Five products in week 12 of this year. Minichamps launched two Valentino Rossi belongings, there are MotoGP Indianapolis model that used at 2008 when he joined Fiat Yamaha Team and there helmet used at MotoGP Mugello in 2005. As usual, Minichamps built all motocycle in 1/12 scale and helmet model in 1/8 scale.

Then, the others are diecast model car with 1/43 scale. There old car of 1972 Alfa Romeo Montreal designing with silver color. BMW Z4 (E89) – 2009 model with red color also fill W12 Minichamps collectibles. The last is 2011 Aston Martin Vantage V8 used when 24H Nurburgring race.

See all detail at following table below:

Model Name	Picture	Description
YAMAHA YZR-M1 - VALENTINO ROSSI - TEAM FIAT YAMAHA - GP INDIANAPOLIS MOTOGP 2008 - WET/DIRTY VERSION L.E. 4999 pcs.		1:12 71 Parts with 266 Decorations: 92 Mask sprays 63 Tampo prints 51 Decals 56 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
BMW Z4 (E89) - 2009 - RED L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 51 Parts with 133 Decorations: 67 Mask sprays 35 Tampo prints 11 Decals 15 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts
ALFA ROMEO MONTREAL - 1972 - SILVER L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 53 Parts with 71 Decorations: 32 Mask sprays 16 Tampo prints 4 Decals 19 Free sprays
ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE V8 - PFLANZ/VENN/BLISS/SANDEK - 24H NÜRBURGRING 2011 L.E. 711 pcs.		1:43 87 Parts with 129 Decorations: 51 Mask sprays 35 Tampo prints 37 Decals 2 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
AGV HELMET - VALENTINO ROSSI - MOTOGP MUGELLO - 2005		1:8

Week Eleventh of this year, Minichamps launched three diecast car model, two formula one and a Valentino Rossi helmet collection.

First car model is a variant of T1 Kastenwagen 1963, that is ‘Continental’ version. Same kind of this model already launched some weeks a go. There are ‘Resch and Frisch’ and ‘Jägermeister ‘ version. Second is Lamborghini Murcielago 2006 (standard version) with matt black color. The last car model is Porsche 911 GT2 RS with red body color and black wheels. All car have made in 1/43 scale.

Then, Minichamps make Formula One from Scuderia Toro Rosso team. Kind of Show car of two team driver, Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi. Also, these models available in 1/43 scale.

The last is Valentino Rossi collection, an AVG Helmet, used by him when Moto GP winter test in 2003. Made in 1/8 scale miniature.

Model Name	Picture	Description
VOLKSWAGEN T1 KASTENWAGEN - 1963 - "CONTINENTAL" L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 49 Decorations: 10 Mask sprays 10 Tampo prints 7 Decals 17 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO - 2006 - MATT BLACK - "LINEA OPACA" L.E. 2010 pcs.		1:43 54 Parts with 94 Decorations: 35 Mask sprays 20 Tampo prints 9 Decals 30 Free sprays
PORSCHE 911 (997 II) GT2 RS - 2010 - RED W/ BLACK WHEELS L.E. 500 pcs.		1:43 53 Parts with 129 Decorations: 38 Mask sprays 50 Tampo prints 24 Decals 17 Free sprays
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO - JAIME ALGUERSUARI - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 92 Decorations: 20 Mask sprays 16 Tampo prints 44 Decals 12 Free sprays
SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO - SÉBASTIEN BUEMI - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 94 Decorations: 21 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 44 Decals 12 Free sprays
AGV HELMET - VALENTINO ROSSI - MOTOGP WINTER TEST - 2003		1:8

9th week Minichamps newsletter announced 7 new diecast products. All are car model. There are old model from Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider 1962 and Dodge Monaco 1974. And then another color variant of Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2010 with yellow color. Previously Minichamps launched red and blue color of this model.

Then, two Opel manufacturer 2010 model those are Opel Astra and Opel Meriva fill last week new models. Last, there are two Porsche 911 GT2-RS and GT3-RS. Apparently, Porsche 911 is is the most models built by Minichamps. You can see many variant of 911 in official Minichamps website.

