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  1. johneli1

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    #1 johneli1, Mar 15, 2006
    I've just bought a red and a yellow Mattel Elite F40 from this guy on Ebay. Says they'll be with me tomorrow!

    I was only going to go for a red one but the yellow one looked so great in the photo I couldn't resist. Will let you know what they're like.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7015583714&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Fcgiurl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fcgi.ebay.co.uk%252Fws%252F%26fkr%3D1%26from%3DR8%26satitle%3D7015583714%2B%2B%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1
     
  2. ELIM

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    #2 ELIM, Mar 15, 2006
    Can't wait to see it too...plenty of pix please! :D
     
  3. WILLIAM H

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    #3 WILLIAM H, Mar 15, 2006
    Whats the diff between this & the old BBurago model ?

    Why is it Elite ? Just bcus Mattel says so ?
     
  4. Perfusion

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    #4 Perfusion, Mar 15, 2006
    Probably, yes... ;) In actuality, there IS a difference in the Bburago and standard Mattel models, and this upcoming "Elite" series from Mattel is supposed to be much more detailed. They *should* compare to Kyosho or AutoArt, considering the price, but the proof - as they say - will be in the pudding. We'll see...

    Aaron
     
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    #5 kerbie, Mar 15, 2006
    so far i've found 2 sellers. This guy and a guy in france. this guy is cheaper.
    I'm sure we'll see much more over the next couple days. Can't wait to really see some pics.
     
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    #6 Perfusion, Mar 15, 2006
    I didn't even realize that the original post was from the UK. That explains why there hasn't been any news from the US dealers I get email updates from... I imagine it'll be another week or two at least before they start popping up here.
     
  7. slk99

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    #7 slk99, Mar 15, 2006
    I am wondering the quality of the Elite series and normal Mattel models, let us know what it is like after you received the F40s
     
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    #8 donoe, Mar 15, 2006
    How much is 41.99 in USD? What ever it is, I want one :)

    -B-
     
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    #9 SefacHotRodder, Mar 15, 2006
    41.99 GBP = 73.3583 USD


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    #10 jgcferrari, Mar 15, 2006
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    #11 ItaliaF1, Mar 15, 2006
    can't wait to see the pics!
     
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    #12 Rosso, Mar 15, 2006
    Wow, the seats look really furry. Doesn't look too bad though, it is an improvement, or so it seems from the base model Mattel. The wheels seem to need a bit more attention still, but overall from the pictures in that second auction it looks like a better model.
     
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    #13 kerbie, Mar 15, 2006
    looks like a much better model from those new pics. I can't wait to see some more.
     
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    #14 viewmont, Mar 15, 2006
    Let's start a petition or something. Whatever it takes to get Autoart to make a proper Ferrari. I'll wait and see what the elite hotwheels products are like but I doubt they'll be as nice. And what I really want is a nice F50 but that won't happen until the end of the year. ;)
     
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    #15 donoe, Mar 16, 2006
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    #16 Perfusion, Mar 16, 2006
    Contact Mark at Replicarz.com... You can pre-order them through him, and he won't charge your creditcard until the item is shipped. Finding stuff on ebay can be great fun, but I don't imagine than any "New Releases" will be "bargain basement" prices. You'll be battling others, and paying more than what the model's worth - as if the Elite series aren't already priced high enough.

    Aaron
     
  17. johneli1

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    #17 johneli1, Mar 21, 2006
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    Sorry for the delay - I went to Italy for a few days (nothing to do with cars!) but when I got home today my red and yellow Elite F40s were waiting for me. They are definitely an major improvement over the standard Mattel models. One thing to note is that the tyres are more rubberlike as opposed to plastic on the cheaper model. The grills are much finer, looking 100% better than the cheaper version. Detailing in general is good - the engine and under the front hood look excellent. The matt black paint around the glass areas and inside the body makes a massive difference. The F40 logo on the right side of the rear wing is now engraved instead of a tampo print but I am still disappointed that the wing is bascally stuck onto the rear deck unlike the original car. The front lip spoiler is still not there and the wheel nuts don't have the split pin detailing (I may add these from a transkit). Overall I am pleased with the model and it doesn't look out of place next to my UT Ferraris or my BBR Enzo. I would still like Mattel to have let Kyosho had a go at it but until Exoto pull their fingers out this is the best 1/18 F40. I still may have a go with a pot of Tamiya Matt black paint and a detailing transkit!
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  18. GTE

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    #18 GTE, Mar 21, 2006
    A definate improvement. Still not my cup of tea though.
     
  19. Christian.Fr

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    #19 Christian.Fr, Mar 21, 2006
    1/18 it cost 73 USD? it looks reasonnable finition.
    Burago series on his side?
     
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    #20 ItaliaF1, Mar 21, 2006
    I WANT THE RED ONE!!!
     
  21. johneli1

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    #21 johneli1, Mar 21, 2006
    I actually paid £36.99GBP (64.69USD) for each of the F40s so not a bad deal at all. The other red F40 in the photos is the standard Mattel version. Forgot to say that it comes in a nice matt black finished box!
     
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    #22 ELIM, Mar 21, 2006
    Thanks for the pics.
     

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