Archive for the ‘Auto World’ Category
Jr. Model contest winners…
I am pleased to present our Autoworld Store modeling contest winners. Each modeller received a new replica of their submission to build and a gift card for $150. These 2 modellers were in the under 18 group and have sent in their vehicles which will be displayed at the Auto World Store on Grape Road – Have you visited yet?
Summer Blockbuster: All NEW Auto World 1:64 scale die-cast is coming!
The time is approaching! Sound the alarms, tell your friends, start your engines, and open the windows near your collection because it’s about to get some fresh air. For months, we have been developing an all-new line of true 1:64 scaled die-cast. This entire line of die-cast will be TRUE 1:64 scale all the way down to the wheels and tires. Even the hard wheels and tires on the 2.99 versions are scaled to real tires. As collectors ourselves, we’ve harnessed our years of experience and knowledge and channeled it into the ultimate line of die-cast destined to become the benchmark of quality, scale, and authenticity in the marketplace. The entire line revolves around the unique thrilling experience of finding your favorite small cars, prolonging your childhood, and the passion that these little machines ensue. There will be 3 versions with all new tooling that will be available at mass retailers like Walmart, Meijer, and Toys R Us (currently as of this writing) nationwide late this summer!
2.99 versions:
These are constructed using a die-cast body with a plastic chassis featuring 2 piece free-rolling hard wheels. Most will have no opening features, but are specifically geared toward play-factor with fast-rolling wheels! Remember those regrets as a kid when you ruined your BEST-rolling cars by taking them into the sandbox? Yeah, these are those. They’re fast. You’ll want to roll them everywhere. These will be packaged in a blistercard.
Release 1 will include:
2012 Camaro ZL1 Convertible
2012 Corvette Z06
1966 Pontiac GTO
1967 Corvette 427
1967 Buick Gran Sport
1984 Camaro
5.99 versions:
These will feature a die-cast body AND chassis with 2-piece knurled axle (dumbbell-style) with correctly matched and scaled rims and rubber tires. Most models will have opening hoods with a multi-piece engine. The attention to detail on these is world-class. We’ve lost sleep, consulted experts, and nearly cancelled vacations in order to make these as accurate as humanly and mechanically possible! These will be packaged in a blistercard and include a mini box to protect your car once removed from the package. These include:
1971 Dodge Dart
1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix
1967 Ford Mustang GT 390
1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
1969 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe
1966 Chevrolet Impala
6.99 versions:
These feature a similar level of detail to 5.99 cars, but will have a licensed tie-in and will include a newly tooled hard plastic display case! These will be in a protective plastic clamshell. Release 1 will replicate cars from both Road & Track and Car and Driver magazines. These include:
2011 Callaway Corvette
1965 Ford GT40
2012 Ford Mustang BOSS 302
1966 Oldsmobile 442
2011 Hennessey Camaro
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Summer Blockbuster: All NEW Auto World 1:64 scale die-cast is coming!
The time is approaching! Sound the alarms, tell your friends, start your engines, and open the windows near your collection because it’s about to get some fresh air. For months, we have been developing an all-new line of true 1:64 scales die-cast. This entire line of die-cast will be TRUE 1:64 scale all the way down to the wheels and tires. Even the hard wheels and tires on the 2.99 versions are scaled to real tires. As collectors ourselves, we’ve harnessed our years of experience and knowledge and channeled it into the ultimate line of die-cast destined to become the benchmark of quality, scale, and authenticity in the marketplace. The entire line revolves around the unique thrilling experience of finding your favorite small cars, prolonging your childhood, and the passion that these little machines ensue. There will be 3 versions with all new tooling that will be available at mass retailers like Walmart, Meijer, and Toys R Us (currently as of this writing) nationwide late this summer!
2.99 versions:
These are constructed using a die-cast body with a plastic chassis featuring 2 piece free-rolling hard wheels. Most will have no opening features, but are specifically geared toward play-factor with fast-rolling wheels! Remember those regrets as a kid when you ruined your BEST-rolling cars by taking them into the sandbox? Yeah, these are those. They’re fast. You’ll want to roll them everywhere. These will be packaged in a blistercard.
Release 1 will include:
2012 Camaro ZL1 Convertible
2012 Corvette Z06
1966 Pontiac GTO
1967 Corvette 427
1967 Buick Gran Sport
1984 Camaro
5.99 versions:
These will feature a die-cast body AND chassis with 2-piece knurled axle (dumbbell-style) with correctly matched and scaled rims and rubber tires. Most models will have opening hoods with a multi-piece engine. The attention to detail on these is world-class. We’ve lost sleep, consulted experts, and nearly cancelled vacations in order to make these as accurate as humanly and mechanically possible! These will be packaged in a blistercard and include a mini box to protect your car once removed from the package. These include:
1971 Dodge Dart
1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix
1967 Ford Mustang GT 390
1976 Cadillac Coupe De Ville
1969 Pontiac Trans Am Coupe
1966 Chevrolet Impala
6.99 versions:
These feature a similar level of detail to 5.99 cars, but will have a licensed tie-in and will include a newly tooled hard plastic display case! These will be in a protective plastic clamshell. Release 1 will replicate cars from both Road & Track and Car and Driver magazines. These include:
2011 Callaway Corvette
1965 Ford GT40
2012 Ford Mustang BOSS 302
1966 Oldsmobile 442
2011 Hennessey Camaro
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Legends of the Quarter Mile
The ‘Legends of the Quarter Mile’ presents 1:18 scale die-cast 1971 “Jungle Jim” Camaro Funny Car. The Legends line celebrates the well-known drag racers of the late 1960s through mid-1970s who helped put drag racing on the map. These were the brash and over-the-top people who took to the emerging technology of the era without a second thought. In doing so, they attracted countless fans to drag racing and set the stage for the sport as we know it today.