Model Name	Picture	Description
DODGE MONACO - 1974 - GOLD METALLIC L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 44 Parts with 107 Decorations: 53 Mask sprays 33 Tampo prints 5 Decals 14 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG - 2010 -YELLOW		1:18 112 Parts with 210 Decorations: 73 Mask sprays 58 Tampo prints 18 Decals 61 Free sprays
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA SPIDER - 1962 - BLACK L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 98 Decorations: 29 Mask sprays 34 Tampo prints 7 Decals 8 Free sprays 20 Chromed parts
OPEL ASTRA SPORTSTOURER - 2010 - RED L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 50 Parts with 83 Decorations: 28 Mask sprays 26 Tampo prints 10 Decals 14 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts
OPEL MERIVA - 2010 - RED L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Parts with 97 Decorations: 47 Mask sprays 25 Tampo prints 6 Decals 19 Free sprays
PORSCHE 911 (997 II) GT2 RS - 2010 - WHITE 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
PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS (997 II) - 2009 - BLUE METALLIC L.E. 1536 pcs.		1:43 58 Parts with 145 Decorations: 35 Mask sprays 65 Tampo prints 11 Decals 34 Free sprays

In this week, Minichamps diecast model manufacturer, announced some new products consist of, first, a motocycle model of 1977 Ducati 900 SS in 1/12 scale as special product of this week. Designing with very detail and has silver and blue body color. And the second product is AVG Helmet of Valentino Rossi that wear at Mugello MotoGP on 2003, with white and blue as dominant color. Third product came from Formula 1 model of Lotus Renault team GP R31 which achieve its first podium of 2011 in Malaysia F1 GP.

Then, the remains new products are car model. There are Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 in grey metallic color, Porshce 908K race model 1968, Old VW 1960-1966 and the last is nice model of one variant of VW T1 Kastenwagen 1963 of Resch and Frisch variant.

Totally there are seven new product just announced in 7th Minichamps newsletter and here the complete list:

Model Name	Picture	Description
DUCATI 900 SS - 1977 - SILVER/BLUE		1:12 159 Parts with 171 Decorations: 52 Mask sprays 21 Tampo prints 92 Free sprays 6 Chromed parts
AGV HELMET - VALENTINO ROSSI - MOTOGP MUGELLO - 2003		1:8
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO LP 640 - 2006 - GREY METALLIC L.E. 1344 pcs.		1:43 54 Parts with 94 Decorations: 35 Mask sprays 20 Tampo prints 9 Decals 30 Free sprays
LOTUS RENAULT GP R31 - NICK HEIDFELD - 1ST PODIUM WITH RENAULT - MALAYSIAN GP 2011 L.E. 1608 pcs.		1:43 58 Parts with 116 Decorations: 25 Mask sprays 15 Tampo prints 49 Decals 27 Free sprays
PORSCHE 908K - SIFFERT/ELFORD - WINNERS ADAC 1000KM - 1968 L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 53 Parts with 104 Decorations: 30 Mask sprays 15 Tampo prints 23 Decals 35 Free sprays 1 Chromed part
VOLKSWAGEN 1600 - 1966 - GREEN L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 55 Parts with 66 Decorations: 42 Mask sprays 5 Tampo prints 5 Decals 14 Free sprays
VOLKSWAGEN T1 KASTENWAGEN - 1963 - "RESCH & FRISCH" L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 47 Parts with 52 Decorations: 8 Mask sprays 10 Tampo prints 11 Decals 18 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts

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

Special Minichamps model has announced by 4th Week Newsletter is Audi V8 (Team AZR, Frank Biela DTM 1992). This one diecast model only, has been launched by Minichamps in 1/18 scale. Another six products designed in 1/43 scale and all are car model. There are another Audi V8 – Evolution type, BMW 7-series, BMW Z4 which have 2 variants type, classic Mercedes Benz 230 GE and the last is Porshe 911 – GT2 RS model.

See detail of table and picture.

Model Name	Picture	Description
AUDI V8 - TEAM AZR - FRANK BIELA - DTM 1992		1:18 186 Parts with 504 Decorations: 217 Mask sprays 158 Tampo prints 4 Decals 121 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
AUDI V8 EVOLUTION - DUBOIS RACING - PIERRE-ALAIN THIBAUT - BELGIAN PROCAR 1993 L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 58 Parts with 190 Decorations: 93 Mask sprays 35 Tampo prints 26 Decals 35 Free sprays 1 Chromed part
BMW 7-SERIES (F02) - 2008 - BLUE L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 56 Parts with 102 Decorations: 60 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 12 Decals 13 Free sprays
BMW Z4 GT3 - HÜRTGEN/VIEBAHN/SORLIE/GÖRANSSON - 24H ADAC NÜRBURGRING 2010 L.E. 1010 pcs.		1:43 91 Parts with 118 Decorations: 37 Mask sprays 27 Tampo prints 51 Decals 1 Free spray 2 Chromed parts
BMW Z4 GT3 - SANDSTRÖM/SÖDERLUND/ÖHLING/HARTUNG - 24H ADAC NÜRBURGRING 2010 L.E. 1010 pcs.		1:43 91 Parts with 123 Decorations: 37 Mask sprays 27 Tampo prints 56 Decals 1 Free spray 2 Chromed parts
MERCEDES-BENZ 230 GE (W460-461) - "BERUFSFEUERWEHR AACHEN"		1:43 97 Parts with 166 Decorations: 65 Mask sprays 44 Tampo prints 9 Decals 46 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
PORSCHE 911 (997 II) GT2 RS - 2010 - WHITE W/ GOLD 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

