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Maisto vs AutoArt - Lamborghini Huracan Perfomante

Hi Everyone!
How are you guys doing?
It's that time of the year when you go to Costco and find $20.00 1/18 diecast models from Maisto for sale. This year I picked up Maisto's 1/18 scale Huracan Perfomante in Pearl Green. Why? Because I also have the AutoArt version of the same model as well, and I wanted to do a comparison of both models.
First thing that is obvious is the price. Costco sells Maisto's Huracan for $20.00 and AutoArt retails theirs around $270.00. It is quite clear that both models are aimed at two different markets and collectors. And for most of us when we hear the name Maisto, we rather think of them as toys and also what started us in collecting models. For me it was Revell and Bburago.

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What do you get for $20.00?
In my opinion, quite a lot. Full diecast metal body with openable doors, frunk, rear engine cover, and steerable front wheels (minimum steering).
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aN...=w1084-h723-no

Maisto did an excellent job of getting the overall shape and ride height of the Huracan correct.
I was even more impressed that Maisto even produced the engine as a separate piece instead of making it as a one mold piece - (resin models are a good example of this).

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eg...=w1084-h723-no

Next, the interior is very plasticky but some what decent for this price range. There are no Forged Carbon details in the interior, and the driver and passenger seats are at a bare minimum. Also for a model at this budget range I thought Maisto would use decals for dials and the famous red start up button, but instead the center dashboard consul has raised details for the dials and buttons. This is impressive compared to how other models (especially some resin companies) reproduce the interior. If you have the time, the interior can be made to look high-end.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cB...=w1084-h723-no

Next let’s compare the rims for the AutoART version and the Maisto version.
On the Maisto version the rims are 20” Navi Forged. The brake disk and calipers are deeply recessed into the rims, which makes them hard to see and are very toy like.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CW...=w1084-h723-no

Where as the AutoArt version has 20” Loge Forged with a Black center bolt. The brake disk and calipers are modeled much closer to the real car.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9j...w1509-h1006-no

Other notable items.
In order to keep cost low for this model, there are no photo-etched detailed parts present to detail this model ie: grill meshes. Instead solid molded plastics are used to replicate the mesh pattern.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R2...=w1084-h723-no

The hinges for the frunk and rear engine hood uses “dog legs” and the doors on this model does not open up as wide compared to the AutoArt Perfomante.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aN...=w1084-h723-no

Other items such as the clear plastic A-pillar window has a thick black trim, and there is a huge panel gap on the C-Pillar where two body panels meet.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sP...=w1084-h723-no

The front head lights are not as detailed. The rear wing is molded in black.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/75...=w1084-h723-no

In contrast on the AutoArt version, photo-etched parts are extensively used throughout the model, the frunk and rear engine covers utilizes scaled hood hinges and friction rods to keep the frunk and rear engine hood open.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7h...w1509-h1006-no

Forged Carbon details are present in the interior and exterior on the model.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nv...w1509-h1006-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oE...w1509-h1006-no

The front head lights on the AutoART version are well detailed.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Zi...w1509-h1006-no

Conclusion.
Is the Maisto Huracan Performante worth buying? If viewed from a distance, the Maisto version can hold up to another expensive model of its kind when displayed out of the box.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zR...w1509-h1006-no

But, once viewed and inspected closely, you will notice the difference. As mentioned at the beginning of this review, both models are targeted towards two different collectors. I feel Maisto diecast models are a great way to introduce young collectors to the diecast model world. These are also great for collectors to practice and learn how to detailing and modifying models, and applying those skills to a high-end model. Based on these reasons, I would recommend buying Maisto models.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kY...w1509-h1006-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7z...w1509-h1006-no

Comments are welcome!

Happy collecting!

PacMan

75% of content at a fraction of the price.

cant beat some of those Maisto.

i have a Maisto Gallardo Superleggera and it competes very well with the Autoart Gallardo Balboni i have too!

I have the Maisto 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and the quality is damn impressive for $20 ish.

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I got my daughter one of these with her matching plates. Here she is trying to look cocky i guess? :D Some of the details surprise me like matching LED light and tails like the real car. Struts in the gullwing doors and even a in-car fan to simulate the climate control

we sold a few of those ride on cars from our store. the kids love them.

got the latest 720S and several different Paganis too!

can finally afford a pagani that i can kinda sit in :alone:

i just noticed.. theres no door handles on the exterior?

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i just noticed.. theres no door handles on the exterior?

Haha you're right! Beats me why they left that out. Shouldn't be a livery etc issue cause they even did the gas lip and hood louvers. I had to google the real Maoh S2000 just now and found out the real one does have handles :lol

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we sold a few of those ride on cars from our store. the kids love them.

got the latest 720S and several different Paganis too!

how much do they go for?

Black Friday Specials are now up! For those who prefer local pickup in either Burnaby or Richmond, shipping charged by the store will be refunded back after you pickup.

http://sakuradiecast.com

^ LOL did not see this on RS.

But anyways, got a bunch of shakotan/bosozoku racers from Lancerion

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1/64 scale. Crazy amounts of detail. I can only find other shakotans in 1/24 and you gotta paint em.

Man this thread died out bigtime... I still collect and have received lots of new pieces, just lazy to post I guess.

William seems to have kind of disappeared too? I had asked him to grab some stuff for me and never heard from him again.

i met William at the Vancouver toy and comic show and he told me he was looking to get out of the business, he's tired, it takes too much time, i don't think he's doing this anymore or for much longer

I've been wanting a F80 M3 diecast recently. Quite like the look of the competition package versions lately. Any good ones to look out for or where to get them? Just want one to have for motivation to own one day.

ran out of room but if i get more shelf space i still have a few models i want

the shift to sealed resin means i dont really care for the new stuff

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Dealer edition F80 M3 competition package is available.

has the 666M wheels. better call around quick before its discontinued.

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finally picked up a 1/18 a few months ago from William. mk2 toyota celica Supra - my first car i've ever owned!

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Got a steady collection of Toyota going.

still collecting, although i've sold quite a few of my 1/43 stuff lately.........

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gonna put these up for sale if anyone is interested.

LOL how'd you convince William to bring anything in from LS? He hates that company so much

long story short

he helped me order a white celica supra MK2.... and the silver blue one showed up.

i mulled on it for a very long time as I only wanted white. End of the day he gave me a deal on this blue one (which was the original color of my supra..... underneath the viper blue)

the 1/18 Castrol Supra was also from LS..... nice model, but turned out to be a scaled up version of Tamiya's 1/24 model kit... (which I also have, gifted from Will)

Lots of down time nowadays... enjoying the diecast.

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