Racing Miku AMG 1/18 Comparison: 2022 vs 2024 Season Cars
By グッドスマイルカンパニー公式ショップ | Published: 2026-11-05
Category: Comparisons
Compare the 2022 and 2024 Racing Miku AMG 1/18 resin models: livery artist, packaging, price, and display trade-offs to pick the right season car.
Quick answer
Choose the 2022 version if you prefer neco’s livery and want to save on the lower catalog price. Choose the 2024 version if you want mogumo’s design and don’t mind paying more for the newer season car.
The livery artist is the biggest visual difference
Both cars reproduce the Good Smile Racing AMG GT300 entry, but the 2022 car wears the Racing Miku 2022 design by neco, while the 2024 car uses the 2024 design by mogumo. That changes the color accents and character illustration on the body, so the two models read differently on a shelf even though the base car shape is shared. If you already have a favorite among the two Racing Miku designs, that preference should decide the purchase before price or packaging.
Packaging changed for the re-release
Both products are re-releases that now ship in a new package made with a more premium material, and the package is designed so you can display the car inside it. That means you do not have to unbox the model to show it, which is useful if you want to keep dust off the resin body. The acrylic case is included with the 2022 version according to the catalog; the 2024 listing does not mention a case, so confirm before you buy if a case is essential.
Price gap and what it buys
The catalog price is USD 41,580 for the 2022 car and USD 46,200 for the 2024 car, both discounted from a USD 66,000 comparison price. The 2024 car costs more, but the catalog does not explain the difference beyond the season and livery. Treat the extra cost as a premium for the newer design rather than a guarantee of extra features, and check the product page for any current promotion.
Trade-offs to weigh before you choose
- Livery preference vs. budget: Pick the 2022 car if neco’s design is your favorite and the lower catalog price matters. Pick the 2024 car if mogumo’s design is the one you want on the shelf, even though it costs more. Decide on the livery first; price only breaks a tie.
- Display convenience vs. case certainty: The 2022 car includes an acrylic case, so it is ready to display out of the box. The 2024 car’s new package is designed for display, but the catalog does not mention a case; if you need a case, plan to source one separately. Check the product page for case inclusion if you plan to keep the car enclosed.
- Season completeness vs. latest release: If you are building a season-by-season lineup, buy the year you are missing. If you are starting fresh, the 2024 car represents the newer season, while the 2022 car is the lower-cost entry point. Buy for the gap in your collection, not for the newest label alone.
Product facts
- 【再販】 1/18 グッドスマイル 初音ミク AMG 2022 開幕戦Ver.: 1/18 scale resin body with neco’s Racing Miku 2022 livery and a dedicated acrylic case. The included case protects the resin body and lets you display it immediately without buying extra protection.
【再販】 1/18 グッドスマイル 初音ミク AMG 2022 開幕戦Ver. - 【再販】 1/18 グッドスマイル 初音ミク AMG 2024 開幕戦Ver.: 1/18 scale resin body with mogumo’s Racing Miku 2024 livery and the new premium display package. The newer livery and packaging appeal to collectors who want the latest season design, but the catalog does not list a separate acrylic case.
【再販】 1/18 グッドスマイル 初音ミク AMG 2024 開幕戦Ver.
Who should choose which
Best for
- Collectors who prefer neco’s 2022 Racing Miku design and want an included acrylic case
- Buyers who want the lower catalog price between the two season cars
Not for
- Collectors who specifically want the 2024 mogumo livery or the newest season release
- Buyers who need a confirmed acrylic case and will not source one separately
