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1:64?

1/87?

John is right! Now the story in a separate post in a few minutes.

That's pretty nice for 1:64

1/64 scale

As you know, I was at at the Nuremberg Toy Fair this year for the first time in my life. Quite exciting, although not all manufacturers were present there.

Now, to the point. 1/64 is creating quite a disruption! Most major mass manufacturers, and some boutique ones, both in diecast and in resin, are going into the 1/64 scale. It got to a point that some manufacturers are only presenting models in 1/18 and 1/64, bypassing 1/43 all together. Now, if you leave in the US or Canada, you wonder - what? Those toys from Walmart? Well, they are actually models, as you can see in the picture above this text. It's Neo by the way, taken from Ebay.
Some of these models are very detailed and have as many parts as 1/43 models; and the price they aim is $55-65 dollars, basically taking the niche that 1/43 abandoned when they climbed to $90-100. I spoke to a number of manufacturers, and they said the 1/64 are having a huge comeback in the Asian markets, which always had a fondness for them (think Tomica), but this time at the new price and quality levels.
The quoted reasons are the following - pretty much everything has been made in 1/43 already, and one can make more money with 1/64. Cost of tooling is cheaper, materials are cheaper, and profit margins are higher.
Everyone agrees there that in the US/Canadian markets 1/64 scale is associated with toys, and no one will pay more than $6.99 for such a model. And that may become a problem soon, as North American market for models is relatively small, compared to Asia or Europe. We may run out of models to buy, if the tendency continues.
Sergio is risking remaining the only manufacturer in 1/43. Now, let's all support him!

To conclude, a word of caution - don't buy models with a picture alone. Make sure you read the description; some of these 1/64 are hard to tell what they are.

Yup...they are Neo's and just a few different models are available. They are pricey though for 1/64

I have many of these "new generation" 1/64 resin models.

They are incredible!

Many so far are Japanese cars like the more sporting Honda Civic, Prelude, and Integra variants, plus rally Subarus and Mitsubishis. Makes sense, since the Far East is where this resin 1/64th trend first originated.

The best brands for my tastes are Hobby Japan and INNO. You can see many of their models pictured on eBay.

MakeUp Company/Ignition Models does modified Japanese cars and modern day Lamborghinis and Porsches with body kits from the likes of RWB, LibertyWalk, and Rocket Bunny, if those are to your taste.

However...

The most stunning model I have purchased all year in ANY scale is from a company I had never heard of before called "Timothy & Pierre".

The model is a Singer Porsche Targa. It's like some magician shrunk a BBR handbuilt down to the size of a Matchbox toy!

The fine detail and quality of workmanship is as good as any model I own. And, like most of you guys, I own hundreds.

You can find pictures of this little masterpiece online. You won't believe your eyes!

I'll bring my model (#296 of 599) to Jeff Lane's show in Countryside, if anyone wants to see it in person.

I am definitely hooked on these resin 1/64 scale pieces!

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For reference...Hobby Japan and INNO cost me 20 to 25 USD...MakeUp/Ignition were 35 USD...the Timothy & Pierre was 50 USD.

Worth every penny!

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Thanks, John. I just ordered one on the Gulf livery.

Hope you like it, John.

I first got the Grey one, and then also purchased the Tiffany Blue.

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So far, I can find only 2 American cars that Neo/BOS made in all 3 scales and all the same colors 1/18,1/43 and 1/64. The 1957 Buick wagon and the 1972 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. Maybe this is only the start of the 1/64s.. There are a number of others available by them in both 1/18 and 1/43.

I really like that Gulf livery version John. I’ve really been into the 1/64 scale models over the past three years. I especially like the Autoworld line as they include primarily American cars. Tomica and Schuco also make some beautiful models. Enjoy your new purchase.