Hi guys,

if you did not recognize it, there is a brand named autoArt that produces the Spirit R Type A RX-7 in a 1:18 model. Previously there was nothing similar on the market. I always look for such a model and this week i stumbled upon and advert on amazon. i instantly bought one and all i can say is, its very nice! There is so much detail on it, its much better than i expected.

If you also looked for such a model, buy one. you wont regret.

 

I collect only Kyosho 1:18 models - and have one for (almost) every car I have owned. I prefer Kyosho because they have been, in my opinion, superb in every way. That said, I ordered one of these few months ago and have been blown away. It's on par with any Kyosho I have and just simply reminds you how beautiful the Spirit-R is.

I agree with unreal-icarus - buy one. you won't regret it.

...and for those in the states - you can find them on eBay pretty reasonably priced.

 

Link to the black one -


It's $160 for one. IMHO, a lot to pay for a model that sits on your desk, but it is cool and well detailed. The old Kyosho models are pricey on Ebay all the time, so this is a good option if you want one.

I have an old Kyosho one on my desk, bought it new ages ago for like $60

BTW, they also have it in other colors, which is nice.

Dale

 

I would love to get one of these if they came in red. But I could find many other places to spend 140-160 on my car instead!

 

Looks cool but damn $160.

 

Yeah... $160 is Kyosho money and it is an expensive hobby to get into. Definitely not for everyone - but it really is beautiful in person.

 

O no...TGM

 

^^ dude! you gotta pull the trigger!

 

So much cheaper on Amazon. My local store wants 199 for the silver ad black one, 193 for the blue one...

 

Pretty nice line up.

They are cheaper on eBay BTW. Around $160 shipped.

 

the kyosho ones are the old rx-7 versions right. this one is the only 99-2002 bodied 1:18 one i have ever seen. I agree with you, the high price sucks, but damn ...

 

Correct. All Kyosho's are pre-99 styling.

If I'm not mistaken they were offered in RHD & LHD. R1/R2 styling with OEM USDM wheels and later the center mount "whale tail" spoiler w/ JDM BBS wheels. Red, black, silver, yellow - never a Montego Blue or Chaste White (or Pearly White) as far as I know.

 

I got 2 models last week and already have some fun:

 

Sweet, but my $160 is probably going to my real FD

 

i love autoart, i got my mazdaspeed rx8 from autoart. I plan on making a scale garage with that and one of these.

 

these are damn awesome but why is there no fc??? they have them all but the fc. that sucks

 

...there is no 1:18 FC3S that I've EVER found. Not Kyosho, not AutoArt, no one.

The closest I found was a 1:24 (I think?) model of the Initial D white FC. I believe Jada Toys made that - but I can't attest to quality.

 

i have an initial d one and its super small. other than no fc these are super great

heres the one i have not autoart im afraid with a US quarter for size comparison