I’m a college student who is also obsessed with F1 models so value for money is paramount for me when collecting. Bburago models are my absolute favourites, the quality is fantastic in recent years, especially for a €10 base 1/43 model here in Ireland. I have 15 of them in my collection, 1/43 and 1/18 scale, and will continue to get more in the future.

Honestly bburbago models are still toys and I prefer them other than any other

@markopavic9054

Ай бұрын

Considering how exspensive car models from other brands are.

@chrisgoat6435

Ай бұрын

All models are toys 🤡

@happydog_69

Ай бұрын

@@chrisgoat6435 oh wait really I didn’t know 😧

@michaelangeloh.5383

Ай бұрын

@@chrisgoat6435 Uh, it's exactly the other way around. They're not to be played with, as they're display-pieces. - Well, I'd say those tiny ones with crappy wheels and details are toys for kids to throw around. But even when I was a kid I saw the difference between ones that looked kinda crappy and ones that are clearly to be displayed and taken care of. - But you're saying that they're all toys to be pushed around and play out scenarios with?... OK - You do you.

@Trija204

Ай бұрын

@@chrisgoat6435no they’re not, some like Minichamps and Spark are display models only. Look it up if you have to

I purchased a Burago (1/43) RB18 in an acrylic display from WM for $10. The details are impressive.

You get a F1 model for a reasonable price. I think they're perfect for a beginner, they get to have the car they want for a fraction of the amount that it would take them to get a Spark or Minichamps. If they do start to like collecting these then maybe they can move to other brands without wasting a mini fortune in a hobby they night end up not liking that much.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Very good point, could be a good thing in the longer run for the hobby.

I am more than happy to display these on my shelf, they are great for the price.

It’s pretty wild that I can find these Bburago models for ~$9usd at a Target or even some groceries here stateside. I’ve got a few on my desk at work and they’re a fun way to find other F1 fans.

@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044

26 күн бұрын

I saw some of these at Kroger and was shocked. F1 has come a long way in the USA.

The Bburago Ferrari Signature series is great value for money, i just ordered a 1/18 Ferrari 499P and FXX-K EVO 😊

I really like rolling my bburago around so i dont mind the cheaper cost if it looks that good

I'm from indonesia and I bought my standard model sf23 for 150.000 IDR (about 14 AUD), premium MCL3 for about 300.000 IDR (about 28 AUD) and the additional version of the 2022 ferrari you mentioned for about 250.000 IDR (about 23.5 AUD), so over here they're mad worth if you're already in the market for models

Big W sell these for $19 such a good buy at that price

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Yep. Have you seen them in-store?

@JasonGould1976

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 brought plenty at my big w

@mitchellbennett3695

Ай бұрын

The one closest to me doesn't but another one nearby has them. So im guessing not all big Ws sell them just yet

@JasonGould1976

Ай бұрын

@@mitchellbennett3695 I'm surprised Townsville would even get them so had to grab a few especially the Ferraris

I don’t know what you are complaining about. Buragos are so much fun and and an excellent gift. Even for yourself. I love them

Agreed they’re still a long way off the detail of Spark and Minichamps but they’re a lot better than they used to be and good for the price.

I haven't had many model cars for a long time, mostly because I have no good space to store them so that they are visible. But a year or so ago I got a Yamaha MotoGP model from Bburago and although up close it can look a bit toy-ish from 60-70cm distance where it is placed on my work desk it looks amazing, almost as if I took it out of a photo. And it was I think 13-14€ to buy. Amazing deal for money

I started collecting them recently at Target For just $8 per car for the cardboard versions. I got a Carlos Sainz Ferrari an a Checo Perez Red Bull. Walmart is selling the acrylic case versions for $10 The quality is very good for what is paid for.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

That's great value, grab them while you can!

When I think of Bburago I think back to the 1/18 stuff they released in the 80's and early 90's which were decent along with Maisto but couldn't hold a candle to the stuff that came later by Minichamps and AUTOart. The last one I bought is one I sold but probably should have kept which was a 1/18 2005 VW Touareg Dakar racer.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Yep, Minichamps and AUTOart moved the goalposts! Good to see Bburago finally lifting their game.

On the ones where the front axel really stands out I use a black sharpie and essentially colour them in which makes them blend in way more than the silver

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Good tip!

I prefer bburago models because they’re really good models for their cost. I personally dont feel like shelling out more money for extra detailing as bburago does quite a nice job all around. They’re perfect for someone who wants to collect f1 cars as they’re not too costly and usually quite accessible.

