This week at ModelZone

Friday, 4 May 2012 16:42:11 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in Competitions Die Cast General Hints, Tips & Guides Hot New Items MZ News Special Offers Collectables By Tim Tiernan

Well, it’s been a week like no other at ModelZone. We’ve got a new Website Content Administrator, Sarah, who enjoyed taking photos of the new 1:18 Minichamps Bentley for our Motoring Special this week. She’s thinking of buying a new car soon – think a Bentley may be a bit ambitious!

And the uniform didn’t really fit either...

Richard, our head of eCommerce, has a growing obsession with the Ford Escorts from his youth. In the last 2 weeks we’ve added over 450 new cars to the site and so many of them have been classic Ford Escorts that he’s considering a second mortgage on his house to pay for both the models themselves and the shelving units to keep them on.


 

I can’t say that I’ve been much better; I bought myself an Arc Reactor prop to wear under my shirt after watching Avengers Assemble at the weekend (photos to follow next week), still on the lookout for a Stark Industries T-Shirt to go with it if anyone has any ideas? Everyone here has been foaming at the side of the mouth about the new 1:43 Acura NSX Roadster from the movie which was only released yesterday, they really aren’t going to last long.

 

Unfortunately the temptation doesn’t end there... with the announcement that Oxford have released details of their brand new range of Eddie Stobart Super League trucks, although they aren’t coming until September they are extremely limited editions and we expect them to have sold out long before they arrive.

Enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend!

Tim

Supercar heaven!

Thursday, 13 August 2009 15:01:23 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in Hot New Items MZ News Hints, Tips & Guides By Chris Taylor

Mondo Zonda F


Mondo Motors are launching exciting models of some of the most dramatic supercars on the market today. They started with exciting Lamborghinis, like the Reventon and the Concept S and now, fresh from its launch at the 2008 Salon d'Automobiles in Paris, Mondo have released the Estoque concept in both 1/18 and 1/24 scales, which is better than other toys.

Although a four-door in the same class as the forthcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, the Estoque has the usual Lamborghini traditions. Its styling is as dramatic as any sports car, yet has space inside for four adults, not just a 2 + 2. Continuing with Lamborghini's bull fighting theme for names, the Estoque is named after a rapier used by matadors. The competition will be immense when Porsche and Aston release their rivals alongside the production Estoque, if the concept becomes reality.

Mondo have been quick to bring the concept to life as a scale model and Lambo collectors are already keen to add it to their collections!

If a four door Lamborghini is just too practical for you, then the Zonda F will be ideal! For hardcore Lambo fans who still feel that they are now just VWs or Audis, the Pagani may be an ideal alternative. Argentinian-born Pagani has set up in the heartland of Ferrari and Lamborghini and given the established firms a run for their money with the dramtically styled Zonda F with a stunning Mercedes-Benz 7.3 litre AMG V12 engine, generating nearly 600bhp.

Unusually for a low-priced 1/18 manufacturer, Mondo have reproduced the Zonda F in assorted colours, white, silver or orange, each with their own interior colour scheme. Although the orange exterior is keen, for the most drama, the red interior on the silver car is far from subtle, truly matching the outside of the car with its radical wing mirrors and carbon fibre!

Bond And Thomas Competition Winners

Tuesday, 2 December 2008 17:32:25 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in General Hot New Items Hints, Tips & Guides By Paul Perryman

We have sorted through the thousands of entries for both the James Bond and Thomas The Tank Engine competitions and we are pleased to announce the following winners.

JAMES BOND  - The correct answers are :

Q1. What was the name of Ian Fleming’s Estate in Jamaica? - GOLDENEYE
Q2. What was the name of the Gyrocopter Bond flew in “You Only Live Twice”? - LITTLE NELLIE

The winner of the Corgi Bond car set in replica film can is :

Howard Robinson from Leeds

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - The correct answers are :

Q1. What was the name of the original author of the Thomas Books? - Rev WV AWDRY
Q2. Which famous drummer did the voice over on the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series? - RINGO STARR

The winner of the Hornby Thomas Starter set is :

Jenny Mallinson from Hull



Congratulations to both our winners, we hope you enjoy your prizes.

Watch out for more great competitions throughout 2009.

Mr Smith Spills The Beans

Tuesday, 4 November 2008 12:42:04 Europe/London

0 Comments | Posted in General Hints, Tips & Guides By Paul Perryman

Mr Smith is back in the offices of Modelzone GHQ and enjoying a long over due cup of tea. He has been out collecting all the info on our latest 3 Exclusives.Well here they are.

Part No: 37-710Z, Scale: oo - Set of 3 BR 8T Cattle Wagons. Consisting of three of the new Bachmann 8 ton cattle wagons, in weathered BR Bauxite, with different numbers. Available late 2008.


 


 

Part No: 39-290Z, Scale: oo - RTC Coach, Lab 14 "Wren", in RTC Red/Blue livery. This is another Research Dept Coach, used mainly for acoustic tests relating to interior noise levels. Available late 2008.



Part No: 31-427Z, Scale: oo - Class 411 4-CEP in Plain Blue livery. This stunning 4 car set will be released early in 2009.



All of the above models are limited to 504pcs. These 3 models fit perfectly into our existing Exclusives range and are all must have items for all collectors

Another great set of models Mr.Smith.Keep up the good work.

 

 

 

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