Hi Everyone,

Minichamps is coming out with 1/64 scale cars that I want to get to sell on my web site. (the retail price from minichamps is $12.50 on the regular cars and $16.50 on the racing ones) But I'm stuck which models will be more popular. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated.

Vadim

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Hey Vadim,

I won't be much help, as I only collect racing based replicas. But if you were to carry the Racing themed rides also just shown, then I would be a VERY good customer! I have been looking for an American based source for these upcoming releases.

Ward

I would most likely attempt to get the non-racing castings.

I would prefer non-racing versions

I would prefer non-racing versions


But which models of non-racing you think are more popular?

I think the 911 Porsches would be the most popular but I love those Alfa Romeos and Bentleys.

I luv the racing stuff :thumbsup:

I would buy a few street cars but they would be racers in street clothes :p


Looks like this line is going to be a hit :thumbsup:

Hi Vadim,

This look fantastic! I already picked out 7 must haves for my collection - but my tastes are eclectic.

In general, I think the most sellable models will be the ones which are not widely available from other manufacturers. Since these are premium and, therefore premium-priced models, I'm guessing the target market will be hardcore collectors and those who really want a model of a specific car, but can't get it from other manufacturers. Some of the ones I think will do particulalry well:
- the racing Porsches, especially the 935's and 934's
- the green/black GT3 RS
- Aston Martin DBS
- Alfa Romeo 8C

The ones that will likely not sell:
- Cayenne
- Boxster

Very interested. I collect street exotic /luxury cars

Not sure if I would buy 1:64 at those prices. Have to think about it. But if I did, I would go for the Bentley Brooklands and the Fiat 500.

The little Fiat 500 is cool but besides that the old school Porsches are cool too. I would pick up the Fiat but at the price would have to think hard.

Your right the prices are high. The bentley brookland and the continental gt are my fav. Would also have to think hard before purchase

No one can foretell the future or popularity of anything, but I can consult Tina "the all seeing eye" down the road if you want.:confused:

I like most of them, except for the Cayennes and boxsters.

I really like the Bentleys, I don't think any company released true 1/64 renditions.

I would be very interested to get them.

Thanks for sharing.

I definitley like the Bentleys All of them) especially the Brooklands. All of the Porches and the Alfas etc. Oh yeah, I almost forgot the Aston Martin and the SLR Convertible are sweet too!! Im pretty much for everything except the race cars.

I definitley like the Bentleys All of them) especially the Brooklands. All of the Porches and the Alfas etc. Oh yeah, I almost forgot the Aston Martin and the SLR Convertible are sweet too!! Im pretty much for everything except the race cars.


I did order the cars.... did get all the Bentleys, and other ones. but only got 1 porsche which seemed to be most popular with everyone else. Also skipped the SLR (all versions). Every model that I bought for my web site also got for my own collection. :)

Great! It will be hard to be patient during the wait until th 4th quarter for the Brooklands Bentley car! Actaully, $12 is not exhorbitant. I paid about that much per car for some Kyoshos that I recently had shipped to me from Japan . Also Autoart charges about $16 for their Bugatti Veyron and $12 for their other new issues- so the Minichamps seem to fit right in costwise with like competitive models. We must remember these are not toys; but are realistic detailed collectibles!

I agree with ^^^ :thumbsup:

I can't wait to see these up close and personal :tongue:

Denis

As a racing diecast collector, I would get a few. But beware, at these prices, there won't be many of us who will buy. You could save me some shipping, as I have been buying Kyosho's in this scale from japan.

I did order the cars.... did get all the Bentleys, and other ones. but only got 1 porsche which seemed to be most popular with everyone else. Also skipped the SLR (all versions). Every model that I bought for my web site also got for my own collection. :)

Which ones did you order? When are you expecting to receive them. Keep us in the loop :thumbsup:

Which ones did you order? When are you expecting to receive them. Keep us in the loop :thumbsup:


According to Minichamps they are expected in the 3rd and 4th. quarter, as soon as they get them I get them. I got all the Alfas, Bentleys, Green Porsche, Aston and the Fiat. For the racing ones besides the special orders that I had, for the web site in very few pieces one of the 935 and 934 porches. As I got them for myself too. :)

Wow, fantastic models!. Bentleys at true 1/64 scale..lol.
Where to order please?. You said items wil be ready for shopping in a few but you didn´t said your web page.
Thanks a lot for the information.

I liked all of the now racing models. But I will pass at that price. For 1/64th
scale they seem over priced.

Wow, fantastic models!. Bentleys at true 1/64 scale..lol.
Where to order please?. You said items wil be ready for shopping in a few but you didn´t said your web page.
Thanks a lot for the information.

Here I thought everyone knew my web page :) www.apason.com

I'd buy all cars if they aren't so expensive. If they are under $10 then I'll buy every single one.

I'd buy racing and non, but I'm kinda all Porsche'd out right now. I love Minichamps - have some stuff in 1/43 - but its pricey.