If it's good it's good, man... I never understood this sort of "brand discrimination", which I didn't even know was a thing in this scale-model realm (although, I'm not surprised, cause it happens everywhere). But I get it comes from a certain reputation and then it becomes a blanket-statement/understanding of "this brand good/bad because such and such". - I happen to have a Burago-model right behind me, which I pulled from storage recently from like childhood/teenage stuff I saved, and while it's a larger 18th scale model (nor a Formula 1 car), it looks great, and it's probably from like 20-25 years ago. - Personally, while I was somewhat interested in collecting some die-cast models, particularly based on pop-culture (so like cars from movies and TV), they were either too mediocre-looking or too expensive, or even both, as sometimes just OK-looking 24th-scale models can be quite pricey for what they are. So I turned to the "Fine, I'll do it myself!" approach and got into model-building. Yes, that means they will be made of plastic and you need to put in many hours of work. But if you do it right, the result will be better and it can cost less in a way, ignoring the hours (but I'm a creative, so I'm happy doing that). You can have kits for like 25-35 USD and while you need tools and stuff, you spread the cost over multiple models, it's not that bad for getting better results. - Again, it just costs time and effort in addition to the base price. - That said, those Burago 43th-scale models actually look really good, so there's no need in the case of those. I mean, I don't think I could improve on those doing it myself, other than building it larger in like 24th or 25th scale which it tends to be. Also, to answer the question about customizing existing models: I'm all about that. Cause another thing I'd probably do, if I'd make one myself, is probably leave OFF decals, particularly of sponsorships. I know that's just how it is on the real cars and it's "true to life" and in some ways also makes them "iconic", but for most of what's on vehicles in sports, I'm just not a fan and feel they detract from the look of a vehicle. - So yea, I don't care about accuracy or "originality" (in the sense of how they came originally) and more about how something looks creatively (so "originality" in that sense) and I'd rather create something unique that's merely inspired by something that already exists.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Oh yeah, building your own from a kit is far more satisfying and gives more flexibility over how you want the model to be presented. I've got a few of my builds on the channel, but I only do race cars with all their signage, nothing "creative" like you mention. Cheers

About the metal painting on the exhaust, yeah it does add a ton more, I've done it in all my cars and it's quite noticeable. Great vid!

Depending on the market, they have other variations of these; here in the US, Walmart sells the acrylic box/plinth version without a driver for $10, and Target sells the basic window box with a driver for $8. I think they're a steal at those prices, especially the Target versions. Only seen Merc/Red Bull/Ferrari at Target, but Walmart had McLarens with the last wave so I'm hoping the others will pop up.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

That's insane value! In Australia, Big W (it's like Target) has them on their website, but I've never seen them in store, and the price is nothing like what you've found.

Those look quite nice!!

I'm pleased to see that the Aston Martin cars have been added to the collection.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Me too! Though yet to see one in the shops

My son became a big fan of Formula 1 recently. So right now, I am all over Aliexpress (available in Slovakia) and buying the Bburago F1 models. The cheapest I got one was for just over 7 EUR, so the prices are great. And for my son to play with them and occasionally destroy one or the other, that's the best value. The only downside is, only 6 teams are available (Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull, Sauber, Alpine). However, it seems Bburago is adding Aston Martin this summer, very excited about that! No way would I buy such a small 1:43 model for over 50 EUR, even if it was more detail. No one sees the difference when it's sitting at the shelf. I hope they will add Williams, V-carb and Haas over time, let's see..

I'm collecting a lot of 1:64 models and Spark made a lot of formula 1 cars in this scale for a very nice price but I don't know if they are any good because their GT3 cars are sometimes very weak in the 1:64 scale

What a great video. These are definitely worth the asking price (without markup) and it makes it possible to get a fairly decent collection without being very expensive. It will always depend on what your expectations are.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

wait but correct me if im wrong but the spark has tires with indents whilst burago has the correct bear tires

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Yes, in the comparison I have done, the Spark model has treaded rain tyres and the Bburagos have slicks.

ive actually started buying burago 1:43 F1 models as well recently. the quality is okay, and the price seems good for what you get. i had made the same mistake of not looking properly at the numbers on the cars and went home with SP instead of MV's RB, because i saw the picture first. luckily i managed to exchange it the next day. overall they arent that bad

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Haha, it's a trap!

@arnymon9340

Ай бұрын

They are great for the price!

Good thoughts on this. Personally, I would consider a Bburago (the version with driver model) if I saw it cheap and it was not a team I was overly bothered about, so picked up the Ferrari in Bburago. Teams I mostly care about are McLaren and Racing point (only have a limited modern F1 collection) so I'd grab those in Spark but consider others in Bburago if the right deal came up. The Leclerc F1-75 I grabbed was about £16. It's entirely possible to make some small upgrades on the models as well, like sanding the tyres a little to remove the line, or mocking up aerials etc... The statement around them looking fine on the shelf is exactly that - you can tell they fall short up close but from any sort of distance, you'd barely notice.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the input. Yes, they can be a cheaper way of filling holes in a collection

i have 5 of these very nice

At your local walmart theyre $10, they sell out fast asf only ones that get left on the shelves are the redbull ones

I just wish they could make one of every team, like I’m an AM fan and every time I go to the store and look I always see the same 3 old teams: RB Ferrari and Mercedes

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

I'm also waiting for the Aston Martin - hopefully not too long now!

