{"id":1222,"date":"2006-01-01T10:22:05","date_gmt":"2006-01-01T16:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lotuscorps.org\/wp\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2024-06-25T08:35:50","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T13:35:50","slug":"matts-models-january-2006","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lotuscorps.org\/wp\/matts-models-january-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"Matt’s Models – January 2006"},"content":{"rendered":"

I hope that 2006 finds everyone well, and ready to start a new\u00a0year collecting. December turned out to he a good month of sorts\u00a0as lotus collectibles were concerned. After a delay of nearly 10\u00a0months (the original launch date s Feb. of 2005), Ertl finally\u00a0released the much anticipated 1:18 scale Lotus Esprit from The\u00a0Spy Who Loved Me.<\/p>\n

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All that I can say, is that it was worth the wait! While not the\u00a0exacting detail as an Auto Art release, it none the less remains\u00a0faithful to the S1. There are several unique features to this car,\u00a0one of which is an \"Interactive Q Branch CD Rom Card\"- rather\u00a0nifty piece that allows you to download a screensaver, wallpaper,\u00a0and view stats about the actual car used in the movie.<\/p>\n

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Another first (to my knowledge), is that this car can he converted\u00a0into both road and submarine mode! It contains all the bits and\u00a0pieces for each!! ERTL's website is www.RCERTL.com<\/a>, and\u00a0although I haven't visited it, might lead to you suppliers that carry\u00a0this great little car!<\/p>\n

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Another beauty that was delayed in being released was the 1:18\u00a0scale Lotus 72C, driven by Emerson Fittipaldi, in the 1970 US\u00a0Grand Prix, where he scored 1st place. It's #18210 in the series.\u00a0Quartzo was a manufacturer that was defunct, but has risen from\u00a0the ashes with Sunstar model group. Sunstar is the manufacturer\u00a0that has worked to keep lotus models alive with the release of the\u00a0Elise and the GT1. For the price point (around $50), you won't be\u00a0disappointed, although I think the shade of the car is a bit off...it\u00a0seems the car should be a truer red, rather than a maroon. Also,\u00a0upon looking at the car, you notice that \"Gold Leaf\" is missing on\u00a0the sides... opening up the box, I found that you have to apply the\u00a0decals yourself- it's a way around the tobacco regulations regarding\u00a0toys!<\/p>\n

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If F1 models are your interest. I would suggest picking up this little gem, as it is limited to just 2500 worldwide! In addition, Quartzo (aka Sunstar) has also released the other Lotus F1 models in this same lineup: #18200 Lotus 49, Jim Clark '68 Grand Prix of South Africa (1st place), #18210 Lotus 49B Graham Hill '69 Grand Prix of Monaco (1st place), and #18290 Lotus 72E, Ronnie Peterson '74 Grand Prix of Monaco (1st place).<\/p>\n

Happy New Year. and Happy Hunting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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