Now for the Important Stuff - HotWheels

[Kenny_Z]

I think they are from 2012. I found KARR recently in my local Walmart. It was in a discount bin and a little beat up like they found it in the store room under a shelf.

[Tillsy]

I think they are from 2012. I found KARR recently in my local Walmart. It was in a discount bin and a little beat up like they found it in the store room under a shelf.

Really? Wouldn't the only exterior difference be the yellow scanner?

[DMC5180]

Really? Wouldn't the only exterior difference be the yellow scanner?

and license plate. "KARR"

[DMC5180]

I follow AutoArt on Facebook, and just today they posted pictures from one of their latest exhibits/shows. In there product line-up, the DeLorean was there.

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I've emailed them several times as well, asking about a potential release date. No response.

Very nice detail. If you look close you can tell the MARKER LENSES are too long. Kinda interesting that they added the Highlighted DMC door sills (not stock) and the lowered Stance. Pretty cool since this is more representative of the one parked in my garage :bigclap:. Now, If they could only power up the lights and and give it running engine noises. :rolleyes1:

[Kenny_Z]

Really? Wouldn't the only exterior difference be the yellow scanner?

This KARR has a grey lower half.

http://members.tripod.com/nightriderking_03/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/karrpic.jpg

[DMC5180]

This KARR has a grey lower half.

http://members.tripod.com/nightriderking_03/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/karrpic.jpg
Yeah I vaguely remember the 2 tone version now. KARR was made in 2 versions. The first looking Externally the same as KITT (w/RED scanner). The later resurrected KARR had the The 2 tone black over silver and YELLOW scanner.

[DavidProehl]

Spotted this today at Walmart, not sure about the price, it wasn't listed. DeLorean is dead center on the bottom row. I had only seen the boulevard series sold separately, and never saw a boulevard DeLorean in stores, so I thought this was interesting.

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[jawn101]

Spotted this today at Walmart, not sure about the price, it wasn't listed. DeLorean is dead center on the bottom row. I had only seen the boulevard series sold separately, and never saw a boulevard DeLorean in stores, so I thought this was interesting.

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Oh, sweet!!

I still have only found 1 Boulevard D.

Anyone have any pics of the 2 new ones James mentioned 'in the wild'? I'm worried I haven't seen any yet! ;)

[Kenny_Z]

I've never seen a Boulevard D in any store. Thankfully mom likes to buy random things off Amazon and she gave me one. I wonder if that Boulevard pack is a way for HW to clean out all the inventory they haven't been able to move.

I'm keeping my eyes open for the late HW city Delorean. Hopefully I'll be able to catch at least one for my collection.

[DMCH James]

I'd heard about that one and it was supposed to be a Wal-Mart exclusive, but had never seen one in any Wal-Mart store around my Houston.

James


Spotted this today at Walmart, not sure about the price, it wasn't listed. DeLorean is dead center on the bottom row. I had only seen the boulevard series sold separately, and never saw a boulevard DeLorean in stores, so I thought this was interesting.

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[DMCH James]

I'm keeping my eyes open for the late HW city Delorean. Hopefully I'll be able to catch at least one for my collection.

Here's the HW City DeLorean - just got samples today, so I expect it in stores soon.

James

[DMC5180]

Tastefully done.


Curious what the "Other" version looks like.

[Dangermouse]

Reminds me of Faisal's old car.

[DMC5180]

Did a little Search for Juke box series hot wheels.

There are 3 cars representing the NEW WAVE Genre James mentioned the genre the Delorean was representing is NEW WAVE. "Will likely be very limited appeal"

# 22 80 El Camino http://hwcollectorsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DSCN1997.jpg

# 23 84 Grand prix http://hwcollectorsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DSCN1996.jpg

# 24 Unknown at this time. 81 Delorean (Possiblity) But Not shown.

You get the idea of what kind of wild graphics to expect.

[propony]

James,
Is the HW City car a "Wal-Mart" exclusive, or will it be a regular issue?
Curt

[Domi]

Thanks for the information James.

[DMC5180]

James,
Is the HW City car a "Wal-Mart" exclusive, or will it be a regular issue?
Curt

HW City Car is Regular mainline issue.

The Juke Box series version "NEW WAVE" genre is the "Wal-Mart" exclusive.

