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Blog: mercedes

08.01.2026Tough, angular, legendary: The Niedzwiedz Omega Evo 500 as a model

Opel and the DTM - over decades, the brand was indispensable from the popular touring car championship. The Calibra and the Astra were true fan favorites. But even before these models, the Rüsselsheim-based company was active in series production – and with a very special racing car. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18045003

06.01.2026Final in the last hour – The Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo writes Spa history

AKKodis ASP, Winner of the 24h Spa 2022 - Now available as true to detail model in scale 1:18 by Ixo - RRP €79.95, item-no.: LEGT18-22SPA001

09.12.2025Third place in Bathurst with a (snake) bite

At the legendary Bathurst 12 Hour race in 2023, Mercedes-AMG celebrated a phenomenal result at the Intercontinental GT Challenge season opener, securing first and third place. The GruppeM Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, with the Mann-Filter livery and iconic Mamba design, finished in third place. Now, a model in scale 1:18 of this car is available from Ixo. RRP €79.95, item-no.: LEGT18-23BAT003

27.11.2025Big, strong, true to detail - 10 Truck-models with character in scale 1:43

Hachette shows the whole world of trucks - RRP €26.99, item-no.: G1470001, G1470002, G1470003, G1470004, G1470005, G1470006, G1470007, G1470008, G1470009, G1470010

25.11.2025Mazda 787B: Screeming to Le Mans-victory

Of the 93 cars that have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans so far, none sound like the Mazda 787B. WERK83 has now released this 1991 victory by a rotary-engined car with its loud, screaming sound in an impressive scale of 1:12. RRP €149.95, item-no.: W1201201

20.11.2025Special aerodynamic experiments in Formula 1: Ferrari and the “Tower Wings”

At the 1998 San Marino Grand Prix, Ferrari debuted the so-called "Tower Wings." The Ferrari F300 with this distinctive look is available as a model in scale 1:18 from WERK83. RRP: €79.95, item-no.: W18033002

18.11.2025Altaya delivers rally-legends you can touch

Rally sport has been one of the most fascinating disciplines in motorsport for decades. Model car manufacturer Altaya now offers a wide range of legendary rally cars in miniature. RRP €29.95, item-no.: AAWRC018, AAWRC059, AAWRC031, AAWRC060, AAWRC040, AAWRC035, AAWRC011

31.10.2025Porsche 911 SC: Achieving legendary status with only one launch

The Porsche 911 SC achieved a legendary status among the rally-vehicles with only one start in the World Championship. The model to this special use in Sanremo in 1981 with Walter Röhrl at the wheel is now available by WERK83 in scale 1:18. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W1805801

16.09.2025From the "red pig" to the myth: Three AMG-icons from the early days of the tuning manufacturer

Three models, three stories of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG in scale 1:18 by WERK83 - RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18030005, W18030006, W18030009

11.09.2025The Opel Omega 500 DTM 1991 - The fastest portion of fries of the DTM-history

The legendary Opel Omega 500 DTM of Volker Strycek in the "fries"-livery is now available as a model in scale 1:18 by WERK83 - a proper highlight for collectors and Opel fans. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18045002