Why to collect  

To me,1/43 scale is the best because it has the biggest options as models from every brand,its my hobby and my passion!

Yeah 1/43 is a great scale to collect because: - models come with hard plastic transparent box so you dont need to worry about display case or dust - you can collect many without running out of space - still have good exterior detail (and even interior if you take a magnifying glass) - a lot of them are reduced in price, e.g. $40 ones selling for $15. It is perfect for people who are ok with nothing opening.

To collect something, means emotions. So, if somebody collect something that means he have emotions. Collect something, dont matter what, if that thing gives you a good fealling. I collect the both scale, and i tell you that 1/43 scale is also great, if you like cars. 1/43 scale puts your imagination to work

Water water in the sea, I like my cars 1/43

1/43 (ish) was the original size for diecast toy cars, so from a historical point of view, this scale is important. Cars of this size have been made since before WWII, the earliest ones often being sort-of-generic, meaning that they were inspired by real cars, without necessarily looking like them. The trend of accuretely modeling real cars really took off after WWII. Up through the 50s and 60s the cars improved tremendously, but as early as the mid 1950s, toy makers liker Dinky Toys created some amazingly detailed castings, even if the cars had no glazing and consisted of just a tinplate base with axles and wheels and a 1-piece diecast body. Dinky's american cars of the 1950s, in particular, are stunning. The deep grilles (sharkmouth era) often had a richness of details that even modern diecasts are struggling to beat. The 1960s brought a plethora of opening parts and "working features", but rising costs and the arrival of HotWheels on the toy car scene ended the golden era in the early 1970s. Up until then, the emphasis of toy car makers had been on authenticity, fetaures and detail, but the HotWheels concept was one of speed, bling and "wow-factor", and their cars were soon selling like hotcakes with a much better cost/profit ratio than the elaborate cars of the past, so the whole toy car industry either followed the HotWheels concept... or went bust. The modern day Bburago Streetfire cars more or less match the all-time low of the toy car history standards. They have windows and interior, but as this video points out, the quality of both is so poor, that it almost detracts from the overall impression of the cars rather than improve. The flimsy plastic wheels are far worse than the metal wheels with rubber tires as used in even the early 1950s, but worst of all, the castings are far, far inferior to the 1950s, pre-glazing models. Thankfully the 1/43 scale models have returned with a vengeance, but now as collectors models for adults, while cheap toy cars like Bburago, Kinsmart and others (many don't even have names) now serve the children's market. Bburago cars are not meant for collectors, they are inexpensive, discardable toys for young children, so using them to illustrate why this scale is not suitable for serious collectors is... simply not fair. Thankfully you also show a couple of better models in the shape of the Mondeo and the Skoda, but even they are not anywhere near the peak of what 1/43 scale models can offer. On the subject of opening parts, I think that most of us keep our models on static display in cabinets, so whether or not any parts would theoretically open, rarely becomes a factor. When I grew up in the 1960s, I loved to be able to open the doors and hoods of my toy cars, making the play much more immersive, but nowadays I don't really care anymore. I'm fully satisfied with looking at my models in their cabinets. In the video, you "accidentally" mention one of the main reasons for collecting 1/43 when you say that the Skoda wasn't available as a Combi (wagon) in 1/18th scale... While 1/18th offers a wide selection of models, there are also lots and lots of gaps. Quite logical, really, if you consider how relatively young this scale is compared to 1/43, where you can get almost anything you can possibly think of. If you're mainly into modern supercars and/or luxury cars, then 1/18th scale covers it pretty well, but if one's taste (like mine) is more towards european and japanese family cars of the last 75 years, then it's a completely different story and a 1/18th collection simply won't be an option unless you're willing to lose out on a whole bunch of favorites. And then, of course, there's the all-important space issue. Even if 1/18th scale were to offer the same selection as 1/43, it would require a dedicated mansion to display a collection of cars big enough to give an impression of automotive history. Even in 1/43 it's a problem, but at least any models not on display can be stored in a way that they're easily accessible., while 1/18s are so big, that you'd soon have to start using attics and basements for models not on display. While most of my collection is in 1/43th scale, I also have 1/18s and I have to admit that I love them for their detail and size (treasures include Morris Minor, Volvo Amazon, Volvo PV544, Fiat Abarth 1000 TC, DKW Junior and Auto Union 1000S) so it's not that I don't appreciate that scale, it's just that for me, at least, 1/43 is more suitable.

