OUT OF THE BOX BY MATT BOYD e origins of the Koenigsegg make it an unlikely contender Speedy Swede to the supercar throne. e company was founded in 1994 AUTOART KOENIGSEGG AGERA by a then 22-year-old Christian von Koenigsegg with the intent 1:18 | $275 of building a world-beating supercar. Not a trained engineer, W hen you think of Swedish-built automobiles, you probably picture a safe, he nevertheless outlined the practical, slightly dowdy sedan or station wagon trundling responsibly through basic specifications and layout a suburban neighborhood on its way to an after-school activity or back home of the car himself, and dreamed with a haul of Ikea’s versatile solutions for modern living. What you don’t picture is an up the Triplex rear suspension outrageous mega-buck, mega-horsepower hypercar that smashes preconceived notions system which contributes as handily as it smashes production-car speed records — but that’s exactly what you see greatly to the car’s flexibility pictured here. Meet the Koenigsegg Agera: just your and composure on both road average 940-horsepower,260+mph, and track. Despite its modest $1.5-million-dollar,corner- beginnings, the effectiveness of carving, eyeball- Koenigsegg’s design overcame flattening, knuckle- the odds, and now the company whitening, carbon-fiber produces about 15 cars per year. convertible grocery- getter! at may not sound like much, but the leader in the hypercar market — Bugatti — only builds 30-35. And unlike Bugatti, Koenigsegg makes money on How do you say “insanely fast” in Swedish? e Koenigsegg Agera is good for 260+mph! 50 DCXmag.com
Instrumentation is simple but beautifully rendered. Check out how the speed stripes e 940hp twin-turbo V8 is hard to spot under the carbon intake, but the innovative continue through the cabin! Triplex rear suspension system is in full view and delightfully detailed. each car it produces. So not covered their Pagani Huayra, fashion. Paint is nicely applied the nerve center of Swedish only does the Agera outperform and they are the source metallic silver, free of blemishes supercardom. At this end of the Veyron on the track, it also for all things Bugatti in with a single exception on the the automotive spectrum most outperforms it on the balance 1:18. e Agera is in good driver’s side front fender. e systems enjoy a significant sheet! company, and as part of twin speed stripes that run up degree of computer automation, Aa’s Signature Series it the hood, follow through the and thus the instruments, AUTOart has clearly defined receives all the company’s best cabin, and tail off on the rear controls, and switchgear are itself as the premier purveyor tricks. Among my favorite right wing are unique styling elements more sparse than you might of scale hypercars. Last issue we off the top is the top – that comes that present nicely here. I also suppose. e 7-speed dualclutch off targa-style — and stows like the ghost emblem on the sequential gearbox is neatly in the front boot, just like engine cover — a remnant from actuated by paddles so there the Swedish Air Force squadron is no shift lever or third pedal. the real deal. Another that was the previous occupant What few features there are bit of eye candy is the of the aircraft hangar that has to detail, AUTOart renders doors that slide out and served as Koenigsegg’s factory expertly, but truthfully the most up in proper Koenigsegg since 2003. interesting part of the interior is its points of access. Pop the roof panel and swing those doors out and up to see e rear third of the body levers up to expose an entirely in-house-designed and built twin-turbocharged 5.0L V8 engine. It’s hard to overstate WINTER 2015 51
One of the coolest functional features is although it covers up much of anti-roll bar cross-loading. This to easily swallow the removable the doors; they swing out and up just like the rest of the V8. Ceramic- effectively makes the car behave roof panel. Flip it over and we the real deal. coated exhaust manifolds and as if it has no bar during straight- see that the Agera has a full, flat the orange rubber rear brake line acceleration, but allows a under tray, so there is literally what a tremendous financial ducts can just be made out down stiff, stabilizing bar effect in hard nothing of note to see on the and technical commitment it below. A better view is afforded cornering — literally the best underside. Rolling stock is worth represents for an ultra-low- of the unique Triplex rear of both worlds! AUTOart has a gander though. Tires patterned volume manufacturer like suspension, which incorporates modeled this brilliant innovation after the Michelin Super Sports Koenigsegg to