Diecast models
Diecast models
A brief look at Minichamps F1 “taxi” cars
After noticing recent eBay resales of the famous Senna taxi by Minichamps in 1:18 scale (Nigel Mansell’s Williams Renault FW14 giving Ayrton Senna a lift at the 1991 British Grand Prix) fetching consistently EUR250+, I thought ...
Diecast models
What are recent F1 world champions (diecast) cars worth?
Typically diecast models of world championship winning cars (along with the random unusual or limited run cars e.g. Haas VF16 Grosjean Minichamps) retain or increase in value – collectors all know Senna, Schumacher, Lauda...
Diecast models
Diecast Review: Bburago 1:43 scale Ferrari SF90
If you’re a Charles Leclerc fan looking for a diecast model of his 2019 #16 SF2019 what options do you have? You’ll either be looking at a BBR (expensive), Looksmart (mid-range budget) or Bburago (cheaper) in 1:18 or 1:43 forma...
Diecast models
Diecast Review: CMC Ferrari 156 Sharknose 1:18 scale
It’s been a long time since I posted a diecast review. While secondary market values for collectors has declined for mass produced models like Minichamps due to re-releases and flat market conditions, the more detailed Exoto an...
Diecast models
Minichamp 2018 catalog – quick look inside
Following on from my last post looking back on 2017 diecast re-sales, Minichamps have this week released their anticipated annual catalogue for 2018. On the F1 front, other than the 2017 season cars, there’s not a lot of ...
Diecast models
Diecasts: looking back at 2017
I frequently get asked about values of 1:43 scale diecast collections (quite often via inheritance) and my usual reply in 2017 was that the secondary market for old Minichamps, Spark, Quartzo, Red Line, etc. F1 diecasts was flo...
