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10/06/2008

Biante Collectors Club Newsletter 10th June 2008

Welcome to another edition of the weekly Biante newsletter.
This week we have two significant 1:18 releases for all our valued members who like to collect Australian cars. The Salamanca red LJ XU-1 and world famous Mad Max Interceptor.
We also have three new Australian models in development that are sure to please many collectors.

New Model Announcement

Biante are extremely pleased to be able to announce the development of three more of the ATCC dominating R32 GTR Skylines from the early nineties.
The 1990 and 1992 ATCC Winners driven respectively by Jim Richards and Mark Skaife, and the stunning GIO 1991 Sandown Winner.
These models would have to be some of the most desired and anticipated items to ever come out of Biante and will make brilliant additions to all the impressive Australian collections out there.
A89076 NISSAN R32 SKYLINE GT-R - JIM RICHARDS - ATCC WINNER (1990)
A89177 NISSAN R32 SKYLINE GT-R - GIBBS / ONSLOW - SANDOWN 500 WINNER (1991)
A89276 NISSAN R32 SKYLINE GT-R - MARK SKAIFE - ATCC WINNER (1992)

We have also been informed by Vitesse of a great opportunity to get hold of the Mitsubishi Japan exclusive 1:43 scale Lancer EVO IX Ralliart in Flame red.
This model was originally only released to Mitsubishi Japan but they have been kind enough to allow extremely limited numbers for one time release to the rest of the world.
V29213 Mitsubishi Lancer - Evo IX -RALLIART Flame Red

Make sure you add these fantastic models to your watchlist in order to follow their progress through development.

More 1:64 VL SS Group A Walkinshaw's found!

Just recently we were surprised to find hiding behind some other boxes in the website warehouse some more of the extremely popular 1:64 VL SS Group A's.
These very limited models have now been added to the website and are available for purchase until sold out.

WEBSITE NEW RELEASES : Wednesday, 11th June 2008 2pm

With the release of two highly popular models this week we have decided to break them up over Wednesday and Thursday to ensure orders are processed and shipped as efficiently as possible.

First up on Wednesday is the striking LJ XU-1 Torana in Salamance red.
This is the first 1:18 LJ released by Biante in almost nine years and comes with the standard steel sports wheels this time around. It also features neat little bonnet hinges as an added detail.
Make sure you're ready at 2pm Wednesday to ensure your copy of the iconic giant killer XU-1.
A72583 HOLDEN - LJ TORANA GTR XU-1 - Salamanca Red (1972)

WEBSITE NEW RELEASES : Thursday, 12th June 2008 2pm

Following on the heels of the Torana, we have the second release of the immortal Mad Max 2 Interceptor on Thursday.
The first wave of these models sold out in extremely quick time so this will be a great opportunity for everyone who missed out to get hold of such an important addition.
A72745AA MFP INTERCEPTOR - MAD MAX 2 - THE ROAD WARRIOR

WEBSITE NEW RELEASES : Wednesday, 18th June 2008 2pm

Next week is set to be a big one with an absolutely stellar line up of releases. Included is such models as the Team Australia A1 GP car , the 1:64 1990 Bathurst Winner, Lewis Hamiltons 1:18 2007 Mclaren-Mercedes, and theWayne Gardner's 1992 DTM BMW M3!
With such a stand out list of releases, it is highly recommended that you are ready at 2pm next Wednesday.

Amalgam
M5187TAU A1GP - Team Australia (20072008)

Biante
B640501C HOLDEN VL COMMODORE SS Group A - Percy / Grice - BATHURST WINNER (1990)

Ixo
BRB008 HONDA - RC211V (2005)
BRB009 YAMAHA - YZR-M1 (2005)
FER049 FERRARI - 125 S RED (1947)

Kyosho
08703BZ BMW - E63 6-series M6 - Bronze Metallic (2005)
08737BL BMW - 335i CONVERTIBLE WITH FACTORY ROOF - BLUE
08742BK BMW NEW MINI COOPER S (R56) - ROOF

Minichamps
122 135500 BROUGH - SUPERIOR SS 100
122 161500 HONDA - CBX1000 - Silver metallic (1978)
180 922020 BMW M3 - Wayne Gardner - DTM (1992)
530 071802 McLAREN MERCEDES MP4/22 - Lewis Hamilton (2007)

Finishline

With the impossible to pick podium of Kubica, Heidfeld and Coulthard at the Canadian GP on the weekend, there were no changes to the coveted top 3 places.

1) Stephen Duck 25pts
2) Gary Hargreaves 24pts
3) Paul Vella 23pts

Next round is in France at the Magny-Cours circuit in two weeks time. Be sure to have your picks in by 5pm WST 20th June.