design its own a third shock-absorbing element with excellent fidelity. are accurate of tread and to the engines. It pays off though—940 mounted transversely between Up front the nose section lifts touch, but do not have sidewall horses (track versions make as the wheels which dampens the out and up on a two-stage hinge markings. The center locking much as 1360 horsepower!) from alloy wheels with their gloss 305 cubic inches is astounding. A black, yellow-rimmed (and huge, twin-plenum carbon-fiber named) finish are outstanding, intake is beautifully rendered, and the nine open spokes give an excellent view of the huge carbon ceramic brakes. All in all the AUTOart Koenigsegg Agera delivers just what you would hope and expect — a feature-laden rendition of a cutting edge hypercar that will look at home with the most exotic and highly detailed 1:18 replicas out there. And the appeal is hard to deny. About the only thing that might compete would be if (when?) AUTOart comes out with the even more highly tuned Agera R! sources AUTOart autoartmodels.com 52 D1C/2XHm.inadgd.co1m 9/5/14 1:56 PM
out of the box by matt boyd Maximum Utility, Mini Classic kyosho austin mini countryman Kyosho has released several 1:18 1:18 | $140 (estimated) Minis over the years, but it has been ages since a Countryman W hat do you get when you cross a classic Mini and a Woodie-style station has been available. They have wagon? That was the question British Motor Corporation (BMC) sought to updated the casting and are answer with the introduction of the Austin Mini Countryman in 1961. The Mini re-releasing it in two colors — had been an instant success from its introduction in 1959, slotting into the BMC lineup as light blue and a soft eggshell a smaller, more modern alternative to the Morris Minor. It was also more practical, as the white. The casting itself is well transverse engine layout and flat floor gave the Mini exceptional interior room from its tiny presented, with Mini-specific exterior dimensions. Still, Austin recognized the cargo limitations of the car’s compact items like rain gutters and panel wheelbase and non-existent rear overhang. Morris had enjoyed success with a wooden lines well represented. Paint is wagon-bodied Minor called the Traveller, so they applied the same formula to the Mini— also strong — smooth and even extending the wheelbase by about 4 inches and installing a larger, squared off rear body with only the slightest pooling section. It was first envisioned for commercial use as a 2-door Panel Van (sedan delivery) in the aforementioned gutters. but window-equipped ‘estate car’ versions were also built, and dubbed the Countryman. Trim items — mirrors, door Unlike on the Traveller, the wood on the Countryman was purely cosmetic (and not even handles, light bezels, etc. — are present on lower-priced models). But it achieved the desired aesthetic effect, and no one individually cast and chromed could argue with the practicality of the increased rear passenger and cargo spaces. metal pieces, with the single exception of the wiper blades, which are plastic. The wood trim is also plastic; it has proper texture but could benefit from a bit more color shading.The highlight for me is probably the 54 DCXmag.com
grille. It is cast and has just the manifolds to be tucked behind, Top: Barn-door rear doors make the increased cargo area accessible. Above left: Mini right wave-like contour to the between the engine block and wasn’t known for luxury; Kyosho nails the utilitarian interior. Above right: Solid detail on horizontal crosspieces. the firewall. the little BMC A Series 4-banger, and check out the casting quality on the grille. Shut lines on the doors are generally quite good. Opening One of the signature features sources them reveals one of the only of the original Mini design was clues to this casting’s origins: the novel suspension, which Kyosho, distributed by dogleg hinges. They work fine discarded conventional springs carvillemodelsshop.com though, and give access to an in favor of rubber cones that interior with nice materials isolated the suspension sub quality. Both the white car’s red frames. The compact setup interior and the blue car’s ivory helped facilitate the flat floor use finely flocked carpeting that maximized interior space, and soft-touch rubber for but gave a notoriously bumpy seating surfaces. Minis were ride. It provided exceptionally not luxurious by any stretch, so responsive handling, however, there aren’t that many features and was extremely durable. to model inside, but what there is Kyosho’s chassis plate has Kyosho does correctly. The modest molded detail for the rear barndoor rear doors on sturdy