Month: January 2018

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This week is the Spielwarenmesse toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany, which means any number of toy manufacturers will be revealing new product. Fans of cars and specifically Lego cars can probably tell you that it was here that Lego teased its then upcoming Porsche 911 GT3 RS ultimate Lego Technic kit back in 2016. Well, it…

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[source: Omologato] LONDON (23 Jan. 2018) – Omologato, purveyors of the world’s largest and finest collection of motorsport-inspired watches, has agreed an exciting new tie-up with top US single-seater squad Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. In a multi-year deal agreed just after Christmas, the distinctive Omologato logos will appear on the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Dallara-Honda IndyCar machines…

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[source: Auto Addicts] A new classic motorsport magazine hits the news-stands this month with the release of the first ever Auto Addicts yearbook. Covering a diverse cross section of classic races, trials and adventures, the beautifully designed, high-quality book-style magazine features in depth writing married to gorgeous images from some of classic motorsport’s very best…

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When it comes to the vote it up and they’ll build it style of Lego Ideas, we’re always fond of seeing cool cars represented in a very possible style. Take for example this Ferrari 488 GTB. It’s built very closely to Lego’s own Speed Champions lineup. That Ferrari is a frequent partner to Lego in…

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80s and 90s culture continues on a hot streak, as exemplified by the latest collaboration between Honda and fashion retailer Forever 21. This “capsule collection” inspired by racing gear from those decades was the work of Honda’s brand management agency Earthbound. Now we know what you’re thinking. The kids in the attached promotional photos don’t…

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In the modern world of mass-produced pre-built models, it’s easy to forget the era of kids building model car kits to their own predetermined specification. Though times have changed, the yearning for a tailor-built model car remains for those who know who to call… just as it exists to purchase a car tailor built to…

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Though Dave Beattie and his team over a Slot Mods have expanded their game a bit as of late, building custom painted livery slot tables or corporate tracks for the likes of Mercedes-AMG as they did last summer, we’re always going to be fans of his super-detailed backdrops, with buildings, people, foliage and the like…

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For regular readers of Choice Gear, you may remember a Lego Ideas story we ran months ago about a Gruppe B Lancia Delta S4 in all its Speed Champions-like glory. The design was by a Lego Ideas platform user AbFab1974 who seems to have a particular proficiency in building mini-fig scale versions of our favorite…

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Any car enthusiast with wall space to fill has likely considered hanging a body panel or twelve to the wall. Cars have always been a form of art, and a panel, preferably with patina, is simply an extension of that through the eyes of a petrol head. It doesn’t matter the income, be it a…

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Put yourself in the head of the folks in Arizona this week. Likely they’re in the auction halls and bidding on some specialty car driven across a stage because they can afford to have a few toys in their lives. So there you are, bidding on an over indulgence and maybe feeling a little guilty…

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If you’re a car enthusiast, it’s hard to miss the focus on Arizona this week. The main focus is of course the countless collector cars being sold to the highest bidder, but automobilia is also part of the program. Not surprisingly, RM Sotheby’s is one of several large auction houses active this week, and we…

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When it comes to scale models, 1:64 scale has always been a bit ignored. It’s really known more for entries from the likes of Hot Wheels or Matchbox, but seldom gets attention from the more niche scale model manufacturers. Now though, TSM-Models is entering the fray, with surprisingly detailed 1:64 scale kits that may signal…