Pop Race Model Spotlight: Skyline GT-R R33 NISMO 400R "Dark Chrome" & the Aston Martin AMR23 F1 Liveries

We've covered why Pop Race is a go-to for JDM and motorsport collectors — now let's zoom in on two releases that show exactly why: a signature JDM icon, and a pair of officially licensed F1 liveries.

Spotlight: Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 NISMO 400R — The Dark Chrome Series

If there's one release that sums up Pop Race's identity, it's this one. The R33 NISMO 400R is already a legend among Skyline enthusiasts, and Pop Race's Dark Chrome Series treatment gives it a finish that's become something of a signature look for the brand. It's an officially licensed 1:64 scale model with a diecast metal body, detailed rims, and rubber wheels — the kind of detailing that separates a display-grade release from a toy-grade one.

Why it matters for collectors: Dark Chrome Series releases tend to be some of Pop Race's most talked-about drops precisely because the finish is so distinctive — it's not a colorway you'll mistake for anyone else's Skyline. It's currently in stock, making it an easy way to add a genuine Pop Race centerpiece without waiting on a pre-order.

Good for: Skyline die-hards, JDM collectors who want a standout finish rather than a stock colorway, and anyone building a Pop Race shelf around its strongest category.

Spotlight: Aston Martin Aramco AMR23 — Boss & Valvoline Liveries

On the motorsport side, Pop Race's Aston Martin Aramco AMR23 releases show the brand isn't only about road cars. Both the Cognizant “Boss” and Valvoline liveries are officially licensed 1:64 F1 models with diecast metal bodies, detailed rims, and rubber wheels — capturing the AMR23's distinctive livery work with the same precision Pop Race applies to its road-car lineup.

Why it matters for collectors: Officially licensed F1 models are a smaller, more specialized category than road-car diecast, and Pop Race's entry into it — with two distinct sponsor liveries rather than a single generic version — gives F1 collectors a genuine reason to look at the brand alongside their road-car picks.

Good for: F1 and motorsport collectors, and anyone who wants their Pop Race shelf to span both road and track.

The takeaway

A Dark Chrome Skyline and two liveries of the same F1 car might look like very different releases, but they point at the same thing: Pop Race treats finish and livery as the main event, not an afterthought — which is exactly why collectors keep coming back to it.

Check current Pop Race pre-orders at Funchapter, or search our catalog for in-stock Pop Race models — with pan-India shipping and free delivery on orders above ₹1,500.

New to the brand? Start with our Pop Race buyer's guide for the full picture.