sub frame, but the front is better pin hinges open wide to yield a appointed. There is a separate view of the cargo area. exhaust system, but the tip is not Pop the stubby little hood to hollowed tubing — it is flat, which expose the 848cc BMC A Series detracts from the realism a bit. 4-cylinder engine. With just 34 The well-textured and treaded horsepower, the Countryman tires are most appreciated. was hardly a hot rod, but the engine was tough and flexible Kyosho’s Austin Mini and economical — a perfect Countryman has been off the match for the Countryman’s market a long time, so its return mission. Kyosho’s scale version should be enthusiastically met enjoys moderate detail, with by collectors. A few updates help metallicpainted accessories keep it current, and while prices accenting the engine color that have not been confirmed as of Austin called “Middle Bronze press time, we expect this to be Green.” Light blue plug wires, a among Kyosho’s more affordable bright yellow sidemounted fan 1:18 models. And certainly it add a splash of color. Kyosho is one of the more distinctive. captures the odd, forward Personally, I think I prefer the mounting position of the engine, white with its contrasting red allowing the intake and exhaust interior, but I expect the blue will be the more popular among most collectors. winter 2015 55
out of the box by peter celona Touring V-Twins that Ride Like the Wind Maisto 2013 Harley Davidson FLHTK Ultra Limited and FLHRD Road King Classic 1:12 | $20 Above: The appeal of Maisto’s two Harley H arley Davidson. Just the mere mention of these two iconic names conjures “baggers” certainly exceeds their $20 up strong feelings in many motorcyclists — feelings of freedom, exhilaration, asking price. wanderlust, and camaraderie to name a few. There’s nothing like hopping on, firing up that big V-twin motor, and setting off into the wind. People from all walks of life Opposite right: The dash ride motorcycles, and those that do will always share that common bond. But even within and instruments on the Ultra are nicely detailed. the motorcycle community a Harley is something special. It’s a club within a club. Back in 1903, when William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson built their very first motorized bicycle in a small machine shop in Milwaukee, WI, little could they have known the foundation they were laying for generations of loyal — even fanatical — enthusiasts to come. But the roots for the Harley Davidson legacy didn’t take long to take hold. By 1905, Harley and Davidson were already starting to win races with their machines. In 1909, they introduced their first 45 degree V-twin —a 49.5 cubic-inch powerplant making a whopping seven horsepower! 56 DCXmag.com
1:12 scale. We are going to focus molded plastic in the correct color. Paint on both bikes is a strong suit. e on the two “baggers,” the Ultra e engines are represented in Ultra’s Ember Red Sunglo really shines! Limited and Road King Classic. Initial quality is very nice for a full chrome; this isn’t quite scale- whereas the Road King is for $20 replica. Some casting lines accurate, as the spark-plug boots those riders who prefer to see a are visible and there are some and other small pieces should little more motorcycle and less be black. e Ultra’s floorboard plastic. Ultimately, that is more rough cut flashing (saddlebags tops, shifter rubbers, rear brake personal taste than anything. on the Road King; and the pedal, and handgrips should also Both are desirable, competent luggage rack, and tail bag be black. Given the $20 price, machines. Of these two models, back rest on the Ultra) the compromise is forgivable, I prefer the Ultra over the Road but not at all out of line especially since the engine King. To me, the Ultra is a bit with the price point. moldings themselves are quite sexier than the Road King. Its And there is quite a lot good. But interestingly, most of colors are more vibrant, and the of detail represented. those foot control issues are not a overall presentation quality of e Ultra Limited came factor on the Road King, with the the model is more satisfying. If in six colors for 2013, unpainted shifter rubbers being Maisto had chosen another of the the only flaw. available colors for the 2013 Road Fast forward to 2013, when and Maisto faithfully matched King, I may have felt differently. I the Harley Davidson Motor the metallic Ember Red Sunglo Both bikes feature articulating do have a soft spot for “naked”- Company celebrated its 110th and Merlot with Medium Red rear suspensions, steering, and style motorcycles. Ultimately, year of production (making it pinstripe paint scheme. e side stands. e