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In 1990, the company introduced the "Maisto" brand of diecast cars. [1] Through the 1990s, Maisto was considered the US division of Master Toy Co. Ltd. of Thailand with May Cheong being the Kowloon, Hong Kong, subsidiary. [8] The May Cheong Group products are made in China and Thailand. [9] The factories in China and Thailand manufacture 1:12 ...
Bauer Exclusive – metal die-cast in 1:18 and 1:12 scales. BBR Models – Luxury Italian 1:18 & 1:43 scale model manufacturer. Offers both diecast and resin models; Bburago – Italian, made by the brothers who made Mebetoys and Martoys. Made 1:18 scale diecast popular. Beeju – British company making plastic trucks and buses [9]
By the 1990s, 1:18 scale die-cast cars became very popular in the United States, but the popularity of that scale waned approaching the millennium. By 1990 also, NASCAR stock car racing enjoyed increasing popularity in the US, and a large number of racing-related NASCAR die-cast cars and trucks, painted in the colors of the racing teams ...
A count from the two brands' websites in 2023 confirms the two approaches. Out of 24 1/18 scale model cars, Bburago only has one model that is not of a European car. [14] Maisto, with a total of 53 total 1/18 scale models, on the other hand, has about 35 non-European models or 64% non-European models. [15]
At the time Franklin Mint manufactured and sold their die-cast vehicle models (primarily the 1980s and 1990s), other companies including Anson, Bburago, Mira and Maisto offered detailed models at lower prices. [1] One published collector even wrote that he would recommend Minichamps or Schuco before Franklin Mint. [12]
Many die-cast automobiles and commercial vehicle models for collectors have been made to a strict scale of 1:64. However, for much of the die-cast toy market, 1:64 is only a nominal scale. Though collectors and manufacturers loosely describe popular lines of die-casts as 1:64, toy vehicles are usually made to "box scale."
The scale is used for 1:18 scale diecast automobile models, military vehicles, armor, and aircraft. 1:18 scale is also commonly used for dollhouses intended for children to play with. The G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero line of figures are in 1:18 scale, although the figures are often more compatible with 1:16 & 1:18 military vehicles rather ...
1:24 scale model of the Ford GT, at rear, behind 1:32 and nominal HO models, illustrate the traditional slot car scales. 1:24 scale is a size for automobile models such as injection-molded plastic model kits or metal die-cast toys , which are built and collected by both children and adults.