1/43 scale or 1/18 scale M2s on the way ? (M2 diecast thread)

dtmurf · 08-13-2017, 06:04 AM

Yes, Minichamps is German. Just so happens I stopped by Minichamps in Aachen yesterday afternoon. Looked like they were closed all day (no sign listing business hours) and I'm not even sure they have a store but they do have a little display area with some nice models on show. They are located in an industrial park and look like a pretty big operation.

Poor iphone photos below and I didn't even think to get a pic of my car in front of the building but the third shot, which my phone took by itself, is kind of nice as it has my car in the reflection.

It's about 7 minutes from Kohl BMW (AC Schnitzer).

As for the model itself, being Minichamps, I hoped it would be better. Other 1/18 models I have from them are much higher quality but I'm pretty sure I paid more than 90 Euros for them. Nothing opens, the wheels do turn and the front wheels steer but all are pretty loose. The plastic frame supporting the box comes apart and you can just leave it on the base (it's screwed on).

I got mine in the Welt gift shop and if I had not just taken delivery of my M2...and had a 10 Euro discount voucher, I'd probably have left it but it was the right color and so, a bit of an impulse purchase.

Durham M2 CS · 08-14-2017, 09:11 AM

I received my Minichamps 1:18 M2 in LBB last week. Whilst overall I am generally pleased with the model, I have to admit disappointment in certain areas.
Firstly none of the doors/bonnet/boot open.
Secondly the mesh in the front bumper isn't as finely detailed as it could be, but my main disappointment is the interior detail. There is virtually no dashboard detail, no rendering of the carbon fibre trim or metal details such as the i-drive control or console controls/switches.
I have owned a considerable number of BMW 1:18 scale models over the years, most have had exquisitely detailed interiors.
I also have a vast collection of 1:43 cars, including many Minichamps all of which have far superior interior detail.
Perhaps this forthcoming model from GT Spirit, if prototype images are representative, may address these shortcomings?

https://gts-models.com/en/gt170/260-...oupe-2016.html

swilliams · 08-14-2017, 07:52 PM

I was also slightly disappointed to see no opening of anything! This is my first Minichamps model and I figured that was the norm for their models. The model is still very accurate and the LBB paint is dead-on, but Auto-Art is light-years more detailed and worth the extra $50 or so (to me).

I bought this one just in case no other company makes the M2 in 1:18.

Durham M2 CS · 08-15-2017, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by swilliams

I bought this one just in case no other company makes the M2 in 1:18.

Me too. I have just ordered a GT Spirit model which is due in October.

I have also emailed BMW enquiring as to whether there are to be any dealer editions of either 1:18 or 1:43 and am awaiting a reply.

Glounk · 08-15-2017, 12:53 PM

https://gts-models.com/en/gt170/260-...oupe-2016.html

It seems they have a more detailed version!!!! they don't have it in MG

3Si · 08-15-2017, 01:27 PM

Ordered an extra LBB Minichamp. I believe they are all sold out right now and nothing on eBay. Going to try to sell it local (Toronto GTA) first. $180US obo

SW19 · 08-17-2017, 06:53 PM

Received my order this week,LBB and the Safety Car.They definitely were able to match the LBB color perfectly.The Safety Car looks awesome.

arquitecto · 08-18-2017, 10:02 AM

For those waiting on the MG model, I preordered mine using this website a couple weeks ago and it now shows up on my credit card statement so looks like it shipped out recently.

It is showing four units "in stock" now. I would get one if you are interested as they have been making them in limited runs and selling out very quickly.

https://www.miniatures-minichamps.co...m2&results=239

BAN_M2C · 08-19-2017, 10:53 PM

Finally here!

Glounk · 08-23-2017, 04:45 PM

some MG here :

reddemon · 08-25-2017, 05:14 AM

Finally my two units came.
Thanks to spielwaren werst,a toy shop in germany who helped me liase with Minichamps and they were also the ones who sent me the models.

On a side note, the packaging of this minichamp model really needs work. It looks extremely cheapo looking. A far cry from autoart models imho.

izzyM2 · 08-28-2017, 05:10 PM

Ms MG is home!

izzyM2 · 08-30-2017, 12:01 PM

Took more pictures of this detailed item. Worth the money for sure!

MR. · 09-04-2017, 02:52 PM

Only two petrol stops, more than 30 liters of Shell Vpower fuel each stop and 39 CZK (local Czech crowns) and it was mine...

My personal AW M2 with an unique M stripe going across the car...

MR

Spa2k · 09-05-2017, 04:38 PM

You need to buy all you can and get them on Ebay!

RocketBoots · 09-06-2017, 03:02 PM

That's the M2 CS PE (Performance Edition). It can be spec'd with the silver wheels, and the stripe on the left or right side. It's DCT only. I'm #1 on my dealer's list when this model becomes available in North America.

Vitacura · 09-06-2017, 03:41 PM

Pretty cool!

JustChris · 09-06-2017, 03:56 PM

No M Mirrors
No any Mirrors.

as7920 · 09-06-2017, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustChris

No M Mirrors
No any Mirrors.

ORIGIN M. · 09-06-2017, 04:13 PM

Cutting corners anywhere they can.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustChris

No M Mirrors
No any Mirrors.

Spa2k · 09-06-2017, 04:28 PM

You guys are expecting a lot from what's essentially a Hot Wheels quality diecast...

MR. · 09-07-2017, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Spa2k

You guys are expecting a lot from what's essentially a Hot Wheels quality diecast...

