Minicars in in showroom

[Three_o_seven]

I was just browsing the new car showroom and was plesantly suprised when I came across the new range of 1/64 road cars (and one race). I have found myself warming to these little buggers and I'm REALLY impressed with the detail and accurate shape they portray. Congrats on another line of classics to be, I have my card here ready and waiting.......I'll take the lot...please.

Jeremy........one excited collector:D

[brchi17]

Yea, it appears to be quite a line up.

Personally, I just hope they come out a couple at a time (like the early V8 releases were) as otherwise they will get a bit expensive as I've been buying all my minicars from Biante (except the last one as it appears I was a bit slow getting on line & missed out) & the postage ($7ea or $14 for more than 2 - I think Biante has a special rate for these - admin ?) could make them prohibitive if they come out 1 at a time.

Just a thought,
cheers.

[Goggles Pizanno]

Yes I agree brchi17, multiple releases are the go, only I would hope for releases in lots of 4. At $8 postage per package it works out at $2 ea. model, which I think is reasonable.

Yep, 4 new releases every two weeks. That works out at only 104 releases a year, the cost of which works out at only about $1300 a year....... C'mon admin you can do it. The skys the limit with these little beauties.

You know Matchbox were making 5,500,000 models per week at one stage. So, you know, 12000 - 16000 1/64 models every couple of weeks would be nothing to you Super model making Man.

By the way, did I tell you I really like these 1/64 models.

[nick]

when r the first batch due?

[7Litre]

Brocky's Torry for me..

[nick]

me too

[chups]

I wanna get them all. they look great for 1:64. it opens up a whole new range of models. maybe we will finally get a concept series in 1:64 so we can get all the excellent concept cas like the

GTR-X, Hurricane, ECOmmodore, concept coupe, Sandman, Utester, HRT edition Maloo, Cross8, Jack8, SSX, HRT 247,

as 1:64 will be cheaper to produce one off models. im still waiting. please, im begging you. Holden produce atleast one excellent concept car each year and you could work with them to release it at the sydney motorshow each year like with the monaro. one 1:64 per year is affordable. please

[brchi17]

I'm with you chumps,
I think the minicar range is tops,
I know there small but having a complete set made up of Australian cars would be fantastic to have. I'll sure be trying to get all of them as well.
cheers.

[Grubby]

I think that all of these new minicars will be great.

Yes it might allow us to get some show cars and concept cars in the future.

They may be minicars but the detail for a 1:64 model is great.

At the price - yes bring out 4 or 5 at a time.

Can't wait

Grubby

[Damian]

Couldn't have said it better guy's
I recently picked up the Skaife/Richards 2002 Bathurst Winner and the detail is unbeliveable. Can't wait for them to make the entire Bathurst Winners set in 1:64, that would be awesome.
Regards
Damian

[Goggles Pizanno]

Yes Damian, and why not go all the way.

A triple set. 1st 2nd and 3rd place getters for each year! I think it would be manageable in 1/64 scale.

You wouldn't have to build a new room on the house to display the full collection and it would be affordable.

40 years worth of racing, 3 models for each year, 120 models

We've already got the 2002 winner and Brockys '72 winner is in the pipeline. Only 118 models to go.

[brchi17]

I was thinking about how I buy my minicars & they have all came from Biante, but what I found to be a bore was how I had to order them individually.

What would be good (I don't know if its' possible thought), would be an option to purchase all of the new minicars being released at a certain time in 1 go, just as you would a single one model.

cheers.

[Grubby]

Does anyone know when we can expect to see some of these models.

I realise the 2002 Bathurst winner is out.........but after that.....

Grubby

[SWRT]

Bathurst podium sets from the last 40 years,
I've got the 1971 and 77 podium sets in 1/43.
If the Chivas 3rd place 1972 Charger comes out in 1/43 I'd have the top 5 from 1972(Brock torana,French GTHO,Geoghagan Charger and Moffat GTHO).
Also got 1st(Richards/Murphy),2nd(Lowndes/Mcconville) and 4th(Johnson/Johnson) from 1999.
1st(Skaife/Longhurst in 4 set) and 2nd(Jones/Cleland) from 2001.
Also future podium sets will be Palmer/West 2nd place 1968 Manaro to go with my Mcphee/Mullholland winner,Gibson/Firth 1967 XR GT winner to go with Geoghagan brothers 2nd place XR GT and Bond/Roberts+Brock/West 1969 Monaro 2 set.