Road King has for Harley Davidson aficionados, one of the oldest continuous metal flake really shines in the there’s nothing like jumping on manufacturers of motorcycles sunlight! e Road King came in the correct your bike and riding off into the in the world.) Sales for the year four colors in 2013, and Maisto spoke wheel sunset; but having either of these 2012 reached a staggering chose to represent it in the setup, and two models from Maisto sitting 249,849 units worldwide. In 2013, classic Vivid Black paint with the Ultra has on your desk sure helps us dream Harley Davidson produced 32 silver pinstripes. Both paint jobs about the open road. For that separate models in a multitude are smooth, blemish-free and accurately reason alone they’re well worth of different colors. Engine well-executed. e fine decal the $20 asking price! displacements have steadily badge appliqués are well placed cast 28-spoke grown since the early years and and correct for each bike. chromed aluminum SOURCES now the standard “Big Twin” style wheels. Tire tread on both engine is 103 cubic inches and I was impressed with the models are consistent with the Maisto maisto.com has such “modern” features as attention to detail on little OEM Dunlop tires. Caution needs twin cams, fuel injection, and things like the saddlebag to be taken during the handling fly-by-wire throttle on some buckles and latches, as of the bikes; there are plenty of units—technology far beyond well as the radio and CB fragile parts that can easily be what William and Arthur could antennas on the Ultra. e broken off if handled roughly. ever have imagined. dashboard and instruments I have had the opportunity are very nicely done on the to ride an Ultra Classic, and it’s a For 2014, Maisto has once Ultra, but a little off clocking very smooth, comfortable tourer, again collaborated with the on the Road King. e seats even on long hauls. For Harley Davidson Motor Company on both bikes are factory me, having some to bring six different models to correct and made from hard protection from the elements is definitely preferable,
hot wheels highway by mike zarnock Mebetoys: The Italian Hot Wheels During the late 1960’s and early 1970’s as Hot Wheels was estab- Above: Tampo variations on the '56 Hi-Tail Hauler--one with roof flamesand one without. lishing itself in the American market, Mattel was buying smaller diecast Below: The Mebetoys 1:28 BRM P160 F1 Marlboro. companies around the world not only for their product lines but also to help distribute the growing lines of current Mattel product. One of those companies was the Mebetoys brand in Oleggio Castello, Novara, Italy. Mebetoys had been manufacturing die cast toys since 1959, mak- ing things like cap pistols and even a Yogi and Boo-Boo Bear diecast car. In 1967, they started manufacturing their own brand of highly detailed 1:43 and 1:28 scale European-oriented diecast cars with opening doors, detailed engines, chrome wheels and rubber tires. Mattel bought Mebetoys in 1969, and it didn’t take them long to start changing things to “how we do it in the USA”. One of the first changes ostensibly for “child safety” was to replace the removable rubber tires that Mebetoy models with hard plastic non-removable wheels and tires. It wasn’t much longer until the larger scale Hot Wheels line of “Grand Toros” found their way into the Mebetoys lineup too bringing with it more of the American automotive styles to capture more interest among US buyers. With castings like Bill Cushenberry’s “Silhouette,” Tom Daniel’s “T’rantula,” GM’s “Astro II,” Ira Gilford’s “Twin Mill,” Ford’s “MKII” and a bunch more American designs, Mebetoys effectively became an Italian Mattel. And the 1:43 scale Mebetoy castings did well until they were discontinued in 1983. Having a distribution outlet in Europe not only allowed Mattel to integrate its larger scale diecast vehicles into the Mebe line, but they also included the Hot Wheels Flying Colors series which Mattel had released the in the US starting with Redlines in 1974 and ending with Blackwalls in 1978. My records show that Mattel released them in Italy through Mebe- toys starting in 1976 as Product item number 1-09456. One of the more unique features of the Mebetoys Flying Colors series is that they were packaged in boxes like the early Matchbox cars—just one more reason they are highly sought after by collectors! As with many of the earlier Hot Wheels cars, the Mebetoy Hot Wheels are somewhat hard to come by and demand quite a price. The most complete collection I have come across belongs to my friend Dee Klinken- berg from Holland and he has been very gracious in allowing me to use photos from his collection for this article. (Thanks Dee!) Between Redlines and Blackwalls including of course the color and window Variations, Dee has found 57 different Me- betoys Flying Colors castings with a total of around 102 different Variations! Some of the more hard to find—and therefore valuable—vehicles are the Motocross 1 ($500), Mustang Stocker in yellow ($500), Mercedes Benz C111 with chrome base ($500), Alive `55 in pale blue ($300) and Show Hoss II in green ($200). 58 DCXmag.com
