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NEW VIDEO! Minichamps 1:18 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 – in ABS!

We’ve always appreciated Minichamps’ desire to try new things – and this 1:18 model of the hairy racing Benz, done in ABS plastic, shows that that trend isn’t slowing down any time soon. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”1727923″ entryid=”0_luzrp1k3″ width=”640″ height=”390″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /] carvillemodels.com

NEW VIDEO! Hot Wheels Elite 1:18 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider

Mattel keeps putting out top-quality images of some truly drool-inducing supercars, and this riotous red model keeps the line going strong. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”1727923″ entryid=”0_qipm7jwl” width=”640″ height=”390″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” /] hotwheels-elite.com

NEW VIDEO! AUTOart 1:18 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Coupe

Yep – we dug the roadster, and we couldn’t wait for the coupe to come along. Now, AUTOart’s latest entry in the Jaguar series has rolled through our studio with a slew of features, this maker’s typically perfect assembly, and, oh yeah, that classic Jag look. [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”1727923″ entryid=”0_yeyftora” width=”640″ height=”390″ addpermission=”” editpermission=”” align=”center” […]

NEW VIDEO! Maisto 1:18 2014 Corvette Stingray

We followed this 1:18 2014 Corvette’s progress from the day Maisto announced they’d be doing one – and we’re not surprised that the end result is yet another solid value for collectors who want the new ‘Vette on their shelves at a reasonable price. The model’s featured in the Fall 2013 Die Cast X – […]

NEW VIDEO! Danbury Mint 1:24 1948 Chevrolet “Aerosedan”

To the faithful, Danbury Mint’s long dry spell has meant many a wrung hand and gnashed tooth. But the recent release of this stunner will save all that skin and dental work – at least until another all-new tool is announced. Hopefully, this wonderful piece will have company, and soon. Enjoy the video! [kaltura-widget uiconfid=”1727923″ […]

FALL 2013 BONUS PHOTOS ARE HERE!

It’s no secret that we like to take pictures – lots and lots of pictures – of model cars. And it’s a simple matter of available space that keeps us from printing them all in our pages every issue. So if you’ve been browsing the latest issue of DCX and saw a “Bonus Photos Online” […]

Interview with Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars

Wayne Carini is one of those fortunate folks who has found a way to turn his passion – in this case, a love of classic automobiles – into his living. From the old Model A Fords that he and his dad (Bob Carini, world-renowned Model A Ford expert) wrenched when he was just starting out, […]

Auto World 1:18 “Jungle Jim”: Run Through the Jungle

Auto World “Jungle Jim” Funny Car 1:18 | $95.99 “Jungle Jim” Liberman was an accomplished race driver, to be sure. But his true strength, and the thing that has kept his memory alive, was his uncanny knack for showmanship. From his immaculate racers to his easy-on-the-eyes burnout babe, the well-recruited Pam “Jungle Pam” Hardy, Jim […]

GreenLight 1:43 Jeeps: Social Climbers

GreenLight 2012 Jeep “Mountain” and “Arctic” 1:43 | $15.00 Cheap Jeeps are always fun to have around, and if you have a car kid on your short list – or just like the looks of the special editions that Jeep occasionally breaks out – these inexpensive, yet attractively done 1:43 models of the Jeep Wrangler […]

IXO 1:43 Aston Martin AMR-One: Aston’s Last?

IXO Aston Martin AMR-One 1:43 | $30.00 Aston Martin switched from a Lola chassis with a six-liter DBR9-GT V-12 to an in-house chassis powered by a turbocharged two-liter engine for the 2011 Le Mans Prototype (LMP) season. The new AMR-One was a dismal flop, slower than its predecessor and with a 100% failure rate. One […]