Minichamps manufacturer open 2012 year with seven new diecast products. One model is motocycle of Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha YZR YM1 Moto GP 2010 and others are car model. The special one in this new year is came from Mercedes Benz SLS AMG 2010, designed in blue metallic color and 1/18 scale.

There are also two kinds Formula1 car of Lewis Hamilton (McLaren Mercedes Team) and Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing Team), two kinds of 24Hr Nurburgring Race Car BMW M3 GT2 and the yellow old Opel Rekord P1 Caravan Coca Cola, very cute

Here All first week Minichamps Model:

Model Name	Picture	Description
MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG - 2010 - BLUE METALLIC		1:18 112 Parts with 213 Decorations: 61 Mask sprays 70 Tampo prints 17 Decals 65 Free sprays
YAMAHA YZR-M1 - JORGE LORENZO - MOTOGP 201		1:12 77 Parts with 267 Decorations: 91 Mask sprays 59 Tampo prints 46 Decals 67 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES - LEWIS HAMILTON - 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
BMW M3 GT2 (E92) - BMW MOTORSPORT - MÜLLER/FARFUS/ALZEN/LAMY - WINNERS 24H NÜRBURGRING - 2010 L.E. 2010 pcs.		1:43 106 Parts with 125 Decorations: 51 Mask sprays 30 Tampo prints 39 Decals 3 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
MW M3 GT2 (E92) - BMW MOTORSPORT - WERNER/MÜLLER/PRIAULX/ADORF - 24H NÜRBURGRING - 2010 L.E. 1010 pcs.		1:43 106 Parts with 127 Decorations: 51 Mask sprays 30 Tampo prints 41 Decals 3 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
OPEL REKORD P1 CARAVAN - 1958 - "COCA COLA" L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 42 Parts with 48 Decorations: 23 Mask sprays 13 Tampo prints 11 Free sprays 1 Chromed part
RED BULL RACING RB7 - SEBASTIAN VETTEL - 2011		1:43 54 Parts with 117 Decorations: 18 Mask sprays 14 Tampo prints 56 Decals 28 Free sprays 1 Chromed part

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

In 48th week, Minichamps launch for about seven new diecast miniatures. One is motorcycle diecast, Black Ducati Desmosedici – Valentino Rossi riding motorcycle for test. Another models are diecast car. In W47, Minichamps announced new model of Formula 1 show car of McLaren Mercedes team of Louis Hamilton, and this week they launched same version for Jenson Button. See all list new diecast model below:

Model Name	Picture	Description
DUCATI DESMOSEDICI - VALENTINO ROSSI - TEST 2011 L.E. 4999 pcs.		1:12 75 Parts with 256 Decorations: 64 Mask sprays 109 Tampo prints 11 Decals 72 Free sprays
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES MP4-25 - JENSON BUTTON - 2010		1:18 77 Parts with 154 Decorations: 34 Mask sprays 22 Tampo prints 43 Decals 29 Free sprays 26 Chromed parts
LIGIER FORD JS11 - JACQUES LAFFITE - WINNER BRAZILIAN GP 1979 L.E. 1512 pcs.		1:43 59 Parts with 109 Decorations: 26 Mask sprays 24 Tampo prints 16 Decals 21 Free sprays 22 Chromed parts
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W 110) - 1961 - BROWN L.E. 1392 pcs.		1:43 56 Parts with 104 Decorations: 38 Mask sprays 45 Tampo prints 3 Decals 14 Free sprays 4 Chromed parts
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4S - 2008 - SILVER METALLIC L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 52 Mask sprays 19 Tampo prints 6 Decals 24 Free sprays 2 Chromed parts
VODAFONE MCLAREN MERCEDES - JENSON BUTTON - SHOWCAR 2011 L.E. 1368 pcs.		1:43 58 Parts with 107 Decorations: 32 Mask sprays 17 Tampo prints 7 Decals 24 Free sprays 27 Chromed parts
VOLKSWAGEN 1600 VARIANT - 1966 - WHITE L.E. 1008 pcs.		1:43 65 Parts with 76 Decorations: 42 Mask sprays 7 Tampo prints 3 Decals 19 Free sprays 5 Chromed parts