Sunday, 23 September 2007

New Hot Wheels Releases!

A couple of new Hot Wheels models have been released in Hong Kong. Give it two or three weeks before they're available in Europe / USA.


The first one is the Kimi Raikkonen Australian GP F2007 special edition, limited edition 3333pcs.




The second release is the first model released from the Michael Schumacher Retirement Series - A special set featuring his 5 championship winning Ferraris, limited edition 5555pcs.



Saturday, 8 September 2007

New 2006 Renault Dealer Editions in 1/43

A whole host of Renault Dealer editions have appeared on eBay. The first set features Fernando Alonso's 2005 R25 and 2006 R26 in 1/43 scale. It's a Ltd. Ed. 1500pcs.

The second features Alonso's 2006 Renault R26 and Renault Megane road car. This one's a Ltd. Ed. 1000pcs.



MSC # 17 Rare or Fake?

A MSC#17 has sold on eBay for just 121 euros. Item # 120154308144. However is it genuine or in fact a fake? Look closely!


The real MSC#17 should have gold writing on the top right hand corner - this one has white writing. Also, the car looks like the B195/2 whereas it should be the B195/1 with humped airbox. Here is a photo of the official release.

Story of MSC 17 - One of the rarest Minichamps models ever made! This car is part of the Michael Schumacher Collection. It features the Benetton Renault B195/1 chassis and was commisioned by T2M (French importer) to be sold at the French Grand Prix. However the product was stopped during it's production as Minichamps had made a mistake - they had made the car too early, and 1/2 way through the 1995 season Benetton developed and ran a new B195/2 chassis. MSC17 was a limited run of 1995pcs. however only a fraction of these were made and less sold. This model never appeared in any of the Minichamps catalogues. Only MSC 24 appears in catalogues which does have the B195/2 chassis.A few years ago some of these models were changing hands for over £1000, but now they appear to be going for the modest sum of £200 - £400.

Perhaps I should post a link to this page - How to spot a fake! Read this before bidding on rare items on eBay. If the deal looks to good to be true, it probably is.

Friday, 7 September 2007

Lewis Hamilton F1 Test Car Released!

The latest Lewis Hamilton Minichamps model has at long last been released. It features the 2006 MP4/21 with intermediate Michelin tyres. It is a limited edition of only 2736pcs. which seems a little low given his popularity and success this year. If you haven't preorderd this model it will be extremely hard to find. It's only going to be a matter of time before they start exchanging hands on eBay for big bucks!

Thursday, 6 September 2007

More Hot Wheels 2007 Photos!

Click to enlarge!
1/18 Alex Wurz Williams Cosworth 2007

1/18 Lewis Hamilton McLaren Mercedes MP4/22


1/18 Felipe Massa Ferrari F2007


1/18 Kimi Raikkonen 1/18 Ferrari




Monday, 3 September 2007

UK Minichamps F1 Release Dates

Available from 7th September

400060039 MF1 RACING TOYOTA 2006 M.WINKELHOCK 3rd DRIVER 1:43
400060042 TOYOTA TF106 RICARDO ZONTA 2006 3rd DRIVER 1:43
400870020 BENETTON FORD B187 THIERRY BOUTSEN 1987 1:43

No deliveries weeks 14th Sept & 21st Sept due to Minichamps stocktaking.

Available from 28th September

400010011 JORDAN MUGEN HONDA EJ11 H.H.FRENTZEN 2001 1:43
400870019 BENETTON FORD B187 TEO FABI 1987 1:43

Available from 5th October

181830105 BRABHAM BMW BT52 'PARMALAT' NELSON PIQUET WITH REMOVEABLE BODYWORK 1:18
400010012 JORDAN MUGEN HONDA EJ11 JARNO TRULLI 2001 1:43

Available from 12th October

400010112 JORDAN MUGEN HONDA EJ11 JEAN ALESI 2001 - 200TH GP SPECIAL MARKINGS 1:43