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[vx220chick]

Here is a thread to put together the brief research I have done into the range of VX220 opel speedster diecast models available. I have found the models by using google images and read the information about the cars on the various websites I visited.

This is not an exhaustive list, so please add any more that I have missed.
I also ask you to correct anything I may have inadvertently got wrong etc.
Forgive the multiple posts, as the pictures are over the limit for a single post.

MAISTO http://www.maisto.com/
This seems to be the most popular manufacturer.
They make vx220 diecast models in the following sizes:
1:18, 1:35, 1:64

Maisto 1:18 (31615) Length: 8.0" 203mm Width: 3.7" 94mm Height: 2.3" 59mm Shipping Weight: 2.57 lbs
Maisto 1:18 (31615) Special Edition, Metallic Orange (Mandarin)


Also Maisto 1:18 in Silver:


Also Maisto 1:18 in Red:


Also Maisto 1:18 in Yellow:


Maisto 1:35 (11cm length)
I can only find a yellow colour:


Maisto 1:64There is the ‘Fresh Metal’ model found with 2 different packaging:

Edited by vx220chick, 23 February 2011 - 01:42 PM.

[vx220chick]

SCHUCO http://www.schuco.de/en/home.html
This is another very popular model maker.
They make vx220 diecast models in the following sizes:
1:43 & 1:72

Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Orange (Mandarin):


Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Silver:


Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Yellow:


Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Green:


Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Black:


Schuco (04583) 1:43 Special Edition Belgian Police Car:


Schuco 1:72 in Orange (Mandarin):

[vx220chick]

WELLY DIECAST http://www.wellydiecast.com/
They make vx220 diecast models in the following sizes:
1:18, 1:24, 1:64

Welly 1:18 (12511) Red
Free wheel, opening bonnet, doors, and boot. Workable front wheels & steering wheel.


Welly 1:18 (12511) Blue

Welly 1:24 (22423) Red (no picture)
Opening Bonnet & Doors

Welly 1:24 (22423) Blue


Welly 1:24 Silver (but I can’t see this on the welly website)


Welly 1:64 (52225) Blue

Edited by vx220chick, 23 February 2011 - 01:38 PM.

[vx220chick]

KINSMART
Kintoy was established in 1993 and manufactures diecast scale model cars for distribution worldwide under the brand name Kinsmart and Kinsfun.
http://www.kintoy.co...lang=1&web_id=1

Kinsmart 1:32 (KT5096) 2003 Opel Speedster Turbo Convertible.
Only a few models come in the turbo version.
5"Lx 2.5"Wx 1.25"H die cast metal, pull back action, convertible with openable doors.
Available in Red, Blue, Silver and Orange (Mandarin)

[vx220chick]

YAT MINGhttp://www.yatming.com/index.aspx

1:72 (00 Gauge for trains) YM 72058 50g
Found in Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green



MATSUDA 1:32 (A1995000AX)
This model features a full functioning Headlights and horn, forward and reverse motion. It was made of high quality material, with opening doors, rubber tires, steerable wheels, perfectly modelled engine, accurate gauges and dash inside.

Edited by vx220chick, 23 February 2011 - 01:39 PM.

[vx220chick]

MATCHBOX http://www.matchbox.com/
This is no doubt the largest category of diecast models for the VX220 Opel Speedster.
I’m sure I’m probably missing some too, so please let me know.
They are all 1:55 scale.
There’s a good link here: http://matchbox.wiki.../Opel_Speedster

MB06, 2003, Hero City Family Wheels, Metallic Silver


SOG4, 2003, Stars of Germany, Orange
pic to follow

MB46, 2005, Buried Treasure, Metallic Gold



SF54, 2005, Superfast, Yellow


SF54, 2005, Superfast, Orange


SF54, 2006, Superfast Autobahn, Teal
I think this was only as sold as part of a box set of 5:



SOC9, 2005/6, Stars of Cars, Metallic Blue


MB16, 2006, MBX Metal, Yellow

Edited by vx220chick, 23 February 2011 - 01:40 PM.

