Missing Biante Racing Legends

[thekid_600]

Just wondering if anyone from admin can answer this one. Or anyone for that matter...

What happened to the Biante Racing Legends? Are they still in the pipeline? Weren't they meant to have come out a couple of months ago?

Hope I'm not the only one interested in these 1:43 jewels. :o

[admin]

We have these all under control, but getting ALL the tooling ready is our first priority.
Was in China last week checking them and the first two are right to go, with the next 12 in final checking.
Expect them to start in a few weeks, sorry for the delay, but once we start we have to have continuity.

[thekid_600]

thanks admin. very very happy man now. :D

whilst on the subject of upcomings, when is the rough estimated time for lowndes 99 Winton VS? the prototype looks awesome.

thanks!

[admin]

Originally posted by thekid_600
thanks admin. very very happy man now. :D

whilst on the subject of upcomings, when is the rough estimated time for lowndes 99 Winton VS? the prototype looks awesome.

thanks!

Havent got the full shipping schedule at home, but it is either in next weeks or the week after's container

[BATHURSTFAN]

There was talk some time ago that you had to buy all of the collection as they are released, is this true or not?.

[admin]

Its up to you.
Depends if you want a "Collection" or just a couple of cars.
Stores will sell them individually, but to get the special "Collection Albumn", you will need them all.

[wayno]

The collection looks great admin. Think I might set up a standing order for these cars with my retailer. I would like to get them all I think. Even the cars from the other side of the fence! :eek:

[thekid_600]

i think i'll just get the ATCC and Bathurst Winners. If my guess is right, these models will come in different sized boxes (maybe admin can confirm or deny?) depending on where they came from (eg minichamps for sierras, autoart, biante) so they may not turn out as nice as i imagine them as a set.

plus i recall richard saying that there will be more to come after these initial 25. (mind you i think it was 24 until the 956 was added.) i'll have to somehow narrow my "Wants" down!! ;)

[TBVX05]

I'll be getting most Holdens and all the Brock Models (unless the Sierra/BMW/Volvo models are released!) :D

[Dingo]

Another addition to the Legends series... (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=16380)

[thekid_600]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally!!! Some classic aussie muscle in 1:43!!!! :D keep them coming!!! especially the bathurst winners!!!

[Hey Charger]

Admin,

I hope some of the minor issues with the 1:18 scale cars will be sorted and the 1:43's will be spot on??? ie the grill to the Moffat twin set being incorrect along with the goodyear sticker on Moffats car.... just some items to keep in mind

Cheers

[teambrock50]

Yeah i will get most Holden and ATCC and Bathurst Winners.

[15247]

Why the John Harvey car. If i remember right he only did a few races in that car that year. He was just a fill in driver. I think it was Colin Bonds car till he went somewhere else. Can someone tell me the whole story? I might be wrong but i dont think so.

[Dingo]

And another one... (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=16588) :D

[Hey Charger]

Originally posted by Dingo
Another addition to the Legends series... (http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=vie w&MerchandiseID=16380)

Hope the Goodyear sticker on Moffats car & other little tid bits are corrected

[biante1478]

Good to see one of these have moved from Development Approved to In Production status -- the Moffat XY. Some progress at last !!

[LC Torana]

Originally posted by biante1478
Good to see one of these have moved from Development Approved to In Production status -- the Moffat XY. Some progress at last !!


It is now In Transit


http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=view&MerchandiseID=14990

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Hey Charger
Hope the Goodyear sticker on Moffats car & other little tid bits are corrected

I for one start to get a wee bit peeved of your never ending, constant critisism.
If you do not like them then save yourself da $$.
And if you have a comment to make, then please see me in private, I will be at the All FORD day this Sunday, so come and see me if need be.
Or we will meet and have a drink somewhere.

[VXfan]

Originally posted by biante4923
It is now In Transit


http://www.biante.com.au/merchandise.cfm?mode=view&MerchandiseID=14990
I just had an email from Coffey Ford stating that they have these in stock!How can that be?They don't go on sale here until Wednesday right?:confused:

[MarkHM]

Yet another case of retailers not knowing or understanding their products and market!

[group C]

:) Well i just got to see the 8d Biante legend in the shop and i for one can't descibe how good it look's.
Can't wait for the rest to be released,i think they will be very popular as not everyone has the room or can afford 1/18 so now they can complete there collections of the 1/43.

Great job Biante

[rehau]

Originally posted by group C
:) Well i just got to see the 8d Biante legend in the shop and i for one can't descibe how good it look's.
Can't wait for the rest to be released,i think they will be very popular as not everyone has the room or can afford 1/18 so now they can complete there collections of the 1/43.

