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The Corona crisis has taken a serious turn, with many concerned about their relatives and friends who are now part of the 'at risk group'. Despite recent loosening of restrictions, the crisis is still ongoing and will likely have a profound impact on the world. The editorial team of Laster & Bagger reached out to model producers to get their views on the current situation, and their answers were not as negative as expected. The team also found some positive aspects, such as the renewed sense of solidarity and the opportunity to slow down and focus on other things.

The issue features an interview with Eduardo Haro, a collector from Argentina, who shares his story of growing up and developing a passion for collecting models. Eduardo was born in 1962 in Córdoba, Argentina, and had a happy childhood playing soccer and climbing trees. He didn't have a connection to models or construction machines at first, but later developed an interest in them. He studied Construction Engineering and later earned his PhD in Germany. After returning to Argentina, he took over his wife's family's concrete transportation firm and later became a professor and plant manager.

Eduardo's collecting passion began when he started buying concrete mixer toys as decorative pieces for his office. He then discovered a collector's group that specialized in 1:87 scale models, and his passion for collecting was aroused. He began searching for models intensively, using fax and mail to contact other collectors, and eventually built a unique collection.