 Minichamps has released the third run of their 1:18 scale version of the Volvo 244 GL from model-year 1986. The third production batch is painted white and features once again black leather seats. This mode has no opening parts (doors, trunk, hood). The first two batches sold out quite fast so this is another opportunity to add the first 1:18 scale model of Volvo's iconic brick - the Volvo 244 - to your personal collection. You can buy this 1:18 model under item 155171402 at your local store. This model is offered for ± 75-80 € . This white painted model has been produced in a limited run of 504 units. Model overview:
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Minichamps has just announced the release of an already third run of their 1:18 scale version of the Volvo 244 GL from model-year 1986. The third production batch will be offered in white. The interior reflects once again black leather seats. The first two batches sold out quite fast so this is your chance to grab yourself the first 1:18 scale model of Volvo's iconic brick - the Volvo 244. You can already pre-order this model under item 155171402 at your local store. This model is offered for ± 75-80 € . This white model will be produced in a limited edition of 504 units.  Model overview:
Source: minichamps.de
… the new low budget range by Minichamps. Minichamps has announced earlier this year at the Nürnberg toy fair that they will offer a selection of 1:43 and 1:18 scale models under the label Maxichamps. The name and price range is not the only difference between this new label and Minchamps classic product range. A very obvious visual difference is the fact that each Maxichamps model is directed to the right whereas all Minichamps models always point to the left. There is only a limited number of options a company can choose from to be able to offer more competitive prices for their scale model range. One would be cutting their profit margin. But that is most often the last option a company will opt for. Minichamps choose however to lower the details, amount of exterior trim, decals, prints, simplified interiors, etc. A less detailed model demands less handling and machining operations during the manufacturing process and makes it therefore less expensive. The 1:43 scale Maxichamps models will probably be offered around € 30. That means that they were able to cut the retail price nearly by half. How good or bad the final quality shall be seen later this year. Maxichamps has announced so far six Volvo models. They consist of three different cars each available in two different colors. These diecast models are forms which Minichamps has offered for some time in their regular model program. The Lang family, owner of Minichamps, however pretends that both of her labels are not set up to create a potential competition against each other. It is not the first time that Minichamps is trying to attract the novice collector with a cheaper product range. There has been a series of three-inch models in previous years which failed miserably. A total of 102 various youngtimer as well as modern street cars have so far been announced. They consist of 26 1:18 and 76 1:43 models which are all taken and known from Minichamps standard product range from the past. It seems to me that they have not yet finished implementing their new brand and label strategy. I have noticed that not yet all of the announced and shown Maxichamps models point to the right. They still point to the left on their dedicated new website maxichamps.de as well as in the free catalog given away earlier this year at the Nürnberg toy fair. But the first hand-samples shown on Minichamps website point all to the right. Well let's wait and see. Anyhow the so far announced Volvo scale models are:
As you may have noticed they didn't had much pleasure nor effort offering a lot of new paint schemes. Quite a shame. It's a pretty close copy-paste from Minichamps product range which we all know from the past years.
Sources: Minichamps has released the second livery of the new 1:18 scale version of the Volvo 244 GL just weeks after the first release. The second model comes with a red paint scheme. The interior reflects once again black leather seats. This second batch is already sold out at Minichamps. But you should be able to find a copy at re-sellers and stores. This model is offered for ± 75-80 € under item 155171401. This red model is offered in a limited edition of 804 units. Source: minichamps.de Short reminder: The rather low price for this 1:18 scale model by Minichamps is only possible since they have started to produce several of their models in a more affordable price range. This is largely being made possible since these models do not feature any opening parts. So you won't be able to play with your model and you won't be able to open a hood, trunk or even one of the four doors. Model overview:
Minichamps is the first company who is offering a 1:18 scale model of the famous Volvo 244. The first livery has officially been released this weekend. The first version is painted in an attractive green metallic. The interior is all black and it seems to me that Minichamps tried to reproduce the seats finished in leather. Minichamps has chosen to reproduce the GL version from 1986. This is an obvious choice since they already did the same model in 1:43. Minichamps new 1:18 version has been produced in a limited edition of only 702 units and it is already sold out. But you should be able to find a copy at good model stores or re-sellers in your area. And if not you can wait for the second release which will feature a red paint scheme. You can buy this model for as low as 75-80 €. This is only possible since Minichamps has started to produce several of their models in a more affordable price range. This is largely being made possible since these models do not feature any opening parts. So you won't be able to play with your model and you won't be able to open a hood, trunk or even one of the four doors.
I will try to write a more detailed review as soon as I have been able to inspect one of these models more closely.
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Minichamps has announced new release dates for the long awaited Volvo 242 Turbo models. Both should be available in the first quarter of 2013.
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Minichamps has finally published a picture of the second announced 1:43 scale model of the Volvo 242 Turbo. This car by the 'Team IPS Racing' was driven by Peter Stureson in the 1986 DTM season. These models will be offered for around 55 €.
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Minichamps will release their next Volvo model in December just in time for the X-mas season. It will be a 1:43 scale model of the well known Volvo 855 break.
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