The show must go on, and on it goes. OttoMOBILE\ The show must go on, and on it goes. OttoMOBILE's ...
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The show must go on, and on it goes. OttoMOBILE's resin 1:18 cars / Sunstar's 1:18 Nash police car / Danbury Mint's T'bird and Eldorado - and more!
CMC Bugatti Type 57 \"Atlantic\" CMC Bugatti Type 57 "Atlantic"
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Video duration: 371 seconds

Car Room Report: CLIPS! Sometimes words and photos aren't enough. Models like CMC's incredible Bugatti Atlantic are why we love doing video so much. Once again, this maker of fine model cars takes the "sport" of collecting into a new area, with yet another multimedia masterpiece based on an historically important - and aesthetically beautiful - automobile. Originally aired on CRR, May 7 2011.
Sunstar 1:18 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Ragtop! Sunstar 1:18 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Ragtop!
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Video duration: 341 seconds

Car Room Report: CLIPS! Sunstar's Olds 98 is proof yet again that a well-chosen 'fifties model is a thing of joy to behold. It's big, it's heavy, and it just may be their best American barge yet. Originally aired on May 7, 2011.
Car Room Report: CLIPS! Kyosho 1:64 \"American Sports Car\" Lineup Car Room Report: CLIPS! Kyosho 1:64 "American Sports Car" Lineup
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Car Room Report: CLIPS! Dreams do come true - we've seen it happen. After years of wishing for some more high-detail 1:64 to come along, a chance sighting at Kyosho's booth in Nuremberg revealed what this maker of high-end large scale diecast was keeping under wraps: a sweet line of American sports and muscle cars. Here's the bad news: You can't get them here... yet...
Fireball Tim\ Fireball Tim's "Dragtracks" set
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In this breakout clip from the May 7 Car Room Report, we bring Fireball Tim's cool, quick (and large) "Dragtracks" set upstairs for a few runs. The setup was easy, the action fun - and the competition tough. Warning: you leadfoot racers just may get your butt handed to you... by an eight year old.
Car Room Report May 7 2011 Car Room Report May 7 2011
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Join Joe in the Car Room as we review Danbury Mint's 1:24 Buick sedan, Fireball Tim's "Dragtracks" set, Kyosho's 1:64 American Sports Car lineup, Sunstar's 1:18 1959 Oldsmobile convertible, CMC's Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic "Pope", and more!
Car Room TV: CLIPS! Kyosho 1:18 \"Hi-End\" Ferrari 250 GTO Car Room TV: CLIPS! Kyosho 1:18 "Hi-End" Ferrari 250 GTO
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Video duration: 238 seconds

Kyosho had no small task ahead when they decided to improve on their already wonderful 1:18 Ferrari 250 GTO - but they pulled it off, nonetheless! In this breakout clip from the April 23 episode of Car Room Report, we take a good look at the result of the tweaks and upgrades
Car Room Report: CLIPS! Sunstar 1958 Fairlane convertible Car Room Report: CLIPS! Sunstar 1958 Fairlane convertible
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Sunstar's new 1958 Ford Fairlane showed up in pre-production form in this breakout clip from the April 23 episode. Fully featured (and almost production ready) we advise you bring your bibs - this one's a drooler!
Nuremberg 2011: Luxury Diecast Nuremberg 2011: Luxury Diecast
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Drew Heitner has been around the hobby for a while, and these days, in addition to being the "D" from M&D International Distributors, he's been pumping a new line of diecast and resin models under the "Luxury" name, as well as a few new set of accessories and wee people under the "Motorhead Miniatures" brand. We got a few minutes in with Drew at Nuremberg 2011.
Car Room Report 4 23 11 Car Room Report 4 23 11
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Join The Car Room Magazine's weekly review show, Car Room Report! In this episode: Brooklin's LaSalle and Buick Century / Acme Trading's 1970 GTO / Kyosho's Ferrari 250 GTO / Danbury Mint's 1:16 Caddy Eldorado / Sunstar's 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 convertible - and more!
Quick Hits: Bauer 1:12 Mercedes 500K Quick Hits: Bauer 1:12 Mercedes 500K
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Bauer made its name as an importer and distributor - then the German company decided to try its hand at high-end manufacturing, and the result was a line of uber-detailed 1:18 Bugatti Royales. Now they're bumping up the size and bolting together a 1:12 Mercedes 500K "Speziale", seen here in pre-production form at Nuremberg 2011. Yeah... we touched it. Shhh.
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The Car Room Magazine's weekly show "Car Room Report" brings out the latest models - and a few surprises - every week. This week: Kyosho's Austin Healey race cars / Luxury Diecast / Motorhead Miniatures / an interview with Drew Heitner / Bauer's 1:12 Mercedes 500K - and more!
Nuremberg 2011: M&D International Nuremberg 2011: M&D International
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Make a model... sell a model, right? Nope! Not if your plan is to reach out to European collectors. Matt Heitner of M&D International explains why distribution is so vital - and the hobby so passionate about American makers - in the overseas market.
Originally aired on Car Room Report, April 9 2011.
Model Minute! BOX STORAGE Model Minute! BOX STORAGE
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Video duration: 101 seconds