1:43 is so satisfying, it fits perfectly in your hand. Instead of leaving on the showcase, i put it on its wheels and admire the car. 1:43 is not a time period of the video's duration, i am referring to the scale of the cars.

It all depends on the detail! in 1.43 scale there are also highly detailed items and with opening elements. And the presented Buragos are, of course, toys, not scale models, and there is no point in comparing them. Perhaps, of course, someone collects toys - the collectors are strange people). At the same time, there are large toys around 1.18 scale - but they are also just toys) People choose this or that scale for various reasons: the necessary place, what they started collecting first and so on. There are many reasons, and the price is not the main in all this - after all, there are expensive models in any scale, and when it's multiplied by the number of figures, it can turn out to be huge even when collecting toys for 2 euros

1:43 scale is the same scale as O scale in trains, and will play well with 32mm/28mm Heroic Wargame Scenery and miniatures.

I have lots of 1:18 scale, but now trying to embrace the happiness of collecting 1:43 scale. The reason I change to 1:43 because of space limitation, and variety of models

I collect both scales. 1/18 and 1/43. I think the small 1/43 have their charm. They are small and look very good. I own some of Minichamps, Norev, Kyosho, etc. I also introduce everyone on my channel. Many Greetings!

I started collecting 1:24 then I added 1:18 and currently I have half a dozen 1:43 on the way lol. I love them all!

This is so cool, i will start my owm 1/43 scale car collection soon. = )

1:43 is my personal favourite scale of model cars, there small, easy to find and not (always) A.S. expensive as larger scale model cars

Hello, I am a collector of Bburago cars 1/43 and I really love it. Like the @GK Modelcar Universe said, they have that some special charm and I really love it. The main problem of Bburago is that they are bought from China and now they produce the models and they dont care about details. But the old Bburago's that are made in Italy, are very good and a lot lot better quality.

I collect 1/43 and 1/18. I have 18x 1/18th scale models but sadly it has not added up to one full size supercar. I like IXO 1/43 as they can be really cheap but have good detail and many different models. I have a few Autoart 1/43 but they cost 3x IXO so I stick with IXO. Happy collecting fellow model car fans.

I had dozens of these Bburago cars when I was a kid. It's a great toy for kids to play with. Low price and durability. Now that I am an adult I collect 1/43 too, but from brands like Minichapms, Ebbro, etc.

I love collecting 1:43 scale diecast models, although mine are custom and police versions

So good to see u finally buddy, urs videos r awesome keep making such videos. I too collect diecast models urs videos r inspiring to me. God bless u with lots & loads & tons of happiness success peace and growth. Luv from india😘😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

The low end bbuaro cars you have here are producced and sold not to be a collector's item but to played with by kids. Bbuaro actually produces nicer 1/43 cars in their signature series line. That is what you should of had here instated of smearing dirt on a particular brand's lower end toy car line 😩

I started last month collecting bburago 1/43 have an subaru impreza, and a r4 gtl... I buy one per month

I collect 1/43 and have about 40 models on display all parked diagonally on a glass shelf. Mainly Citroen Type H vans, Rolls-Royce and Bentleys...with a Trabant, two Vauxhalls, a Morris Traveller, Austin 1800 and few others thrown in. I'm fussy over the quality and usually only buy Oxford Diecast, Vanguards or IXO But I do have other makes. The quality difference can be amazing. Burago are just too cheap, I wouldn't bother with em, same as Corgi or Matchbox, too much like toys than models. I do like Corgi Vanguards they are all excellent, highly detailed with models such as my Vauxhall Victor even having metal windscreen wipers! I recommend 1/43 as they can be fine representations of the cars and don't take up a third as much space as 1/18 and its space that's the issue. If you have a BIG room with lots of shelves and space then waheeey its 1/18 all day all the way, if not then its 1/43 for you and me!