http://www.autoworldstore.com/product_p/aw1112.htm
1970 Plymouth® Superbird – Car & Driver April 1970 Cover Car
Released January 2013
CAR and DRIVERTM was born as SPORTS CARS ILLUSTRATED in 1955 and renamed in 1961. Over the years, hundreds of exceptional vehicles have taken center stage on CAR and DRIVER’sTM cover. Auto World has expanded their American Muscle lineup of 1:18 replica vehicles to commemorate these polished and chromed beauties of yesteryear. Dubbed the ‘Aero Warrior’, the Plymouth Superbird was a sister car to the Dodge Charger Daytona. Both cars were sold with huge nose cones and rear spoilers that made them legendary among the competition. These were the first stock cars to be modified aerodynamically.
The short-lived Plymouth Road Runner Superbird was a highly modified version of the Plymouth Road Runner with well known graphics and horn. Developed specifically for NASCAR racing, the Superbird, a modified Road Runner, was Plymouth’s follow-on design to the Charger Daytona fielded by sister company Dodge in the previous season. This diecast car from Auto World is Painted in lime light poly with black interior and was released for the first time with a 426 hemi!
Auto World Die Casts offer superbly accurate detail. From the die-cast body with opening doors, hood and trunk to the chassis with a 4 speed manual transmission this car is as realistic as the original release. The steering wheel and front wheels turn together. Highly polished electro-plated chrome parts complete the details and the whole car sits on Goodyear polyglas tires with steel wheels w/hubcaps.
How to ValueDie Cast Collectibles
Collectibles are any items — antique, used or new — that are desired by collectors. The collectibles market is nearly as diverse as the world itself. Collectibles could be as opulent as Rolls Royces and priceless rugs, or as tiny and trifling as Beanie Babies and buttons. To find the value of a collectible, you will need to use several of the many resources that are readily available to almost every collector.
1) Identify
Identify exactly what you have.
2) Condition
Condition is all-important in the collectibles market. Damage, flaws or missing elements usually affect values negatively.
3) Guide Books
Consult collectibles guidebooks for values of your exact items or those that are similar. Look at the online auctions to see how similar products are doing.
For more information on valuing collectibles visit.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4729167_value-of-collectibles.html
The Auto World brand has been dipped!
You may have noticed that there is a new branding look for all Auto World products. As you know, Auto World makes everything from small-scale die-cast, to 1:18 scale die-cast, to HO slot cars. We are a growing company endlessly adding to the AW line. We needed to establish an overarching brand look to unify all products. So, after months of research and brainstorming, we narrowed it down to a simple approach. Nearly all products now have the left side solidly coated in deep red (Pantone 1797C to be exact). Internally, we call it “the dip.” Think of it as if each product was “dipped” into red Auto World paint along its left edge.
This simple, added design element will be carried over into nearly every AW product we make. This new look will be our foundation in the market as well as make our products more recognizable on retail shelves. From 30 feet away, you’ll be able to walk down the retail aisles and spot the AW products easily. Remember that … because our new line of 1:64 scale die-cast will hit the pegs in late summer of 2013. More on that soon! Look for us!
“Christine” Die Cast
Round 2 is excited to announce the 1958 Plymouth Fury from the movie Christine, based on Steven King’s best-seller. The 1983 movie poster proclaimed: She was born bad. Plain and simple. The limited edition die-cast replica of the Fury has been upgraded to accurately reflect the movie car. You’ll swear it’s alive. Christine is available in 1:18 scale die-cast, as a 1:25 scale standard model, and a 1:43 resin model.
“Christine” is a limited edition 1:18 scale die-cast replica with red body and red interior, dark tinted windows, and working headlights. The finely detailed features of this vehicle include chrome hub caps with white wall tires and the golden Commando 350 V8 engine with engine block coloring and two 4-barrel carbs boasting 305hp, as well as upgraded features like front and rear screen accurate license plates, detailed dash panels, carpet and door coloring, and authentically finished exterior trim.
Round 2 to create Car & Driver Die Casts
The Joester Loria Group, licensing agent for Hearst publications, has secured new deals for two of the media company’s top brands–Car and Driver and Road & Track.
Round 2 has created die-cast vehicles based on both publications’ popular covers. The collection launched at the end of last year; additional product will roll out this week at the New York Toy Fair.
Resin @ Round 2
Auto World® is proud to introduce its new line of 1:43 scale resin models. Known for highly-detailed 1:18 scale die-cast vehicles, Auto World is taking their development experience to a new scale and in a new material.