[vx220chick]

MB16, 2006, MBX Metal, Orange?
I’m not sure if this is yellow or not…


MB12?, 2007, Autobahn?, Red


MB565, 2009, Modern Rides, Metallic Blue, possibly part of a 10-pack



MB565?, 2009, Modern Rides, Metallic Black, possibly part of a 5-pack


MB83, ?date, ?model, yellow

[vx220chick]

DICKIE http://www.dickietoy.../en/index.shtml

Dickie 1:32 – can’t find a picture

Dickie 1:12 Remote Control, 13.5 inches long, Complete with 2-channel radio control, batteries and charger. 7 driving functions: forward-left-right, backward-left-right-stop. Removable silver hardtop. Model finished in Calypso read, with silver hardtop.
Red:



Silver:


CARSON http://www.carson-mo...en/products.htm
Carson Collectors Line: 1:12, red
Not sure I can find the right picture for this, but maybe:


There are sometimes ones I can’t put a name to, such as:
Unknown 1: ?Carson RC


Unknown 2: 1:32Silver Turbo


There have been other models mentioned, but I can’t find any pictures or links:
New-Ray Toys: 1:32 – none found
XTREME: 1:32 – none found
BS Design: 1:87 – none found
Edocar: 1:55 – none found

[moospeed]

Wow!! some good research there, wonder what they've all got against VX220s - seems the "Speedster" name was favoured. Only one with a hardtop as well

None of them are wholly accurate but there are quite a few which seem to have the windscreen too upright. I wonder if one manufacturer did it and the others copied. I remember reading an article once where a model manufacturer was saying how they took the original blueprints but have to exaggerate details to make them seem more realistic, apparently an exact scale model makes an amorphous blob out of most cars designs.

[moospeed]

Ooops, that Carson site isn't wholly suitable for work. More than one kind of model flashing up on the screen

[vx220chick]

Ooops, that Carson site isn't wholly suitable for work. More than one kind of model flashing up on the screen

Bless! Its only the carson promo-girl, fully clothed peeps
(unless you found a random link i don't know about...)

Its only the RC cars i've found that have the hardtops i think.

Edit: I should add that i'm not normally this nerdy, but have been stuck off work for over 3 weeks with a broken ankle from snowboarding, so i have not really had much else to do apart from trawl the internet and suffer through daytime TV

Edited by vx220chick, 23 February 2011 - 02:28 PM.

[2.2_na]

Wow!! some good research there

Well done!

What made you do all that?

[nicollow]

Why so few black ones?!?!? Everyone knows its the best colour! Good list btw...

[vx220chick]

Wow!! some good research there

Well done!

What made you do all that?

1) boredom - see my last post re: broken ankle
2) due to boredom, i decided to buy a model of each car i've owned over the years. It was easy to find some car models, but at first it took me ages to find vx ones. Hence the list i compiled.
3) maybe i'm a bit OCD

[2.2_na]

due to boredom, i decided to buy a model of each car i've owned over the years. It was easy to find some car models, but at first it took me ages to find vx ones.

I had actually considered doing that too. Have you got them all now? How many?

I was ideally hoping to get a model of each car in the same scale, so I didn't do it, as it meant finding a Silver VX in 1:43 (I think it was 1:43...) which I couldn't find.

I have the 1:18 scale VX, but couldn't find my 'old' cars as large as 1:18 scale.

[Art]

The Maisto 1:18 Mandarin NA model seems to be the one that most people have, or that you see for sale most often. Which probably means, there are actually more Mandarin models in the world than there are actual Mandarin cars!

[vx220chick]

due to boredom, i decided to buy a model of each car i've owned over the years. It was easy to find some car models, but at first it took me ages to find vx ones.

I had actually considered doing that too. Have you got them all now? How many?

I was ideally hoping to get a model of each car in the same scale, so I didn't do it, as it meant finding a Silver VX in 1:43 (I think it was 1:43...) which I couldn't find.

I have the 1:18 scale VX, but couldn't find my 'old' cars as large as 1:18 scale.

Ahh - you need the schuco 1:43 in silver then
Schuco (04583) 1:43 in Silver:


I have only got a few models so far in the few weeks i have been off. Am waiting for my police speedster to arrive, and also a matchbox of my first ever car: an old triumph acclaim - a complete shed of a granny car, but an ace twin cam 16v 1.3 engine IIRC. felt pretty nippy at the time for £200 LOL
I need a scirocco scala model in red if anyone can find one.
Am bidding on another car at the mo on the 'bay
In VX's i have the Maisto 1:18 mandarin (to match mine) and also a yellow machbox one, and an orange german boxed matchbox one.

[moospeed]

2) due to boredom, i decided to buy a model of each car i've owned over the years. It was easy to find some car models, but at first it took me ages to find vx ones. Hence the list i compiled.

This is something I've wanted to do for a while now, out of 29 cars and 2 bikes I've managed to build up a collection of one (an M3 - and that's the wrong colour). Although I have got a nice Jordan 191 F1 model and part of a real one with the same sponsor's livery so that's some minor acheivement.

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

great research! i might get me a RC edit: crap spelling as per.

Edited by Stuwy, 23 February 2011 - 05:00 PM.

[Mangham54]

Some pics of the Carson 1/10th I have: