Minichamps announces its new models scheduled for 2012

German model manufacturer Minichamps, which specialises in racing, military and street models, has a host of fantastic new additions to look forward to in 2012.

Though photos haven't been released for every new addition yet, the models that we're particularly looking forward to include:

• 437 137120, a 1/43 scale Aston Martin V12 Zagato street car
• 436 139060, a 1/43 scale 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
• 437 110160, a 1/43 scale 1931 Bugatti Type 54 Roadster
• 436 103950, a 1/43 scale 2007 Lamborghini Reventón
• 180 049029, a 1/18 scale 1969 Opel GT
• 410 060220, a 1/43 scale 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S (991) - pictured right

The current Formula 1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, is also well represented. A number of his 2011 cars will be modelled as well as a selection of the ones that he drove in 2010.

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