Sounds simple. doesn't it? Just stack those piles of empty boxes - and hope they'll still be there after a few years. Joe shows you a few tricks that can make these essential pieces of the collectible puzzle survive.
Originally aired on Car Room Report, April 9 2011.
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The Car Room Magazine's weekly show "Car Room Report" reviews models and covers industry events. In this segment: Signature, Kyosho, Hot Wheels Elite, Ferrari, Chrysler, M&D International, Sunstar, and more!
Brooklin 1952 Cadillac Convertible and Willys-Overland Wagon Brooklin 1952 Cadillac Convertible and Willys-Overland Wagon
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Car Room Magazine's weekly review show, "Car Room Report:", covers new releases in all scales. In this clip: Brooklin's 1952 Cadillac Series 62 convertible, and a 1952 Willys-Overland 4WD wagon. Heavy metal, indeed!
Kyosho 1:12 Lamborghini Miura Kyosho 1:12 Lamborghini Miura
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Video duration: 169 seconds

Car Room Magazine's weekly show "Car Room Report" features models, interviews, and new product reviews. In this segment (originally aired on March 26, 2011), we review Kyosho's 1:12 Lamborghini Miura SV.
Car Room Report: 4/2/11 Car Room Report: 4/2/11
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The Car Room magazine's weekly show, Car Room Report, features model reviews, industry news, and more! In this segment: Paul Lang (Minichamps), Chuck Sword (Sword Models), Kyosho's 1:12 Ferrari Enzos, and more!
Kyosho 1:43 Slot Cars! Kyosho 1:43 Slot Cars!
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Video duration: 143 seconds

With a history that's deeply rooted in Radio Control, it's only natural that Kyosho would take motor and drivetrain tech to the track. The result was one of the coolest surprises at Nuremberg 2011 - a line of wickedly beautiful, and equally quick, scale race cars in 1:43.
From the March 26 episode of "Car Room Report".
Car Room Report 3.26.11 Car Room Report 3.26.11
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Join us for the latest episode of the Car Room Magazine's "Car Room Report". This episode: Kyosho, Mattel Hot Wheels Elite, Schuco, and more!
Car Room TV! Nuremberg 2011, Part 4 Car Room TV! Nuremberg 2011, Part 4
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Video duration: 2839 seconds

Nuremberg 2011 was a big show - and we shot a ton of video. Join us as we look at some more models, play some new video clips from the International Toy Fair, and enjoy the collecting hobby. In this episode: NEO, Schuco, Hot Wheels Elite, and more!
Nuremberg Toy Fair 2011: Sunstar Nuremberg Toy Fair 2011: Sunstar
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Video duration: 179 seconds

Once known primarily as a contender in the budget model car world, Sunstar has emerged as a leader, thanks to an ability to choose great subject matter and highly detailed, outrageously well-featured models of 'fifties American icons. We had a chance to see what the company has in store for 2011-2012.