It’s that time of the year again. After the Albuquerque USA convention in July, we get the Leipzig convention in Germany, running alongside the Modell-Hobby-Spiel event. As has been the scenario for a number of years now, Dirk Schleuer, who runs the European convention, has a lot of auction items available to those who are going, but for those who don’t, he doesn’t ignore you. What he does is a 3-auction set-up. Auction A will run from Saturday 26th September at 2pm Berlin time (this is GMT +2), and will conclude on Saturday 3rd October at 2pm (Berlin time). Please remember to ensure you know the difference between your time zone and GMT+2.
These are the dates and times in German and English for those who are interested. As is the routine, Auction A is open to the world. All you have to do is submit your bids by email to Dirk. Auction B is just for those in attendance. When the convention finishes, Auction C will begin, and run another week coming out of the event. Check back next week, as I will be posting Auction C items then, for those who may be interested.
This is the guideline for the auctions. As Dirk says, he will send out daily emails to those participating. The first person who bids a certain amount is the high bidder. If he receives an email from somebody else with the same bid amount (in euros, please remember that, it’s in Germany), they will be informed that this is the high bid, but it is not them. It has worked in the past, so why change it. So, let’s get on with the lots. Note, pictures can be clicked to open in a larger size (if desired).
Lot A01 is the MB342 ’65 Ford Mustang GT 2004 Superfast PP sample, in a boxed blister.
Lot A02 is the MB260 Dodge Viper RT10 preproduction in 2004 Superfast package with a Ford GT40 on front of the blister, and Dodge Viper GTSR on the box.
Lot A03 is the MB962 Moto Tracker pairing, including the 3D print and a prototype with unfinished base.
Lot A04 is the MB972 Rain Maker pairing including a 3D print and rejected 3D print.
Lot A05 is the MB892 BMW R1200 GS prototype with a blank base.
Lot A06 is the MB824 SWAT Truck engineeering pilot with barbie coloured plastic and unriveted base.
Lot A07 is the MB1594 ’24 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Convertible prototype with Made in_____ base.
Lot A08 is the MB1562 ’25 Jeep Wagoneer S unpainted prototype.
Lot A09 is the MB1421 ’22 Mercedes-Benz EQS prototype with blank metal base.
Lot A10 is a very rare 1 of 25 example of one of the 2 promotional models for the 2026 event. Yes, one of the models is a Porsche. And, yes, that is a little tree sitting on the roof. The idea behind it came from Abe Lugo. Please note, this additional extra will only be found on 25 of the models from this year’s convention. Plus, all proceeds from the auction of this particular model will be donated to a local children’s charity. So it is an extra special auction.
I will be running through this year’s models on my blog report, which will be going live in just over a week from when this auction begins, or just 2 days after it finishes.
So, this is it for Auction A. 10 lots. Good luck with bidding. The auction begins Saturday 26th September at 2pm (GMT +2), whatever that translates into your time zone, and runs for 1 week, with lots closing at 2pm (GMT +2) on the Saturday 3rd October, the main day of the convention. And remember, all bids are in Euros. Not your local currency. And the times are all based on Central European Summer Time, which is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, so always remember that, (GMT+2).