Jada Toys '65 Shelby Cobra "For Sale"
Imagine finding a Shelby Cobra in this condition for sale. Well, the designers at Jada Toys continue to impress and dazzle with their mix of hip and classic, bling and rust! The 1965 Shelby Cobra is a true legend of speed and this one is advertised as "Super Fast!!!" and can be yours for the right price. Coming soon in 1:24 scale diecast, be sure to add this model to your collection of 'For Sale' diecast models!
December 09, 2007
Three Upcoming AUTOart Mercedes Models in Development
As first reported on the DiecastXchange Blog, pictures are emerging of forthcoming 1/18 scale AUTOart AMG Mercedes-Benz diecast models. They are:
- 76168 AMG Mercedes-Benz CL63 - Iridium Silver
- 76169 AMG Mercedes-Benz CL63 - Black
- 76241 AMG Mercedes-Benz S63 - Iridium Silver
- 76242 AMG Mercedes-Benz S63 - Black
- 76246 AMG Mercedes-Benz G55 - Black
- 76247 AMG Merdedes-Benz G55 - Silver
The CL63 and S63 are advertised with real leather seats - a first for AUTOart models and for a car this luxurious, a much appreciated feature. It's great to see these pictures and the hope is that the wait won't be long for availability. The G-Wagon will be a welcomed return. Why did AUTOart never restock the original release?
The diecast collecting community has mixed feelings about AUTOart, much of which began in 2003 with the initial releases of the sealed shell cars and simultaneous 30% increase in retail cost. Loyal distributors of AUTOart products have been given the cold shoulder and a total lack of communication from the company, barring the ever-present memos of coming price increases. And who can forget the arrogance of company reps who flatly insulted the American collectors? But we keep coming back despite it all because of products like these Mercedes models. They might be too high, but if we want it bad enough, where else are we going to get it? Our advice? Choose your purchases wisely and support the companies who are still hanging on through the turmoil this hobby and industry are currently experiencing. It will likely take a major resurgence in the American economy before things get better (better: higher-quality diecast at lower prices). Try to hang in there a little longer!
December 08, 2007
A Hot, New Black 'n White From Bigtime Muscle
Now appearing via JadaToys.com is a picture of the upcoming release of the 1/24 DUB City 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-500 Police Car diecast. "To Protect And Serve?" Nah. If you see this bad boy in the rearview, it's nothin' but trouble. Who knows if the picture is a pre-production release and the final diecast will have the pushbar, fog lights, hood vents and black wheels! The DUB City Heat Bigtime Muscle item number is 53003 or 91836. Wouldn't it be great to see this available before the end of the year? More information should be available soon in diecast forums and from your favorite online scale model retailer. Look out bad guys!
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