Thanks for the video. I'm not a collector but I will like to start collecting F1 cars scale 1:43. Any recommendation on any brand? I don't want to spend more than £50 per car. Thank you

Can you share where you buy the Bburagos from?

I used to avoid 1:43, and would only collect 1:24 and 1:18, until I noticed that most cars come in 1:43 and only 1:43, which is a shame depending on what you’re looking for.

bburago products never disappoint me :)

whats bigger? 1:43 or 1:25?

I can vaguely remember either Maisto or Bburago selling 1:43 scale cars with poseable steering. I had one when I was a kid, but I don't know where that car ended up.

Cool you’re showing yourself 👍🏻 Makes the Videos even more sympathic. Great video like always 😎

Every single time I get a model car in a glass box, I take the glass box of and remove the car from its stand, but I still keep the box.

Also I've got a Vauxhall Astra in scale 1:43 and there very detailed

What brand are the mondeo and skoda ?

What manufacturer makes most detailed 1/43 models in your opinion guys?

My fav scale to collect

Rolling wheels are an important feature for me. Can anyone tell me which brands have rolling wheels?

nice iam like you i collect diecast car i like more details on car also all door should be opened hood and trunk also

are they same size as standard carded hotwheels?

actually 1/43 Buragos interior has not so simple interior but you can not see exactly because of it has low quality glasses.And definitely I know 1/43 Buragos are toys.

I have a spark citroen1:43 which cost $80. Also have 3 autoart 1:18 scales. My fav being the Nissan GTR in pearl white my wife bought me. I also collect 1:64 greenlight's and also the highly detailed models like tomica limited vintage and ignition works all in 1:64 scale. I believe 1:43 scale gives you more space to display but cannot be enjoyed from far away and you need to really get close to appreciate the fine details . But still I prefer this due to space constraints

3:30 basically no 1:43 model has this, not even spark, cause those would be to brittle and hard to produce, you only find those perferated vents on expensive 1:18 models made by spark or autoart or off course amalgam

1:24 so you collect model cars but dont know where buggatis are produced, buggati is owned by vw group and the cars are prduced in molsheim france

what would make the cars alot better would be realistic wheels not rubber tires but more realistic rims instead of random ones.

The testa rossa has no side mirrors 😬

Burago's is the very best brand in this scale (1:43) to practice the home made customized car ....

Buggati is from France too.

Guys need help any like medium range 1/43 companies that make jdm cars?

Audio is badly synced and the audio balance is too much on the left channel :(

I have a few of 1/43 cars and have a good exterior and can open some parts but i have these for 15 or 30 euros max

Bugatti is also from france

Chiron 😍

(the collection is at scale 1/18)

This model looks very good ! #miniaturalmodels

We call them wagons

Just stumbled across this video... this guy is f'ing brilliant!!

Keep it at the 1:18 scale

bugatti is from french

That’s not a good reliable review of BBURAGO .I collect even Bburago’s and i like all of them . Remember that you are reviewing two Bburago Street Fire models ( you can find them in any store ) That’s not the top of Bburago Try to review a Ferrari 1:24 ( or something else in 1:24 scale ) you will see that it has every detail on it .

Today I brought to Volkswagen Golf scale 1:18 1 Volkswagen Golf is from 2009 the other is a GTI from 2014

And also I agree that bburago sucks..

Expensive diecast models have higher qualities. For example, all the doors open+ steering wheel, suspension. Gg