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AeroPro Subaru's, Part 2

By Joseph Schuman
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In 2017 I reviewed the first four vehicles from the AeroPro set (excluding the WRX STi since I already have this casting from Majorette) and it was a unique set: a group of promotional models from a company not known for making diecast vehicles and with partnership with Subaru and Subaru Gear they created realistic models based on current Subaru models.  Since then they added five more and have slowed down a but, but the four shown here are still available (the 2019 Forester, a different model from the red Forester in the last review, I will pass since I have the 2019 Forester from another diecast manufacturer that I will review later in this article).  The Crosstrek is the first new-generation model from the previous-generation in blue, and joining it are the platform mates the Impreza sedan and 5-door hatchback, while the all-new and largest Subaru currently in the line is the Ascent SUV. 2018 Crosstrek The Crosstrek is one of Su
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Yatming 1:24 and Matchbox 1:64 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT

By Joseph Schuman
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I mentioned in a previous post the large Yatming 1:18 scale 2003 Toyota Matrix and along with the Matrix the platform sharing relative the Pontiac Vibe was also made by Yatming, but the Pontiac was more of a custom GT-R based on the 2003 SEMA show car.  So far the only stock Pontiac Vibe that you can find in diecast would be this Matchbox version of a 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT and even the Matchbox version did not get as much use; what I didn’t know is that Yatming did make a stock Pontiac Vibe, except this one is 1:24 scale and a scale range that is not too common with the Yatming brand. My example came from a second hand place so it was without a box and came with a few chips and scratches, but overall the casting was in great shape.  The stock look of this red Vibe looks good with the exception of a ride height that seems a bit too tall and tires that are narrow (though it has the correct 5-spoke design) and uses pin axles so there is no steerab
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