[ILM1010]

I love these hot wheels Deloreans, i scoop them up. I wish they would make a proto 1 version instead of heading towards sparkle magic colors. I mean we all have the Turismo right, ...there is a company in Europe that makes toy Deloreans in red, yellow, green, black, white, and blue...But like i said, i will still buy them even if they were hot pink.

[jawn101]

I just got ahold of 6 (yes... a slight miscommunication with a friend, who bought them for me) of the "Real Riders" movie car time machine.

Still haven't seen the HW City or the New Wave ones anywhere, but keeping my eyes out for sure!

[Domi]

there is a company in Europe that makes toy Deloreans in red, yellow, green, black, white, and blue...But like i said, i will still buy them even if they were hot pink.

I guess you meant this one:
http://www.npe-modellbau.de/

[DMCH James]

Here's the Hot Wheels "New Wave" DeLorean - just got samples today, so I expect it in stores soon.

James

[Michael]

Here's the Hot Wheels "New Wave" DeLorean - just got samples today, so I expect it in stores soon.

James

Jeez, does George Lucas own Hot Wheels? 5 years from now there will still be new models of the same thing coming out.

I officially give up trying to get at least one of every model, looks like they are just never going to stop.

[Dangermouse]

mmmmmmm

well, that's certainly different. Very 80s. Very "New Wave".

Hate it.

I'll still buy one of course ;)

[Jimmyvonviggle]

mmmmmmm

well, that's certainly different. Very 80s. Very "New Wave".

Hate it.

I'll still buy one of course ;)

I agree this is pretty bad. It does scream the 80's and I too will feel compelled to hunt this down.

[Dangermouse]

Here's the HW City DeLorean - just got samples today, so I expect it in stores soon.

James

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20368&d=1373059986

Finally got a half dozen of these in Wallyworld today. Subtly different from the others in the metal. (Note to self - 3 months from when James gets them, til I can get them 8))



They were located just past the Christmas trees, to the left of the garlands. In freaking October. October! I was in on September 18 and the Christmas trees were up then. Who buys a Christmas tree in September?? /rant

[jawn101]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20368&d=1373059986

Finally got a half dozen of these in Wallyworld today. Subtly different from the others in the metal. (Note to self - 3 months from when James gets them, til I can get them 8))



They were located just past the Christmas trees, to the left of the garlands. In freaking October. October! I was in on September 18 and the Christmas trees were up then. Who buys a Christmas tree in September?? /rant

A friend of mine found me 2 of these the other day. I really like the color scheme, but the details are really lacking in a lot of areas on this particular model.

I still need to bite the bullet and get an RLC for the collection, and haven't seen any New Wave ones yet....

[Delorean Industries]

We still have people and customers that stop by just to give us hot wheels. I have a decent sized collection at this point!

[PB Co]

Picked up one of the new ones at my local hardware/five and dime shop. Cool custom factory-inspired stripes but I would have rather seen an emblem on the grill than the hot wheels logos.

What is the future of the DMC/Mattel license? I had read the Red Line Club could be the last. Why not use that new set of toolings again? The Retro Entertainment series drops the "Retro" next year. Maybe they could find a way to do opening doors for a $5 price tag.

Also, what about a Proto 1 hot wheels based on the original HW DeLorean that eventually became the generic Turismo? No new tooling costs there.

[Michael]

Picked up 3 today at my local Walmart. You know what that means? If my Walmart has them, they are everywhere now.
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On a side note...that's not a bad looking looking graphic package to sport in real life.

[jawn101]

Picked up 3 today at my local Walmart. You know what that means? If my Walmart has them, they are everywhere now.
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On a side note...that's not a bad looking looking graphic package to sport in real life.

I thought the same thing! The quality of this car isn't as high as some others, but I wouldn't mind those red accent stripes in real life.

Has anyone actually found the new wave cars yet?

[Michael]

Well as I added my three to the pile so I decided to count up just how insane I am...I have almost 60 of these "stupid little plastic cars" now(not including the ones I gave away or opened up) including a Boulevard and a Redline Club. I have at least 6-12 of each version ever released except for the New Wave, so I guess I will in fact continue the crusade to get at least one of them so I will have a full boat...until HW releases the next line of DeLoreans that is.

