We are pleased to say that life at the minimodelshop.co.uk is very busy at the moment. We have recently been involved with some great partners both on TV and in Magazines.
Take a look at the coverage we have received and keep your eyes peeled for us in the forthcoming activity. |
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Motorcycle News: "Rossi - Celebrating the Greatest" (November 2008)
Valentino Rossi is without a doubt one of the greatest MotoGP riders of all time. To celebrate his phenomenal success, Motorcycle News produced a Special Edition ‘Rossi Celebrating the Greatest’ bookazine. This limited edition 130 page, glossy including a world exclusive written piece by the man himself. www.minimodelbikes.co.uk were honoured to be included in this edition and share with readers the excellent range of Rossi diecast bikes and figures available. MotoGP models available include the 1:18 Scale YZR-M1 (MotoGP 2008).
Click *here* to see the feature.
Check out the Motorcycle News website: Motorcycle News |
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Mercedes Owner (November 2008)
This month Mercedes Owner Magazine featured a ‘Gifts Idea’ section which included Mercedes-themed Christmas present ideas for all the family. www.minimodelcars.co.uk was featured demonstrating the cool range of diecast Mercedes-Benz models available from A – S Class and all the classic models in between.
Click *here* to see the feature.
Check out the Mercedes Owner magazine website: Mercedes Owner |
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Scale Models Collector International (April 2008)
The editor of SMI magazine recently contacted us to ask if we would like to be involved in a feature titled ‘Inside Story’. Thrilled at the opportunity we put together an article which we think reflects our business ethic. The article looks at the background behind our company, details our product range and touches on our future aims and plans.
We were extremely grateful to SMI magazine for giving us the opportunity to tell our Inside Story.
Click *here* to view the article.
Check out the SMI website: Scale Models Collector |
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Scale Models Collector International (July 2007)
We were extremely pleased to have our Hispano Suiza HS21-GTS featured on the front cover of the July issue of SMI Magazine. The article inside provides further imagery of the model plus details of its history.
Click *here* to see screen shots.
Check out the SMI website: Scale Models Collector |
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Scale Models Collector International (May 2007)
This month we supported Scale Models Collector magazine's 'Auto Model of the Month' feature. We provided the fantastic Ferrari Enzo 1:18 scale by HotWheels, which has recently been reissued. The magazine editor was extremely impressed with the model, check it out for yourself, we're sure you will agree!
Click *here* to see screen shots.
Check out the SMI website: Scale Models Collector |
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menandmotors.co.uk (April 2007)
We joined up with our friends at www.menandmotors.co.uk again, to offer their online visitors the chance to win one of our fantastic models. The lucky winner bagged a remote control VW Samba Van, with 3 runners up prizes of a Union Jack Mini Cooper, VW Microbus and VW Beetle.
Click *here* to see screen shots. (COMPETITION NOW CLOSED) |
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Inter Section Magazine (January 2007 - Spring Edition)
On a cold morning in January, we met up with our friends from Inter Section Magazine and held a photo shoot for their ‘Collectors Items’ feature. We provided 50 or so model cars as a back drop for the shot, which we think look rather fantastic!
Click *here* to see screen shots. |
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Atari ‘Test Drive Unlimited’ Xbox360 Game (September 2006)
Prepare yourself for a gaming revolution! Atari have been working for the last 3 years on the new ‘Test Drive Unlimited’ game, so be prepared for it to really blow your socks off.
This is the first massively multiplayer online racing car game, where you can create a player’s life and race each other in the openness of the Hawaii terrain. You can select your car or bike from over 120 vehicles and trust us the graphics are so realistic you will think you are driving the actual vehicle!
Minimodelshop.co.uk have provided Atari with diecast models of the actual vehicles featured in the game for promotional purposes.
The game operates on the Xbox360 platform and will go on sale in September 2006.
For more details on the game visit: www.testdriveunlimited.com and for your chance to WIN one of our great model cars visit www.uk.atari.com/index.php?pg=contests_listing
Click *here* to see screen shots. (COMPETITION NOW CLOSED) |
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menandmotors.co.uk (August 2006)
We have joined forces with our friends at menandmotors.co.uk to offer their visitors the chance to win 1 of 5 fab diecast and remote controls cars. Visit their website at www.menandmotors.co.uk for your chance to win.
Click *here* to see screen shots. (COMPETITION NOW CLOSED) |
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Top Gear Magazine (August 2006)
The minimodelshop.co.uk were pleased to be featured in Top Gear Magazine’s feature on US model cars in August 2006. The special feature included our popular remote control Dukes of Hazzard Dodge Charger.
Click *here* to read the article. |
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60 Minute Makeover (Aired on 19 July 2006)
The hit TV show '60 Minute Makeover', with Claire Sweeney, was tasked to transform a house in Crosby. The designer wanted a real surprise for one of the bedrooms, so asked minimodelcars.co.uk to supply 3 diecast model cars and a 1:10 scale remote control Subaru Impreza!
Take a look at their website at: www.itv.com/page.asp?partid=6243 |
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Top Gear Magazine (April 2006)
Minimodelcars.co.uk were contacted by Top Gear Magazine to help with supplying model cars for their ‘Top Gear’ feature. The feature looks at cool and exciting ‘boys toys’ each month.
Minimodelcars.co.uk supplied Top Gear with a ‘Maisto Chrysler 300C Hemi Limo 1:24’ and an ‘Ixo Bajaj Taxi Jakarta 1:43’ for the article.
Click *here* to see the TopGear article.
Check out the TopGear website at: www.topgear.com |
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100 Most Popular Cars (October 2005)
Granada Television contacted us regarding their ‘100 Most Popular Cars’ series. They were looking to source models of all of the cars and we were able to provide them with over 60 of the 100 vehicles. The series was originally aired on the Men & Motors channel in October 2005.
Click *here* to see some of our models in action.
Find other great motoring programmes at: www.menandmotors.co.uk |
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Revs Magazine (June 2004)
The car magazine ‘Revs’ approached us to supply them with model cars for their ‘Out There’ feature. The article looks at the best gadgets available and Revs thought minimodelcars.co.uk was the answer.
Click *here* to see the article in Revs.
Visit Revs' website at: www.revs.co.uk |
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