GT5’s “Stealth” Mazda 787B Scale Model Now Available

Jordan Greer · · 108 Comments

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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  5. YiNG_YaNG_6o4

    Totally not worth it for that price. If Tamiya made this car it would look better and be more detailed. Bet you it’d be cheaper too

  10. kultclassic

    for that money i want to either be driven or drive the original. although for toy car collectors, give it many years…will be worth far more. So serious collectors…should invest.

  16. TP1

    At that price, the box should contain another shell with the regular livery, plus at the very least 1 DLC code for the actual game (regardless if you have the car in the game or not)

    1. BoneSawTX

      at that price you get a very detailed car like their others. I have a quit a few they are worth the price compared to other makers whose prices range from $99.99 to $150 and don’t have removable shells or even 1/4 the detail. For your wants they could add another $125 and have a good time trying to replace every piece to make the Renown livery. It’s more than just body shells.

    2. Bom15

      they do the renown livery anyway for cheaper. $40 cheaper according to there website. Not all Autoarts models are well detailed though. There Porsche 917k is a disappointment. Engine consists of a yellow plastic fan. Some orange wires and a black piece of plastic. Luckily though i got mine a while ago before prices went up. I paid £45. Now it sells for £80+. Minichamps are better imo. Good prices and detailing is sometimes better than autoart.

    1. mykem

      Perhaps what you’re seeing is the distortion in the camera lens. Most of the time when you’re looking at a photo and things seem askewed, it’s due to barrel distortion. It’s more apparent when taking close-up which is the case here.

  20. silverstar189

    For the money I much prefer CMC models. They’re the same scale and retail at between £150-200 depending on the car, but they’re really works of art. Hand assembled with between 1500-2000 parts, they wouldn’t look out of place in a museum. The ’58 testa rossa is built with a proper chassis and the v12 looks like the real thing shrunk with a ray gun.

  22. Watevaman

    I’m not sure if I’d want this one or the regular Renown livery one. I’ve been planning on picking one up for a while, just never had.

  23. d12dotcom

    Love that model, but I think I’ll wait and buy the F1. Can only afford 1 of them this time of year. I bought the R33 GT-R R-Tune in matte black a few months back, AA sure do make some sexy models

    1. madracer

      HAHA Sony and PD know how to “Grab” money from our pockets. 246$ ?? Insane – I’ll give 20$ for all work on details with 24H 787 winner livery – Not that 787 on black paint which they insist to call “Stealth” – Mr. Kojima will confirm that =D

      P.S. – When do we get a chance to drive the New NSX concept car?

  26. occasionalracer

    What a beauty! Might make the purchase down the road. I’m not a huge die-cast collector but this would make a nice piece for the man cave.

  28. Radracing

    I think going into photomode and printing a poster size of this car or any other car would be a cheaper alternative. Would it be illegal if GTPlanet actually sold posters of cars in GT5 photomode due to copy right infringement or do we have the right to make posters and sell them.

    2. occasionalracer

      ^ Hmm surprised about that, since you go to auto shows/events/races, snap high-end pics, and print them to sell. But in this case I guess it’s like any digital copy, be it using movie scenes or snippets from music tracks, it must be authorized if you want to make money.

    3. BWX

      You could have an artist paint or draw an original image of one.. and hang that on your wall. I wonder if the artist could sell prints of a painting or drawing of this car? I don’t see why not. It’s freedom of speech if he painted it himself without a light-board or projector or other such ”copying” device. Hmm…

    4. AERO_HDT

      All artists have the right to sell original artworks and prints of such artworks. Anyone interested in a graphite original of the 787B Stealth? ;) I daresay it’d be more expensive than the model however…

  31. Flagmo-T

    I must admit!!! This looks pretty awesome – It has some great details and it’s a fine little funky piece .. But i sure don’t need it :0)

  33. Blood*Specter

    Looking at the site, Koennigsegg CXX. Astom Lola LMP and Ford Shelby Concept. Wonder if Kaz has seen this.

    1. Eric W

      Yeah, I’m pretty sure PD knows about AA.

      I’m sure many of the cars in Gran Turismo are actually modeled from the 1:18 Autoart models.

  34. Blood*Specter

    I’d like the unassembled kit, so I could build and paint it myself. Might be less than 249 clams that way :)
    It’s beautiful.

  39. Eric W

    I’ll pass on the fictional stealth car.

    I’m actually waiting for the 1:18 Autoart Aventador to be released. It will look right at home in my 33 car Lamborghini collection.

  41. Primus Ortus

    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. :)

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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…

  46. 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 ):

  49. 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. ;)

    1. 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 :)

  52. 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

  59. 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).

  62. Viper224

    At first I read “Stealth Mazda 787B Now Available”. Thought it was going to be released for everyone, now I’m disappointed lol

    1. 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).

    2. stjimmy

      Well, I wasn’t too happy about paying £150 for GT5 signature edition. I really couldn’t justify all that money for a model car. I was just saying how much I’d be prepared to pay, no doubt it’s not terrible value for money.

    2. Energizerrr

      I have a bunch of Bburago and Maisto models, don’t seem to differ much from that 787B yet are 5 times less expensive.
      A ripoff is a ripoff.

    3. R1600Turbo

      LOL at Maisto being anywhere near the same. Go to AutoArt’s website and have a look around. THAT is a real diecast car.

    4. Energizerrr

      Again, what’s the difference?
      Looking from the pictures model is nice, but still for $250 I’d expect even finer detail.

      You can’t justify that cost, you just can’t.

      But hey, if you have a few dollars extra and feel like getting ripped off – go for it. :)

    5. JKcreativeworks

      I think its well worth the price, i might even consider buying one.

      It looks incredible and the details are superb as always.

    7. mando074

      lol i agree with r1600turbo, maisto should not even be compared to auto art. why dont you compare it to tonka while ur at it?

      this car looks awesome and well worth the price.

      it would be cool to see some pics of the car in GT5.

    9. Apokalipse

      The price is normal for the quality of the model. Maisto and Bburago are the bottom when it comes to quality. It’s obvious to me you’ve only glanced at the pictures because even if pictures don’t do the model justice (and believe me they don’t) they do show that the model is a lot better than anything Bburago or Maisto have ever made.

    10. Eric W

      I have a few Bburago and Maisto’s models as well as many Kyosho and Autoart model. Believe me there is a HUGH different in quality.

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