The Bomran Guide

Collection Guide

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📖 Reading Time: 10–12 minutes

👤 Perfect For:

• First-time CaDA builders
• Adult collectors
• Gift buyers
• Anyone choosing their first CaDA collection

🎯 In This Guide You’ll Learn:

• How the CaDA range is organised
• What makes each collection different
• Which collection best suits your interests
• How to choose your ideal starting point

📚 Continue Reading

• What Is CaDA? The Complete Beginner’s Guide
• Where to Buy CaDA Building Block Sets in Essex
• Best CaDA Sets for Adults (Coming Soon)

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This guide is regularly reviewed and updated as new CaDA collections and products arrive at Bomran Games.

CaDA has developed a remarkably varied collection of brick-building models. Cars may be one of the brand’s biggest attractions, but they are only part of the story. The wider range includes architectural displays, construction machinery, farm vehicles, flowers, space models, robots, interactive builds and creative projects.
That variety is one of CaDA’s greatest strengths, but it can also make choosing your first set feel slightly daunting. Should you begin with a compact 1:24 car, a motorised STEAM model, a detailed Master Series project or something completely different?
This guide explains how the CaDA range available at Bomran Games is organised, what distinguishes each collection and which types of builders are likely to enjoy them most.

Bomran Collection Guide

Perfect for: New CaDA builders, adult collectors, gift buyers and anyone comparing the different CaDA collections.

You’ll learn: How the range is organised, what the different scales mean, where collections overlap and which category best matches your interests.

Related guides:

• What Is CaDA? The Complete Beginner’s Guide
• Where to Buy CaDA Building Block Sets in Essex
• Best CaDA Sets for Adults

How Is the CaDA Range Organised?

There is no single feature that defines every CaDA set. Some collections are organised by subject, such as flowers or construction machinery. Others are divided by vehicle scale, while ranges such as Master Series and STEAM reflect the style or purpose of the build.

A model may also belong naturally in more than one category. A 1:20 car, for example, describes the approximate scale of the completed vehicle. If that same car includes motorised control, app connectivity or an educational engineering element, it may also appear in the STEAM Series.

That overlap is useful rather than contradictory. It allows you to browse by the feature that matters most to you:

• Scale if you are building a vehicle collection.
• Subject if you want cars, buildings, machinery, flowers or space models.
• Building experience if you are looking for advanced engineering, motorised play or a smaller introductory project.
• Theme or licence if you are interested in Initial D or a particular vehicle manufacturer.

The most important question is therefore not simply, “Which CaDA range is best?” It is:

• What kind of building experience are you looking for?

CaDA Car Collections

Cars form the largest part of the CaDA range at Bomran Games. The categories are divided mainly by scale, making it easier to compare the size, complexity and display presence of different models.
The scale is a useful guide, but it should not be treated as a difficulty rating. Two cars at the same scale can offer very different experiences depending on their piece count, construction style and functions.

CaDA 1:8 Cars

The 1:8 Cars category is the natural starting point for builders looking for CaDA’s largest and most imposing automotive projects.

These models are designed to command attention. Their larger dimensions allow room for more detailed bodywork, interiors and mechanical systems, making them particularly appealing to adult builders, experienced brick enthusiasts and serious car collectors.

A 1:8 model is rarely chosen as a quick afternoon project. It is the sort of set you buy because you want an involved build and a substantial finished display piece. The larger scale also makes it easier to appreciate how steering, suspension, transmissions and opening body sections have been recreated.

Best for: Experienced builders, engineering enthusiasts and collectors wanting a centrepiece model.

Consider this collection if: You enjoy lengthy projects, mechanical detail and large display cars.

Display presence: Very high.

Typical commitment: A substantial multi-session build.

CaDA Master Series

The Master Series represents CaDA’s most advanced and impressive design-led builds. Although it includes exceptional automotive models, it is best understood as a premium collection rather than simply another scale category.

These sets place particular emphasis on sophisticated construction, mechanical design and the finished model’s accuracy and display value. They are well suited to builders who enjoy understanding how a model has been engineered rather than concentrating only on its outward appearance.

Master Series projects often reward a slower more methodical approach. The appeal lies in watching complex subassemblies come together and seeing how the internal mechanisms support the completed design.