Great job Biante
am i missing something, have the legends been released?
If i look at the find a model section under legends they are all under developement approved?

regards Rehau

[group C]

Yes they have been released,they are still showing on the web site as in transit,they still hav'nt updated it yet.
It is the Moffat 1d not the 8d like i earlier said (should proof read what i type:confused: )

[Richard Poole]

As mentioned in last weeks newsletter the 1D Falcon of Allan Moffat in 1:43 scale will be released tomorrow at 2pm Perth time. Remember the change for day light savings as Perth is now 3 hours behind the eastern states of Australia.

[mick xu1]

I was up at my local model shop today, and they had 1D 1:43 in store for around $56.00......I am surprised to see it there as I stated by Richard they are being released tomorrow.

I decided to stick to the 1:18 scale.....but must admit this was tempting to say the least

[brchi17]

Originally posted by mick xu1
I was up at my local model shop today, and they had 1D 1:43 in store for around $56.00......I am surprised to see it there as I stated by Richard they are being released tomorrow.

I decided to stick to the 1:18 scale.....but must admit this was tempting to say the least

Gee that sounds expensive, considering the V8 supercars of the same scale are usually around the $40 mark :eek:

[Leigh]

Originally posted by brchi17
Gee that sounds expensive, considering the V8 supercars of the same scale are usually around the $40 mark :eek:
For CC maybe...

Biante's RRP has always been $55 (although many of us get them cheaper;))

[brchi17]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
For CC maybe...

Biante's RRP has always been $55 (although many of us get them cheaper;))

Oh ok, I wasn't aware of that, I think I'll shut up now :p

[jager]

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[Richard Poole]

Sorry you're so dissapointed Ian but you haven't got the whole picture.

Originally posted by jager
Picked mine up today and while I love the model I have to say the packaging was pretty average - just a plain red Auto Art box which has a small map of Australia and "Motor Racing Legends" next to it.

When you consider how Minichamps and IXO packages some of their series (the Ayrton Senna and LeMans winners series comes to mind), I think Biante could have made the outer case much more interesting (even an inlay card with a picture of Conrod or the Dipper might have been nice).[/B]

It's actually different window opening to the standard Autoart boxes. Compare the two. As the cars will be from different eras and race series it is the only way to have one standard packaging for all models making up the collection. Minichamps and iXO can have different packages as all models come under one theme (Senna and LeMans winners). We don't have that option (can't have a car that raced at Winton in a Bathurst box).

Originally posted by jager I also thought there might have been a numbered certificate, but that was probably expecting too much for a $55 model !

There IS a numbered certificate. Check with your retailer.

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
....There IS a numbered certificate. Check with your retailer.

So how many in total Richard ? :)

[Richard Poole]

3000, all numbered and all certificated.

[brchi17]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
3000, all numbered and all certificated.

Thankyou Richard ;)

[jager]

@%^

[TBVX05]

Whens the first Holden coming out, and which one will it be?

[jager]

#$%

[group C]

Originally posted by TBVX05
Whens the first Holden coming out, and which one will it be?


I think it was stated in an earlier thread that 1 Holden and 1 Ford is to be released each month.
As for which one i would be guessing but maybe the 28c LJ Torana:D

[TBVX05]

yeah I hope so! then I will have it in all three scales! :cool:

[Esses]

Just a curiosity question on this Moffat XY. Why this particular car? OK, it's #1, meaning he won the ATCC the previous year, but it's not like it's a Bathurst-winner, after all. I'm also assuming that as PB was wearing #1 the following year, this particular car didn't win the ATCC for '72 either? So, apart from being a classic in it's own right, what did it do? Not being nasty or sarcastic, just curious as my Moffat knowledge isn't great.:)

[TBVX05]

Yeah it seams strange that its the first one released, the 65e should have come out first! Same goes for Johnsons Zupps Torana, why is that coming out? Ive got the minicar so I wont be getting that one!

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Steve
Just a curiosity question on this Moffat XY. Why this particular car? OK, it's #1, meaning he won the ATCC the previous year, but it's not like it's a Bathurst-winner, after all. I'm also assuming that as PB was wearing #1 the following year, this particular car didn't win the ATCC for '72 either? So, apart from being a classic in it's own right, what did it do? Not being nasty or sarcastic, just curious as my Moffat knowledge isn't great.:)
1D because he won Bathurst the previous year...

Likewise Brock wearing #1 at Bathurst 1973.

Cheers

[Esses]

OK, that explains why this car wears #1 but not why it's the first Moffat model made. What did it do besides not win Bathurst?:)

[Hey Charger]

Originally posted by Steve
OK, that explains why this car wears #1 but not why it's the first Moffat model made. What did it do besides not win Bathurst?:)

I reckon its to spread them out mixing em up so as not to release all the winners at once ie 65E, 64E, 28C just to help keep the interest going...also Bathurst Legends doesn’t necessarily mean winners...in my view it means Moffat, Brock, Johnson, Richards etc and the Cars they drove so its not unusual to see the No1XY...finally wasn’t this car meant to make way for the phase IV but Moffat was forced to keep it going in the 73 ATCC season...tho I stand to be corrected on all points

[rex555]

Considering that the Moffat No.1 car is actually Item No.2 as listed on the site, could it be that the cars are going to be released in the numerical order (roughly) that they are shown on the site? This would depend on manufacturing/delivery times etc but would mean that the Leo Goehegan Holden FX would be next and first Holden.