[Grubby]

I'm with you all on this.

Podium sets in 1:64.

We could have both Bathurst sets & Championship sets.

In 1:64 scale very affordable and quite easy to find the room for.

Maybe Biante could stike a deal with AVESCO so no matter what teams finished in the podium positions they could make podium sets in 1:64 ( under licience agreements ) - This way we would never miss out.

Ouch............that hurt just fell from the clouds..dreaming again

Well we can hope. Sounds good to me anyway

Grubby

[SS Commodore]

I was told that the 1/64 range had been released to appeal to kids, well just as well we're all big kids at heart.

They look great, Bathurst podium or winners series 1966-2002 great idea.

[Damian]

You'll have to stop this Grubby, you're making me spend my money. :D
Regards
Damian

[Grubby]

Damian

An addiction is an addiction

[Damian]

I hate it when you're right

[Grubby]

Hi my name is Grubby - I'm a model car collectaholic

There I said it.

[Tumbo]

Thankfully i kept to my promise- only swrt official cars in 1/43 scale.....and 1/18 scale....ok i'll get a 22b in 1/43.....and a ferrari schumacher in 1/18......and a 1/18 Irvine Jag......ok just the skaife in 1/18.......and the bathurst twin pack........OK i'll get a VX collection in 1/18.....but under NO circumstances is it going any further....SWRT cars only....well i'll get a resin model too.......and some transkits......DAMN there are just too many cars and not enough money....

BUT THERE IS NO WAY I WILL EVER BUY A 1/64.......perhaps......
:rolleyes:

[Damian]

C'mon Tumbo,
Look what you'd be able to get in 1:64 scale, just one more scale to collect. I know you want too!!!
Regards
Damian

[Tumbo]

IKNOW.....I KNOW...I KNOW... i hate the smartness in ppl on this forum......with 6 subeys to get...1 transkit...2 more coming out (one a three pack) and a /18 on the way....the sandown and press release cars from 2001...and brights 02, plus the 02 bathurst on the way...........and now this....the beautifully crafted and elegant 1/64 range........when will it stop....when will it stop...so many cars...so little time.....so few dollars left.....:(

someone stop me before i buy again!!!!!!

[carnut]

I must admit the future minicars to be released look fantastic. I for one will be collecting all of them. The detail is excellent. Also it is affordable for people just starting into diecast car collecting, whether they are young or not so young.:p

[nick]

does anyone know when the next 1/64 bathurst winner will be out and what is it?
nick

[SWRT]

only time will tell nick,
I hope its a Lowndes/Seton or Lowndes/Besnard FPR Barra that wins and "Daytona 24 hour winning Racers group" Porsche GT3 RS if a Bathurst 24 hour winning minicar is made.

[brchi17]

Have a look in the new model showroom.
There's a heap of new minicars on the way.
The Monaro's (CV8, GTO & GTS) look fantastic & the Brock Torrana looks just like its bigger 1:18 brother.
Can't wait to get them all !!!
cheers.

[Grubby]

The pictures in the new model showroom look great.

I seen a list at my local Holden dealer last week and there were 31 - 1:64 cars to be released between now & June. This does not even include and 2003 V8 Supercars.

What a start to 2003.

Grubby

[brchi17]

G'day Grubby,
how about posting what was on that list of 31 ???
I think admin aluded to about 15 back in Oct & that included the BA & VY.
cheers.

[nick]

that would be great!!:D

Grubby?

[Grubby]

My list is at home - I will post it tonight.

Grubby

[brchi17]

Thanks Grubby,
I look foward to read what is comming in this fantastic range of models
cheers.

[Grubby]

Stay tuned I am putting them in now.

I am not typist so be patient.

Grubby

[Grubby]

Here we go. They are in no particual order.

