A brief guide the the new goodies shown in Milan last weekend., By Edo and Franky - thanks guys! Options

[Franky]

On last week-end, my brother was in Italy for the 2008 Edition of the Slotlandia Toy Fair from Novegro. He brought back a complete photo report about slot news presented there. Here are some of his pics.

NSR news
A lot of news were launched by NSR at Slotlandia. Main event was the presentation of the brand new Fiat Grande Punto Abarth S2000. The car looks very agressive, and was very fast on the Slotlandia track. A lot of liveries of the new Porsche 917K were also presented.


The new NSR Fiat Punto S2000


One of the different liveries of the NSR Porsche 917K


The NSR Mosler in its new red outfit


Slot.it news
A lot of new models were launched on Slot.it area. Main attractions were the first two versions of the new Ferrari F40 and the Le Mans 1989 Winner Set containing three Sauber-Mercedes C9. Reliveries of the Porsche 962 ("Fortuna"), McLaren F1 GTR ("Loctite"), and Audi R8C Reloaded ("Infineon") were also present. In addition to these new models, Slot.it created the surprise, announcing a new digital system called Oygen. This new system will allow to use 20 cars per track, up to four tracks.


Finally, the Ferrari F40!


The "Le Mans 1989 Winner" set ,containing three Sauber C9, is awesome.


The "Loctite" version of the McLaren F1 GTR


Racer news
Racer launched at Slotlandia a brand new Fiat 500 Abarth, which will be the first model of an economical serie called "Silver Line". These models will be sold for 99 euros. Other attraction, the new Alfa 33/3 was presented in a few different liveries.


The new Fiat 500 Abarth of the Racer "Silver Line" Apologies, picture temporarily removed upon request by Racer pending final permission from Abarth.


The Racer Alfa 33/3 is a brand new model


These painted et decorated bodies will be sold as spare parts.


BRM news
BRM showed its awesome brand new Toyota 88C, and has announced its programm for the two next years: Porsche 917K and Mazda 727B for 2009, Porsche 911 GT1 98 and Sauber Mercedes C9 for 2010, all in 1/24 scale.


The new Toyota 88C: an important model for BRM.


Mazda 787B, Porsche 911 GT1 98 et Sauber C9: BRM news untill 2010!


Ninco news
Ninco was the only non italian brand to show new slot products. The spanish manufacturer lauched reliveries of the AC Cobra and the Porsche 911 GT3R.


The Ninco 911 GT3 in legendary "Gulf".

I hope you enjoyed this little report. You can find more pics and new models on my webpage SlotracingPlanet.


Cheers,

Franky

Reason for edit: edited picture

[Swissracer]

Slotlandia is organised by Italiaslot, (who will have a full report in Italian that is well worth a read with the use of a translation site btw)

We can not bring you a full report this year but Edo made the trip with his trusty buttonhole camera and pestered everyone for us

So we can at least let you feast your eyes a little longer with more pics.

I am hoping I can persuade the manufacturers concerned to come in and add some explanations to go with Franky's above..

In no particular order:


Slot.It...






Note the disappointed fan in the background as Mr Ferrari refuses to sign any more autographs ...


Racer...










The first Silverline liveries. Width of this car is 5cm if anyone wants to make a quick scale comparison...

Apologies, pictures removed for now at the request of Racer pending final permission from Abarth.




NSR...




Now these are starting to look VERY tasty ...


and for the 1/24 buffs,
BRM...

[yomama]

Wow....that's a lot of eye candy...I can't wait for the 917k's!!!

[knight rider]

what is the yellow no5 car at the bottom of the last NSR 917 picture ??? it looks like Ferrari 512

[tedm]

It's another 917....the more the merrier!
TED......

[knight rider]

ah yes, it just looked shorter like a 512. Yes, the more the merrier, I hope they do the green Piper car

[sacesta]

Man, at first glance I thought those long-tailed Alfas were Slot-Its. Damn, I want them bad, but it's gonna be hard to justify any more Racers in this economy. I wonder if Maurizio will eventually modify the Alfa molds to do 'em.

[tedm]

The Racer Alfa is different altogether than the Slot-it car.It would have to be a completely new model..still,you never know...
On a slightly different topic,has anyone else noticed what appear to be some photo-etch bits with the BRM cars?
TED..

[Snakebit]

They are some beautiful cars ,Alfas and 917k's.Don't the Italians know the economy in USA is in crapper right now.Where am I going to find the money for all of these? Joe

[Chapman]

Don't the Italians know the economy in USA is in crapper right now?

The economy in USA has been "in crapper" for a very long time by now. It's only just now gotten from real bad to even worse, as the Bush smokescreen is finally being blown away (cough, cough...)
I guess these new & nice Slotlandia cars has been in the project pipeline for quite some time, only now surfacing, coinciding with the present shaky world economics.
Bad timing, or what?

[knight rider]

They are some beautiful cars ,Alfas and 917k's.Don't the Italians know the economy in USA is in crapper right now.Where am I going to find the money for all of these? Joe

Move to Europe ???

Has anyone any dates when these fine beauties will hit the shops ??

[not alone after ...]

Move to Europe ???

Has anyone any dates when these fine beauties will hit the shops ??

Moving to Europe wont help, not England at least. Seems we're following you boys "down the crapper"! Try France, different banking system. Not getting screwed like the rest of us.

[pace1970uk]

Who needs a bank account when we can invest all our money into these beauties!!

Good to see the Slot-It F40, hope it will be available soon.

[PSRRFH]

Ohhh my friggin god, more beutifull alfa 33/3's - well I'll guess that I'll have to save up money before they hit the shops, or will theese be out before christmas as to boost sales ?