"Expecting a lot" is a common thing on this forum...

MR

08-13-2017, 06:04 AM	#133
dtmurf Captain 480 Rep 757 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 BMW 318is [4.75] 2012 Audi Q5 [4.50] 2017 BMW M2 [10.00]	Yes, Minichamps is German. Just so happens I stopped by Minichamps in Aachen yesterday afternoon. Looked like they were closed all day (no sign listing business hours) and I'm not even sure they have a store but they do have a little display area with some nice models on show. They are located in an industrial park and look like a pretty big operation. Poor iphone photos below and I didn't even think to get a pic of my car in front of the building but the third shot, which my phone took by itself, is kind of nice as it has my car in the reflection. It's about 7 minutes from Kohl BMW (AC Schnitzer). As for the model itself, being Minichamps, I hoped it would be better. Other 1/18 models I have from them are much higher quality but I'm pretty sure I paid more than 90 Euros for them. Nothing opens, the wheels do turn and the front wheels steer but all are pretty loose. The plastic frame supporting the box comes apart and you can just leave it on the base (it's screwed on). I got mine in the Welt gift shop and if I had not just taken delivery of my M2...and had a 10 Euro discount voucher, I'd probably have left it but it was the right color and so, a bit of an impulse purchase. Attached Images
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08-14-2017, 09:11 AM	#134
Durham M2 CS Private 80 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW M2 CS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Co. Durham UK iTrader: (0)	I received my Minichamps 1:18 M2 in LBB last week. Whilst overall I am generally pleased with the model, I have to admit disappointment in certain areas. Firstly none of the doors/bonnet/boot open. Secondly the mesh in the front bumper isn't as finely detailed as it could be, but my main disappointment is the interior detail. There is virtually no dashboard detail, no rendering of the carbon fibre trim or metal details such as the i-drive control or console controls/switches. I have owned a considerable number of BMW 1:18 scale models over the years, most have had exquisitely detailed interiors. I also have a vast collection of 1:43 cars, including many Minichamps all of which have far superior interior detail. Perhaps this forthcoming model from GT Spirit, if prototype images are representative, may address these shortcomings? https://gts-models.com/en/gt170/260-...oupe-2016.html
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08-14-2017, 07:52 PM	#135
swilliams Second Lieutenant 263 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2017 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I was also slightly disappointed to see no opening of anything! This is my first Minichamps model and I figured that was the norm for their models. The model is still very accurate and the LBB paint is dead-on, but Auto-Art is light-years more detailed and worth the extra $50 or so (to me). I bought this one just in case no other company makes the M2 in 1:18.
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08-15-2017, 12:53 PM	#137
Glounk First Lieutenant 115 Rep 324 Posts Drives: M2 6mt MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Qatar iTrader: (0)	https://gts-models.com/en/gt170/260-...oupe-2016.html It seems they have a more detailed version!!!! they don't have it in MG
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08-15-2017, 01:27 PM	#138
3Si Second Lieutenant 217 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 16 M2, 16 Macan S, 08 Elise SC Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Ordered an extra LBB Minichamp. I believe they are all sold out right now and nothing on eBay. Going to try to sell it local (Toronto GTA) first. $180US obo
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08-17-2017, 06:53 PM	#139
SW19 Colonel 2453 Rep 2,708 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wimbledon iTrader: (0)	Received my order this week,LBB and the Safety Car.They definitely were able to match the LBB color perfectly.The Safety Car looks awesome. Attached Images
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08-18-2017, 10:02 AM	#140
arquitecto Second Lieutenant 536 Rep 289 Posts Drives: '18 M2 MG 6MT, '03 E39 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00] 2003 BMW 530i [0.00]	For those waiting on the MG model, I preordered mine using this website a couple weeks ago and it now shows up on my credit card statement so looks like it shipped out recently. It is showing four units "in stock" now. I would get one if you are interested as they have been making them in limited runs and selling out very quickly. https://www.miniatures-minichamps.co...m2&results=239 __________________ Current Car \| 2018 ///M2 MG 6MT Previous Car \| 2003 E39 530i Sport
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08-19-2017, 10:53 PM	#141
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08-23-2017, 04:45 PM	#142
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08-25-2017, 05:14 AM	#143
reddemon Private 28 Rep 51 Posts Drives: m2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	Finally my two units came. Thanks to spielwaren werst,a toy shop in germany who helped me liase with Minichamps and they were also the ones who sent me the models. On a side note, the packaging of this minichamp model really needs work. It looks extremely cheapo looking. A far cry from autoart models imho. Attached Images
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08-28-2017, 05:10 PM	#144
izzyM2 Major 704 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 24’M2/21ID.4/21’MacanGTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Ms MG is home! Attached Images
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izzyM2 Major 704 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 24’M2/21ID.4/21’MacanGTS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	More MG! Took more pictures of this detailed item. Worth the money for sure! Attached Images
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09-04-2017, 02:52 PM	#146
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09-05-2017, 04:38 PM	#147
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09-06-2017, 03:02 PM	#148
RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	That's the M2 CS PE (Performance Edition). It can be spec'd with the silver wheels, and the stripe on the left or right side. It's DCT only. I'm #1 on my dealer's list when this model becomes available in North America.
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09-06-2017, 03:41 PM	#149
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09-06-2017, 03:56 PM	#150
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09-06-2017, 04:28 PM	#153
Spa2k Major 1194 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '13 JCW Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: US iTrader: (0)	You guys are expecting a lot from what's essentially a Hot Wheels quality diecast...
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