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Highway 61 at SEMA

With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, and more than 1500 vendors, it becomes difficult to make one’s way through the entire SEMA show. But that doesn’t stop one from trying. Every year is a must; you never know what goodies you’ll find. We knew that our friends at Luxury Diecast would […]

Rising Phoenix: Automodello’s 1:43 Fitch Phoenix

Automodello 1966 Fitch Phoenix 1:43 scale | $195 Over the past few years of reviewing limited edition diecasts from Automodello, nothing surprises us. The premium maker consistently comes up with cars that could have been forgotten. But, these were beautiful machines that are worthy of staying alive. The latest scale honorary is the Fitch Phoenix. […]

BBR Ferrari SA Aperta

Every now and then comes along that must have item; something that just stands out from the crowd, glistening in a catalog, or on a website, saying “take me home”. This time around, that item is BBR’s 1:43 Ferrari SA Aperta. The resin-bodied models are intricately crafted, beautifully finished off, and come mounted to a […]

DREAM MACHINE

Automodello Griffith 600 1:43 scale | $195 It was to be the new beginning for Griffith, but, ironically, the Series 600 marked the end of the car once called the Cobra alternative. The 600 was created to be the Griffith that brought the company to a new level of sports car sophistication. Touting a handsome […]

Luxury Diecast at SEMA

SEMA is a once a year event, and a Mecca for everything automotive. It would only be fitting to find some of today’s most respected diecast manufactures displaying their latest products for the tens of thousands in attendance. Leave it up to Luxury diecast to roll out the red carpet; they had some fantastic 1:43 […]

COOL VIDEO: Auto World’s “True L.E.” Tool Gets Destroyed – On Purpose!

Making a model car isn’t as easy as it may seem – and it sure isn’t cheap. Every model needs a pretty sophisticated “tool” – or mold set – to come to life as an authentic and durable diecast casting. That’s why we’re so jazzed about Auto World’s “True L.E.” series of 1:64 cars. As […]

Attention Flame Fans: M2 Machines Auto-Drivers Release 12

If you are a flame fan, be sure to pick up a set of M2 Machines’ Auto-Drivers release 12. Included in the release is a 1971 Plymouth Cuda, a 1957 Chevy Bel Air, a 1969 Dodge Charger, a 1970 Ford Mustang, a 1949 Mercury and a 1969 Pontiac GTO. All 6 vehicles are decorated with […]

Kyosho Adds A New Twist

Kyosho recently announced that they’ll be expanding their 1:43 collection by offering some of their most popular casings wrapped in a new décor. Be on the lookout for several newly-dressed models, including a Lamborghini Gallardo SE, a Toyota 2000GT, a Shelby Cobra 427 S/C, and a Lancia Stratos Gr.5 models.

M2 Machines Announces Auto-Haulers Release 4

M2 Machines is on a roll with their Auto-Hauler line, as release 4 brings three new and exciting haulers to the series. First in the lineup is a 1958 Chevy LCF and box trailer dressed in Goodyear livery. Next in the series is a 1956 Ford COE and car carrier, paired with a 1957 Ford […]

Bonus Photos! Tamiya 1:12 Ferrari 288 GTO

When space becomes the final frontier – which it always does at deadline time – we have to pick the photos we’ll be using in print. It’s never easy, and it always means that a bunch of snaps get left on our virtual cutting room floor. That’s a shame, because the photos are already-processed, nicely […]