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February New Product Announcements
The February 1/18 TopSpeed and 1/43 TSM Model announcments feature a selection of sports, racing and road cars the company intends to produce. Highlights include the #44 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO of Magnus Racing in both scales, and 1/43 examples of the DEX Wayne Taylor Racing #45 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 and the #177 AO Racing ‘Rexy’ Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) as it competed in the GTD class at Long Beach in 2025.
Please reserve by Monday, February 23.
TSM Model has just announced they will produce a 1/12 scale replica of the 2024 Daytona winning #7 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963.
Details HERE.
LookSmart will produce 6 versions of the Ferrari 512S as raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 along with the second place finishing Ferrari 330 P4 from the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona. Details HERE. Please reserve by the morning of February 12.
Coming Soon. Reserve your copy today!
AUTOMOBILSPORT #47 (01/2026)
English edition
Cover story: Nelson Piquet
Also in this issue…
The magazine contains a large-sized fold out poster of the cover story including illustrations and technical data of the Brabham BT52 from 1983 on the back.
Softbound | 160 Pages
$30.00 – Reserve your copy HERE.
Lots of new models to unpack this week. Most were quickly shipped out to collectors but a few gems remain. Check Recent Arrivals.
Highlights include a series of 1/18 scale McLaren MP4/1C Formula One cars (with and without driver figures) as raced in the US by Niki Lauda and John Watson in 1983.
The Watson car is the 1983 Long Beach Grand Prix winner.
They have been produced in very small editions (35 or 40 pieces each), arrive in a full display case and have been decorated in the original verboten sponsor markings.
We have one example of each available. Check them out HERE.
We continue to be impressed with the quality and vibrant color schemes of the 1/18 scale TopSpeed IMSA GTP entries. The latest to arrive is the #10 WTR Cadillac in its stunning 2025 Rolex 24 at Daytona livery. Our initial shipment sold out quickly but a restock is due to arrive by the weekend. Click on the image above to order.
#30 Arie Luyendyk – Dominos Lola T90/00 – Doug Shierson Racing
Winner, 1990 Indianapolis 500
1/18 scale resin with Driver Figure by Replicarz Exclusives
The 1990 Indianapolis 500, known as “The Fastest 500,” was won by Dutchman Arie Luyendyk, who led only the final 32 laps, taking the checkered flag for his first Indy 500 victory at a record-setting average speed of 185.981 mph, a record that stood for 23 years. It was a three-way battle with Emerson Fittipaldi (who led most laps) and Bobby Rahal, with Luyendyk passing Rahal for the lead late in the race and holding on to win the prestigious event for Doug Shierson Racing.
$299.99 – Reserve HERE
January 2026 Delivery – Limited Availability!
The first Spark Advance Order list for 2026 is impressive:
20 Classic Formula 1 and Formula 2 entries. 5 Grand Prix winners. Extremely Lotus heavy with 12 total and 8 different 49B variations, including Jo Siffert’s 1968 British Grand Prix winner in Rob Walker’s privateer colors, seen here. GP winners driven by Ayrton Senna, Jochen Rindt and father / son World Champions Graham and Damon Hill also grace the list.
We’ve brought the pre-order price down below the triple digit level to start the year. ‘Extra’ pieces ordered by us on spec may be priced higher after the January 13 Dealer Deadline.
That’s to be determined.
Tariffs – and their related costs and problems, rising prices and ordering policies set by the US distributors of the model brands we support make inventory control more important than ever. Please be advised that advance orders cancelled after the deadline date set by the manufacturers and distributors may be subject to a restock fee going forward.
If you have any questions, give me a call.
PZ
We will reopen at 10am Friday, January 2, 2026 after my long, Winter’s Nap.
PZ