I have decided to absolutely load up on the City cars while I can. I am going to use these as give aways to kids...A lot of times I will return to my car in a parking lot to find a kid drooling over it with his mom trying to take pics. I always ask if they would like to sit in it and have their picture taken. It's even better if I have a HW car to pass along afterward, so I need to get at least 30 of the City cars for the long run.

[Dangermouse]

I seem to have a disproportionate amount of gold ones that no one seems to want.

[Kenny_Z]

Still trying to find the HW city and New Wave. My local Walmarts are terrible at stocking the HW section. More than once I've seen the sections completely empty.

[jawn101]

I seem to have a disproportionate amount of gold ones that no one seems to want.

Ironic, because I think the gold HW are the nicest looking of the bunch. The finish on the paint is great and they seem to have better detail than the black or silver ones.


Still trying to find the HW city and New Wave. My local Walmarts are terrible at stocking the HW section. More than once I've seen the sections completely empty.

I have never once seen them on the actual shelves, but I have found more than 10 of them by digging through the massive bins at the endcap (YMMV of course). My trick is to bring over a cart, empty one whole bin into the cart by going through it, then empty the bin next to it into the first one, and so on until I've gone through every single car. It's a lot of work :)

[Dangermouse]

I think that after talking to people about the SS and how unique it is, their eyes look disappointed when I give them a gold one.

I actually prefer the black one. I think I try and divest myself if the gold one as I think that I should have only one, in proportion to real ones made. :)

Jon, have you actually seen the new wave ones in stores or just the striped one?

[jawn101]

I think that after talking to people about the SS and how unique it is, their eyes look disappointed when I give them a gold one.

I actually prefer the black one. I think I try and divest myself if the gold one as I think that I should have only one, in proportion to real ones made. :)

Jon, have you actually seen the new wave ones in stores or just the striped one?

I can see how a "visitor" might not appreciate the gold ones. I guess since I have a huge amount of the cars I have the luxury of comparing them and nitpicking those details - but you're 100% right, if you're giving them out people are gonna want the stainless ones. And not the FTE model - the original one with silver wheels. Which I don't have any of.

I have not seen a single New Wave one. I bought a ton of the HW City recently, and I always see the section where the New Wave would be with the other "decades" cars - but never a D.

[Michael]

if you're giving them out people are gonna want the stainless ones. And not the FTE model - the original one with silver wheels. Which I don't have any of.

I'm not giving away any of the originals...I have 14 of the originals and they seem to be the most sought after on eBay...around 5-6 bucks each on average: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-WHEELS-2010-NEW-MODELS-15-81-DELOREAN-DMC-SILVER-10-SPOKES-NO-HANDLING-FEE-/200859889266?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2F i.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D2008598 89266%26_rdc%3D1&nma=true&si=VloPSRDnGSj%252FTIpOWeN55CNDEHo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I have about 8 of the FTE cars, so not enough left to keep giving away...that's why I'm stocking up on the city cars. They look good enough to pass for the original...as far as an 8 yr. old is concerned.

[awildermode]

Ironic, because I think the gold HW are the nicest looking of the bunch. The finish on the paint is great and they seem to have better detail than the black or silver ones.


While I appreciate the constructive criticism, please help me understand something. You keep referring to the "details". What details? They are all the same sculpt, just different colour. In fact, the 2010 versions in silver, gold, and black...are the same deco, just different paint (and interior colour). The 2011 Faster Than Ever, 2014 HW City, 2014 Jukebox (New Wave)...all the same sculpt, therefore all the same detail.

The Time Machine 'conversion' was built off of this same sculpt. So the base car is the same. All Time Machines are the same, just different deco/. The Time Machine 2 has different 'vent' piece; plutonium chamber vs Mr Fusion

The only one that is a different sculpt is the RLC version. Errors from the Mainline version were 'corrected' for the RLC version, while more detail was added to the interior since the doors open.

Not trying to be rude, just trying to understand. Thanks.

By the way, it is standard practice to re-release castings. So, as long as the license/contract is still good and we get the approval from DMC, do not be surprised if there are more Hot Wheels DeLoreans in the future.

[Kenny_Z]

I have never once seen them on the actual shelves, but I have found more than 10 of them by digging through the massive bins at the endcap (YMMV of course). My trick is to bring over a cart, empty one whole bin into the cart by going through it, then empty the bin next to it into the first one, and so on until I've gone through every single car. It's a lot of work :)

Maybe that's the problem. Only one of the local Walmarts does this and it is one I rarely go to since it's not in the best area of town.