Monaro CV8 - Devil
Monaro CV8 - Flame
Monaro CV8 - Brock Targa 2002
HSV GTS Coupe - Phantom/Red
HSV GTS Coupe - HSV Green/Black
HSV GTO Coupe - Quicksilver/Red
HSV GTO Coupe - Sting
Torana LJ XU-1 - Tangerine
Torana LJ XU-1 - Purr Pull
Torana LJ XU-1 - Brock 28C
Torana LJ XU-1 - Bond 24C
Monaro HK - Inca Gold
Monaro HK - Warwick Yellow
Monaro HT - Verado Green
Monaro HT - Monaco Maroon
Monaro HG - Kashmir White
Monaro HG - Seamist Green
Commodore VY SS Sedan - Hothouse
Commodore VY SS Sedan - Quicksilver
Commodore VY SS Ute - Red Hot
Commodore VY SS Ute - Delft Blue
HSV VU Maloo R8 - Sting
HSV VU Maloo R8 - Tiga
HSV VY Maloo R8 - Phantom/Red
HSV VY Maloo R8 - HSV Green
HSV VY Clubsport R8 - Hothouse
HSV VY Clubsport R8 - Turbine Grey
Commodore VU SS Ute - Tiga
Commodore VU SS Ute - Heron
Commodore VU SS Ute - Brock Targa 2001
HSV 427 - Sting

I don't know about everyone else but I can't wait.

Grubby

[brchi17]

WOW !!!!!

Hopefully there is a list just as long of Ford's comming as well.

And thought collecting these little marvels would be affordable !!!

With a list THAT long it sure looks like it will cost a small fortune to get them all, but one can dream.

cheers.

:D

[Grubby]

I think I might need a 1:64 showroom to put all these beauties.

Grubby

[Grubby]

The estimated dates for these range from Feb to June.

So I think that makes them all affordable over that timeframe.

Grubby

[brchi17]

I suppose 31 cars over 6 months @ $10 ea makes it around 5 cars or $50 a months - almost a dear as smoking, glad I collects model cars instead !!!

Hopefully Biante release them a few at a time so that we can save a few pennies on the postage.

Thanks again for the list Grubby,
cheers.

[Grubby]

Some would say that collecting model cars is a bad habit like smoking etc.

But at the end of the day we have a great collection ( or at least something ) to show for our troubles.

Grubby

[brchi17]

And at least this won't kills us !!!

That is until the other half finds about just how much I spend on my little hobby (obsession)

cheers.:D

[Grubby]

I know where you are coming from -- shhhhhhhhhhhh

[brchi17]

Maybe we could get Biante to write something mysterious on the mastercard statement (possibly a womens clothing store so that she thinks all this spending is really on her !!!) to save us from this predicament
:D

[Goggles Pizanno]

Bad choice brchi17. She's not that dumb otherwise you wouldn't have married her. She's probably going to think either

1. you're seeing another woman
or 2. she's married a cross dresser.
Your gonna have to come clean in the end.

Better still, call them bank fees & charges, no one will suspect a thing, the statement will look completely as per normal.:D

[brchi17]

Good suggestion on the 'bank fees'

She knows how much I spend on the cars & she is actually, starting to take some interest in them.

While I was photographing them a while ago she picked out the following that she wanted if we went out separt ways.

DJ XE Falcon's all 3 of them
DJ 89 Sierra
DJ 81 XD
she said I could keep all of the AU's !!!
MY red phase 3 & the Devil CV8.

Other than that she said any model which is worth more than what I paid for it, was hers as well !!!

Sounds like she is starting to know a little too much about my so called hobby (obsession).

Oh & did I mention she also wanted my collection of 1:18 WRX's.

I think we'd better stay together for the sake of our model collection.

She keeps telling me "whats' mine is hers & whats' hers stays hers"

cheers.

[nick]

sounds good grubby but im dissapointed there arent more bathurst winners in that list, or any touring cars for that matter!

[brchi17]

Nick,
I know what you mean. A full set of Bathurst winners would be fantastic (& affordable!!!) in the minicar scale.

What would also be good would be a Sandown 500 (&QLD 500)winners collection considering that this race's history is almost as big as Bathurst.

just a thought,
cheers.

