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The World’s First Smart Garage for Model Cars – FUNTECHLAB PARKSIBLE FEATURETTE
Do you remember those childhood days? A few model cars on the floor of your room, with a parking lot sketched out using nothing more than paper and a pen. Today, however, this experience can be recreated on an entirely new level β even as an adult β with style and an incredible wow factor. We are talking about nothing less than the latest product from Funtechlab: the so-called βParksible.β In short, this Hong Kong-based company has managed to take social media by storm in less than two years. With the support of passionate model car enthusiasts and collectors from around the world, Funtechlab has established itself through technical innovations…
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Grello is here! – Manthey Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R by Trends Hobby FEATURETTE
New in the game: Have you heard of Trends Hobby yet? Brands like Mini GT, Pop Race, Tarmac Works and others have long become well-established names in the diverse world of 1:64 scale model cars. Now, a brand-new manufacturer is entering the scene β one that can easily compete with the major players and certainly does not need to hide. We realised this at the latest when we finally got our hands on the two Porsche 911 GT3 R models driven by Thomas Preining and Ayhancan GΓΌven. These are not just any Porsche 911 race cars, but true fan favourites from endurance racing and the DTM β the iconic Manthey…
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Hot Wheels delivery from TOMS Modelcars, the diecast heaven! – FEATURETTE
TOMS Modelcars has become a well-known name among collectors, model car enthusiasts, and automotive fans alike. And if, by any chance, you have not heard of them yet β which we can hardly imagine β here is a quick recap. Located at Voltastraat 51 in Purmerend, Netherlands, TOMS Modelcars is home to what is very likely the largest model car shop in the world. With an impressive warehouse space of 4,000 mΒ² and a retail area of 750 mΒ², this place is truly a paradise for collectors. Countless brands, dozens of scales ranging from tiny to large, and an incredible variety of model cars make it a destination unlike any…
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More than 2150 PCS – LetBricks 1/8 Scale Lotus 99T of Ayrton Senna
A racing legend to build step by step: From Alfa Romeo 179 to Tyrrell P34 6-Wheeler, Lotus 79 or Ferrari 126C2: thanks to RoscoPC, we can assemble these legendary F1 models ourselves. As MOCs, or My Own Creations, these are building block models developed and built by a genius like RoscoPC himself and made available to the wider market. Behind RoscoPC was Luca Rusconi from Italy, a Lego Technic Formula One Builder, as he called himself that way on his website. We were shocked as we read in early 2025 he passed away, his work and love for F1 cars will always remain forever. One of his absolute insane builds…
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THESE were the Hot Wheels Ferrari highlights of the year…
Ferrari goes red What an exciting year for all Hot Wheels and Ferrari fans. After a break of more than 12 years, we were able to enjoy collecting Hot Wheels Ferrari models again last year. And what a lineup it was. Hot Wheels chief designer Ronald Wong went to great lengths to ensure that we had some real treats to collect in 2025. Typical Ferrari: we are particularly fond of the red models! That’s why this article will mainly focus on the 2025 releases that were delivered in red so far. Because one thing is clear: even though practically all colours suit Ferrari, especially yellow, we will probably see most…
