I think the Mclaren F1 is probably the best diecast from AA...even if the Zonda R is more expensive. So yea, I would say that it is definitely worth it to get one.

blu3hamm3r: Not ATLEAST one but ONLY one. Lol. Unfortunately, I don't have any pics at the moment, but I think wkwebsite and jchue would surely have pics of the Mac F1. hehe. Maybe they can poison you first!

myke: Fresh indeed!

jchue: Wow, so many UT F1! So...when are you getting the silver and dark blue LM? hehe.

cwchua: Wah! Awesome Evo!!

blu3hamm3r: Sorry abit late, but more Mac F1 pics....







And also...is this considered JDM?

blu3hamm3r: That one is AA. I got it...quite long ago already. Almost a year ago from ebay. Why silver? Well it is the colour that featured most in magazines etc so people(or me atleast) tend to associate the F1 with silver. But I think for 1/18, the white and black looks good as well!

chobo: haha. thanks. It's one of the "fun" things I do with my models. LOL!!

derrick: AA has been bullshitting for the last couple of years with their "sob" stories. I suppose they saw the SV selling quite well(I think) and then realise they could charge more. But then, it comes a point where it's not worth it anymore when an Elite new release or Kyosho(apart from the Ghost) can still cost RM350 or less instead of RM500.

I'm really starting to consider not purchasing AA anymore. There are other brands out there thats more deserving of collectors money like Welly, Maisto and Norev.

underarmour: Nice Range Rover! Always wanted to add one but can't find one reasonably priced. Lol.

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marcus: I've always been fine with their other price increase but now it's starting to get to a point where it's ridiculous. I mean an R35, which retailed for around $100 not so long ago, is being re-released for much more without any improvements at all.

Sure, like you said, most of us will still probably buy their models. I'm definitely looking forward to their V12 Vantage and LP570 but then I'll probably not enjoy them because somehow, it feels as if I've been cheated.

And for me, I'm okay with not purchasing any AA model because, all I really need is the HWE line. hehe.

I'm sure Sky won't mind.

blu3hamm3r: Nice! It does look like AA. Lol.

For Lambo, Welly and Norev does good modern Lambo as well. The LP640, LP670, LP560, LP560 Spyder, Gallardo SE and Gallardo Spyder. So AA isn't the only one out there.

It's really nothing new, interms of not having license. I'm sure Versus or APM are not licensed to do Hamann or Novitec models as well. The P4/5 from APM is also not "official" but yet, it's still extremely valuable.

It wouldn't really bother me if I currently have the Frontiart MP4-12C.

What red is that on the right? Is that F1 red?

I really like the new one. The candy red is my favourite.

hacken: Haha, honestly I would be interested, but only if it had tan interior. hehe.

but now also i got no budget to haul any new diecast until next year.

and also love your display man! I particularly like your Mclaren pit crew.

I agree man! The point we post picture is to share(and also to poison, ofcourse. ) not to show off. If toy car also wanna show off then got problem dee. Lol.

bryant: forget about the LP640, the Mclaren F1 Longtail....

jchue: getting that longtail?

wkwebsite: I think hacken don't fancy ferrari that much. He prefers Mclaren. hehe

bryant: Coz GTR Mac seem's more...desirable than LP640. hehe.

marcus: Love the TDF!! Wasn't planning on adding the TDF, but after seeing pictures of it, I pre-ordered it straight away along with the red.

blu3hamm3r: Wah. 2 months already haul so many!! I'm sure next year is gonna be a very busy(and expensive) year for you!

I've always liked cars since I was young but I was never "crazy" about cars until about few years back. I don't really remember anything triggering my excitement for cars. It sorta just grew overtime and therefore I started out building 1/24 Tamiya kits and then a couple of years ago, I saw a Bburago Reventon at Jusco. At that time, I wasn't working yet so I couldn't get it and that, basically, kick started my interest in diecast. Few months later, I bought the Maisto SLR and R8 and then the next day I went back and bought the Maisto Carrera GT. The rest is history. Lol

But then, I still remember the first time I got my first "High End" diecast. It was the AA Veyron(along with the Elite California, E93 M3 and Merc CL63) and it just blew me away. It was so much better than the Maisto's I had at that time. I use to purchase about two models every week but now, I've slowed down alot. Maybe sometimes 1-2 a month depending on how much they cost.

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Got this idea from blu3hamm3r when he posted his haul over 2 months.

So I also decided to compile what I've bought this year. I think I manage to get most of them in. Only missing the SLS Coupe, F430 GT and Maisto SLR.



Another reminder that I probably spent too much already!!

So who else wanna share their 2011 haul? hacken probably can't fit his entire haul in this page.

sky: Thanks! You should share your 2011 haul as well! *your 3 CMC SLR*

blu3hamm3r: You getting the LFA as well? And congrats on your new haul!

cybersim: resin can only be produced in "small" quantities. So smaller production run = higher price. Also resin models have superior paint finish compared to diecast model. But truthfully, no one knows the answer.

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lkwanz: full brown? That's quite interesting colour scheme. You planning on adding the Kyosho Ghost? Still thinking long and hard la about the Ghost. Lol.

hacken: another beauty!! Is the colour Rosso Maranello?

edward: nice man!! Your display is awesome as well!!

And I'm sure that test drive felt like 2 minutes instead of 15 right? Lol.

edward: Haha. No worries wan mah. 4WD...full throttle also nothing will happen. hehe.

you went to the Ferrari Museum as well?? Daammm. Must be one awesome trip!