This collection will eventually deserve a complete guide of its own, but for now it is enough to think of Master Series as the destination for some of CaDA’s most ambitious building experiences.

Best for: Experienced adult builders and collectors seeking a premium project.

Consider this collection if: The engineering and construction journey matter as much as the finished model.

Display presence: Exceptional.

Typical commitment: Advanced and highly involved.

CaDA 1:10 Cars

CaDA’s 1:10 Cars offer strong display presence while remaining more manageable than the largest 1:8 projects.

The current Bomran range includes performance-focused models such as the Phantom Wing and RUF GT. This scale provides enough room for expressive styling and functional detail without requiring quite as much shelf space or building time as a flagship model.

For many adult car enthusiasts, 1:10 represents an attractive middle ground: large enough to feel substantial, but still practical to build and display as part of a growing collection.

Best for: Car enthusiasts wanting a large, feature-rich model without moving to 1:8 scale.

Consider this collection if: You want a substantial build with impressive visual impact.

Display presence: High.

Typical commitment: Intermediate to advanced.

CaDA 1:14 Cars

The 1:14 Cars collection provides another useful balance between detail, size and accessibility.

Bomran’s current selection includes different types of vehicle rather than one uniform style, from the Maserati MC20 GT2 racing car to the Toyota Land Cruiser J250 Prado. That variety demonstrates an important point: scale describes the model’s approximate proportions, not the exact experience it offers.

Some 1:14 sets emphasise motorsport styling, while others focus on off-road character, remote operation or play value. They suit builders who want more presence and functionality than a mini car without committing to one of the largest collector sets.

Best for: Builders who value interactive functions and a substantial finished vehicle.

Consider this collection if: You want a middle-scale car with more room for features and personality.

Display presence: High.

Typical commitment: Intermediate.

CaDA 1:20 Mini Cars

The 1:20 Mini Cars category is one of the most versatile parts of the Bomran range.

These models are compact enough to collect and display together, while still allowing recognisable bodywork and enjoyable construction. The current selection includes licensed and motorsport-inspired vehicles such as the Lotus Evija, Renault Sport RS.01, Toyota GR Supra GT4 and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.

Several 1:20 models also appear in the STEAM Series because they include motorised chassis, remote or app-based control and other interactive elements. In those cases, 1:20 describes the vehicle’s scale, while STEAM describes the technology-led building and play experience.

This is an important overlap rather than a duplication error. Browse the 1:20 category when scale and collecting are your priorities. Browse STEAM when motorisation, control and interactive engineering matter most.

Best for: Car collectors, motorsport fans and builders seeking compact models with useful detail.

Consider this collection if: You want recognisable cars that do not demand extensive shelf space.

Display presence: Medium.

Typical commitment: Accessible to intermediate, depending on the model.

CaDA STEAM Series

CaDA’s STEAM Series brings science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics into a practical brick-building format.

At Bomran Games, this includes several models that also belong to the 1:20 Cars collection. These vehicles combine a collectable scale with powered movement, remote operation, app control or programming features. The overlap helps customers find them through either their preferred vehicle size or their technical functions.

STEAM is not limited to one particular scale or visual style. Its defining quality is the opportunity to explore movement, control and engineering through the build. These are particularly engaging models for builders who want the completed project to do something rather than remain purely static.

They can also be an effective bridge between creative building and an interest in mechanics, electronics or programming.

Best for: Technically minded builders, families and anyone interested in powered or app-controlled models.

Consider this collection if: Movement, remote control and learning through construction appeal to you.

Display presence: Varies by model.

Typical commitment: Accessible to intermediate, with added interactive depth.

CaDA 1:24 Mini Cars

The 1:24 Mini Cars selection currently offers one of the broadest vehicle selections at Bomran Games.

This scale is ideal for builders who want recognisable licensed cars and motorsport subjects at an approachable price and size. The finished models are compact enough to form a varied collection, while still providing enough space for distinctive shaping, printed details and selected moving elements.

The range spans different eras and automotive styles, including contemporary performance cars, racing icons and classic vehicles. That makes it particularly suitable for someone who enjoys collecting cars by manufacturer, motorsport history or visual design rather than focusing on a single large project.