[Dangermouse]

Time Machine 2 .

??? Did I miss this one?

[PB Co]

Double post!

[PB Co]

By the way, it is standard practice to re-release castings. So, as long as the license/contract is still good and we get the approval from DMC, do not be surprised if there are more Hot Wheels DeLoreans in the future.

Keep em coming. Would love to see opening doors in a ZAMAC finish. If you're going to use the turbine real rider wheels again I respectively argue that a grey version looks more like a DeLorean wheel than the chrome.

[awildermode]

??? Did I miss this one?

This was a Red Line Club exclusive.

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcd4b11EEg1qmyz56o1_500.jpg

[jawn101]

While I appreciate the constructive criticism, please help me understand something. You keep referring to the "details". What details? They are all the same sculpt, just different colour. In fact, the 2010 versions in silver, gold, and black...are the same deco, just different paint (and interior colour). The 2011 Faster Than Ever, 2014 HW City, 2014 Jukebox (New Wave)...all the same sculpt, therefore all the same detail.

The Time Machine 'conversion' was built off of this same sculpt. So the base car is the same. All Time Machines are the same, just different deco/. The Time Machine 2 has different 'vent' piece; plutonium chamber vs Mr Fusion

The only one that is a different sculpt is the RLC version. Errors from the Mainline version were 'corrected' for the RLC version, while more detail was added to the interior since the doors open.

Not trying to be rude, just trying to understand. Thanks.

By the way, it is standard practice to re-release castings. So, as long as the license/contract is still good and we get the approval from DMC, do not be surprised if there are more Hot Wheels DeLoreans in the future.

Sorry man! I just saw this post. I know they're the same car, don't get me wrong. I really dig the satin gold finish on the gold car and wish the others had a similar sheen - the silver cars were a little more clear-coat-silvery and it just didn't have that "wow" factor that the gold did. It also seemed that there were some detail elements on the HW City car that weren't painted as well as some of the others - the DMC logo on the front grill, for example.

I know it's insanity to nitpick something that you buy for $0.99 by the case so I am also not trying to be rude by mentioning any of this! Honest :)

[jawn101]

This was a Red Line Club exclusive.

http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcd4b11EEg1qmyz56o1_500.jpg

Never seen that one before. Dig it. I still have to get my RLC from Houston.

[awildermode]

Sorry man! I just saw this post. I know they're the same car, don't get me wrong. I really dig the satin gold finish on the gold car and wish the others had a similar sheen - the silver cars were a little more clear-coat-silvery and it just didn't have that "wow" factor that the gold did. It also seemed that there were some detail elements on the HW City car that weren't painted as well as some of the others - the DMC logo on the front grill, for example.

I know it's insanity to nitpick something that you buy for $0.99 by the case so I am also not trying to be rude by mentioning any of this! Honest :)

Ah, now I get it. No worries.

About the graphics. New Models get more money for graphics, so the 2010 versions have more deco Think of the car as having five sides (front, back, left, right, top) for graphics to go on. The average car gets about 2-3 decos , so we have to chose what gets graphics (usually only left and right sides). New Models get up to 4.

We have to keep the cost down to meet the $1 price, so the first thing to get cost reduced is usually graphics. This is why the third release (2014 HW City) only has three (left, right, top), not enough to decorate the front and back. The graphics are not really 'missing', just trying to keep the cost down.

Also, this car is more expensive to make because of the 'extra' Louvre piece, due to material and labour. The next thing to be cost reduced on this will be the louvre. It may be 'combined' with the body. Then, we either leave it body colour or use up one deco to 'paint' it. I am hoping it never comes to that. I made it an extra piece to get that colour break, and bonus opening feature.

Thanks.