Just wondering out loud, happy for admin to correct.:D

[Hey Charger]

Another thought I did have was that Biante may have development improvements (opening parts) in the pipeworks and may want to introduce them on the best of the best???

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Hey Charger
also Bathurst Legends doesn’t necessarily mean winners...in my view it means Moffat, Brock, Johnson, Richards etc
They are Biante Racing Legends...not Bathurst

Cheers

[Hey Charger]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
They are Biante Racing Legends...not Bathurst

Cheers

Your right...got Bathurst fixed in my mind as i'll be after the Bathurst winners....still the point is it suggests that the whole series is about the drivers and the cars they drove...even though there are similarities with, lets say, the current 1:18 Moffat collection, there may possibly be releases only in the 1:43 range???

[Nick Short]

I think any model released will come out in all 3 scales, even if not in the same order. I hope so, anyway!

[Troy_H]

Loved the model, I think it looks better than the 1/18.

Looking at the list, there are a few Bathurst winners amoungst them.

Any reason these arent simply in the Bathurst Winners packaging?

Either is fine, I just want the car but the collections seem to be getting a little mixed.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Troy_H
Loved the model, I think it looks better than the 1/18.

Looking at the list, there are a few Bathurst winners amoungst them.

Any reason these arent simply in the Bathurst Winners packaging?

Either is fine, I just want the car but the collections seem to be getting a little mixed.
Do what I do...I collect what I want, not what are "packaged" as a collection...

Cheers

[the_goldie]

I must admit I am tempted to sell a few of the 1/18s I have that are also going to be released in this collection and by selling 3 or so of them it will pay for the first 25 in this series... :confused:

Anybody else have/had these thoughts? The cabinet is getting pretty full with all the 1/18s I have and I saw the 1D Moffat car today and it looks great!!

I have counted 4 cars that are Bathurst Winners in this collection so far.

[Leigh]

Originally posted by the_goldie
I must admit I am tempted to sell a few of the 1/18s I have that are also going to be released in this collection and by selling 3 or so of them it will pay for the first 25 in this series... :confused:

Anybody else have/had these thoughts? The cabinet is getting pretty full with all the 1/18s I have and I saw the 1D Moffat car today and it looks great!!

I have counted 4 cars that are Bathurst Winners in this collection so far.
I asked Trevor a long time ago whether he intended making all the 1:18 releases in 1:43...he said that Biante intended to...so hence why I collect predominantly 1:43 with the odd 1:18 of vehicles that strike a chord with me:D

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
I asked Trevor a long time ago whether he intended making all the 1:18 releases in 1:43...he said that Biante intended to...so hence why I collect predominantly 1:43 with the odd 1:18 of vehicles that strike a chord with me:D

Hmm it is a decision I need to make soon I guess. I love the 1/18s but this series has cars that I would not buy in 1/18 due to cost / space, at least in 1/43 they are more affordable and this would be a great collection looking at the list - plus I believe there are more to come in the list of 25 so has the possibility of becoming a great display of cars.

Might just keep my Brock collection and Bathurst Winners in 1/18 and sell those that are released in this series as they come out.

[jager]

@#$

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by jager
The 1:43 Moffat Falcon has been released for 3 - 4 days now and I haven't seen one on eBay. With the model being largely sold out at most places that must be a first :)

There is one on there at the moment going for $15.50 with 4 days to go... But yes it is the first one I have seen, although I have not been looking.

[rex555]

Here's a couple that are missing from the set:-

Possum Bourne WRCar

Chris Atkinson first win Rally Oz 2005;)

[TBVX05]

Errr, Biante dont do Jap cars! :rolleyes:

[rex555]

Are you saying that Possum Bourne is not an Australasian legend? Last time I looked the Porsche driven by Brock wasn't built in Australia either, nor the BMW driven by Richards. I thought that the set was to commemorate Australasian cars and/or drivers that had done well here and overseas?

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by TBVX05
Errr, Biante dont do Jap cars! :rolleyes:

We did the Bourne car in 1:18. We've also done the Skyline GTR's and will be doing the Moffat RX7. We do cars with Australian history. It doesn't matter where they were developed or manufactured.

[TBVX05]

Originally posted by rex555
Are you saying that Possum Bourne is not an Australasian legend? Last time I looked the Porsche driven by Brock wasn't built in Australia either, nor the BMW driven by Richards. I thought that the set was to commemorate Australasian cars and/or drivers that had done well here and overseas?