Best for: Collectors, gift buyers and builders wanting recognisable cars at an accessible scale.

Consider this collection if: Variety and collectability matter more than large mechanical systems.

Display presence: Medium when shown individually; excellent as a group.

Typical commitment: Accessible.

CaDA 1:24 Mini Cars

The 1:24 Mini Cars selection currently offers one of the broadest vehicle selections at Bomran Games.

This scale is ideal for builders who want recognisable licensed cars and motorsport subjects at an approachable price and size. The finished models are compact enough to form a varied collection, while still providing enough space for distinctive shaping, printed details and selected moving elements.

The range spans different eras and automotive styles, including contemporary performance cars, racing icons and classic vehicles. That makes it particularly suitable for someone who enjoys collecting cars by manufacturer, motorsport history or visual design rather than focusing on a single large project.

Best for: Collectors, gift buyers and builders wanting recognisable cars at an accessible scale.

Consider this collection if: Variety and collectability matter more than large mechanical systems.

Display presence: Medium when shown individually; excellent as a group.

Typical commitment: Accessible.

CaDA Initial D Series

The Initial D Series combines CaDA building with one of the most recognisable names in Japanese street-racing fiction.

These models are a natural choice for fans of the manga and anime, but their appeal extends to anyone interested in Japanese performance cars and tuner culture. The collection allows builders to recreate vehicles associated with the series while enjoying them as individual automotive models.

Initial D sets work particularly well as a collection because the cars share a clear theme. A single model can stand alone, but several displayed together create an instantly recognisable tribute to the series.

Best for: Initial D fans, anime collectors and Japanese car enthusiasts.

Consider this collection if: You prefer themed, characterful vehicles with a strong cultural identity.

Display presence: Strongest as a coordinated collection.

Typical commitment: Accessible to intermediate.

CaDA 1:32 Cars

CaDA’s 1:32 Cars offer compact builds with a stronger model-car feel than the smallest mini vehicles.

They are well suited to casual building, smaller gifts and collectors who want to display several different designs without sacrificing large amounts of space. Their lower barrier to entry also makes them useful for someone who is curious about CaDA but not yet ready to commit to a larger set.

Best for: New builders, casual collectors and smaller gifts.

Consider this collection if: You want an affordable, compact introduction to CaDA cars.

Display presence: Compact.

Typical commitment: Beginner-friendly.

CaDA 1:48 Mini Cars

The 1:48 Mini Cars are the most compact automotive builds in Bomran’s current CaDA structure.

Their small footprint makes them highly collectable, easy to display and suitable as stocking fillers, desk models or introductory builds. Although they cannot offer the same mechanical depth as a much larger car, their appeal lies in capturing a vehicle’s identity with relatively few pieces.

They are also an easy way to sample the brand or begin a collection without committing significant time, money or display space.

Best for: Beginners, younger builders, desk displays and collectors who enjoy small-scale vehicles.

Consider this collection if: You want quick, compact builds or several models displayed together.

Display presence: Small individually; effective as a collection.

Typical commitment: Beginner-friendly and quick to complete.

CaDA Pullback Series

The Pullback Series places interaction at the centre of the finished model.

Once built, the vehicles can be pulled backwards and released, translating the construction project into active play. Bomran’s present selection includes sporty 1:18 vehicles with a larger physical presence than the smallest car sets.

These models are particularly well suited to younger builders, families and gift buyers looking for a set that remains entertaining after construction. They also provide an accessible introduction to simple mechanical movement.

Best for: Younger builders, families and gift buyers.

Consider this collection if: You want a model with immediate play value after the build.

Display presence: Medium.

Typical commitment: Accessible.

CaDA Motorbikes

The Motorbikes category brings two-wheeled engineering into the CaDA range.

Although the current Bomran collection is smaller than the car ranges, motorcycles offer a noticeably different building experience. Their exposed structures place more emphasis on frame construction, proportions and mechanical presentation, making them a good alternative for vehicle enthusiasts who want something beyond another car.

Best for: Motorcycle fans and builders looking for a different type of vehicle model.

Consider this collection if: You enjoy visible mechanical structures and two-wheeled design.

