The Latest & Greatest Diecast Motorcycles & Cars & where to find them Page 5

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Manufacturer Hot Wheels® Model Team Baurtwell ’69 Dodge Charger R/T Scale 1:18 Categories Muscle car, custom Price $25 Notes: a flashy example of classic muscle style with a little modern street-custom flair.	Manufacturer Kyosho Model BMW 645Ci coupe Scale 1:43 Categories European, modern Price $25 Notes: BMW’s executive express coupe exudes class and speed in two sizes.	Manufacturer Kyosho Model BMW 545i Scale 1:18 Categories European, modern Price $65 Notes: Kyosho nicely replicates BMW’s new-age-style midsize sedan in two scales.


Manufacturer Kyosho Model BMW 545i Scale 1:43 Categories European, modern Price $25 Notes: tough to replicate in this size, but Kyosho makes it real.	Manufacturer Kyosho Model BMW X3 Scale 1:43 Categories European, modern Price $65 Notes: the “ultimate driving machine” goes off-road with this cute X3 SUV.


CHECK IT OUT Manufacturer MiniChamps Model Chevrolet Corvette C5R Scale 1:43 Categories Race Price $25 Notes: America’s signature sports car marque owns endurance racing with this race-bred Vette.	CHECK IT OUT Manufacturer Model Power Model A-1H Skyraider Scale 1: 110 Category Aircraft-military, classic Price $10 Notes: a striking rendition of a capable carrier-borne strike aircraft that’s extremely detailed for its small scale and low price.

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Manufacturer Kyosho Model Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet Scale 1:18 Category European Price $45 Notes: a drop-dead drop-top model that’s a brilliant blend of style and affordability.	Manufacturer Model Power Model BMW Z8 Scale 1:87 Categories European, modern Price $4 Notes: microsize top-down fun in HO scale-impressive details.	Manufacturer Model Power Model Heavy-duty U.S. Army tow truck Scale 1:87 Category Truck-military Price $14 Notes: the perfect way to lend detail and authenticity to HO-scale military display scenes.

Manufacturer Model Power Model B-1B Lancer “Stars and Stripes” Scale 1: 221 Category Aircraft-military, modern Price $15 Notes: a sharp, desktop rendition of what many consider to be the first stealth multi-role strategic bomber.	Manufacturer Kyosho Model Mercedez-Benz E-Class Scale 1:18 Categories European, modern Price $40 Notes: one look at Kyosho’s E-class, and you can see why Mercedes owns the midsize luxury market.	Manufacturer Model Power Model Heavy-duty dump truck Scale 1:87 Categories Truck, industrial work Price $14 Notes: those who love and industrial and “work” vehicles, won’t find many such die-casts this small that are this detailed.