[Michael]

Don't forget this one...I guess there are three?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HOT-WHEELS-RETRO-ENTERTAINMENT-BACK-TO-THE-FUTURE-TIME-MACHINE-DeLOREAN-C-CASE-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTY3/z/VYMAAMXQkcZRjSG7/$T2eC16R,!)kE9s4Z+llIBRjSG7JTnQ~~60_57.JPG


I have never once seen them on the actual shelves, but I have found more than 10 of them by digging through the massive bins at the endcap (YMMV of course). My trick is to bring over a cart, empty one whole bin into the cart by going through it, then empty the bin next to it into the first one, and so on until I've gone through every single car. It's a lot of work :)

Thanks for that tip! Tonight I went to yet another Walmart in Rogersville(was there for a cruise in) and of course there were none to be found in the isle, then I remembered reading this so I went to this dark corner in the outdoor department where a lot of Christmas toys were displayed. Not a sole in there at 9pm. There it was just like the Oracle promised! This huge box of loose Hot Wheels divided into three sections. I dug 5 DeLoreans out. I didn't do the shopping cart thing, but those boxes were deep so in order to search well, I would have needed a cart. I'm sure there were more in there but I didn't want to make a scene, even though I was alone. I took my 5 and called it a night knowing more would come.

[DMC5180]

Is their a video online that shows how these cars a made in general? I assume it's mostly robotic manufacturing. I also assume the more expensive part detailed cars involve more human labor.

[jawn101]

Don't forget this one...I guess there are three?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/HOT-WHEELS-RETRO-ENTERTAINMENT-BACK-TO-THE-FUTURE-TIME-MACHINE-DeLOREAN-C-CASE-/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTY3/z/VYMAAMXQkcZRjSG7/$T2eC16R,!)kE9s4Z+llIBRjSG7JTnQ~~60_57.JPG



Thanks for that tip! Tonight I went to yet another Walmart in Rogersville(was there for a cruise in) and of course there were none to be found in the isle, then I remembered reading this so I went to this dark corner in the outdoor department where a lot of Christmas toys were displayed. Not a sole in there at 9pm. There it was just like the Oracle promised! This huge box of loose Hot Wheels divided into three sections. I dug 5 DeLoreans out. I didn't do the shopping cart thing, but those boxes were deep so in order to search well, I would have needed a cart. I'm sure there were more in there but I didn't want to make a scene, even though I was alone. I took my 5 and called it a night knowing more would come.

Glad it worked for you!

And yeah, I have about a half-dozen of those "movie" cars you posted above too.

[jawn101]

So here's a "state of the collection" shot - I needed to move some stuff around in the closet and it was a good time for it :)

Inventory consists of:
1 Stock SunStar
1 Stock Welly
1 BTTF I Welly
1 BTTF II Welly
1 BTTF III Welly
1 "eBay Special" Lego model
1 official Lego model
2 Hallmark ornaments (1 is at work and not shown)
6 Hot Wheels "Cinema" BTTF Time Machine
1 Hot Wheels "RLC" standard
6 Hot Wheels "HW City"
1 Hot Wheels "Long Card" BTTF 2011 HW Premiere
4 Hot Wheels "Long Card" BTTF 2011 New Models
1 Hot Wheels "Short Card" Black
1 Hot Wheels "Long Card" Black
1 Hot Wheels "Long Card" Gold
7 Hot Wheels "Faster Than Ever"
1 Hot Wheels "Boulevard"
2 Hot Wheels "Short Card" BTTF (bought these at the Hondos Center on Crete, if ALEXKOS is reading)

Loose cars are:
2 Hot Wheels DMC-12 (the original silver one, don't have one in the package though)
1 Hot Wheels Black
1 Hot Wheels Gold
1 Hot Wheels Faster Than Ever
1 souvenir time machine that I got at the entrance to the BTTF ride at Universal Studios way back in the day. It's total crap but the sentiment is there.

Didn't realize quite how many of these I had until now. And this is after giving away quite a few at car shows and such. Oh well, someone's gotta keep HW interested in making more!

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22499&d=1381706053

[awildermode]

Is their a video online that shows how these cars a made in general? I assume it's mostly robotic manufacturing. I also assume the more expensive part detailed cars involve more human labor.

While there are some robotics involved, there is a lot more hands on labour than one would think, even the Mainline ($1) cars.

Unfortunately, the process is proprietary and confidential. A lot of toy (and other consumer product) companies deal with some very sensitive licences. So, no cameras are allowed in the facilities. But, if you watch enough "How It's Made", you can figure out the process.

I am sure there are some bootleg videos out there, but nothing official.

