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Delivering to the USA in 1 Week or Less with Taxes & Duties Pre-Paid
Model Universe is a specialist scale model shop based in the United Kingdom home to some of the world’s leading diecast brands. We ship to the United States via UPS with delivery in 1 week or less. All US orders arrive duties pre-paid – no customs bills, no surprises, no hidden charges.
Duties Pre-Paid
All orders to the USA are shipped DDP. Import duties and taxes are covered nothing to pay on delivery.
Delivered in 1 Week or Less
All US orders shipped via UPS with delivery in 1 week or less. Fully tracked from our UK warehouse to your door.
30-Day Returns
Not happy with your order? We offer a 30-day returns policy on all purchases.
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A Specialist UK Diecast Model Shop Shipping to the USA Since 2009
Model Universe is a specialist diecast and resin scale model shop based in Dudley, United Kingdom. The UK has long been home to some of the world’s best scale model retailers, with direct access to European manufacturers including Spark, Minichamps, GT Spirit, Schuco, Tecnomodel and many other brands that are difficult to source in the United States or are priced significantly higher through US domestic retailers.
We have been shipping to collectors in the United States since 2009. All US orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse via UPS and delivered to your door in 1 week or less. Import duties and applicable taxes are pre-paid on every US order the price you see at checkout is the final amount you pay, with nothing due on delivery.
Being UK-based also means our prices are in GBP. With the current exchange rate, many US collectors find that purchasing from Model Universe offers strong value compared to buying the same models from US domestic sources particularly for European brands.
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We stock models from over 25 leading manufacturers. Browse by brand below or use the filters on any category page to narrow your search by scale, make or type.
Shop by Scale
The most popular collector scale. Approximately 25-8cm long.
The standard collector scale. Approximately 10-12cm long.
Large format models. Approximately 35-40cm long.
Statement pieces. Approximately 50-60cm long.
Mid-size scale. Approximately 18cm long.
Small scale. Approximately 7-8cm long.
Shipping to the USA Delivered in 1 Week or Less, Duties Pre-Paid
One of the most common concerns for US collectors buying from overseas retailers is being charged unexpected import duties or customs fees on delivery. Model Universe removes this concern entirely.
All orders shipped to the United States are sent on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis. Import duties and applicable taxes are settled before your order leaves our UK warehouse. When your parcel arrives with UPS, there is nothing further to pay.
We ship all US orders via UPS for delivery in 1 week or less. Every shipment is fully tracked from our warehouse in England, United Kingdom, to your door in the United States. You will receive tracking information once your order has been dispatched.
Every order is carefully packaged with protective materials designed to keep your models safe during international transit. The manufacturer’s box is protected within outer packaging specifically designed for international shipping.
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Browse our full catalogue of diecast and resin scale models. New arrivals added regularly. All US orders shipped duties pre-paid via UPS in 1 week or less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay import duties when ordering from Model Universe?
No. All orders shipped to the United States are sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Import duties and applicable taxes are covered in your order — there is nothing additional to pay when your parcel is delivered.
How long does delivery to the USA take?
All US orders are shipped via UPS and delivered in 1 week or less. You will receive full tracking information once your order has been dispatched from our UK warehouse.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. All transactions are processed in GBP your card provider will apply the current exchange rate at the time of purchase.
Can I return a model if it arrives damaged?
Yes. We offer a 30-day returns policy. If your model arrives damaged or not as described, contact our team and we will arrange a replacement or refund.
Are the models genuine and officially licensed?
Yes. Model Universe only sells brand new, officially licensed scale models sourced directly from manufacturers and authorised distributors.
Do you ship to all US states including Alaska and Hawaii?
Yes, we ship to all US states. Delivery times to Alaska and Hawaii may vary slightly from the standard estimate.
Why are your prices in GBP?
Model Universe is based in the United Kingdom and all prices are listed in British Pounds Sterling. Many US collectors find that GBP pricing offers good value compared to US domestic retail prices for the same models, particularly for European brands such as Spark, Minichamps and GT Spirit.