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quick LOOK Norscot 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 1:24 | $35 by Matt Boyd Good detail on the dash of the I t used to be that police vehicles were a homogenous and the culmination is what you see here: the 2015 Chevy Tahoe PPV, and check out the breed: big, heavy, 4-door, rear-wheel-drive, body- Tahoe PPV. console-mounted laptop! on-frame American sedans with big trunks, and And a potent package it is. Prior to 2015, the Tahoe PPV big V8s. In the ’60s and ’70s when such vehicles were (known by code 9C1) had been RWD only, but starting this year a pursuit-rated 4x4 version is available, and that is common in the consumer what is captured here in 1:24 by Norscot. The only give- market, police departments away is the Autotrac 2-speed transfer case molded into had many makes and mod- the chassis plate. So far, Norscot has released two scale els to choose from. But as versions — one in Silver Ice Metallic with Chevy’s Fleet we progressed into the 80s Demo markings (Item no. 65112), and a plain white version and 90s, first Chrysler and (Item no. 65113) that is perfect for individual collectors to then GM phased out such dress in their own state or local insignia. The castings are vehicles in search of smaller identical except for the absence of a light bar on the white. front-drive unibody sedans Paint is smooth and even on both, as are the markings on with better fuel economy. the dressed example. Ford was left as the sole Hood, front doors and tailgate all open; the doors even purveyor of the traditional utilize flush hinges. The rear cargo area has a utility box “cop car.” But the product with molded compartments — very CSI! There is a mesh planners at GM started grate divider between the front and rear seats. Under the thinking outside the box—or hood is a molded plate rendition of the new-for-2015 L83 at least started thinking 5.3L V8, which sports such features as direct injection and about a bigger box! variable-valve-timing to boost power to 355 horses—a American consumers had 35hp bump over previous Tahoe PPVs! Scale detail is a embraced the Sport Utility little less potent though — the depth of the plate is a bit Vehicle in record numbers. shallow and its only molded in unpainted monochrome And GM started asking black. The interior makes up for it. Still all black, but the themselves, what is more dash is molded in considerable detail, and there is a laptop utilitarian than a police car? computer perched atop a pedestal sprouting from the Aside from the body style, full-size SUVs ticked off most center console. of the same boxes as the traditional sedan: big, heavy, The two-tone 17-inch steel wheels are nicely repli- 4 doors (plus a tailgate!), rear-wheel-drive, body-on- cated, wrapped by big 265-series radials for pursuit duty frame, American made, big V8, and a huge trunk. So that have accurate tread but no sidewall markings. The GM set to developing a Police Pursuit Vehicle version of chassis plate has medium detail—perfectly in line with the their standard full-size Chevy Tahoe to replace its retired price point. That price — about $35 — means the whole Caprice PPV and compete with Ford’s ubiquitous Crown package offers excellent value in addition to being the only Victoria Police Interceptor. It has been widely successful, large-scale Tahoe Police model on the market. Sources Norscot, distributed by 3000toys.com 62 DCXmag.com
Sun Star 1965 Ford F-100 Custom and Chevrolet C-10 Trucks Domestic full-size, half-ton pickup trucks are the 1:18 | $55 by Matt Boyd best-selling vehicles in this country and have been for decades. Ford and Chevy are always dashboards. Both use decals for the instrument panels, The Ford interior has a slight number 1 and 2 in sales — competing in a class by them- and the Ford has a slight advantage in terms of instrument advantage on detail, but the selves for the top spot each year. And yet despite their presentation, despite the fact that the prototype steering shaft on this pre-pro popularity, they are comparatively rarely represented in steering column is a bit too long to sit flush like it does example was a bit misaligned. diecast. Perhaps