I've been able to find the basic box releases at Target for $8! They're my first F1 cars so I don't know any better.

Me and my friend takes 1 of these to school and then when it’s recess we go to a downward steep and race them

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Haha, cool! Add some weight to yours, it will go faster ;)

@Mr.Leafblower

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 ok i will next time we do it

If you're buying many, then Bburago because.. cost. If you're playing rather than displaying, Bburago On the other hand, I have 3x 1:18s (Senna, Schumacher, Verstappen) and buying the most detailed version is worthwhile, they're beautiful

burago has grown on me i buy all the premiums i got all available and i swap out the cars on my display based off the podiums of the races, but spark is still my premium go to i have both suzuka exclusives from 23 and 24 japan gp def expensive but so worth it

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Cool :) Yeah, the Spark models are great. I have the white Red Bull from Suzuka 2021 - beautiful model.

Me honestly, I would prefer the premium version of the 1:43 scale F1 cars. Not only is their packaging have better appearance, but are also quite practical.

Excellent scale f1 for the budget price

I was pleasantly surprised by how far Bburago have come. I decided to do a wall mount (plan view in cabinet) of the 2023 cars including both Merc and Aston safety and medical cars. I didn't want to spend a fortune by using Spark/Looksmart or Minichamp so had a punt at Bburagos collection. As you mention, they dont do all the teams (Alpha Tauri; Minichamps/Spark, Haas Minichamps and Williams; Minichamps). Where and how they are displayed, you can barely tell the difference between the Bburagos and the Minichamps. Oh and the idea of keeping the cost down went out the window as I decided to get all the drivers helmets in Sparks 1/5 scale to mount next to each car. But frustratingly, Schuberth helmets are 1/4 and arent made by Spark; Perez, Verstappen and Hulkenberg.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Hahaha, what you saved on models you blew on helmets? A full grid display would look awesome :)

@visorcover

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 lol yep! It does look impressive. I'll try and make a short vid and upload.

In italy they are about 10/13 euros normal and 25ish euros premium, such a difference!

I own two F1 2011 cars, Sebastian Vettal's red bull and Lewis Hamilton's Silver McLaren, sadly his strap didn't travel well, it is also made by burgo

This is all nice and cool but what store do you buy them and how much is one f1 car?

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Depends which county you are in, but shouldn't be too hard to find (price is in the video, though in Australian $)

If modifications make the owner happy then definitely and rock on!!!

I have only managed to find the sf23 and the w13 models where did you dind yours?

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

I got these from Games World, a games/hobby retailer in Australia. I'm yet to find the Aston Martin.

@ntinosgkougkoulias7271

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 well thanks for the reply. Unfortunately it's a few countries out of reach for me.

more detailing for spark, good finishing for burago

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Yes, the detail on Spark is usually pretty awesome.

Hard to complain about quality when you're paying relative pennies for then

I mainly collect Ferrari F1 models. At least one model per year, but mostly several per year (e.g. Monza special, Monaco win, Bearman debut, Miami blue livery). I have almost all years from 1950 till now. But…. I like them top notch quality… so mainly BBR, some Looksmart, Tameo, Tron, Meri, MG model plus etc… and yes… that is quite expensive, but a hobby may cost something

@wixy500

20 күн бұрын

Some excellent brands there! I've seen some factory-built BBRs over the years, they always look brilliant.

one thing bothers me - what kind of person would want to have an Alpine model... regardless of the price

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Hahaha. Savage :p

@bikerjon8934

Ай бұрын

yeah

Here in south Florida target as some of these for $8

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

awesome value

I feel bburagos are good for kids or people who dont want to spend a lot of money. If i was to get a spark or minichamps it would be of a driver that you love

why i cant find haas, williams, racing bulls and aston martin bburago's cars?

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Bburago does not have a licence for Haas, Williams or RB. Not sure why Aston Martin is not yet available as it is in the 2024 Bburago catalogue.

@victorcortez6002

Ай бұрын

The pre-sale of the Aston Martin is already out on Aliexpress, it will be out in August, there are even photos of the car 1:43

It’s the thick chunky parts on the 1/43 I don’t like (the suspension parts were a good example), though I think their 1/18 models are far better on that front.

When they do a Tyrrell 006 I'll buy one, not until.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Haha, fair enough. It would be cool to have some classic F1s by Bburago, but I doubt that will happen.

Had to pay 5 times the price of a 2017 Bburago, but I have to say the quality is way better even if it's still not worth so much.

how much do they normally cost

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

The price I paid is in the video...

