[tonyg54]

the bburago Huracan is VFM at around €30 but at HWE new release money (around €100) it certainly wouldnt be (mind you, will people going to Ferrari shops and dealerships know this? Suspect not...)

My Bburago Avendator is a good looking model but it's on par with Hot Wheels Foundation. I would say one of the best VFM deals out there are the Hot Wheels 458 Foundations. Pretty damn close to HWE quality. 2/3rds the quality for 1/3 or less of the price.
I just don't see them matching HWE construction techniques or diverse Ferrari subject matter for quite some time, if that's even their aspiration. I'm assuming based on MSRP guidelines that Ferrari gave Hot Wheels that Maisto/BBurago's will be at or close to their current MSRP's which means no more HWE quality for Ferrari's.

I think the only good news is that HWE can probably go after other sports car licenses now which would rival AUTOart in terms of quality and crush them on VFM.

 

[Andy205]

That's a good point - maybe some more choice to come?

I agree that the 458 Foundations are really good. Side by side on the shelf the Spyder looks every bit as good as the HWE Coupe.

Given where Maisto and bburago target sales (i.e. high volme low cost), I'm not expecting a sudden switch and if they keep the price point roughly where it's at now then perhaps this isn't a bad thing as I guess the high end resin makers will still continue to make Ferraris anyway.

I guess HWE filled the gap and did it pretty well - that's my concern as I can't see that continuing and more worringly I wonder whether there might be a price hike for future Ferrari models "just because".

 

[tonyg54]

Yeah, I don't want all my Ferrari's to be sealed nor do I want them to have orange peel and dog legs. HWE fit the bill perfectly at least in the US where the prices are more reasonable for them.

 

[mobius]

If there's a manufacturer (who is putting out affordable models) whom I wish gets the Ferrari license, it would be Norev. Many of the $60 Norevs recently release have very good casts and superb paint finishes - the casting and paint IMO is better than the newer Elite models. The casting, shutlines, and paint on my blue Norev Porsche 997 GT3 RS for instance is on par with Autoart's (it still makes me wonder if Norev is using Autoart's cast/mold). The only difference between the Norev and Autoart is that the Norev is missing the smaller details such as photoetch, mesh grilles, etc. But this is something that Norev could easily add to the model.

 

[mairandeddy]

License for Ferrari is going to Maisto / BBurago in 2015

With a bit of re-tooling, brake calipers and better Rosso Corsa approximation this could be a real winner!

.....288GTO, 250 Testa Rossa, 360 Modena, F50.........

 

[Andy205]

Let's hope so Eddy - not re-release of the originals at £100 a pop. That would be beyond disappointing!

 

[tonyg54]

If there's a manufacturer (who is putting out affordable models) whom I wish gets the Ferrari license, it would be Norev. Many of the $60 Norevs recently release have very good casts and superb paint finishes - the casting and paint IMO is better than the newer Elite models. The casting, shutlines, and paint on my blue Norev Porsche 997 GT3 RS for instance is on par with Autoart's (it still makes me wonder if Norev is using Autoart's cast/mold). The only difference between the Norev and Autoart is that the Norev is missing the smaller details such as photoetch, mesh grilles, etc. But this is something that Norev could easily add to the model.

Agreed, would definitely be happier with Norev but they'd never fork over the type of upfront $'s that Ferrari demands.

 

[mairandeddy]

Let's hope so Eddy - not re-release of the originals at £100 a pop. That would be beyond disappointing!

Hmmm...that's not what I want to be thinking Andy....

............

 

[StratosWRC]

Pretty bummed that they got the license, but oh well. Maybe someone else will produce them as well, though that might be wishful thinking.

 

[mobius]

If it's indeed true Maisto/Bburago gets exclusive rights to Ferrari, then this hobby might become bleaker. At peak, I was buying 2 diecasts a month. Now, it's like 1 diecast every 4 months. Unless they're going to buy the tools from Mattel, I can't see Maisto putting out anything near the quality of Elite. Most of my models aren't Ferrari's. But as a collector, every time a new 1/18 Ferrari diecast is released, you can literally feel excitement in the air. I can't see myself getting excited over Maisto releasing a new model.

 

[Mungojerrie]

Maisto needs to up their game and produce a line of models on par with HWE. I believe they can do it, and it would lift their status from budget only models. This new Ferrari license is the perfect opportunity for Maisto to do so. Like Hot Wheels, they can still produce a budget line to cater to their existing base, and also offer a premium model for enthusiasts. Let's just hope they listen.

 

[g3org3y]

Maisto needs to up their game and produce a line of models on par with HWE. I believe they can do it, and it would lift their status from budget only models. This new Ferrari license is the perfect opportunity for Maisto to do so. Like Hot Wheels, they can still produce a budget line to cater to their existing base, and also offer a premium model for enthusiasts. Let's just hope they listen.

