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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by UConn Husky, Sep 11, 2009.

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  1. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

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    #1 UConn Husky, Sep 11, 2009
    As my 6 yr old daughter quickly pointed out...'well daddy, maybe they'll make a hot wheels model of it and you can get that one?' :D I'll take it! How long until they hit the shelves? a few months?? a year?
     
  2. 285ferrari

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    #2 285ferrari, Sep 11, 2009
    Hot Wheels is pretty quick to get the little 1/64th cars out.... Less than 6 months expect to see them,...
     
  3. isuk

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    #3 isuk, Sep 12, 2009
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    We were given these 1:43 models at the launch event. I can confirm that the first 458 was flipped on my coach when a red model was traded for a yellow one by a couple of guys in my group :D
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  4. rossi

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    #4 rossi, Sep 12, 2009
    That's funny, just the same in our coach. :D :D :D
     
  5. BlackRivazza

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    #5 BlackRivazza, Sep 12, 2009
    At the Racing Days on Nurburgring last year there was an exclusive 1/43 model by Hot Wheels Elite of the California (red & light blue) with detachable roof. I cross all my fingers that at this years IAA in Frankfurt there will be an 1/43 458 Italia available. I think so...or at least I hope!

    Cheers, Jens
     
  6. moriaan1

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    #6 moriaan1, Sep 12, 2009
    Does the presentationmodel show a manufacturer?
     
  7. isuk

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    #7 isuk, Sep 12, 2009
    The model is fixed to the plinth and without destroying the underside of the plinth there's no way of unscrewing it to get the manufacturer's name. Looking at the 1:43 California model I got at it's launch and comparing it to online pics I'd say these models are made by Mattel.
     
  8. F430Modena

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    #8 F430Modena, Sep 12, 2009
    At January 2010 we have the 458 Italia 1/18 by Matel HW Elite :)
     
  9. jm2

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    #9 jm2, Sep 12, 2009
    I believe BBR are supposed to be the official factory approved and first to offer a 1/43 458 Italia model according to Grandprixmodels.com/ 4 Small Wheels .
     
  10. moriaan1

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    #10 moriaan1, Sep 13, 2009
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    The California is certainly no BBR, and this isn't probably one either...
    BBR is in the final stages of finishing its 458..

    If they would use a special BBR, these would be in high demand, for now, most collectors, like me, await the BBR. Would be stupid paying big bucks for a Mattel...

    but its nice gift anyway
     
  11. ferrari4evr1

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    #11 ferrari4evr1, Sep 27, 2009
    I wonder if Tamiya will make a 1/12th scale version of the 458?
    I have the Enzo in this scale and i think its fantastic!
     

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