Six new diecast models in this week newsletter and a catalog of Paul’s Model Art, edition 1, 2012. Special model in this week is Ducati Desmosedici of Valentino Rossi MotoGP model. Like another model of motocycle, Minichamps also make this Ducati in 1/12 scale with detail quality.

Another new products consist of four car models and a Formula one. This week season, Minichamps launched BMW Z4 GT3 – 24H race car, Ford Fiesta 2008, Old Opel Manta 1974 and variant of Porsche 911 GT2 RS in red color. While, Formula one model is Lewis Hamilton vehicle, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team, MP4 -26. All of them are designed in 1/43 scale.

See all models list below:

Model Name	Picture	Description
DUCATI DESMOSEDICI - VALENTINO ROSSI - UNVEILING 2011 L.E. 6399 pcs.		1:12 75 Parts with 258 Decorations: 65 Mask sprays 82 Tampo prints 39 Decals 72 Free sprays
BMW Z4 GT3 - ADAMS/AUST/GROSSMANN/ÜBLER - 24H ADAC NÜRBURGRING 2010 L.E. 1010 pcs.		1:43 90 Parts with 100 Decorations: 37 Mask sprays 25 Tampo prints 35 Decals 1 Free spray 2 Chromed parts
FORD FIESTA - 2008 - PURPLE METALLIC L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 49 Parts with 93 Decorations: 29 Mask sprays 40 Tampo prints 7 Decals 12 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts
OPEL MANTA GT/E - 1974 - RED L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 59 Parts with 85 Decorations: 46 Mask sprays 20 Tampo prints 6 Decals 13 Free sprays
PORSCHE 911 (997 II) GT2 RS - 2010 - RED W/ SILVER WHEELS L.E. 500 pcs.		1:43 53 Parts with 129 Decorations: 38 Mask sprays 50 Tampo prints 24 Decals 17 Free sprays
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES MP4-26 - LEWIS HAMILTON - 2011		1:43 55 Parts with 112 Decorations: 21 Mask sprays 5 Tampo prints 45 Decals 8 Free sprays 33 Chromed parts

Minichamps announced all model scheduled will release on 2012.

You can see complete list trough this link:
http://www.minichamps.de/downloads/1328091323_Neuheiten%202012-3.pdf

It will help you to see what of Minichamps models that you targeted to have it in this year. Wish you will get the model that you want really buy or have it.

Minichamps as distributor of Deutschland’s Kyosho product has shared their first newsletter, announced six new products of Week 4 of 2012.

Kyosho diecast car manufacturer, this time launch 1/18 scale model of Renault, Audi, Mini Morris, Roll Royce and Standard Triumph. You can see all new products at below table.

Model Name	Model Picture
ALPINE RENAULT A110 1600SC - ALPINE BLUE Scale 1:18
AUDI Q5 TEAK BROWN Scale 1:18
AUDI Q7 FACELIFT TIEFBLACK Scale 1:18
MORRIS MINI COOPER S - #2 - RALLY MONTE CARLO 1966 Scale 1:18
ROLLS ROYCE GHOST DIAMOND BLACK/SILVER Scale 1:18
TRIUMPH TR3A - WHITE/RED Scale 1:18

Five new diecast models in this third week of January. Minichamps just presented the models consist of one model motorcycle, one model Formula 1 and three another car models.

Apparently, the special model of this week is come from its motorcycle, the old model Ducati Super Sport 1977. I think this is very rare miniature and will be hunted by collector who like old models. McLaren Mercedes Team 2011 Showcar of Jenson Button fill Formula 1 Minichamps collection and followed by old Citroen 2CV 1981 (good collection also ) and another two cars models, Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster and Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

Okay. Below the complete list of third week Minichamps product.

Model Name	Picture	Description
DUCATI 750 SUPER SPORT - 1977 - SILVER/BLUE		1:12 152 Parts with 181 Decorations: 49 Mask sprays 30 Tampo prints 7 Decals 87 Free sprays 8 Chromed parts
CITROEN 2CV - 1981 - "CHARLESTON" - RED/BLACK		1:18 101 Parts with 137 Decorations: 45 Mask sprays 38 Tampo prints 2 Decals 52 Free sprays
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES - JENSON BUTTON - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:18 77 Parts with 153 Decorations: 34 Mask sprays 22 Tampo prints 42 Decals 29 Free sprays 26 Chromed parts
ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE ROADSTER - 2009 - SILVER L.E. 2016 pcs.		1:43 43 Parts with 88 Decorations: 46 Mask sprays 22 Tampo prints 5 Decals 15 Free sprays
PORSCHE 911 (997 II) GT2 RS - 2010 - BLACK W/ SILVER WHEELS L.E. 500 pcs.		1:43 53 Parts with 129 Decorations: 38 Mask sprays 50 Tampo prints 24 Decals 17 Free sprays

Second week of this January, Minichamps announced their new six diecast models consist of three cars, two MotoGP models from 2010 Ducati team and a Formula 1 Sauber Team.