Buildings, Displays and Creative Collections

CaDA is not solely an automotive brand. Its display-oriented collections offer a very different pace and visual style, making them suitable for builders who prefer architecture, interiors, decoration or imaginative models.

CaDA Building Series

The Building Series includes detailed structures, street scenes, cafés and branded commercial models.

Bomran’s present selection combines Japanese-inspired architecture with licensed Shell builds and other display-focused subjects. These sets place greater emphasis on façades, interiors, signage and atmosphere than mechanical movement.

These are particularly rewarding for builders who enjoy creating small environments rather than just standalone vehicles. Several buildings can also be arranged together to form a larger street display allowing the collection to grow organically over time.

Best for: Architecture fans, display builders and collectors who enjoy detailed scenes.

Consider this collection if: Interiors, façades and environmental storytelling appeal to you.

Display presence: High, especially when multiple buildings are combined.

Typical commitment: Accessible to intermediate.

CaDA Flowers Artizan

The Flowers Artizan collection presents brick-building as a decorative and relaxing creative hobby.

Rather than recreating a machine or vehicle, these sets focus on natural forms, colour and display. Once built, they can be arranged on a desk, shelf or windowsill without requiring the maintenance of real flowers.

They are an excellent option for someone who likes the idea of brick-building but has little interest in cars or engineering. They also make thoughtful gifts because their appeal is not restricted to existing model-building enthusiasts.

Best for: Decorative builders, creative hobbyists and gift buyers.

Consider this collection if: You want a calm, display-led project with a softer visual style.

Display presence: Decorative and versatile.

Typical commitment: Beginner-friendly to accessible.

CaDA Creative

The Creative category gathers imaginative models that do not sit neatly within the automotive, building or machinery ranges.

This collection demonstrates the broader possibilities of brick construction, with subjects chosen for their visual interest, play value or unusual design. It is a useful place to browse when you want something different or are buying for a person whose interests are not centred on vehicles.

Because the subjects vary, it is worth looking at the individual model rather than assuming one uniform difficulty level or building style.

Best for: Curious builders, creative gifts and anyone seeking something outside the main collections.

Consider this collection if: Variety and originality matter more than following one theme.

Engineering, Machinery and Exploration

These collections are ideal for builders whose interests lie in working equipment, space exploration, robotics or the mechanisms that make models move.

CaDA Construction & Farm

The Construction & Farm section includes tractors, excavators, cranes, forklifts, haulage equipment and other forms of working machinery.

These models offer a very different kind of engineering from performance cars. Their appeal lies in articulated arms, lifting mechanisms, steering systems, moving attachments and the practical functions associated with real agricultural and construction equipment.

These models are especially attractive to builders with an engineering background or an interest in heavy machinery. It can also appeal to younger builders fascinated by the vehicles they see on farms, building sites and roads.

Best for: Engineering enthusiasts, machinery fans and builders who enjoy functional mechanisms.

Consider this collection if: Cranes, tractors, excavators and working equipment interest you more than supercars.

Display presence: Strong and industrial.

Typical commitment: Accessible to advanced, depending on the model.

CaDA Space & Robots

The Space & Robots selection brings together models inspired by exploration, science, robotics and futuristic design.

Our range includes space-related subjects alongside creative robot builds, offering a broad choice for anyone fascinated by technology beyond road vehicles. These models can work as educational projects, display pieces or interactive builds depending on the individual set.

This section also provides an excellent alternative for builders whose interests lie in science and invention rather than automotive engineering.

Best for: Space enthusiasts, robot fans, STEM-minded builders and science-inspired gift buyers.

Consider this collection if: Exploration, robotics and futuristic subjects capture your imagination.

Display presence: Varied, often distinctive.

Typical commitment: Beginner-friendly to advanced.

CaDA Power Packs

Power Packs provide the components needed to add movement or control to compatible CaDA projects.

Rather than being a standalone display collection, these power packs support the technical side of the hobby through motors, control components, lighting and power equipment. It is most relevant to builders who are upgrading a compatible model, experimenting with mechanisms or replacing required electronic components.

Always check the individual product and model information before purchasing an upgrade pack to ensure that the components suit your intended build.

Best for: Builders upgrading compatible models or experimenting with powered functions.

