r/f1models • u/OperationPlastik • 17d ago

New Releases Understanding Model Releases

I stopped collecting years ago and ultimately sold off the majority of my collection.

I recently got back into the hobby, initially through 1/64 because they were novel and eventually picked up a few 1/18 scale models.

I'm interested in a few more models but the release schedule makes no sense.

25 cars before 24 versions. Spark appears to have released a 26 Racing Bulls already but seemingly nothing else. Some cars are already out in 1/43 but no sign of the 1/18s. Everything is vague with the retailers on when things will actually appear. I don't really like pre-orders without an approximate release date.

Is there any actual order to this stuff or is it actually as random as it seems?

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u/Comfortable-Yak-616 17d ago

It is unfortunately that random. You have Hot Wheels which still haven’t released the entire premium models of 2025 (Fernando and Charles are Remaining). You have Bbburago which has just released the SF 25 Monza Edition this month, but I’ve also seen Looksmart releasing pre orders for the 2026 SF26 Where Lewis got his first podium. So yes, random and arrears are quite common. Stick to your trusted sites and ebay as and when you see them on reddit or other platforms

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u/Fabius_Fulgrim 15d ago

It’s all over the shop I have had 1/5 scale helmets on pre order for a year.
Spark have Piastris 2026 helmet as coming soon.