[nick]

any news on when the next 1/64 scale car will come out and what it is?? been a while since ones been released.
nick

[SWRT]

A QLD 500 winners collection would be easy-
Ingall/Perkins Castrol VT 1999
Lowndes/Skaife HRT VT 2000
Johnson/Radisich DJR AU 2001
Besnard/Wills SBR AU 2002
There'd be some issues on the 2002 winners because of CC's.
PROCAR Sandown 500's easy as well
Bowe/Waring Auto Art Ferrari 360 2001
Stokell/Tratt Crazy Johns Lambo 2002
The traditional Sandown 500 cars would be hard
last one-Ingall/Perkins Castrol VT
Lowndes/Murphy in 96/97 in VR/VS
Bowe/Johnson in 94/95 in EB/EF
The 9 Brock Sandown winners
Longhurst/Richards BMW from 1985
And other winners I can't remember

[SWRT]

Sandown 500 winners from 1964-2002
1964-Ralph Sach/Roberto Bussinello-Alfa Romeo
1965-Frank Gardner/Kevin Bartlett-Alfa Romeo(same car won twice)
1968-Tony Roberts/Bob Watson-Holden Monaro 327 GTS
1969-Allan Moffat/John French-Ford Falcon XW GTHO ph1
1970-Allan Moffat-Ford Falcon XW GTHO ph2
1971-Colin Bond-Holden Torana LC XU-1
1972-John Goss-Ford Falcon XY GTHO ph3
1973-Peter Brock-Holden Torana LJ XU-1
1974-Allan Moffat-Ford Falcon XB GT
1975-1981-Peter Brock-(75-SLR5000,76-L34,77-79 A9X toranas,80-81 VC commodore)
1982-83-Allan Moffat-Mazda RX-7
1984-Peter Brock-Holden Commodore VK(last of the big bangers)
1985-Jim Richards/Tony Longhurst-BMW 635 Csi
1986-87-George Fury/Glenn Seton(86)-Terry Shiel(87)-Nissan Skyline DR30
1988-Allan Moffat/Gregg Hansford-Ford Sierra RS500
1989-Jim Richards/Mark Skaife-Nissan Skyline HR31
1990-Glenn Seton/George Fury-Ford Sierra RS500
1991-Mark Gibbs/Rowan Onslow-Nissan GTR turbo
1992-Larry Perkins/Steve Harrington-Holden Commodore VL
1993-Geoff Brabham/David"skippy"Parsons-Ford Falcon EB
1994-Dick Johnson/John Bowe-Ford Falcon EB
1995-Dick Johnson/John Bowe-Ford Falcom EF
1996-Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy-Holden Commodore VR
1997-Craig Lowndes/Greg Murphy-Holden Commodore VS
1998-Larry Perkins/Russell Ingall-Holden Commodore VT
2001-John Bowe/Tom Waring-Ferrari 360
2002-Paul Stokell/Anthony Tratt-Lamborgini Diablo VT

[brchi17]

Did you hear that Procar was decided to scrap their Sandown 500 in faviour of a sprint round at Phillip Island ???

I wonder whether they will allow avesco the use of the Sandown 500 name, now that they are not going to use it ???

The name of Melbourne 500 just doesn't sound right considering it raced in Springvale, which is a fair distance from Melbourne.

SWRT,
great effort in your list of all of the Sandown 500 winners, it must have taken quite a while to find all the winners.

cheers.:D

[nick]

admin could you please tell me if you have any plans of making the whole bathurst winners collection in this scale.
i have been waiting for ages for the brock torana gtr-xu1 but still no news.
nick

[admin]

We wont be making every Bathurst Winner in 64th..its almost impossible to justify on cost. Plus,some people are greedy and dont appreciate the car is only a few bucks and they want more than the thing costs in fees. NONE of our current Licensors fall into that category I might add.
The Brock and Bond XU-1 Toranas are in production now.

[nick]

thanks for the quick reply admin. Shame about the bathurst winners however i do understand.Do you think you will make all of the bathurst winners that are available in 1:18 scale in 1:64 scale? Also, are their any dates for the bathurst toranas?
thanks nick