Autoart Label Difference or actual ??

[utkarsh2291]

Was just browsing over the Autoart site and suddenly this question arised in my mind that does Autoart really have this ' Details 'difference among their various labels i.e Performence,Millenium,Signature.. If YES , then what are the key difference.. Plz share your views and experiences ...

[model collector]

Yes, off course are differences. Main difference is the price Signature must be the best of all. Performance series including more motorsport models and some street supercars. Millenium have many classic models. For each category the detailes level is high, but Signature editions are more exclusive.

[Petrolhead]

Not really too much of a difference in terms of quality and detailing in my opinion.The 'Signature' line is the priciest because AutoArt puts these models in special boxes and includes a 'Certificate of Authenticity',a booklet containing information about the real car and the model,a wiping cloth and a small magnifying glass.The most detailed 1:18 models like the Pagani Zonda R,McLaren F1,Nissan R390 GT1 LeMans,Willys Jeep,Nissan Skyline RS Turbo Super Silhouette etc. belong to the 'Signature' series.But that does not mean that all 'Signature' branded models feature this superior level of detail.The Lexus LF-A is one example of AutoArt 'Signature' products that aren't really any better than a 'Millenium' or 'Performance' labelled product.As you would expect,lately there has been a tendency to brand all the most desirable subject matters as 'Signature' models.Some of the most exciting names in AutoArt's 2012 Releases List such as the Koenigsegg Agera,Pagani Huayra,McLaren MP4-12C and even the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will come in 'Signature' boxes.AutoArt know these cars are going to be instant sell-outs and putting them in boxes with 'Signature' written on them allows them to sell these models for a premium.
My advice would be to pay no attention to what series AutoArt says a particular model belongs to.It is not like AutoArt offers the same car under two series with varying quality levels.Just pick what car you want a model of and then see if AutoArt makes it and how much it costs.If you like the subject matter enough to not mind paying the asking price,go ahead and make your purchase.I would recommend against buying a model just because it belongs to a particular series.The 'Signature' models may be more exclusive but there are plenty of 'Millenium' and 'Performance' AutoArts that have become suddenly rare and very expensive as a result.'Certificates of Authenticity' often accompany several 'Millenium' and 'Performance' AutoArts too and a fair number of such non-'Signature' models have limited production runs as well.Lastly and most importantly,all AutoArt models are fantastic and offer awesome quality and detailing.Quality Control is sometimes an issue so always check your piece thoroughly before buying if possible.Even if it is 'Signature' branded.
Remember that,originally,the purpose of these different lines or ranges was to differentiate the type of vehicles such as racing cars,sports cars,performance cars etc.It is only recently that the brand has started to use these distinct lines as a marketing ploy.

[utkarsh2291]

(01-24-2012 04:22 AM)Petrolhead Wrote:  Not really too much of a difference in terms of quality and detailing in my opinion.The 'Signature' line is the priciest because AutoArt puts these models in special boxes and includes a 'Certificate of Authenticity',a booklet containing information about the real car and the model,a wiping cloth and a small magnifying glass.The most detailed 1:18 models like the Pagani Zonda R,McLaren F1,Nissan R390 GT1 LeMans,Willys Jeep,Nissan Skyline RS Turbo Super Silhouette etc. belong to the 'Signature' series.But that does not mean that all 'Signature' branded models feature this superior level of detail.The Lexus LF-A is one example of AutoArt 'Signature' products that aren't really any better than a 'Millenium' or 'Performance' labelled product.As you would expect,lately there has been a tendency to brand all the most desirable subject matters as 'Signature' models.Some of the most exciting names in AutoArt's 2012 Releases List such as the Koenigsegg Agera,Pagani Huayra,McLaren MP4-12C and even the Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 will come in 'Signature' boxes.AutoArt know these cars are going to be instant sell-outs and putting them in boxes with 'Signature' written on them allows them to sell these models for a premium.
My advice would be to pay no attention to what series AutoArt says a particular model belongs to.It is not like AutoArt offers the same car under two series with varying quality levels.Just pick what car you want a model of and then see if AutoArt makes it and how much it costs.If you like the subject matter enough to not mind paying the asking price,go ahead and make your purchase.I would recommend against buying a model just because it belongs to a particular series.The 'Signature' models may be more exclusive but there are plenty of 'Millenium' and 'Performance' AutoArts that have become suddenly rare and very expensive as a result.'Certificates of Authenticity' often accompany several 'Millenium' and 'Performance' AutoArts too and a fair number of such non-'Signature' models have limited production runs as well.Lastly and most importantly,all AutoArt models are fantastic and offer awesome quality and detailing.Quality Control is sometimes an issue so always check your piece thoroughly before buying if possible.Even if it is 'Signature' branded.
Remember that,originally,the purpose of these different lines or ranges was to differentiate the type of vehicles such as racing cars,sports cars,performance cars etc.It is only recently that the brand has started to use these distinct lines as a marketing ploy.

Whoa.. thats a heck of a great lesson... thanks a ton buddy.. m sure this has removed all my confusions..

[utkarsh2291]

have a doubt which i want to clear.. i received my Autoart S63 AMG... if i look at the licence plate i see licence no. instead of "AMG" written which Autoart has on its site.. why so??

[Diecast]

(02-01-2012 04:35 AM)utkarsh2291 Wrote:  have a doubt which i want to clear.. i received my Autoart S63 AMG... if i look at the licence plate i see licence no. instead of "AMG" written which Autoart has on its site.. why so??

Mine have AMG ,
http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thre...hlight=s63

[Petrolhead]

That is quite unusual.My silver S63 also has 'AMG' plates.

[utkarsh2291]

strange but true..

[Guggga]

^^ Print and paste
Are there any other differences you noticed from the photos of other models?

[srinjayray]

Even mine has AMG plates
http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thre...hlight=s63