Diecast Car Model News

Here is latest and advance notice of developments in diecast car scale models, including new car model announcements, major arrivals and auction posts. This is what's going on in the hobby of collecting diecast scale model cars and motorcycles. Includes CMC, GMP, Lane, Franklin Mint, Danbury Mint, AutoArt, Highway 61, Ertl and more!

Thursday, September 14, 2006

GMP ANNOUNCES EXCITEMENT FOR FALL!

Reserve now for a brighter November! GMP will bring a 1:18 1970 GTO Judge Ram Air Convertible in an LE of only 1000. Fully plumbed 455 cu. in. powerplant, 4 speed Hurst shifter, dual exhaust with twinchrome exhaust tips, wheels with raised white lettering, removable white top and parade boot. Same month, same scale: the next installment in GMP's Street Fighter series, a 1967 Camaro Z/28 in triumphant red. Kinesis Motorsport K-18 wheels, custom suspension, rear spoiler, custom center console... wild one!

November gets cheerier still. In 1:24, also LE of only 1000, a black as sin 1968 Mustang CJ Fastback.

GMP has announced an October delivery of two 1992 Mustang GTs, each in an LE of only 1,000. Wow! Features on these models include 16” Pony wheels and real rubber Z-rated tires, working suspension, doors shut magnetically, functional steering, articulated bucket seats, retractable seat belts, operable handbrakes... everything!

Can't get no respect? Reserve for October delivery GMP's magnificent 1:12 1966 Daytona winning GT40 driven by Miles/Ruby. Only 350 to be made for entire world. Be one of the chosen.

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PLAY NEW ZONE CONTEST: "BREAK THE BANK"

How extensive is your knowledge of cars? It's time once again for you to get something for all that knowledge you keep in your head. The Diecast Zone announces its most exciting contest ever...


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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

DIECAST ZONE ANNOUNCES ITS DIECAST HALL OF FAME!

The Diecast Zone announces the creation of the Diecast Scale Model Hall of Fame. Our aim is to honor those who have made exceptional and pioneering contributions to the development and popularity of scale model cars and related subjects. To visit, CLICK HERE.

In this first year, we are inducting four members. We wanted to be sure to establish the level of achievement we had in mind in creating this hall of fame. Each of these first four took the scale model hobby and associated industry in important new directions. In future years, at most 2 can enter.

Qualified nominees may include entrepreneurs, designers, inventors, publishers and collectors. Election will be made by 10 individuals invited each year representative of these same groups.

Nominations are encouraged from anyone and should be posted throughout the year on one of the Diecast Zone forums.