New Tomicas for release May 2017 to August 2017

The 829 Japan website  just shared incoming Tomicas that are due for release between May to August 2017.

Here are the models for release, including a trio of Tomica Premium models.

Visit their website to get the full details

INCOMING REGULAR TOMICAS

Most (but not all) new releases come into 2 colors. one is a limited edition color, This would be the one with a longer description under the name.

For instance, in the Subaru BRZ below, the limited edition is the yellow one.

One caveat though, sometimes, the regular model exceeds the value of the limited edition. On my part, I simply buy both to be sure since I normally buy at least 3 (ideally 5) of each model so that my own model is free when I sell them in the future :-)

INCOMING TOMICA PREMIUM

Mercedes 114 / 115 Strich 8 Coupe Blue Platinum Edition 1/18 Diecast Car Model by Sunstar

This Mercedes model is known in Germany as the "Strich 8" or slash eight in English. This pertains to a practice that Mercedes started where the eight refers to the year of production when the new generation models started which was 1968.

This specific 114/115 model is from 1973 but is still referred to as /8 since it is part of the new generation.

The sedan model of this was especially memorable to me because it was a car that my grandfather which he lent to us to use for several years. It was a most comfortable car and I remember how the doors closed with the security of a bank vault.

The model shown here is the M110 engine which is double overhead inline 6 cylinder engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters.

A real world coupe 1:1 version of this car would be a pricey collectors item.

Kudos to Sunstar for making this model available.

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Mercedes CLK GTR Street Silver 1/18 Diecast Model Car by Maisto

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I have said it before on this blog and on my Facebook page. I like Maisto models.

Sure they are considered just adequate mainstream, but for some unknown reason the models they make appeal to me.

This Mercedes CLK GTR model is a case in point. I have the race car version and its one of my models that I like keeping on the shelf in front of me simply because its so nice to look at.

If you're a fan too and you'd like the model shown here, click on the photo to buy it from Diecast Models Wholesale.

A peek at the AUTOart Signature Series Mercedes 600 Pullman

Here's a little peek at the gem of my collection (along with another limo to follow)

The Mercedes 600 Pullman by AUTOart Signature Series

1955 Mercedes Benz 300S by Maisto in 1:18 scale

Maisto tends to get a bad rap among collectors but personally I have a lot of Maistos in my collection and I'm pretty much a happy camper. For what its worth I do have CMCs and Exoto also and they are really on a different level. But my Maistos are happily coexisting with my AUTOarts, Kyoshos, Hot Wheels and others. At the end of the day, collecting is all about what YOU want for yourself and I'm very happy checking them out everyday since a lot of them are in my office ;-)

I understand the criticism leveled against their smaller scales like 1/64s but a lot of their 1:18s are actually decent models.

This Mercedes is no exception. While processing the photos in Lightroom prior to posting here, I found myself marveling at what a nice model it was.

Hopefully you enjoy looking at the model as much as I did.

A TRIO OF SUPERCARS FROM AUTOART

Here are three cars that any car enthusiast would love to have in his garage. For us lesser beings, having them in any scale is good enough :-)

These 3 cars are from AutoArt and are in 1:43 scale. You'll notice also that the stand and the cars are angled to provide a more dynamic display.

PANOZ ESPERANTE GTR-1

LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO

MERCEDES BENZ SLR MCLAREN