it’s their form-follows-function philoso- on the Chevy. Expect things like that to be resolved on phy, or perhaps the relatively fast pace of redesign deters production pieces. Both model manufacturers? Whatever the case, good replicas tailgates also open. of pickup trucks of any era are hard to come by. Under the hood, the big That’s why these new versions of Sun Star’s 1:18 1965 news for Ford in 1965 was Ford and Chevy trucks are so welcome. The castings the first-available FE-series themselves have been around for some time, but these V8 — replacing the archaic are new colors, and Sun Star is doing an excellent job 292 Y-block. The top option of balancing price and quality. The Ford is a 1965 F-100 displaced 352 cubic inches Custom. Interestingly, this was the second-to-last year and boasted 208hp — mak- for the fourth-generation F-series body, but the first year ing it the most powerful for the all-new frame, twin I-beam suspension and FE Ford truck ever offered to big-block power. Changing the chassis without changing that point. Sun Star’s 352 the body style is very rare in vehicle design, in that has the proper angled gold it doesn’t allow the manufacturer to capitalize on sales valve covers but the lower benefits of visible “newness.” But with trucks, “familiar” block is represented by a and “reliable”are arguably more compelling than “new,” so molded in plate. The Chevy Ford hid its updates under a familiar skin. And it’s a hand- got a new engine for 1965 some skin; the two-tone green and ivory color scheme as well: a 220-horse 327 really speaks to the era and is accented nicely by the small block. And unlike the chrome on the trim and fascia (a mix of metal and plastic Ford, the scale engine is pieces, but all look good.) These two trucks are pre-pro- a fully molded piece with duction, and there are a couple of incidences of overspray heads, a block and even on the Ford where the ivory slightly fogs the green on ram’s horn-style exhaust the body sides. The Chevy has a two-color scheme as manifolds. Horsepower and well, and no fogging is evident on its beautiful turquoise, wow-factor both go to the although there is a minor blemish on the hood. Still, given Chevy here. the price point and prototype status, the fit and finish of Ultimately, which of these trucks you prefer probably both trucks shows relatively well. boils down to whether you’re a Ford or a Chevy guy. My The interiors of both trucks are predictably workman- slight preference is for the Chevy—for its more truck-like like, sporting monotone bench seats and three-on-thet- stance and slightly better engine detail. But at about $55 ree manual transmissions. There is nice detail on both you can’t really go wrong with either, and they look great steering wheels, and well-executed paintwork on the together. Sources Sun Star sunstarmodelcars.com
quick Simulated pneumatic cylinders prop the hood open, helping to LOOK showcase the race-prepped 4.4L V12. Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB/4 1977 24 Hours of Daytona 1:18 | $285 by Bill Bennett W ho doesn’t love the Ferrari Daytona? Consid- numbered roundels is spot-on. The driver’s side window ered by many to be the best sports car of the opening is covered with a sewn net, just like the ‘77 racer. 1970s, and perhaps the second-best Ferrari The cockpit is nicely executed with a high-back driver’s ever built — behind only the 250 GTO. The sensuous seat with a 5-point fabric racing harness and full roll-cage. Pininfarina-designed, Scaglietti-built body was stretched The headlights sport aerodynamic Plexiglas covers, a fea- over one of the most imposing chassis of its day. With ture of the first-generation Daytonas and all-around, the a 352 hp, V12 and six twin-choke Weber carburetors, it glazing and lensing is first-rate. Gold Campagnolo wheels could scoot to 60mph in 5.4 seconds and top-out at over mount white-lettered Goodyears. 175 mph in street trim. But when you wrapped it with a Pop the bonnet, held open by pneumatic cylinders, and lightweight, hand-formed alloy body with a race-tuned a large plenum surrounds the carburetors and bridges the engine and suspension, look out! space between the two cam covers. Wiring and hoses are That is just what Paul Newman, Elliott Forbes-Robin- reasonably presented. Under the boot is the racing fuel son and Milt Minter rolled onto the starting grid at the tank serviced by two openings on the rear deck just for- Daytona International Speedway on February 5, 1977, for ward of the duck-tail spoiler. There is a medusa’s tangle the 24 Hours of Daytona. Red, with blue and white stripes of hoses made to service the tank. On the underside, and