Maybe you are sitting on the fence and wandering whether you should take the plunge into this hobby of collecting diecast cars.
Fret not, help is at hand. In the following Backseat Driver episode by SGcarmart, Zhi Xuan will provide you with some insights.
Click here for Should You Get Into Collecting Diecast Cars? | Backseat Driver|
This morning, the sighting of this carmine red Porsche Boxster made my day. I was reaching the end of the carpark when I caught sight of it. The sun was out and this well polished marque was radiating crisp redness which contrasted perfectly with its charcoal black retractable roof, side grilles, rims and tyres.
I was so engrossed to take the best shots when the owner, Christopher Goh, appeared out of nowhere and asked, "What happened?" That was a good ice-breaker, and he shared how much he loves getting behind the wheel of this Boxster.
Christopher graciously waited for me with nary a sign of hurry as I completed the impromptu photoshoot.
The Singapore Diecast Expo (SGDE) 2023 organised by Team Korei was held at Great World City on 9 and 10 September 2023. This is the 5th SGDE, and the very first SGDE that I have attended after having caught the diecast bug sometime in June 2023.
A lot of details have gone into the planning as evident by the wide range of activities throughout the 2-days event beyond the sale of diecast cars. Great job by Peter and his Team Korei who rallied the exhibitors and worked out the details to make this expo so happening.
Here are some photos of SGDE 2023 for your viewing. No FOMO, be there for the next SGDE. Follow @korei_sg on Instagram and you won't miss a thing.
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| Matt Gabe, Mattel Designer, was on site to autograph on packaging of Hot Wheels purchases |
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| This event bus model was much sought after by a long queue of enthusiasts. |
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| Sample entries for the customised diecast car competition under the Mild (M) and Wild (W) categories |
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| Sample entries for the customised diecast car competition under the Mild (M) and Wild (W) categories |
This is a recollection of Mercedes-Benz's recent showcase of its vehicles at Raffles City Shopping Centre with a clear vision for making a switch to eco-friendly commuting.
Click here for more information at www.mercedes-benz.com.sg
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| Welcome! |
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| Be part of a new era of mobility: take our electric models for a test drive, get involved in a series of workshops, and be inspired by eco-friendly art installations that centre around environmental responsibility. |
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| The EQS 450 SUV |
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| The EQS 450 SUV |
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| The EQS 450+ |
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| The EQS 450+ |
My best takeaway from the showcase are the following Mercedes-Benz replicas with a message to go green and the need to keep innovating to make this Earth sustainable in the future to come.
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| Mercedes-Benz EQS (Scale 1:87; Limited Edition) |
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| Mercedes-Benz EQA (Scale 1:18) |
Click here to view various models of Mercedes-Benz.
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In Singapore, you have to pay for a Certificate of Entitlement (COE), which is valid for 10 years, as well, on top of the usual related expenses (e.g. road tax and insurance) of owning and driving your car.
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| [Image credit & Source: Automobile Association of Singapore] |
What then is the scene of car culture like in Singapore?
The following 2 clips by Hagerty would provide some insightful snippets as we go for a ride.
Click here for Crazy Rich Asians & SECRET Car Collections | Capturing Car Culture
Click here for America has it EASY: The INSANE struggle of owning a car in Singapore | Capturing Car Culture
Good news for Diecast Car collectors or enthusiasts as the SG Diecast Expo 2023 is happening on 9 to 10 September 2023 at Great World City, Singapore.
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