GT5′s “Stealth” Mazda 787B Scale Model Now Available
Polyphony Digital’s custom “stealth” race cars in Gran Turismo 5 are some of the most difficult to acquire in the game. Available as pre-order and Signature Edition incentives, they’re simply not available to the majority of players.
While their virtual scarcity isn’t likely to change soon, they are slowly beginning to make their debut in the real world thanks to the respected scale-modelers at Autoart. Late last year, three of GT5‘s “stealth” models, the Mazda 787B, the Nissan GT-R GT500, and the McLaren F1, appeared on the company’s website at 1/18th scale, but weren’t yet available to purchase.
Now, the Mazda 787B is apparently first out of the gate, as it goes on sale at Amazon.com for $246.99 (you can also find them on eBay). The price is high, but considering Autoart’s reputation for detail and quality, it’s still a must-buy for serious collectors.
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January 24th, 2012 at 3:03 pm - #sorg
although 1/18 gives much more details, i still like to collect 1/43 models. I simply have no place to put many 1/18 models at my home like i’m doing with 1/43.
I would like to buy 1/43 Stealth 787b to my collection where i already have 787b with Renown #55 livery. -
January 24th, 2012 at 2:56 pm - #LongbowX
It’s pretty expensive, even a bit more than a winning #55 liveried one (which I do have, and can tell you that the detail is incredible, among Autoart’s best). Which the original cost around $180 when it came out some time ago (this is a re-release after it had been unavailable for some time – with them reaching over $300 due to rarity). I might consider it if I didn’t have the #55, but I’m not sure I would pay this much for a fictionally painted car I never even got to drive virtually. Haha. But the model itself is indeed worth it.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:46 pm - #Psionex
While this is awesome, I wish that it was the Renown livery instead of the Stealth Model. That being said, I still couldn’t afford it…
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January 24th, 2012 at 4:16 pm - #Eric W
Autoart does make the Renown version.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:44 pm - #Killa Aaron
Sorry but $250 dust collector is too much.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:43 pm - #EVODUDE999
AutoArt…..Y U so expensive?!?!?! but in all seriousness that is a great model, i love collecting 1/18 diecasts but this is WAAAAY out of my price range ):
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January 24th, 2012 at 4:17 pm - #Eric W
Even though Autoart prices have gone through the roof, they are worth every penny.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:42 pm - #ElieTheStig
Better pay 60 box for buying GT5 then drive this piece of monster : ) !!!!!
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:39 pm - #priesty
Have to say, that looks awesome
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:36 pm - #TokoTurismo
My birthday present. :D I love this car so much. 1991 baby. :) Thank you Kaz and PD for this lovely legendary car for my B-day. ;)
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:32 pm - #iCyCo
I hope PD release a patch for this soon cause I bought one and I can’t change the racing number on it.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:31 pm - #mazdaman83
This looks amazing !!
I am a huge Mazda-Fan and I’m really considering to buy this :-)-
January 24th, 2012 at 2:37 pm - #DutchThomas
Me too!
Remember that ”legendary” RX-500, too bad they didn’t put that car in the game :(
I would also be happy with a premium Cosmo 110s :)
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:28 pm - #montecarlo87
Ouch! I’m sure that’s a fair price because of all the detail and the fact that it is 1/18th scale. But I could use that $250 for my Montecarlo SS currently being restorted. (Of which I’m still waiting to see one on GT) *hint hint* ;-P
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:23 pm - #ChaosStar79
Pass. 250 bucks lol. No.
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January 24th, 2012 at 2:16 pm - #McSoap-90
Just ordered mine from Ebay (due to delivery issues with Amazon)…
Can’t wait to get it =)
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:49 pm - #caasimun_18
aww..i thought it was being released for free (in-game) but still, i want :P
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:40 pm - #DutchThomas
My favorite car! Let it come!
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm - #istealteevees
they should give us the in-game version too if we purchase the 1/18th model :)
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:29 pm - #optimusveom
give redeem code :))))))))
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:29 pm - #fourliter
I assume you’ve never seen a similar model in person. It’s a large car (nearly a foot long), highly detailed, and very accurate.These are not toys, there’s no way they could be sold for £40 ($60).
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:30 pm - #fourliter
Whoops, wrong spot, sorry.
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January 24th, 2012 at 1:27 pm - #terminator363
Wow this model is amazing
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Some people collect Lladro, some Precious Moments, some Faberge, etc… Collectibles can be expensive, and to each his own. If money were not an issue, I think it would be pretty nice to have a collection like this in the man cave display case. It might look nice next to my Pele autographed futball and my golden bear (Jack Nicholas) autographed golf ball. Of course, it wouldn’t have the same sentimental value, but it would look nice nevertheless. :)