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No, this isn't hard-hitting news, but if you are as ensconced in pocket-size motoring culture as many of us here at CarAdvice are, then you'll be off to raid the Woolies shelves soon after reading this! For the 2021 update of their 'Mainline' collection, Hot Wheels have added the most desirable of all W124 series Mercedes-Benz sedans: the 5.0-litre V8-powered 500E.

Porsche have collaborated with German puzzle manufacturer Ravensburger to create a 3D jigsaw puzzle of its limited-run 911 R. The puzzle, which is a 1:18-scale model has 108 plastic pieces and comes complete with moving wheels. With only 991 produced, the ‘real’ 911 R is starting to command prices above $1 million on the second-hand market, placing it firmly out of reach for most people.

Most motoring enthusiasts would have memories of racing toy cars around the bedroom floor but, no matter how many 'vroom vroom' noises you made, they never came to life. Speaking of inanimate objects that don't usually come to life, Lego has recently made the jump from living rooms to the silver screen. You can probably see where this is heading.

To coincide with upcoming release of the new James Bond film, Spectre, perennial slot car maker Scalextric has announced an official licenced set. Gone are the days of generic coloured sports cars on track though, the Spectre set includes detailed versions of the not-for-sale Aston Martin DB10 and stillborn Jaguar C-X75 supercar.