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Ferrari 458GT2 elite 1/18 and more HW news

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by Olinto Morolli, Oct 8, 2011.

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  1. lucky_13_2002

    lucky_13_2002 F1 Rookie
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    Mattel Elite are pretty much the cheapest, high end models on the market.
    And their quality has improved ever since one same person is responsible for the creation of the MR models, Elite and Kyosho. And all of them are being made in the same factory.
     
  2. Olinto Morolli

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    Really?? Is the same designer for MR-Elite- Kyosho??? I don`t know that.

    I agree with you.Hotwheels elite quality/Price is the best on the market. Nevertheless, some models are not too......good. 458 Italia for example, have oversized rims. Real equivalence is 22" rims, as if it was mounted in the realone 458.

    All of the 512S have too height to the ground. But in general, They do a very good work with the new models. Paint is superb, details of the body is perfect.......

    I would like 275GTB and GTB/4 soon...... :)

    Best regards
     
  3. Hawaiian35

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    Does anyone know if the 1:18 F12 Berlinetta from Hotwheels Elite be out before the end of 2012?
     
  4. lucky_13_2002

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    It is supposed to be. My guess would be the very last model they will release for 2012. Probably after X-mas.
     
  5. furoni

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    I already have the 458 gt2 1/18 from Af corse and the car it´s amazing, very good detail....but they are getting more expensive, it will be hard to find one below 100€.
    I still believe the price is ok, because i would put this car at the same level as a Kyosho 575 gtc.
     
  6. furoni

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    I was told it will only be realeased after xmas, probably early 2013....
     
  7. PAP 348

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    Smart move would have been to release it BEFORE Xmas!!!! :D:D
     
  8. the_stig

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    #33 the_stig, Oct 2, 2012
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    There are several logos missing from the Hot Wheels F458 GT2 A.F. Corse model - most notably the "24 Heures du Mans" and "Le Mans Cup" stickers. Luckily there is a guy on a model forum offering a decal sheet that supplies them along with a few other omissions and corrections.
    I won't post the info here out of respect for the rules on commercial posts and I have no interest other than in passing on information that may be of use to other (obsessive compulsive) collectors. PM me if you want his contact info.
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  9. Dimitar

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    Anyone knows if Hotwheels will make the Ferrari 599SA aperta???
     
  10. Hawaiian35

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    Alright!!! Two models for the new year. The F12 and the F355!
     
  11. nopassn

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    I bought the "launch version" of the car - all red, no livery... It arrived yesterday. I paid right at $100 for it on ebay, which I thought was getting to be a bit pricey...


    ...until I opened the box. Easily on par with Kyosho. A superb model all the way around. I took a few pics with my iPhone 5 that came out ok, I'll try and post a few for everyone today if I get a chance. Anyway, I just wanted to throw in my $.02 now that I've got mine and looked it all over.
     
  12. Olinto Morolli

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    I hope Risi competizione Decals for the Presentation version Elite 458GT2.

    Saludos
     
  13. the_stig

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    I have asked the decal guy about this and will update the thread with his answer.
     
  14. Olinto Morolli

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    Thank you. I´m very interested.

    Regards
     
  15. lucky_13_2002

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    No , they will not. It is exclusive to BBR.
     
  16. Olinto Morolli

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    Like the 16M Scuderia Spider. Sadly. And, if I´m not wrong, Mattel had the official license to do all Ferraris

    Saludos
     
  17. SWB Fan

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    Hi,

    I would be interested in a link. Just received mine as yet unopened HW-E model and didn't realize there was an error in the markings.

    Thanks
     
  18. racing18

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    I guess there is more of us who is not satisfied with retail version and looking for missing logos.
     

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