Author: ChiliBoy

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!

TS0680: – Cadillac V-Series.R #10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing – 2025 IMSA Daytona 24H

$217.00 -Reserve HERE

Check out other inbound early 2026 arrivals HERE.

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

To commemorate Lando Norris’ first Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, Spark Model will produce his Abu Dhabi title clinching McLaren MCL39 in 4 scales!

All scales will include a pit board. The 1/43 scale version will be mounted on a larger base to accomodate Lando’s celebratory post race burnout.

Advance order deadline is Wednesday, January 8. You can find information on all four HERE!

Spark Model will produce the Championship winners in the 2025 Japan Super GT Series in 1/43 scale.

Click HERE for details.

Must reserve by Thursday, December 18.

LookSmart will produce 1/12 scale resin models of the Ferrari SF-25 Formula One Car.

#16 Charles Leclerc – 2nd, 2025 Monaco Grand Prix (above)

#44 Lewis Hamilton – Winner, Sprint Race China GP (below)

$1,200.00 – Must reserve by Monday, December 22 by 10am (CST).

Deposit Required.

Spark Model has announced an impressive lineup of 18 1/43 scale GT3 cars that contested the 2025 DTM Championship. An assortment of Mercedes-AMG, Lamborghini, Audi, BMW, Aston Martin, Mustang and McLaren platforms are represented.

The models will be produced in Limited Editions of 300 as part of Spark’s German National Series. Check out the entire list HERE.

Advance order deadline is Thursday, December 18.

Spark Model has announced additional 1/18 and 1/43 scale 2025 Formula 1 models, including the Max Verstappen Las Vegas GP winning Red Bull RB21 (above), which will be available in both scales.

Max’s 2026 teammate Isack Hadjar’s RB VCARB 02 from Las Vegas will also be modeled in both scales.

In addition to Max and Isack, 6 significant entries from the 2025 Las Vegas, Mexico and Brazil GP will be produced in 1/43 scale. Lando Norris’s Brazil GP winning McLaren will also ship with a 1/43 scale Number Board, as seen above.

Spark will also produce a selection of historic Le Mans racers from the past including several C and D Type Jaguars (including the Walker / Moss #17 that finished 2nd at Le Mans in 1953 seen above, and the 4th overall and GT class winning Gurney / Bondurant Cobra Coupe from Le Mans 1964.

Advance Order Deadline Thursday, December 18.