Goddamn saw these at a local shop yesterday selling for $10

Price/quality Bburago and Solido are great in my opinion and 90% of the time there's no reason to buy a Spark or a Minichamps not that much of difference

I must check out the 1/24 Burago F1 models to see if they are much better than they used to be. I wouldn't mind getting Carlos Ferrari Oscars McLaren and Max's Red Bull for display. All my existing car models are 1/24 so I'd like to stick to that scale.

@wixy500

24 күн бұрын

Yes, they are much better than they used to be. A collection that's all in the same scale looks awesome :) For 1/24 F1, there's also a range of kits that covers a wider range of cars than the Bburago diecasts, but you'd have to build them.

@ausfoodgarden

24 күн бұрын

@@wixy500 Most of mine are built from plastic kits anyway. I'll be heading to my local model store to check those Buragos out though tomorrow.

55 usd for the premium box? TBH it only costs 100rmb (15usd approx) in my country 😂

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Not USD. I'm in Australia, so prices are AUD. It works out about $35US for the premium? Which still means I paid significantly more than what you and many others have! Now I'm feeling ripped off lol

@IcyboyyGaming

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 ok interesting

One is a dust catcher The other is to be "wrom wrom'd" with

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

hahaha

Are they 1:64th scale?

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Did you not watch the video? lol. No, they are 1:43

I think people choose bburago when they want to play around with them. But when you buy the expensive "toys" you just want them to stay there on the shelf for show... both uses are just fine. I personally prefer to play with lego instead of the metal bburago. I like autoart for these f1 cars.

Not sure why I cannot order from the site

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

What site?

I finally found McLaren MCL60 2 days ago

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Cool. Lando or Oscar? It's a pity it does not include all the sponsor logos

@erawanprawira

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 i got Lando Norris. I also compared the car with 1994 Williams Renault. 2023 McLaren is bigger than 1994 Williams Renault. You should make comparison video between current F1 car with 90’s F1 cars if you have one.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

good idea, I should do that one day. I have models going back to the 1950s and 60s. The cars in the 60s were tiny.

@erawanprawira

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 i wonder if i could send you a picture that i got 1993 Aryton Senna’s McLaren-Ford Formula 1

Is that a real carbon fibre under the rb11

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

No, just the effect of the finish of the plastic base/floor plate. It does looks pretty cool tho!

@samyak55

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 ikr

If you bought it: it's yours to modify/improve at will

Music?

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

A Flute's Mourning - Aakash Gandhi (from the KZread audio library)

how come every McLaren model I see doesn't have Velo markings? may it be the 2024 McLaren speed champions Lego or a Burago model. Is it a licensing issue or what?

@wixy500

25 күн бұрын

Velo is a nicotine product. I'm guessing the toy companies want nothing to do with that.

I've always considered burago a toy company like maisto and majorette so when i see the logo on a model it kind of ruins it for me. Spark and minichamps is like they took the actual car and shrunk it

@wixy500

20 күн бұрын

Yes, Bburagos are still a way off the quality of those two

IM an aussie too i dont waste my time with little toy cars no matter what brand they are, 1/18 is my scale, thats i a proper model scale, engine detail, opening parts, and it looks beautiful displayed , these little models to me are toys.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Have you seen some of the 1/12 scale stuff? Even more detail :) (but bloody expensive!)

@GTR-V1

Ай бұрын

Yeah, I collected 1/43 and 1/36 kinsmart for long time but now I only buy 1/18

bburago is adequate I think.. no need to spend so much for just tiny differences..

Spark and Minichamps are so much better. If one began to pay close attention to the Burago models one will see lots of little mistakes and inacuracies.

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Exactly. That's what the video was pointing out - you get what you pay for in most cases.

@joaom2057

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 Yes. You are right, but if you compare them with Ixo Models the last ones are much better and more or less the same price than Burago.

Tener yo de Verstappen y de Gasly

I miss the bigger Ray Ban logo on the Ferrari. That HP logo is hideous.

@wixy500

24 күн бұрын

Will be interesting to see if Bburago do the HP version with the blue wheels.

For me I always thought burago was the best

Try Mini GT

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Mini GT do some awesome little models! I don't collect 1:64, but from what I've seen their F1s are quite good quality, just so much smaller.

@elpaso7204

Ай бұрын

@@wixy500 They did well for 64 scale.. Burago was 32

mclaren's front wing on bburago looks really cheap

@wixy500

Ай бұрын

Yes - because it is really cheap lol. But I see what you mean, the other Bburago front wings look better than the McLaren's.

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They are all toys, ask any wife.

@wixy500

16 күн бұрын

Hahahaha!

You buy in burago i don't see f1 ferarri😭😭🔴😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@wixy500

18 күн бұрын

What?

what a waste of money

F1 sucks

I personally couldn't care less. I'm not a collector and just need to fill some empty space on my shelf. Burago will do just fine.