[wrkey]

Went hunting for HW cars this weekend. Only found this variety in the WalMart stores. Target, Toys-R-Us had none. All together I picked up 22 of them so don't try looking for them on the north side of Houston and Spring and Conroe. :biggrin:

I used the basket swap method and when we were done, my son and I just lifted the basket and dumped the rest back in the box. I plan on giving some away to special people at car shows and if someone special get's a ride or a photo with Della.

Will be looking for more!




http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20368&d=1373059986

Finally got a half dozen of these in Wallyworld today. Subtly different from the others in the metal. (Note to self - 3 months from when James gets them, til I can get them 8))



They were located just past the Christmas trees, to the left of the garlands. In freaking October. October! I was in on September 18 and the Christmas trees were up then. Who buys a Christmas tree in September?? /rant

[Dangermouse]

Went hunting for HW cars this weekend. Only found this variety in the WalMart stores. Target, Toys-R-Us had none. All together I picked up 22 of them so don't try looking for them on the north side of Houston and Spring and Conroe. :biggrin:


Will be looking for more!

Aha, a new recruit into this addictive madness :tongue_stick:

[refugeefromcalif]

I also went out this weekend and hit both Wal*Marts, Big KMarts and Toys-R-Us reasonably local to me.
None of the stores I hit had any bins full of cars, only ones hung on racks.

Not a D was found. :bawling:

I'll try them all again next weekend.

George

[wrkey]

... and the Walmart in Ennis Texas has been stripped of their 17 cars. :biggrin:

Again... all the same 'grey stripped' ones.

[Kenny_Z]

I went in search again yesterday and came up empty.

[jawn101]

I still have never seen a New Wave D - maybe they haven't been released yet?

I combed my local Super Walmart (the one I pillaged last time was just a smaller store) and came up completely empty as well. Curses!

[SS Spoiler]

Found 13 cars in Walmart. It pays to be the only DeLorean in Kalispell, MT.

[ALEXAKOS]

Found 13 cars in Walmart. It pays to be the only DeLorean in Kalispell, MT.
Buy only 12..... just to avoid the case of bad luck:)8)

[sdg3205]

Anyone else ever seen these?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/22/4ynenu3y.jpg

[Dangermouse]

Seen them in this thread a few pages back but never saw them in the stores - well saw others in the series but never a D

[Kenny_Z]

Yep, I saw one and bought it.

[Cory W]

They made it up here, Canadians. They should be everywhere now.

[DavidProehl]

They made it up here, Canadians. They should be everywhere now.

I have been to my Walmart, Target, and Toys R Us every week for the last month and a half, but haven't seen a single one.

[Kenny_Z]

Same here. Not a single DeLorean to be seen.

[ALEXAKOS]

here absolutely no Hotwheel Deloreans in Greece. They bring in all the other crap:mechbull:
So I ordered a couple from the UK.

To my VERY PLEASANT surprise, Dangermouse was thoughtful enough and kind to send me a couple off his collection. Not many can say that:)
CHEERS MATE!
So I'll add some photos as soon as the UK ones arrive. Giving me a complete set.

[jawn101]

here absolutely no Hotwheel Deloreans in Greece. They bring in all the other crap:mechbull:
So I ordered a couple from the UK.

To my VERY PLEASANT surprise, Dangermouse was thoughtful enough and kind to send me a couple off his collection. Not many can say that:)
CHEERS MATE!
So I'll add some photos as soon as the UK ones arrive. Giving me a complete set.

Hey man - did you happen to see my earlier post (#300, http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?85-Now-for-the-Important-Stuff-HotWheels&p=122946&viewfull=1#post122946) - gave you a little shout-out in there :)

[ALEXAKOS]

Hey man - did you happen to see my earlier post (#300, http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?85-Now-for-the-Important-Stuff-HotWheels&p=122946&viewfull=1#post122946) - gave you a little shout-out in there :)

Missed an "A" on my name :P

What the hell? Hondos Center has cars? That place is a cosmetics store:what_the:
Crete is about a 13 hours of Ferry ride so can't visit that for the hotwheels:P

[jawn101]

Missed an "A" on my name :P

What the hell? Hondos Center has cars? That place is a cosmetics store:what_the:
Crete is about a 13 hours of Ferry ride so can't visit that for the hotwheels:P

Oops :) Sorry. I typed it from memory. Yeah, they have a little toy department on one of the upper levels and I lucked into a couple.

