Mattel Super Elite Mondial - UPDATE & BAD NEWS | FerrariChat
Buy

Mattel Super Elite Mondial - UPDATE & BAD NEWS

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by BLACK HORSE, Apr 4, 2008.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. BLACK HORSE

    BLACK HORSE Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 11, 2004
    1,975
    California - Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #1 BLACK HORSE, Apr 4, 2008
    A very reliable source told me that this week that Mattel will no longer consider the idea of producing a Super Elite Mondial Ferrari and all future plans of a high-end version will not happen. Again Mattel should listen to their customers.
     
  2. snj5

    snj5 F1 World Champ

    Feb 22, 2003
    10,213
    San Antonio
    Full Name:
    Russ Turner
    #2 snj5, Apr 4, 2008
    Somehow I am not surprised. I still will keep one pre-ordered until official word comes down.
    thanks
     
  3. hycian

    hycian Karting

    Apr 6, 2005
    108
    #3 hycian, Apr 4, 2008
    Ferrari should listen to its customers and get rid of MatHELL from producing overpriced crappy version of their flagship supercars!
     
  4. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
    Sponsor

    Sep 11, 2004
    20,976
    MD and NE
    Full Name:
    Robbie
    #4 285ferrari, Apr 4, 2008
    +1
     
  5. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

    Jun 8, 2004
    1,425
    #5 slk99, Apr 4, 2008
    +2
     
  6. rodolfo

    rodolfo Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2007
    565
    Mexico
    #6 rodolfo, Apr 4, 2008
    i read that there is new blood, new team of people in charge of Ferrari in Mattel. I just hope that they pay more attention to collectors...
     
  7. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Mar 31, 2006
    32,793
    East Central, FL
    Full Name:
    Wade O.
    #7 Wade, Apr 4, 2008
    Yeah, like maybe produce a 3.2 Coupe instead?
     
  8. nopassn

    nopassn Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
    1,959
    Kansas City
    Full Name:
    Roy
    #8 nopassn, Apr 4, 2008
    Or sub-license the entire Ferrari line to Kyosho...
     
  9. canam350

    canam350 Formula Junior

    Jun 23, 2004
    629
    dublin, ireland
    #9 canam350, Apr 4, 2008
    why dont mattel stick to making ken and barbie, and let minichamps,kyosho and autoart
    to do the proper models of this famous marque,at the moment ferrari should tell them to take a hike.
    thats what i think.
     
  10. rodolfo

    rodolfo Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2007
    565
    Mexico
    #10 rodolfo, Apr 4, 2008
    The name of the game is €€ / ££ / ¥¥ / $$
     
  11. DMC308

    DMC308 F1 Rookie

    Aug 19, 2006
    2,574
    Seattle/Noosa
    Full Name:
    D
    #11 DMC308, Apr 4, 2008
    Hot Wheels and Ferrari have been in business for over 30 years now, I don't see them letting them go for any reason at all.
    I think they do listen to us but a single 1:64 scale Hot Wheels can take over 6 months (from start to finish) before they even get the car to the market.
    So think about the time for a 1:18 scale being around the same amount of time to get completed. I think they are going to get better no doubt.
     
  12. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

    Feb 5, 2004
    3,506
    Nor-Cal
    Full Name:
    Todd Westbrook
    #12 toddjw73, Apr 4, 2008
    WTF! You are killing me now.:( I was waiting for that one. Now I have to settle for the crappy middle ground version.

    His source is as LEGIT as they come. My pre-orders are no longer in the sytem for this one where I had them pre-ordered from. I asked them Wednesday and they are gone from my pre-order list.

    +++3

    Hopefully that NEW BLOOD is bleeding FERRARI ROSSA CORSA!

    Or a Convertible! I would just be happy with it in 1:18 scale and something that is well thought out before they decide to can the idea and screw those of us who want to spend the money for the one we would prefer to have.


    Works for me!

    And the ALMIGHTY DOLLAR has us once again bent over the kitchen sink!! :D

    a 1:18 scale from idea to shelf usually runs about 1 year +. Sometimes up to 2 years.
     
  13. BLACK HORSE

    BLACK HORSE Formula 3
    Silver Subscribed

    Feb 11, 2004
    1,975
    California - Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Rob
    #13 BLACK HORSE, Apr 4, 2008
    +1
     
  14. Cheetah

    Cheetah Formula Junior

    Jan 22, 2004
    344
    Charlotte
    Full Name:
    Alan
    #14 Cheetah, Apr 5, 2008
    Forget Kyosho....give the license to CMC
     

Share This Page