
Looksmart: has added more 1:43 & 1:18 race versions of the Formula 1 Ferrari SF-25 with Leclerc Monaco & Miami, Hamilton Miami plus 1:5 helmets too...
Evrat: is preparing to ship its two new 1:43 hand built versions of the 1938 Peugeot 402 Darl'Mat Pourtout in yellow & black Coupe or blue spider...
Spark: has put out an additional list of 2025 Formula 1 drivers crash helmets offering alternaive decorations for Albon, Ocon, Alonso, Russell, Antonelli & Tsunoda plus first offerings for Piastri, Doohan & Colapinto...
Grand Prix Models Studio: commissioned from us by John Watson we have one only spare 1:43 hand built model of his 1969 Thruxton Formula 2 Lotus 48 run by Team Ireland. Huge thanks to two of our very keen Lotus collectors for their help in identifying the correct colour scheme...
28
May
Tameo: has delivered its new 1:43 metal kit of the 1986 BMW powered Benetton B186 modelled on the USA Grand Prix in Detroit where the team coloured the Pirelli tyre sidewalls in different colours...
Top Studio: after a delay due to extended ill health, we now have the 1:12 Suzuki Ecstar detailing parts for the Tamiya plastic kit as well as resin nut & bolt "rivet" sets...
22
May
FSW Weekly: this edition is a combined two weeks, last week having been somewhat light on new releases. Looksmart has issued the first of its Ferrari F1 driver helmet collection while from Spark there is the usual fantastic mix of delights to please most collectors. There are new road cars from both Carbone and Matrix while rally fans are very well looked after by Trofeu and sister brand DSN 43 with a sprinkling of race cars for good measure. There is two weeks’ worth of future production and shipping news to catch up on so don't lose out by not checking all those stories back to Friday 9th...
Looksmart: has released its first collection of 1:5 Ferrari Formula 1 driver helmets with Lewis Hamilton's 2025 test, Charles Leclerc 2024 Monaco & Miami and Carlos Sainz Jnr's 2024 Italy version...
GP Replicas: there is a very long list of newly announced classic & historic Formula 1 Ferrari 500, 512, 126CK, 640, F310,F2000, F2001, McLaren MP4/4, MP4/6, MP4/14 & Williams FW11B, FW14B & FW15C. Some offer superb chassis/engine detail, some with driver figures...
Tecnomodel: are going to be very busy, here announcing more new resincast models with 1:43 1957 Ferrari 335S/MM press, Mille Miglia winner & Le Mans plus 1:18 1988 Formula 1 March 881 Leyton House of Capelli & Gugelmin...
Ixo America: as we head into Memorial weekend and the 2025 Indyianapolis 500 on Sunday, here are a selection of the Dallara DW12 IndyCar grid to be released as diecast 1:18 and 1:64 models...
GP Replicas: Now available a stunning selection of 1:12 and 1:18 scale 70's, 90's and 00's F1 Winners, Pole Sitters, and Podium finishers! Mansell's Ferrari F1-90 & two options of the Williams FW14/B, in addition to the Lotus 72E, and Schumacher's or Barrichello's Ferrari F-2000...
21
May
Spark: With Le Mans 2025 on the horizon, Spark presents the Le Mans 2024 Porsche 963 Penske Motorsport models in both 1:18 and 1:43 scale, now available for pre-order. The No. 6 car Estre, Lotterer, Vanthoor) finished 4th, and the No. 5 came 6th...
Touring Modelcars: next limited edition 1:18 diecast with opening panels will be the mid-1970s Ford Capri 3.0 Mk2 in Spanish Red with a black vinyl roof...
Para 64: a car that many asked after, the 2025 Bathurst 12hrs Mercedes AMG Evo #888 with "Test Card" decoration will be along later in the year as a 1:64 diecast model...
Minichamps: there is a festival of 1:43, 1:18 & 1:12 McLaren MCL38 & MCL60 models set for June/July release and coming with them are two Alonso Aston Martin AMR23s, Russell Mercedes W15, Perez Red Bull RB20 & Alonso Renault R25...
Trofeu: has another group of three additions to its catalogue with the two beautiful black & gold 1972 Texaco Team Wooding DRM Ford Escorts and a 1971 Monte Carlo rally Alpine A110 #49...
20
May
Spark: great news for Aston Martin collectors with the announcement of 1:43 & 1:18 Valkyrie AMR Pro & Valiant plus 1:43 Vantage GT3 Evo press & Valour in a two colour choice...
Trofeu: next 43rd scale rally model to appear will be Colin McRae's 1989 Forest Stages Rally winning Ford Sierra RS Cosworth he shared with Derek Ringer...
Tecnomodel: is offering 1:18 Formula 1 Footwork FA13, Jordan 198, Larrousse LC88, McLaren MP4/1B & MP4/1C plus 1:43 Ferrari F40LM press version in several colours...
Looksmart: has made colour choices for its 1:43 Ferrari 296 Speciale Coupe & Aperta production available now to pre-order...
19
May
Carbone: Just released, a limited edition of 25 pieces 1:43 Mercedes 540K Cabriolet A 1937 LHD Sindelfingen. This one in silver, with a blue roof. Superbly detailed with open roof and visible interior. A rare, high-quality collector’s model.
