Mattel Elite

Finally they are re releasing the 288 GTO. I was also thinking of buying another F40 so this will work out well. Maybe another Enzo and definately another FXX. This is gonna be expensive.

 

Actually my F40 and my 250 GTO are special Bburago editions on rosewood bases, very nice.

 

So some of them should be released by now anyone know where to find them or if they are actually out.

 

I think just the F40 is out....

I read a review of it, it seems to be really nice....

$69, can't beat that.

 

All new Elite Ferrari's wil not be released until March. They are waiting until after the New York Toy Fair. Then everything will be starting to come.
As per the Spring Price List
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR F40 RED - 03/01
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR F40 YELLOW - 03/01
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR SUPER RED - 03/15
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR SUPER SILVER - 03/15
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR ENZO RED - 04/15
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR ENZO BLACK - 04/15
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR FXX RED - 05/01
HW 1:18 ELITE FERR FXX YELLOW - 05/01
HW ELITE 1984 TESTEROSA RED - 06/01
HW ELITE 1984 TESTEROSA BLACK - 06/01

Remember this only for the spring releases. I have not recieved any info for the rest of the year.

 

What is a "Super"?

 

SuperAmerica I believe

 

It is the Superamerica.

 

60 replies so far... and no one has exclamed about the "Les Creations Uniques"

that's a dream come true for me ; being able to buy a scalemodel of "the breadvan"
I can't wait to get my hands on a Breadvan

P.S. who needs another F40 or those predictable easy to find Ferraris when you can get a rare 456 Brunei Station Wagon or Cabrio.

even tho still waiting for the 2+2 series ... 400, 412 etc.

 

hello

thank you for the 456 and breadvan

the 412 is built in resin by a german : http://img285.echo.cx/img285/8748/412i1kl6gb.jpg

you can buy in kit or built, but too much, about 200€ kit and 400 built

 

What happened to the TdB FXX?

 

Don't Know. I just found out the other day that unless I go through a "Distributor" I will not be able to get any of these cars. The Stupid Part about this, I have a Mattel Account & I can't even get them. This F***in Blows.

 

Hey Dude,

Oh yeah... that blows big time....

PS... No box yet?

Rob

 

here are some pictures of the elite models.
http://www.mintmodels.com/id11.html

 

Damn todd, that f--kin' sucks. Don't you just love how companies like to screw you.

There it say Tour de France Blue.....who knows, maybe it is coming. I sure hope so.

 

I would *really* like to see a pic (or two or three) of the FXX Elite model. The pic in that link of the regular Enzo isn't very impressive...nor is the GTO...

(tapping foot impatiently)

Aaron

 

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Mattel fails again.

 

Yeah... The silver paint + bright lighting + so-so focus of the image don't exactly inspire confidence in this new $70 line, but a 1/18 FXX is a 1/18 FXX. That said, however - I think they really F'd it up. It looks horendous. My eyes keep getting drawn to the monster-truck tires, and the wheelbase just looks too short, like it's "squashed" or something... <Sigh> - disappointed.

JMO.

 

In a way, if the models aren't "all that", it'll actually save me money. I was *planning* on buying 1 version (or, color) of each Elite model that was released. Some, however, would be dupes of models that I already have in 1/18, specifically the 288GTO, F40, and Enzo. Right off the bat, that's a savings of $210 + tax (or s/h) - a CMC! Come to think of it, that's a MUCH better plan IMO.

Aaron

 

Here are two rumors I’ve been hearing about Hotwheels new Elite add-ons, the 575 GTC and the F430 Challenge version. Does anyone like to commit about what they heard or saw at the 2006 Toy Fair in New York???
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From what I've seen I think the 'Elite' range is a rip off. They're just the same models as the normal Mattel range with the window surrounds painted matt black. The F40 still has the rear wing 'bolted' on to the rear deck so there's still the visible seem between it and the main body. The wheels don't have the split pin detail. If Kyosho or Autoart did them they would be worth the money. The Enzo still has the wrong wheel/tyre size so I think I'll save up and go for the BBR version!

 

For Enzo, I would buy the Dark Navy Blue Enzo by BBR (if it would release some time later....)

 

Yes, I'm interested too... Although the 430 Challenge wouldn't be as special as the GTC, I'd like to see both.

 

Hi, I have a question... is it possible to buy a Superamerica NON elite version? For example, I can buy a F40 "normal hot wheels" and "elite" version. Is it possible with another cars too??

thanks!! and very good notice new models!!

Regards,

Enrique.