Special model of this week is hybrid car model, Porsche 918 Spyder 2010 in 1/18 scale. Having detail design in exterior and interior, opening doors and working steering. While another two cars models is Audi DTM Race from SMS Motorsport team and Old 1980 Mercedes Benz 230 GE.

Below is complete new diecast Minichamps models:

Model Name	Picture	Description
PORSCHE 918 SPYDER - 2010 - GREY METALLIC		1:18 79 Parts with 221 Decorations: 93 Mask sprays 63 Tampo prints 4 Decals 61 Free sprays
DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP10 - CASEY STONER - MOTOGP 2010		1:12 76 Parts with 248 Decorations: 65 Mask sprays 69 Tampo prints 41 Decals 73 Free sprays
DUCATI DESMOSEDICI GP10 - NICKY HAYDEN - MOTOGP 2010		1:12 76 Parts with 248 Decorations: 65 Mask sprays 69 Tampo prints 41 Decals 73 Free sprays
AUDI V8 - TEAM SMS MOTORSPORT - HANS-JOACHIM STUCK - DTM 1992		1:18 186 Parts with 501 Decorations: 215 Mask sprays 156 Tampo prints 5 Decals 121 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
MERCEDES-BENZ 230 GE (W460-461) - 1980 - BEIGE		1:43 78 Parts with 118 Decorations: 45 Mask sprays 28 Tampo prints 9 Decals 34 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
SAUBER F1 TEAM C30 - SERGIO PEREZ - 2011		1:43 62 Parts with 86 Decorations: 13 Mask sprays 10 Tampo prints 41 Decals 22 Free sprays

In the end of this year, Minichamps still announced their new diecast model at last week. But, before I share about new Minichamps products, we would like say to you all:

Merry Christmas 2011

&

Happy New Year 2012

Hopefully you get nice diecast experience and have great collectibles in 2011 and ready to hunt more model in 2012

Okay. Lets continue!
In this 51st – Newsletter, Minichamps share their nine new models. One is Valentino Rossi Moto GP – Yamaha 2010 model and others are car models consist of five kinds Lotus F1 car (Lotus Ford and Lotus Renault) and a Sauber F1team car, old Opel Kadett and Porche 911 Carrera.

Nine diecast are dominated byF1 car model and there are three scale variants of all, 1/12, 1/18 and 1/43. May those are being additional nice collectible in the end of this year

Model Name	Picture	Description
YAMAHA YZR-M1 - VALENTINO ROSSI - MOTOGP 2010		1:12 73 Parts with 262 Decorations: 92 Mask sprays 59 Tampo prints 44 Decals 63 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
LOTUS RENAULT - NICK HEIDFELD - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 504 pcs.		1:18 50 Parts with 109 Decorations: 30 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 43 Decals 19 Free sprays
LOTUS RENAULT - VITALY PETROV - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 504 pcs.		1:18 50 Parts with 110 Decorations: 30 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 44 Decals 19 Free sprays
LOTUS FORD 79 - TEAM LOTUS - JEAN-PIERRE JARIER - CANADIAN GP 1978		1:43 30 Parts with 58 Decorations: 16 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 11 Decals 10 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
LOTUS RENAULT GP R31 - NICK HEIDFELD - 2011		1:43 58 Parts with 110 Decorations: 25 Mask sprays 11 Tampo prints 47 Decals 27 Free sprays
LOTUS RENAULT GP R31 - VITALY PETROV - 2011		1:43 58 Parts with 111 Decorations: 25 Mask sprays 11 Tampo prints 48 Decals 27 Free sprays
OPEL KADETT C CITY - 1978 - SILVER		1:43 39 Parts with 77 Decorations: 47 Mask sprays 14 Tampo prints 3 Decals 10 Free sprays 3 Chromed parts
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S - 2008 - RED METALLIC L.E. 624 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 103 Decorations: 52 Mask sprays 22 Tampo prints 6 Decals 21 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
SAUBER F1 TEAM C30 - KAMUI KOBAYASHI - 2011		1:43 62 Parts with 85 Decorations: 13 Mask sprays 9 Tampo prints 41 Decals 22 Free sprays

Kyosho had built diecast Nissan GT-R35 model in 12 variants for 1/43 scale. Some are different in standard color and some are developed according to the existing real car modification. As we know, Nissan R35 is sport car with high performance 3.8L engine and priced at low compare to another sport cars. Even so, its engine able to resulting more than 500hp and max speed above 300km/h.