That was my thought too a Maisto/Bburago 'Special Line' or equivalent. Higher prices and HWE quality.

The fear will be standard Maisto quality with HWE prices 'because' it's a Ferrari and Ferrari would want expensive models adorning their shop rather than cheap Maistos.

 

[looney]

I dont know if i'm being silly in thinking this, however HWE have basically made every model Ferrari there is that anyone would want to collect, so really is there any real benefit to a new company? other than making models of the latest cars on the road the bulk of the profit has probably already been made in the 1:18 scale, especially if HWE decide to do some major production prior to losing their license and selling 'old' stock?

or do others disagree with this thought?

 

[tonyg54]

there are still numerous back catalog road Ferrari's (250GTE, 275's, 365GTC, 365GT4, 330, 400)and tons of one off customer specials, not to mention more historic racing coupe's from NART and other privateers, then there could have been decades worth of F1 cars.
Then they could tackle the 288GTO, 456 which had room for improvement

 

[ferrariforever]

I dont know if i'm being silly in thinking this, however HWE have basically made every model Ferrari there is that anyone would want to collect, so really is there any real benefit to a new company? other than making models of the latest cars on the road the bulk of the profit has probably already been made in the 1:18 scale, especially if HWE decide to do some major production prior to losing their license and selling 'old' stock?

or do others disagree with this thought?

I partly agree with you. HWE indeed have made all the mainstream Ferrari road cars from the past. I know some people are really into the 60's Ferrari's, but from a business point of view, the bulk of the collectors (see the topic Age Demographic) is more into the modern hyper cars. So it would make sense for any company to make new Ferrari's in multiple colors. See what AUTOart is doing with the Lambos. As long as Ferrari is making 1 new model per year. There is a market for the Ferrari diecasts.

 

[jazzy426]

I dont know if i'm being silly in thinking this, however HWE have basically made every model Ferrari there is that anyone would want to collect, so really is there any real benefit to a new company? other than making models of the latest cars on the road the bulk of the profit has probably already been made in the 1:18 scale, especially if HWE decide to do some major production prior to losing their license and selling 'old' stock?

or do others disagree with this thought?

I partly agree with you. HWE indeed have made all the mainstream Ferrari road cars from the past. I know some people are really into the 60's Ferrari's, but from a business point of view, the bulk of the collectors (see the topic Age Demographic) is more into the modern hyper cars. So it would make sense for any company to make new Ferrari's in multiple colors. See what AUTOart is doing with the Lambos. As long as Ferrari is making 1 new model per year. There is a market for the Ferrari diecasts.
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I think it is fair to say that Mattel has covered every major model made by Ferrari in the past 15 to 20 years.However there are still some iconic models (not counting the racers) in particular from the 60s that are missing from their catalogue, I can understand the business reason for skipping some classics due to the fact that overwhelming number of young collectors are into modern hyped up hyper cars these days and older cars that they are not accustomed to might not sell as well. I too would love to see a decent 250 GTO series 2, 365GTC/4, 275GTB, 400, 330, 456GT and various 250 variants in 1/18 diecast being made. I applaud Mattel's decision for making some of the lesser known models such as the Dino 308GT4, Mondial, 410 superamerica, 125S etc that will otherwise be ignored. I was secretly hoping that Mattel would one day consider producing some of those classics I mentioned but it looks like i would have to put the hope on another maker.

 

[Giulio Cesare Cabri]

maybe Bburago will do a "premium" line using moulds they probably have bought from Mattel... in my opinion if Mattel announced several montghs ago CaliforniaT and F14-T in means these models are almost completed, then Bburago needs only to put their logo on the packaging...

what do you think ?

 

[jazzy426]

maybe Bburago will do a "premium" line using moulds they probably have bought from Mattel... in my opinion if Mattel announced several montghs ago CaliforniaT and F14-T in means these models are almost completed, then Bburago needs only to put their logo on the packaging...

what do you think ?

They can "buy back" the molds they sold to Mattel last time and re-issue those discontinued models

I definitely like to see 288 GTO get re-released even under Bburago badge.

 

[FastMerc55]

Good to hear Maisto doing Ferrari. My only concern about Maisto is the engines in some of the current cars. But hey, it's a budget model. Then again, it is a Ferrari. Hope Maisto's or Bburago's Ferraris are at least up to welly level. An F12 please!

 

[Giulio Cesare Cabri]

yes we will continue to see f50, 288 gto, f40, 250 tr and gto (overscaled)... unfortunately even the cheap and beautiful testarossa (Bburago al lot better than Hot Wheels in my opinion) and 456GT are a little bit underscaled...

moreover, i was wondering why no one made a decent 348 Spider!

Mattel has done a good job with Elite 348 tb/ts... mixing Bburago and Mira... why not make the spider?