Fair enough, I was surprised Biante will do the Brock Porsche, Ill probably get the BRL 1:43 and minicar if it is produced.

[k1w1taxi]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
and will be doing the Moffat RX7.

YES!!!!!!! YES!!!!!! YES!!!!!!
When??? When??? When???

Where will I be able to get the PS Decals?

Cheers
Lee:D

[Esses]

Originally posted by jager
The 1:43 Moffat Falcon has been released for 3 - 4 days now and I haven't seen one on eBay. With the model being largely sold out at most places that must be a first :)

Ironically, there was a Trax Code 3 #1 Moffat XY on there a few days ago, nearing $50-00 last time I saw it.:)

[Nick Short]

Not sure why the Brock Porsche should surprise anyone - it was a significant driver pairing at a legendary track, in one of the best racing cars ever built. There weren't any Holden parts on it, but it still managed to do quite well.

[Esses]

Yup, until one of the wheels they used to please their major sponsor decided to part ways with the car. Apparently a common failure with that brand of wheel.:)

[biante1478]

Not sure why the Brock Porsche should surprise anyone - it was a significant driver pairing at a legendary track, in one of the best racing cars ever built. There weren't any Holden parts on it, AND THEREFORE it still managed to do quite well.


;)

[15247]

Could someone please explain the significance of the John Harvey Torana (L34). I cant believe that this is a racing legend.

[TBVX05]

I reckon Bainte are calling them 'Biante Racing Legends' because it will give the product more appeal, and most of them have been made in 1:18 so it will be easy for them to make.

[thekid_600]

I can't contain my excitement anymore....

the Moffat #1D looks sensational!!!! the red box makes it stand out from any other 1:43, with the rounder window cutting. The detail is great!!! finally!!!!!!!

now.... which one and when is the next one to hit our shelves admin?

PS why doesnt the 1977 moffat twin set have an allocated BRL#? Nor the 1976 bathurst winning torana. not that it matters i guess. the moffat 1D had no indication it was BRL #2.

[inter]

Does any body know what will the next legend released?

inter

[inter]

It is quiet on the wester front tonight?

:D

inter

[thekid_600]

i wouldn't even hesistate a guess inter. some of those model's casts are already there. it's just a matter of producing it. my gut feeling says BRL #1, geoghegan's 48-215.

i'd dearly love to see the 77 moffat twin set.

can richards shed any light? when's the next one to arrive in our homes?

[singer]

Originally posted by k1w1taxi
YES!!!!!!! YES!!!!!! YES!!!!!!
When??? When??? When???

Where will I be able to get the PS Decals?

Cheers
Lee:D

Once it is made you'll be able to obtain any missing decals from

missingdecals.com.au

[k1w1taxi]

Thanks Singer. Now I just hope it arrives before the alzheimers causes me to forget why I want it let alone where to get the decals:D

[thekid_600]

I heard from my local shop that that next one to be released is the 1968 McPhee/Mulholland Monaro, and/or the Geoghegan 48-215.

can anyone shed any light?

[ferrari fan]

I will make all the missing decals for this 1/43 series and the sets will appear on my website as the models are released.
regards Bert.

[thekid_600]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
I will make all the missing decals for this 1/43 series and the sets will appear on my website as the models are released.
regards Bert.

Great!! Thanks Bert! I was beginnging to wonder what I'll do with the likes of Marlb*ro and Cr*ven A9X :)

Are they going to be Vinyl or Waterslide? or are you doing both?

[Dingo]

Raising this topic again...

I'm seriously thinking of getting these when they come out, then selling the corresponding 1:18s to pay for them... :D

[bostonwayne]

1976 Bathurst winner in production

[Renz Man]

I will make all the missing decals for this 1/43 series and the sets will appear on my website as the models are released.
regards Bert.

Any chance we will see decals for the 1/43 Nissan GTR for Skaife/Richards 92 Bathurst winner??

[ferrari fan]

Yes , I am busy with them, waiting for delivery

[LC Torana]

The following BRL are now in production


Morris/Fitzpatrick 1976 LH Torana Bathurst winner (http://www.biante.com.au/products.htm?action=deta ils&id=16588)
Brock/Brock 1977 Bathurst A9X #25 (http://www.biante.com.au/products.htm?action=deta ils&id=15805)
Moffat / Geoghegan 1973 XA Coupe Bathurst winner (http://www.biante.com.au/products.htm?action=deta ils&id=16984)
Leo Geoghegan 1956 NSW SCC 48-215
(http://www.biante.com.au/products.htm?action=deta ils&id=14735)
Approximate Availability June 2006

Though the Moffat 73 XA has a picture of his ATCC #9 XY :)

[LC Torana]

Fast work Biante staff… picture is now the right one :D