Camo Universe. Tarmac Works AAPE Audi R8 LMS

I still clearly recalled how impressed I was with Tarmac Works Audi R8 AAPE when I saw it online. the AAPE was also one of the main reason why I started collecting Tarmac. I am a JDM car collector but the artwork on the casting and furthermore it’s based on a actual 1:1 which actually blows me off!

It is pretty amazing that Tarmac Works can actually fit such complicated and yet balanced design into a 1:64. I may not have completed other series but the AAPE is a must have for me. The very first released Audi R8 LMS AAPE GT Asia 2016 still ranked at my best top 9 castings in my entire modest collection of diecast across all brands.

Not to mention the premium packaging design in black sleeve and foil gold print as well as silk screen black for the signature camo design. They comes in an array of colors and striking designs that stands out among the rest of your collection in either boxed or loose. It is a must have series for every collector. Enjoy the video.

Audi R8 LMS 2015 FIA GT World Cup Macau (Red)

Audi R8 LMS Cup 2016 Shanghai Round (Khaki)

Audi R8 LMS China GT 2017

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Tarmac Works 2017 HK Toy Festival Special Edition

I still remember how impressed I am when I got my first Tarmac Works (TW) Bathing Ape Audi R8. The attention to details is similar to my favourite Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) in 1/64. This alone is pretty awesome for a Hong Kong brand whose forte lies in 1/43 and 1/18.

Presentation itself is awesome. Each of them come with a sleeve in TW trademark container design along with a jewel case. They are considered as model cars category with limited runs for each release. Since then, I guess I have more than a dozen of 1/64 TW castings. Thanks to my buddy who distribute them. 

TW business is based on local distributorships and not available in retail. Just last month TW announce that they will release 3 castings for the 2017 Hong Kong Toy Festival edition limited to1248 pieces. They are 2016 Civic FK2 , Evolution Lancer X and the Audi R8 LMS which are instantly gobble up at the event. For the rest of the international buyers, TW announced a small quantity will be available at TW.com.

Hence I join the rest to give a go to purchase them online. Unlike Hotwheels collectors.com (HWC) the experience is terrible. The cars are released at 10.40am instead of the promised 10am and there is no waiting room. Once I purchase and check out my cart which takes all in 3 minutes the Civics are sold out. Hence I cancel my entire order. 

Thankfully here are the 3 models which I got from my local dealer which are all I need. :) My favourite will be the Audi R8.

2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2, Modulo Version.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X Final Concept

Audi R8 LMS 2015 Macau FIA World Cup E. Mortara

Tarmac Works Audi R8 LMS GT Asia 2016 in Aape Theme

TLV Audi 80 2.0E Germany Police Car