15
May
Kyosho: getting in on the classic Formula 1 1:64 diecast model scene by offering the 1977 six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 & P34/2 cars of Ronnie Peterson & Patrick Depailler...
Sparky/Tiny: another couple of their popular two-car 1:64 diecast box sets to come are the works Le Mans Porsche GT1s that DNF'd in 1997 & were 1st & 2nd in 1998...
Pocher: due imminently is the next high detail pre-painted 8th scale kit, this one of the Pagani Utopia Coupe...
Spark: being prepared now for shipment to arrive around week 24 is this big group of 2024 Le Mans LMP2 & GT3s, Monte Carlo Alpines, Spa & Nurburgring 24hrs GT3s, Super GT300s 1:43rds plus 1:64 McLaren & Red Bull & classic Porsche 956 models too...
14
May
Model Car Group: we are expecting to see its 1:18 diecast models of the 1979 Jaguar XJ Series 3, 1966 Lotus Cortina street, 1st RAC & 2nd Marathon de la Route & Volvo 142 1000 Lakes 1973 during June...
Hasegawa: has two new 1:24 plastic kits in the pipeline offering the Colin McRae/Richard Burns Subaru Impreza 1993 Memorial Bettega rally and a 1999 40th Anniversary Mini...
13
May
Kyosho: we welcome the return of the excellent high detail 1:18 1962 Ferrari 250GTO models representing the 2nd/3rd placed Le Mans, Goodwood TT & Daytona 3hrs winners, 2nd Sebring 12hrs and street version in Rosso Corsa...
Tameo: updates that the new Teo Fabi & Gerhard Berger USA Grand Prix Benetton B186 1:43 metal kit with coloured tyre sidewalls will become available at the end month. Have you pre-ordered yours?...
12
May
BBR: announces 1:43 models of Ferrari's latest road rocket, the Ferrari 296 Speciale Coupe and Aperta. Each is available for pre-order in a variety of colour choices...
Matrix: there are two newly arrived 43rd scale models of the classic 1934-1935 Rover 12HP (P1) Tourer available in white or maroon and 1973 Rolls Royce Phantom VI Landaulette Mulliner Park Ward available in three colours...
08
May
FSW Weekly: a calming week brings something of a lighter edition to you this week. There's a lovely new resin/metal Chaparral kit from Marsh Models, a group of 1:43 diecast road and rally models from Ixo including two Bertie Fisher Opels, Minichamps new releases are exclusively Formula 1 but in both 43rd & 18th scales while in the latter big scale, the Model Car Group has classic Ferrari F1 and modern Ford road machinery...
BBR: has started work on another exciting 1:18 highly detailed diecast model, this the Ferrari F80 supercar. Only one colour listed for now but surely that will change...
07
May
Model Car Garage: has released 1:18 diecast models of the 1982 Formula 1 Ferrari 126C2 of Gilles Villeneuve & Didier Pironi and the 2014 Ford Focus ST Estate available in metallic blue or yellow...
Marsh Models: the latest top quality resin/metal kit to appear is a 43rd scale version of the 1969 Chaparral 2H Prototype which can be built either as the raw fibreglass or #66 intended race version...
06
May
Matrix: each coming in three colours, the Triumph TR6 Shooting Brake and De Tomaso Deauville Series 2 are expected to arrive during this month...
Looksmart: is about to start shipping its 1:5 Leweis Hamilton Ferrari Fiorano Test helmet along with Carlos Sainz Jnr's 2024 Italy Grand Prix helmet used during his race to 4th place...
01
May
FSW Weekly: we have another busy edition for you this week with a couple of new books, some rarity kits as well as new ones from FC Models. In 1:64 Mini GT and Tarmac Works are represented and the RS200 is an amazing little model. 1:43 offers models from Spark, Kess, Matrix & Marsh Models while Tecnomodel offer new items in both 1:43 & 1:18. There's plenty of news to look over too, don't miss out...
Ixo: has an interesting number of newly announced 1:43 rally, race & road car diecast models listed along with a May shipment update for several 1:43 & 1:18 items...
30
Apr
Tarmac Works: here is an amazing miniature! In just 64th scale this diecast model of the Ford RS200 RAC 1986 #2 Blomqvist/Berglund displays engine, gearbox and rear suspension details with the engine cover off and yet a near perfect fit with it in place on the car. Nice!...
29
Apr
Matrix: we are expecting to see the new 1934-1935 Rover 12HP (P1) models in white and maroon during week 20...
Marsh Models: has another three new kits and fourteen hand built versions of 1963/1964 Gurney Lotus 19B, Lotus 23 of Monise/Hudson/Morton & 1970/71 Porsche 908/02 Flounder offering eight options...
Looksmart: will make the three missing Ferrari 296 GT3s from the 2025 Japanese Super GT Championship grid for the Ponos Racing, Uni-Robo & Car Guy teams...
Matrix: after an overly lengthy unforeseen customs delay we now have the delivery of 1938 Aston Martin 15-98 2-4 Passenger, 1962 Facel Vega Excellence EX2 & 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia GT Spider Prototipo each available in three colours...
Kess: has released its 1:43 model of the 1955 Ferrari 166 MM53 Barquette Oblin in both road and winner of the Coppa Sar...
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