[MinichampsCollector]

I know they are more on the budget side and you cant open the hood. But in this price range can they be beaten? All of the pictures online look decent but pictures are very different than reality. Anybody review these models?

 

[Craig]

Which of their models are you looking at ?

I've got a few of theirs, but I've not bought any recently though.

 

[jazzy426]

With their attractive low price I personally think they are probably very good value especially if you compare them to other similar level sealed diecast models selling at higher prices such as MCG, Triple 9, KK-scale etc. Perhaps only Maisto/Bburago can rival them now in term of pricing and with more opening bits. However Maisto/Bburago doesn't really make many new models each year and most are just rehash of the old releases. Solido's release plan is more ambitious and include models which collectors desire and all the Solidos I bought so far all come with full side window treatment which gives the model a more complete look.

I think ultimately it all comes down to the model you are interested in as some might not be as good as the next. But the Solido models I've received so far mainly Porsches I am quite happy with them.

 

[Jersey_Devil]

Jazzy's right - Solido recently has been producing cars that are otherwise only available if you have kidneys to sell. Their execution is nowhere near perfect (the 1968-69 Le Mans-winning Gulf Ford GT40s have squashed rear rooflines that look awkward), but in many cases are the only reasonable means to collect diecasts of some very desirable cars.

I only collect race cars so the two Le Mans-winning Porsche 956Ls, the 936/77, the 935/78 Moby Dick, McLaren F1 GTR, the afore-mentioned Gulf GT40s and a slew of 934s, 911 RSRs, 356s, Renault rally cars and Mercedes sedans at amazing price points are worth at least a look.

 

[forza!]

My last purchases were all Solidos. The red 930 Turbo, 935 Moby Dick, blue R34 GT-R and yellow E36 M3. Except for the latter, these models are very much bang for the buck.
Shape is pretty spot on, especially the Porsche Turbo is simply a beautiful model. Interiors are acceptable for the price point, visible engines for this money could even spoil the fun..
Of course it's always down to your own taste, but objectively you can't really go wrong with the current Solido releases.

Regarding the M3: it lacks accuracy in the C-pillar surroundings and the door handles are too present, but other than that it displays very well.
If you like the real car, you probably will also like the model

 

[slartibartfast229]

I agree with many of the statements above.
For me Solido have been pretty good in terms of the shape of cars modelled.
Details on the models can be an issue though (the upcoming 935/78 releases being a case in point).
Also worth remembering is that 'Z' models rescued the company from vanishing.
So many older models brought back are from a different era, for example the Peugeot 205 has problems.
A bonus however is some of these old Solido toolings are full opening, but without any significant price penalty.
What also interests me is the new 'Premier' range, to be all opening from what I read.