Good choice for being collectible

All Kyosho 1/43 diecast variants:

Model Name	Model Picture
GTR-R35 2007 Dark Grey
GTR-R35 2007 Ultimate Metal Silver
GTR-R35 Fuji Speedway Official Pace Car - Silver
GTR-R35 2007 White Pearl
GTR-R35 2007 Super Black
GTR-R35 2007 Vibrant Red
GTR-R35 2007 Titanium Grey
GTR-R35 "Homepato" Tokyo Smart Driver
GTR-R35 Super GT Safety Car - White
GTR-R35 Nurburgring Test Car
GTR-R35 Nurburgring Test Car
GTR-R35 Official Car Fuji Speed Way FSW5

Don’t pass this opportunity!

Hot Wheels funs, you have to know that today Hot Wheels announced their new offering Factory Sealed Set 2011.  A big package consist of 453 mainline cars wrapped together with its an official mainline posters. Available totally only 550 set and each has numbered as XXX/550.

Here are the the car model inside the package set:

• All 50 new 2011 models
• 54 recolor of 2011 new models
• All 30 Treasure Hunt 2011
• All 15 Track Stars Cars 2011
• 100 series car of 2011 lines models
• 111 recolor of series cars
• 42 Thrill Racer Cars
• 5 recolor Thrill Racer Cars
• 22 Hot Wheels Video games heroes cars

How you can get this good HW opportunity?

• RLC Member will open on December 20 (9 a.m.)
• HWC member open on December 21 (remaining packages)

For each package, Mattel has priced for about US$ 469.9 each. It’s worthy, right? Don’t pass this opportunity and get detail information trough this link:
http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/news/news.aspx?news_id=1301

Two weeks before new year 2012, Minichamps just presented six kind new diecast models. There are 1/18 and 1/43 miniature scale available in this week. Three kinds are Formula one cars, two kinds are race cars and the remains is Toyota compact pickup trucks, Toyota Hilux 2006. In some previous weeks, Minichamps always built and launched new product of Formula One McLaren Mercedes team. Therefore it will be good reference for you who like this product and add into your collectible list

Model Name	Picture	Description
AUDI V8 - TEAM SMS MOTORSPORT - HUBERT HAUPT - DTM 1992		1:18 186 Parts with 497 Decorations: 217 Mask sprays 150 Tampo prints 5 Decals 121 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
PORSCHE 904GTS - BOEHRINGER/WUETHERICH - CLASS WINNERS RALLYE MONTE CARLO 1965		1:18 122 Parts with 164 Decorations: 91 Mask sprays 13 Tampo prints 7 Decals 51 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES MP4-25 - LEWIS HAMILTON - 2010		1:18 77 Parts with 153 Decorations: 34 Mask sprays 22 Tampo prints 42 Decals 29 Free sprays 26 Chromed parts
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO STR5 - SÉBASTIEN BUEMI - CANADA GP 2010.		1:43 53 Parts with 95 Decorations: 28 Mask sprays 10 Tampo prints 45 Decals 12 Free sprays
TOYOTA HILUX - 2006 - WHITE		1:43 69 Parts with 80 Decorations: 38 Mask sprays 14 Tampo prints 1 Decal 16 Free sprays 11 Chromed parts
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES MP4-25 - JENSON BUTTON - WINNER AUSTRALIA GP 2010		1:43 58 Parts with 117 Decorations: 32 Mask sprays 27 Tampo prints 7 Decals 24 Free sprays 27 Chromed parts

Minichamps announched their new diecast models in this W49 of 2011. There’re 4 kinds diecast car and 1 action figure. This weeks, they introduced their new Fire Truck Mercedes Benz 6600 Aerial Ladder, the first Minichamps Aeral Ladder model in 1/18 scale. There are also two kinds sport car, came from Mclaren and Porsche model. The last car model is old Citroen Ami 1964. Another is Valentino Rossi action figure that designed in 1/12 scale.

Following is W49 new Minichamps diecast product listing:

 

Model Name	Picture	Description
MERCEDES-BENZ L 6600 AERIAL LADDER - DL30 - 1950 L.E. 500 pcs.		1:18 378 Parts with 633 Decorations: 221 Mask sprays 85 Tampo prints 9 Decals 286 Free sprays 32 Chromed parts
FIGURINE - VALENTINO ROSSI - 1ST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP GP 125 BRNO - 1997 L.E. 1999 pcs.		1:12
MCLAREN F1 ROADCAR - 1994 - ORANGE		1:12 191 Parts with 336 Decorations: 132 Mask sprays 70 Tampo prints 10 Decals 121 Free sprays 3 Chromed parts
CITROEN AMI 6 - 1964 - YELLOW L.E. 1440 pcs.		1:43 68 Parts with 119 Decorations: 80 Mask sprays 6 Tampo prints 1 Decal 32 Free sprays
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S CABRIOLET - 2008 - WHITE L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Mask sprays 19 Tampo prints 6 Decals 24 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts