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One thing that I’ve noticed recently aside from the surging popularity of JDM cars but the popularity of large-scale diecast trucks: as the cost of producing metal for these diecast toys increase so does more plastic in heavier trucks so the days of massive diecast trucks and SUV’s has dwindled, especially in 1:18 scale.   One company that has a nice assortment of trucks from the late 1990’s to the early 2000’s is the Anson brand and these trucks are high in demand and command higher prices on the secondary market and, unfortunately from what I’ve experienced they also suffer from metal fatigue and bubbling paint.   I recently acquired this dually for a good price and in excellent condition as my first 1:43 scale Anson truck, the Silverado dually. Heavy Duty trucks in light duty truck lines refer to trucks that have a stronger frame to better challenge heavier payloads and towing duties on a truck that can weight a quarter of a ton (2500) or a ...

The Ram 1500 police has been a casting that has been done recently by Greenlight and Matchbox, and with their fantastic details why would we need another one?   Well for starters this Siku version is slightly larger and offers more functions than before. The Ram 1500 police is based on a Tradesman work truck package and adds the 5.7L HEMI V8 that produces 350 horsepower through an eight-speed automatic, optional part-time four-wheel drive system, heavy-duty alternator, battery, suspension, and upgraded interior that allows space for police equipment and easy-to-clean rear seat for perps.   It is a truck that works best in rural areas, like Texas, though these trucks are seen less-often in urban areas as the traditional police car and SUV fill those roles.   Siku starts off with the RAM LAW deco on the sides in silver against an all-black paint and blacked-out 5-spoke wheels, though they look a lot like the Mercedes G65 SUV’s units and yes the...

It is common to see classic vehicles get the popularity treatment for mostly nostalgic reasons, but the Mercedes G-wagen has been a hit lately even though this truck started out as a rugged four-wheel drive SUV for commercial use in 1979.   Since then the G-wagen has been upgraded with more luxury, more power, and for 2019 an all-new platform, and today there’s an abundance of G-wagen replica’s from the AMG versions to the wild 6x6 version.   In 2017 Majorette and Siku released AMG G-wagens in similar appearance, but the two have some vast differences between them. The G-wagen started life as the Gelandewagen, German for “cross-country vehicle” and was introduced in 1979 as a rugged SUV for military duty by the King of Iran at the time, who was a shareholder of Mercedes-Benz.   The SUV since then has carried on more commercial duties for various countries in two-door, four-door, and two-door convertible bodystyles and has kept its shape...