Consider these if: You already understand the model you want to power and need the appropriate electronic components.

CaDA Gun Series

The Gun Series is currently a small, specialist part of Bomran’s CaDA range.

It focuses on brick-built mechanical models with an interactive construction element. Because it represents a narrow subject rather than a broad family of sets, it is best explored through the individual product listing, where the model’s functions, recommended age and contents can be considered properly.

Best for: Builders specifically interested in mechanical brick-built replicas.

Consider this collection if: The individual model appeals to you and is appropriate for the intended builder.

Which CaDA Collection Should You Choose?

The easiest way to choose is to begin with your interests rather than the model’s piece count.

Choose CaDA 1:8 Cars or Master Series if…

You want a major adult building project, appreciate complex engineering and have room for a large display model.

Choose 1:10 or 1:14 Cars if…

You want a substantial vehicle with plenty of character and functionality, but would prefer something more manageable than the largest collector sets.

Choose 1:20 Cars if…

You enjoy licensed performance and motorsport models, want a collectable scale and prefer a moderate footprint.

Choose the STEAM Series if…

Motorised movement, remote control, app functionality or practical engineering are central to the experience you want.
Remember that some models also appear in 1:20 Cars, so you can browse either category according to whether scale or technology is your priority.

Choose 1:24 Cars if…

You want an accessible range of recognisable vehicles with plenty of variety and strong collectability.

Choose Initial D if…

You are a fan of the series, Japanese performance cars or coordinated themed collections.

Choose 1:32 or 1:48 Cars if…

You want a smaller first build, a compact collection or an affordable gift.

Choose Pullback if…

You are buying for a younger builder or want active play after construction.

Choose the Building Series if…

You enjoy architecture, interiors and creating detailed street displays.

Choose Flowers Artizan if…

You want a relaxing decorative project or a creative gift that does not revolve around vehicles.

Choose Creative if…

You prefer imaginative subjects and want to explore the less conventional side of CaDA.

Choose Construction & Farm if…

Heavy machinery, working equipment and mechanical functions interest you more than automotive styling.

Choose Space & Robots if…

You are fascinated by exploration, technology, robotics or science-inspired display models.

Choose Power Packs if…

You already own or are planning a compatible powered build and need the relevant control or motor components.

A Simple Starting Route for New CaDA Builders

Still unsure? This route will help narrow the choice.

For a first small build: Begin with a 1:32 or 1:48 car.

For a collectable licensed vehicle: Explore the 1:24 Cars.

For interactive automotive building: Look at 1:20 Cars and the overlapping STEAM models.

For a substantial adult car model: Consider 1:10, 1:14 or 1:8 Cars.

For CaDA’s premium engineering: Start with Master Series.

For something other than a vehicle: Explore Building Series, Flowers Artizan, Creative or Space & Robots.

For functional machinery: Choose Construction & Farm.

The right starting point is not necessarily the largest or most complicated set. It is the model whose subject makes you want to keep building until the final piece is in place.

Continue Exploring CaDA

Now that you understand how the range is organised, the next step is choosing the individual model that suits you best.

Our guide to the Best CaDA Sets for Adults will compare standout builds for different interests, experience levels and budgets. You can also continue with our existing beginner guides:

• What Is CaDA? The Complete Beginner’s Guide
• Where to Buy CaDA Building Block Sets in Essex
• Best CaDA Sets for Adults
• CaDA Master Series Explained — coming soon
• CaDA Cars Guide — coming soon

Ready to choose a model? Our guide to the best CaDA sets for adults matches different types of builders with the collections and projects most likely to suit them.

Final Thoughts

CaDA is not one single type of building hobby.
For one person, it may mean assembling a large-scale supercar and discovering how its mechanical systems fit together. For another, it may mean creating a Japanese street scene, arranging brick-built flowers or exploring space through a display model. Younger builders may be drawn to pullback vehicles and robots, while experienced enthusiasts may head directly for Master Series.
That variety is precisely why understanding the collections matters. Once you know whether scale, subject, engineering, interaction or display value is most important to you, the range becomes much easier to navigate.
There is no universally correct CaDA collection. There is simply the collection that best matches the way you enjoy building.