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Looking for place to buy a 550 model

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  1. Blow Dog

    Blow Dog Karting

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    Amazed that Autoart don't make Ferrari models, and the HotWheels range is shockingly poor in quality, at least in comparison.

    I've seen a couple of photos of UT models, and they look pretty good.
    Any idea where I can buy a Grigio 550 UT 1/18 from? If not Grigio, then Silver will do.

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. judge4re

    judge4re F1 World Champ

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    Its all about licensing. Mattell paid big bucks for exclusive rights...
     
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  3. cavallinomodels

    cavallinomodels Formula Junior

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    We have Ferrari UT 550 silver and red in stock.

    www.cavallinomodels.com
     
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  4. Blow Dog

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    I'm very interested in:

    UT
    101 Argento Nurburgring
    Burgundy Interior
    Price - $75

    Do you deliver to UK?

    Cem
     
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  5. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    I used to beat the UT bandwagon as far as their quality, but I'm starting to think they're less special. I have a UT 355 and a 550. The clear plastic on both of these cars has started to cloud. I can no longer see through the windshield of the 355, and the headlight covers on the 550 are in about the same shape. I don't have this problem with any of the manufacturers. :(
     
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  6. Blow Dog

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    Jimpo, what would you recommend for a decent 550 model?
     
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  7. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    As far as I know, UT and Mattel are your only options. The UT's are very nice, but they have the 'clouding' problem. For what it's worth, mine DO sit in the sun, that may have something to do with it. But my other 25 models sit right next to them and I've had no issues. I have a Mattel 575 and it's fine for $20.
     
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  8. T0nyGTSt

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    There's only one show in town and that's the HW 550 or 575 from K-Mart.

    You may find a Burago in yellow or UT in silver but they're all the same mould.

    T.
     
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