Biante/Auto Art pulls out of V8 Supercars

Razor · 6 Oct 2006, 23:38 (Ref:1730356)

I just recived an email newsletter saying Biante Model Cars/Auto Art. Part of the report

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biante Model Cars Newsletter

After 7 years and several hundred thousand models produced, Biante are now able to announce that we will not be developing a VE or BF V8 Supercar for production for 2007 and onwards.

Rest here; http://www.biante.com.au/news_451.htm

So that means next year that all cars are going to be with Classic Carlectables.

TSR · 6 Oct 2006, 23:44 (Ref:1730359)

Yes I just read my email to, and a couple of things come to mind straight away,

1 It is a pity that they are pulling the plug on 07 models, must be getting to costly to produce.

2. Does VE$A want a bigger cut from sales, as the die cast models are a hot commidity at the moment.

It is a shame.

Razor · 7 Oct 2006, 00:50 (Ref:1730399)

Yeah but Biante only had about 3 or 4 teams (Team BOC, HRT, Toll and WPS(?) ) while Classic had the rest of the V8 Teams.

Chatters · 7 Oct 2006, 00:59 (Ref:1730405)

So will they continue to make the Biante Classics range or will they stop selling altogether?

TSR · 7 Oct 2006, 01:05 (Ref:1730408)

They said they will continue to keep production up on the classic range and improve it.

St00ge · 7 Oct 2006, 01:31 (Ref:1730430)

Biante hasn't been the same since Trev past away

Timu · 7 Oct 2006, 05:53 (Ref:1730516)

A bit of a shame this, I think Biante make some very good examples...

I hope Classic make all 31 or 32 cars available.

Scott75 · 7 Oct 2006, 10:36 (Ref:1730632)

I think it will be great to see a HRT car from Classics as there 1:18 scale models are fantastic. I purchased Will Davison's 1:18 scale V8 Telecom car and it looks awesome.

Senna05 · 7 Oct 2006, 15:17 (Ref:1730774)

3-4 years ago, Binate were SOOO far ahead of Classic it wasnt funny...

Biante are still at that high level, but all you need to do is compare both 2003 Red monaro's. Classic make a far higher quality model now, and have a higher number of teams.

I think a sensible decision - you're making next casts for 2-3 cars, and a potential 2-3 seasons... Fair call, if not a sad one. They pioneered some great cars!

Nivola · 7 Oct 2006, 22:58 (Ref:1731070)

hmmm this is a good thing for us model collectors.

The circus (v8) might be getting to big for itself?

Stooge biante is still the same just missing ine great great man. It not the same not seeing a pair of read shoes walking by at a race meeting.

January 2 was a very sad day.

Razor · 9 Jul 2008, 02:27 (Ref:2247642)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biante statement

After several years out of the V8 Supercar market, Biante Model Cars are pleased to announce their return to the V8 Supercar replica model market.

They will be making replicas for Brad Jones Racing, Jim Beam Racing and Garry Rodger's Motorsport for now.

Pro Racer · 9 Jul 2008, 04:09 (Ref:2247657)

good news, i don't think BJR ever changed to classic, they had Biante on their cars last year despite them being out of V8's IIRC.