I collected over 120 Maisto 1:18 models and 10 AutoArt 1:18 models from early 2000-2004.
I am looking to get back into collecting as a hobby. I currently own a real 2014 Infiniti Q60S AWD with IPL wheels and previously had a G37xs G37S and G35x so I am a big Infiniti Nissan fan.
In the past month since finally opening up all the models I had packed away years ago - I became a kid again and recently purchased:
AutoArt Nissan GTR FIA - matte white (rare color) - delivered
AutoArt Nissan Nismo 350Z - blue (rare color) - delivered
AutoArt Nissan GTR R34 - Gran Turismo 2002 - coming from Canada
AutoArt Nissan GTR JGTC R34 - 2001 Test Car Bridgestone - coming from Holland
AutoArt Nissan Fairlady - 2005 Test Car no # (rare carbon fiber) - coming from Poland
AutoArt Nissan 350Z - black w/red (rare color) - delivered
AutoArt Nissan GTR R35 - red - finalizing the deal
I have a list of models I am interested in buying next year including many of the newer ones from AutoArt- Nissan 380RS - Nissan GTR GT500. It seems that the only manufacturer for Infiniti models is Paudi.
I am interested in getting 2015 / 2016 models wholesale to keep myself and/or sell. I am an attorney and can set up a LLC or Fed Tax ID. Are there any dealers, distributors, collector on here that have any information and can email / message me to discuss further in private: What are the prices? and % off retail? before I go through all that trouble and application.
I know the hobby and business has changed drastically in the past few years! I just found an "Exoticar Magazine" from Spring 2003. I tried to do a little research on what happened to that company and it seems like it changed names to "All About Cars" and was then dissolved. The AutoArt 1:18 models were $59.95 each LOL!
I look forward to posting photos of my collection soon and joining the community here. Please share with me any rare AutoArt Nismo Nissan GTR models!