Pop Race: Brand, Series & Diecast Cars in 1:64 Scale

Pop Race is one of the most distinctive young brands in the 1:64 collector model segment. Founded in 2019 in Hong Kong, the manufacturer has quickly established a firm place in the international collector scene – with a clear signature: tuning culture, drift scene, and modern motorsport aesthetics in miniature format. This guide explains what Pop Race stands for, which series are available, how the numbering system works, and how the brand differs from Mini GT, Tarmac Works, and Inno64.

The Brand Behind Pop Race

Behind Pop Race is Marchy Lee – and that explains a lot about the character of the models. Lee is a professional racing driver from Hong Kong, an Audi R8 LMS Cup champion, and the founder of the racing team X Works, which competes in series such as Super GT, GT World Challenge, and the Macau Grand Prix. Pop Race emerged from the combination of real motorsport and a love for model building. Through X Works, there are licensing and partnership agreements with, among others, EVA Racing and AAPE – the crossover of motorsport, model cars, and streetwear culture remains a trademark to this day.

What Makes Pop Race Unique

Pop Race is known in the scene as the "Street Racer" among 1:64 brands – bolder and more tuning-heavy than most competitors. What distinguishes the models:

• Opening parts in 1:64 scale – many models have opening bonnets, doors, or tailgates. This is a rarity at this size and a true unique selling point.
• Bold vehicle selection – Skyline V8 drift conversions, Singer 911 restomods, RE-Amemiya Wankel tuners, Bosozoku Kaido Racers: motifs that other brands barely touch.
• Authentic liveries and fine printing – clean decals, realistic colors, detailed interiors.
• Excellent value for money – a high level of detail at a fair collector's price.

The Most Important Pop Race Series and Themes

Pop Race categorizes its models less into fixed product lines and more into recurring cultural themes. The best known:

• RWB (RAUH-Welt Begriff) – the world-famous Porsche widebody conversions by Akira Nakai, with flared fenders and massive rear wings. Available from Pop Race in numerous color variants.
• Pandem / Rocket Bunny – the widebody kits from TRA Kyoto (Kei Miura), used on cars such as the Nissan Skyline, Honda Civic, and Toyota GR Yaris.
• Singer – the uncompromising Porsche 911 restomods by Singer Vehicle Design, including the DLS (Dynamics and Lightweighting Study) models.
• Top Secret – the golden tuning legends by Kazuhiko "Smokey" Nagata, such as the GT300 Supra.
• RE-Amemiya – the famous Wankel conversions based on Mazda RX models.
• Kaido Racer / Bosozoku Style – the extravagant Japanese street racers in the style of 1970s silhouette race cars, often based on the Nissan Skyline C210.
• Motorsport & GT3 – current race and GT3 vehicles, often with a connection to their own X-Works team.

In addition, there are event and special editions that are particularly sought after – for example, in collaboration with Enigma or as exclusive models for trade fairs such as the Toy Car Salon (TMCS) in Hong Kong and the Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS). These editions are released in limited numbers and are often highlights for collectors.

Scales and Packaging

The core of the product range is in 1:64 scale (model length usually around 6–7 cm). Pop Race also produces individual models in 1:43, 1:18, and 1:12. The 1:64 models come in sturdy collector boxes, with special editions sometimes in more elaborate "Art Boxes."

Understanding the Pop Race Numbering System

Pop Race models in 1:64 scale carry the prefix "PR64", followed by an item number (manufacturer's format PR640XXX, e.g., PR640081). Special and event editions are additionally marked, for example, with additions like "Enigma" or "PRE" for certain Exclusive series. When buying, it's worth checking the exact number and the color/livery designation: Many vehicles – such as the Skyline GT-R "Hakosuka" or the RWB 997 – appear in several color variants under different numbers.

Pop Race Compared: Mini GT, Tarmac Works & Inno64

All four are among the leading 1:64 brands, but they focus on different aspects:

• Pop Race – Tuning, drift, and custom culture; bold motifs, opening parts, striking liveries. The creative daredevil.
• Mini GT (since 2017, by TSM/TrueScale) – strictly true to scale, solid handling, wide supercar and JDM program; the best all-round value for money.
• Tarmac Works (since 2014, Hong Kong) – consistently motorsport-oriented, meticulous livery accuracy, premium packaging with limited edition number.
• Inno64 (Hong Kong) – highly accurate JDM road cars with exquisite detailing.

In short: Those who collect true-to-original production vehicles will find what they're looking for at Mini GT or Inno64; those seeking motorsport precision should look to Tarmac Works. And those who love the aggressive, creative side of car culture – widebody, drift, show cars – cannot ignore Pop Race.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pop Race

What scale are Pop Race models?

The focus is on 1:64 (around 6–7 cm in length). Individual models are also available in 1:43, 1:18, and 1:12.

Where does Pop Race come from?

Pop Race is a brand from Hong Kong and was founded in 2019. The first models were released in November 2019.

Are Pop Race models toys?

No. These are highly detailed collector's models for adult collectors, not suitable for children under 14 years of age.

What makes Pop Race special compared to other 1:64 brands?

Above all, the bold vehicle selection from the tuning and drift scene and the – rare for this size – opening parts on many models.

Why does the same model have multiple numbers?

Popular vehicles from Pop Race regularly appear in different color and livery variants, each with its own item number. Therefore, when purchasing, pay attention to both the number and the color designation.

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