Kyosho Ferrari F40
Kyosho Ferrari F40
Bought this model about 5 years ago from a fellow collector (along with Kyosho's 512TR). The F40 has always been one of my favorite Ferraris. I bought the Bburago right when they came out in 1:18, 1:24 & 1:43 scale & have numerous Hot Wheels/Matchbox versions. I bought the Hot Wheels Elite right when it came out & was very happy with it (still am) & now have this masterpiece. A friend of my in-laws has a '92 F40 & I'm trying to figure out a way I can get a ride.
This is the Kyosho's original release. While I really like the rims on the high-end version, the detail improvements weren't worth the price difference to me.
mini-comparo with the Hot Wheels Elite (Hot Wheels Elite on the right).
This is the Kyosho's original release. While I really like the rims on the high-end version, the detail improvements weren't worth the price difference to me.
mini-comparo with the Hot Wheels Elite (Hot Wheels Elite on the right).
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I have the same, one of my favorite Ferraris. I recently acquired the 1:12 Kyosho in Red. After buyers remorse, and second guessing my decision to open the can of worms in 1:12 I sold it a month later
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Buyer's remorse? Was it just not much of an improvement over the 1:18?
Love the Kyosho F40. It holds its head up proudly in the presence of AUTOart Signature series models.
Love the Kyosho F40. It holds its head up proudly in the presence of AUTOart Signature series models.
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No the detail was there, I just didn't want to go down the 1:12 scale path...Mac47 wrote:Buyer's remorse? Was it just not much of an improvement over the 1:18?
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Very iconic car. I never really liked the car before but I've definitely warmed up to this over the years
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Awesome model and pics. Mine is the LW version and I'm still on the hunt for that road version from kyosho
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patiently waiting for a 1:18 BBR Ferrari F40 to go next to my BBR 288 GTO
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Lol I was thinking the same thing!Lucky13 wrote:Canadian Wrench Head wrote:patiently waiting for a 1:18 BBR Ferrari F40 to go next to my BBR 288 GTO
Why would you pay twice as much for a sealed BBR, instead of getting a perfectly well done diecast with opening parts?
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i happen to like BBR..........I guess thats an unpopular thing to say on here
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Nothing against BBR, I think believe, an open, diecast F40 is better than a sealed one. Couple that with a very good Kyosho model, it to me seems like the winner. Should be cheaper tooCanadian Wrench Head wrote:i happen to like BBR..........I guess thats an unpopular thing to say on here
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Guys! I think the F40 is about to be re-issued by Kyosho. Found this picture in a report on a Japanese website from this years Shizuoka Hobby Show. There was no text attached to the pic and I´ve not been able to find any more info on the web. But I´ve got my hopes up.
I´m not sure if this is the same model that is presented in this thread of if it´s a new one. The tight shutlines makes me think it´s a sealed variant so maybe it will be released under the "Ousia" brand.
The price is definitely up there with the other Ousia models at about 380 USD.
I´m not sure if this is the same model that is presented in this thread of if it´s a new one. The tight shutlines makes me think it´s a sealed variant so maybe it will be released under the "Ousia" brand.
The price is definitely up there with the other Ousia models at about 380 USD.
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Myself that is a resin model. It was announced maybe a year or so ago with a few other Ferraris cars. It cost more than the old diecast ones, which is nuts!
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Although, try finding a diecast one at a lower price than that.
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You have a point...J-B wrote:Although, try finding a diecast one at a lower price than that.
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Classic car. Wish Kyosho would re-release a lot of their Ferrari's so I could pick some up at a fair price.