Toy models of our cars... 1:43, 1:87 and 1:18...

[Diamondblackcars]

Two new 1:43 Maxichamps E30 BMW 3 Series

940024001 BMW 3 Series (E30) year 1989 dark blue metallic
940024000 BMW 3 Series (E30) year 1989 dark red metallic


Damn I stupidly managed to knock of a mirror while taking a photo of the red one oh dear

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by Diamondblackcars

Two new 1:43 Maxichamps E30 BMW 3 Series

940024001 BMW 3 Series (E30) year 1989 dark blue metallic
940024000 BMW 3 Series (E30) year 1989 dark red metallic


Damn I stupidly managed to knock of a mirror while taking a photo of the red one oh dear

Hope you manage to get it glued back on!

[Mani59]

Top Speed release new images of their 1/18 M3 G80 with M Performance Kit and M4 G82 in San Paulo Yellow.

[Diamondblackcars]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Top Speed release new images of their 1/18 M3 G80 with M Performance Kit and M4 G82 in San Paulo Yellow.

LOL I just up loaded the same photos before I realised that you had already done it Ha Ha

[bmw1racer]

They're just as ugly in 1/18 scale.

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

They're just as ugly in 1/18 scale.

I've seen a few G80/G82 M3 and M4's out on the road now and with the exception of the M Performance Edition parts fitted ones, I am starting to warm to them. Certainly not beautiful (beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all that) but does look very aggressive.

[Diamondblackcars]

GLM 1:18 Darwin Pro MTC Black Sails BMW M235 resin model car each limited to 199pcs

White M strips #GLM188001
Blue #GLM188013
yellow #GLM188012

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by Diamondblackcars

GLM 1:18 Darwin Pro MTC Black Sails BMW M235 resin model car each limited to 199pcs

White M strips #GLM188001
Blue #GLM188013
yellow #GLM188012

I totally appreciate that some people are into collecting these and that's great but why BMW spent so much time providing a license for this when there is still so many miniatures that have not yet been released!

[Diamondblackcars]

Originally Posted by Mani59

I totally appreciate that some people are into collecting these and that's great but why BMW spent so much time providing a license for this when there is still so many miniatures that have not yet been released!

I'd be tempted if they were 1:43 but I am not a fan of 1:18 as a rule

I noticed that the BMW & MINI Lifestyle websites have been down for maintenance for three of four weeks while updating,

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by Diamondblackcars

I'd be tempted if they were 1:43 but I am not a fan of 1:18 as a rule

I noticed that the BMW & MINI Lifestyle websites have been down for maintenance for three of four weeks while updating,

1/43 sure are easier to display, that's for sure!

I would imagine it's down to incorporate the new BMW branding. I'll keep an eye on it and if it's still down in a week or so, I'll ask my contact at Munich what's going on.

[Mani59]

Otto announce a 1/18 scale of the E36 3er compact (shame its not the E36 M3 compact concept but will still gladly take this!).

[Mani59]

Early stage photos have emerged of the 1/18 G80 M3 and G82 M4 with full access shown too.

These *may* be the Minichamps versions although I am not sure.
It has been said that the below are for the Chinese market only.



















M3 emergency service vehicle:

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Early stage photos have emerged of the 1/18 G80 M3 and G82 M4 with full access shown too.

These *may* be the Minichamps versions although I am not sure.
It has been said that the below are for the Chinese market only.

The Chinese can have 'em.

[Diamondblackcars]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Early stage photos have emerged of the 1/18 G80 M3 and G82 M4 with full access shown too.

These *may* be the Minichamps versions although I am not sure.
It has been said that the below are for the Chinese market only.

It is nice to see the samples, Some of the Minichamps items do get released in the Chinese market before the reat of the World, I spoke to Max Lang in the past when I saw a 1:43 in HK / China before Europe and he said that it was OK, I like the 1:43 MotoGP BMW Safety Cars

[Mani59]

Yeah I am sure they will be made available globally. But even if it is a Chinese exclusive, you can always get them on eBay

I have a few China exclusives in my collection that were never released outside of China:

X3 F25:


6er F12
(Not taken any photos yet).

5er F07
(Not taken any photos yet).

7er F02 760Li China 60 Years Edition:

[Mani59]

GT Spirit release some more images of their 1/18 G82 M4 in Sao Paulo Yellow, available from the end of November 2021.

[Mani59]

More 1/18 model news!

For those who missed out on the Kyosho / AutoArt E46 M3 or the later (and better) Otto ones, Solido will be releasing one in the new year in a couple of different colour options; Phoneix Yellow and Laguna Seca Blue.

They will also be releasing the E30 M3 in Mauritius Blue (Red is already available, Black Sport Evo is also already available).

And the E36 M3 Lightweight is also available.

[Mani59]

NSL Models announce a new colour scheme for their 1/12 BMW Isetta 300.

[Mani59]

Minichamps announce the part numbers for their G80/G82 M3/M4.
The pictures I shared earlier are of the Minichamps ones and the Emergency Service Vehicle is actually a Safety Car from the MotoGP.

18027805 – BMW M4 (G82), Blue
18027806 – BMW M4 (G82), Grey
18027807 – BMW M4 (G82) Safety Car
18027804 – BMW M3 Competition (G80) Safety Car
18027803 – BMW M3 Competition (G80), White
18027802 – BMW M3 Competition (G80), Green
18027801 – BMW M3 Competition (G80), Sao Paulo Yellow

[lowE88]

Nice to see a new LTW being made. I was on the hunt for one not long ago but the ones available were very aged (and expensive). It'll be nice to pick up the solido and mod it a bit

[Mani59]

Originally Posted by lowE88

Nice to see a new LTW being made. I was on the hunt for one not long ago but the ones available were very aged (and expensive). It'll be nice to pick up the solido and mod it a bit

Depending where in the world you are, the Solido E36 M3 Lightweight is in stock and available to buy now

[Naufal Mahomed]

Hi anyone know if BMW are still doing dealer editions as all the models they had like G05,G15,G20 and G29 are discontinued and its taking forever for them to make more F92 (my order actually got canceled) also please tell me they gonna make more 1:18 fully/ most opening models