enough sponsorship and contingency logos to choke the huge finned aluminum oil sump, the finned aluminum a “caballo rampante,” this six-year-old racing Ferrari transaxle case and the white VHT-painted exhaust exiting Daytona finished the 24 hours in fifth place overall, third before the rear wheels are the dominant features and in its IMSA GTO class and the first Ferrari behind a pack of all are nicely done. four screaming Porsches. I really like this car. Kyosho has done a beautiful job of Kyosho has produced this car for us before, first as the creating many iterations of the Daytona and the detailing restored version as it existed 10 years ago and now, faith- is always exceptional, but this is my favorite of the bunch fully executed to match the car as it was on that race day and its provenance and execution make it the one to have in 1977. This might seem to be picking nits, but there was if you could only have one. It is highly recommended and a boatload of difference between the 1977 race version in you can bet it will be highly sought after. its body and livery and the restored vintage racer. But we now have the car we always wanted, and Kyosho has done Sources extensive research to make sure this model is just as it Kyosho, distributed by carvillemodels.com was on that sunny Florida afternoon in early February 1977. The model is more pristine than the real car on race day, but who can complain? The rosso corsa paint is smooth and flawless and the accuracy of the stickers and 64 DCXmag.com
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REAR VIEW HOTLANTA 2014 Hot Weekend of Cool Collectibles BY MIKE ZARNOCK The Hotlanta diecast convention brought together Die Cast Hall of Fame Custom- Die Cast Hall of collectors from around the country for fun, com- izer Chris Walker of Night Fame Customizer radery, and trading. Held June 26-29, 2014 at the Stalker Customs was the Guest Tony Monzon Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel, Atlanta, GA, the event enjoyed of Honor at the Legends Dinner. reading the latest nearby shopping, restaurant and local sightseeing options issue of Die Cast for anyone who wanted to venture out to explore. Collec- X at the Hotlanta tors started arriving ursday, with “In-Room Trading” Convention. starting right away! ere was a whole floor filled with open rooms for buying, selling and trading diecast goodies Left: Hot Wheels Collector that remained busy for the whole weekend. One of the omas Sanfratello with Sonny well-attended events on Friday was a special showing of the film Snake and Mongoose on the big screen in the Shroyer, Deputy Enos Strate convention room. Other events included Bingo, Money from e Dukes of Hazzard Downhill Races, Die Cast Spinner Wheel, and the Scaven- television show. ger Hunt, so there was a lot to keep everyone busy! Below: Custom Limited Edition Hot Wheels Highway Hauler Saturday evening’s guest with Snake and Mongoose of honor for the Legends theme by Night Stalker Customs Dinner was Pro Customizer presented to Legends Dinner Extraordinaire, Chris Walker guests. of Night Stalker Customs. Night Stalker does many of the sought-after convention logo’d vehicles including the larger scale scratch-built items that are given to honor the celebrities at the Die Cast Hall of Fame ceremonies. He also did the Dinner Car for this event which is a beautiful Snake and Mongoose themed Hiway Hauler. During the Legends Dinner Chris Walker and I announced the newest Inductees for e Diecast Hall of Fame class of 2015 to be held in Las Vegas, NV, next February. Everyone here at Die Cast X Magazine would like to congratulate all of the winners! As with most conventions, following the dinner was an autograph session with diecast celebrities and a guest television celebrity. e attendees got to meet and talk with Sonny Shroyer, best known for his role as Deputy Enos Strate from e Dukes of Hazzard television show. Sonny is a very friendly guy who enjoyed meeting everyone and posing for photos. It was nice to hear him talk about his role as Enos, along with all of his other act- ing roles in TV and film. After the autograph session, In-Room Trading contin- ued on into the evening. ere was a lot of laughter in the hallways and I’m sure there are a lot of good stories too! e laughter and fun went well into the early morning hours with just about everyone participating. Sunday morning was the Toy Show in the convention hall and the final autograph session were everyone got to say their goodbyes until the next time. If you’ve never been to a Hot Wheels show, you owe it to yourself to check one out! 66 DCXmag.com
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