[Michael]

Walmart is a lost cause until after Christmas anyway. The thing is Walmart puts out these huge cardboard boxes, apporx. 3'x4'x4' tall. Sometime divided into 3 sections, sometimes not. ALL of the new arrivals get poured into this big box and there is no way to look through them unless you just start digging and making a spectacle of yourself. Now multiply me by all the other people looking for some certain car and you get where I'm going with this....they are all bent all to crap. Some of the boxes are so bent up and torn they will not even hold a shape(I bet the collectors love this) As far as I'm concerned, this is just a lazy way to display your product, but most of these will be bought up for stocking stuffers, etc. so the box condition is not important to a 6 yr. old who will just open it up to play with it. Of all the nerve, playing with toys!

If the actual shelves are low or empty, some of the next batch may or may not make it to the shelf, but the chances that a DeLorean will be up there are low. Now with that said, I have been lucky enough to scoop up about 12 so far. I will sift through the top layers of the "big lazy box" and come up with a few, but I will not dumpster dive to get them. I drive by about 4 different Walmarts a week during my route, so I usually will hit a fresh batch and get to pick through them and come up with one or two.

[jawn101]

Walmart is a lost cause until after Christmas anyway. The thing is Walmart puts out these huge cardboard boxes, apporx. 3'x4'x4' tall. Sometime divided into 3 sections, sometimes not. ALL of the new arrivals get poured into this big box and there is no way to look through them unless you just start digging and making a spectacle of yourself. Now multiply me by all the other people looking for some certain car and you get where I'm going with this....they are all bent all to crap. Some of the boxes are so bent up and torn they will not even hold a shape(I bet the collectors love this) As far as I'm concerned, this is just a lazy way to display your product, but most of these will be bought up for stocking stuffers, etc. so the box condition is not important to a 6 yr. old who will just open it up to play with it. Of all the nerve, playing with toys!

If the actual shelves are low or empty, some of the next batch may or may not make it to the shelf, but the chances that a DeLorean will be up there are low. Now with that said, I have been lucky enough to scoop up about 12 so far. I will sift through the top layers of the "big lazy box" and come up with a few, but I will not dumpster dive to get them. I drive by about 4 different Walmarts a week during my route, so I usually will hit a fresh batch and get to pick through them and come up with one or two.

LOL, I am so not above the "dumpster diving" - I bring a shopping cart over to those 3 huge pillars of cars at the end of the aisle and go through every car in the first one, emptying it into the cart. Then I go through the second one, emptying it into the first. And again with the third. Then I put everything in the cart back into the empty box at the end and go about my business. Never had a weird look from anyone - it's Walmart, for crying out loud. I'm far from the strangest thing going in there... after all, I'm fully clothed. :lol:

[Stainless]

Went to the Walmart pharmacy and remembered this thread while I was there. Made my way over to the toys, but couldn't find any of the new DeLorean cars there. Oh well.

[DMC5180]

Does anyone know what group mix these cars in? In other words are there other notable cars to look for that would indicate this is the mix you would expect to find the Delorean in.

[Dangermouse]

The box I found mine in had several Star Trek Enterprise's in it !

[Cory W]

The box I found mine in had several Star Trek Enterprise's in it !

Got one of those today!

[Soundkillr]

Got one of those today!

My wife found me one of these at cvs today!

[dustybarn]

Does anyone know what group mix these cars in? In other words are there other notable cars to look for that would indicate this is the mix you would expect to find the Delorean in.

There were lots of Toyota 2000GT's and Aston Martin DB5's with the 3 I picked up this evening. That makes 8 since Saturday from only two stores. I, too, am not ashamed to rummage through the bins. On Saturday night there was another guy there doing the same thing, looking for IIRC Plymouth Superbirds.

Matchbox has a nice Lotus Europa out too.

The mix of models makes me smile at the fact that an adult car-buff audience appears to be (at least in part) the target market. No 7-year old is gonna know what a 2000GT or a Datsun 510 is. I'm waiting for a Datsun SPL311, myself.

[jawn101]

Got one of those today!

Whoa... now that I need to find!

[Kenny_Z]

I hate the stores around here. They never have anything cool. If I manage to get out of town this weekend I'll have to check their stores.

