It does STILL amaze me how HW can produced licensed models like these and Matchbox cannot - I sound like a cracked record, but it annoys me - in saying that we do get a BMW motorcycle for the 1-120 range....
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BMW. Show all posts
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Hot Wheels BMW M3 GT2
Another interesting model from the 2012 HW range. There is not a of detail to it, but with a little imagination and a steady hand, I am very sure that extended detail can be added such as rear lights and such.
It does STILL amaze me how HW can produced licensed models like these and Matchbox cannot - I sound like a cracked record, but it annoys me - in saying that we do get a BMW motorcycle for the 1-120 range....
It does STILL amaze me how HW can produced licensed models like these and Matchbox cannot - I sound like a cracked record, but it annoys me - in saying that we do get a BMW motorcycle for the 1-120 range....
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hot Wheels Mini Cooper Challenge S
I cannot stand the BMW Mini at all.
For me, the brand has lost the identity of its original concept of affordable motoring and turned into a hybrid marketing machine preying on the stupid with a so-called lifestyle brand.
The car itself is rubbish to drive. And the variations on the theme have taken the length to be almost that of a Golf. Not really a Mini is it BMW.
However –
I do like the Hot Wheels version – even more so than the Matchbox casting. Hence why this one has been added to The Garage. It is a bit of a fun casting for me – unlike the real car, so therefore I reckon it is a good inclusion in terms of casting.
Yet again, this casting gives ample scope for a little bit more detailing - lights would be very easy to do.
Yet again, this casting gives ample scope for a little bit more detailing - lights would be very easy to do.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
BMW art
Some interesting "bodywork" by some famous artists as part of the BMW art collection.
I am really not sure why Warhol painted the M1......but then again, is it art? (No, looks like a fucking mess).
(Source: Metro 26/07/2012).
I am really not sure why Warhol painted the M1......but then again, is it art? (No, looks like a fucking mess).
(Source: Metro 26/07/2012).
Sunday, August 5, 2012
the £100k Mini
I am still a massive fan of the Rover Mini.
Unlike the BMW Mini - which for me does not represent the actual core values of the original concept by Issigonis and is just a 1-Serie in disguise - the Rover Mini has to be one of the all time classics in terms of character and style.
In terms of Motorsport - and especially rallying - this car was a giant killer - and the article from The Metro below shows how valuable a real historic vehicle can be.
BMW cited at the launch of the "new Mini" that we should move on and embrace the new car - I completely disagree agree with them and below is the reason as to why.
Unlike the BMW Mini - which for me does not represent the actual core values of the original concept by Issigonis and is just a 1-Serie in disguise - the Rover Mini has to be one of the all time classics in terms of character and style.
In terms of Motorsport - and especially rallying - this car was a giant killer - and the article from The Metro below shows how valuable a real historic vehicle can be.
BMW cited at the launch of the "new Mini" that we should move on and embrace the new car - I completely disagree agree with them and below is the reason as to why.
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