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Trends Hobby vs Pop Race vs Time Micro: Which Premium 1:64 Diecast Brand to Buy?
Three brands come up again and again for premium 1:64 diecast in India: Trends Hobby, Pop Race and Time Micro. They overlap in price, but each has a clear specialty. This comparison helps you decide where to start.
Quick comparison
| Trends Hobby | Pop Race | Time Micro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty | Lamborghini and Porsche road and race cars | JDM, widebody and tuner cars, plus some supercars and F1 | JDM, VW, supercars, figure editions and trailers |
| Typical price | ₹1,400 to ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 to ₹4,000 |
| Premium pieces | Event editions, ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 | TDE 2026 combo pack, around ₹8,999 | Trailers and trucks, ₹3,999 to ₹7,199 |
| Best for | Motorsport collectors | JDM and tuner fans | Display and diorama builders |
Trends Hobby: best for Lamborghini, Porsche and motorsport
Trends Hobby focuses on Lamborghini and Porsche, with a deep range of Huracan GT3 EVO2 and 911 GT3 R race liveries. Models are officially licensed 1:64, about 7.6 cm, with a diecast metal body and an acrylic display case. Start with our Trends Hobby brand guide.
Pop Race: best for JDM, widebody and tuner cars
Pop Race covers Pandem, RWB, Singer, Mazda RE Amemiya and Skyline models, with Aston Martin and McLaren supercars as well. Most standard models sit between ₹1,500 and ₹2,500, which makes it the easiest brand for building a large collection. Start with our Pop Race brand guide.
Time Micro: best for display pieces and variety
Time Micro offers Figure Editions that add a figure to the car, along with trailers, container trucks and gift-box editions. It costs more per model, but suits collectors who care about display. Start with our Time Micro buyer's guide.
Which should you choose?
- You love race cars: Trends Hobby.
- You love tuner and JDM culture, or want the most models for your budget: Pop Race.
- You want a scene or a gift-ready model: Time Micro.
- Cannot decide: buy one model from each and compare in person.
Shop all three in India
Browse the Trends Hobby, Pop Race and Time Micro collections. Check each listing for stock. For pre-orders, a ₹99 deposit reserves your unit and the balance is due before dispatch. Pre-order bookings are non-refundable and non-cancellable. Free shipping across India.