[refugeefromcalif]

I hate the stores around here. They never have anything cool. If I manage to get out of town this weekend I'll have to check their stores.

It's the same in and around T town. Maybe I'll head up to Birmingham and have a look around.

George

[Kenny_Z]

It worked. I found a single HW City car on a peg. I didn't even have to look. I walked up and it was there on a bottom peg, first card. I couldn't find any additional but I found the one I needed for my wall at least.

[Lenny]

I've checked all the Wal-Mart's in my area, Clearwater/St. Pete, and haven't found one. Today I landed in OKC and drove by a Wal-Mart. I needed to pickup some diet Coke and Diet A&W root beer, I won't pay 2-3 bucks for 1 can in a motel. Anyway found 5 DeLoreans and 1 1963 Aston Martin:)

[Michael]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22967&d=1384098213



...And counting. I still have 13 left of the original first issue. I'm not giving any more of those away since they are actually worth a little $ now.

[Mike F]

Found some today! Came upon the "bin" at Walmart and thought I'd dig, even though I more or less gave up hope a long time ago of finding any more. I always look, but haven't found any in forever at any of the stores around here. Found 11 today! This got me fired up again, so I think I may hit the other Walmarts in town (we have five; this town is Walmart crazy...) to see what I can find!

[Josh]

Thanks for sharing some of your collection Michael!

[ILM1010]

picked up 9 today at Walmart

[Lenny]

I in Oklahoma this week and found a few at 2 different stores. Today I stopped at a Wal-Mart beside the motel and was looking through the box of Hot Wheels by the toy aisle. A woman came up and had 10 or 20 cars. she asked what I was looking for I told her a DeLorean. She said there was a brand new box by the bathrooms and she saw a bunch of DeLoreans.

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It looked like it had just been brought out and was still organized. I found 19!!!

[refugeefromcalif]

I was able to find 1 yesterday at the Brent Walmart. :)

George

[DavidProehl]

Walmart finally came through for me today! Picked up 3.

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[jawn101]

Walmart finally came through for me today! Picked up 3.

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Awesome!

Still waiting for the elusive New Wave model though...

[Dangermouse]

I picked up a few at WM today and they had a couple of cars from this "music" themed line -"Soull" and "Rock" iirc. No New Wave unfortunately but they must be coming.

These were listed at an exorbitant $1.97 and hanging on pegs rather than in the bin with the 97c riff-raff.

[Stainless]

Decided to get out of the house the other night with my wife and son. First Walmart - nothing. Second Walmart - only one. Stopped by Target for something else and went to the HotWheels section - found TWO! Third and final Walmart - found SIX and a Superbird :) It's funny to think about how many stinking Walmarts are within a short drive to me. I'd recommend not overlooking Target as I found some there.

[PB Co]

My count on the new one is up to ten. I'm hoarding them to give away but if you're dying for one I'd only charge you shipping. That said, I think this wave is still making it to retail. Walgreens saves their boxes for the holidays and they're now just stocking the new JJprise.

Kmarts have had new hot wheels kiosks set up with seasonal merchandise, and it never hurts to dig through the dump bin at Target or Walmart. This is where I've found nearly all.

I'm a huge fan of the DeLorean at 1/64ish scale. Get that opening doors version in the Entertainment series. Please? Please!

[DMCH James]

As requested, the list of available Redline Club "opening doors" edition from DMC has been updated.

James

http://store.delorean.com/images/rlc_cars2.jpg


In going through the RLC cars that we have here, I recognized a few that match VINs I recalled off the top of my head, and thought I'd put a list together of the serial numbers we have in case someone wants to request a number that matches their VIN or has some other significance to them.

I know that Julee has ~48 or so that are NOT shown here, but I've suggested that she may want to create a similar list for her stock, as well. As yet, no other dealer has these, thought some will go to California in the next few days or so.

If you want to order any off the list below, call us or order online (http://store.delorean.com/p-10435-hot-wheels-delorean-red-line-club-edition.aspx) and specify the number you want. I'll update the list periodically, but they're all subject to prior to sale.

[SIMid]

Where's 1955? :(

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Today I stopped by a new revamped walmart and I couldn't believe I actually found one of these. I stopped looking because I usually never find any. Doesn't take much to make me happy.


Btw not sure why this is coming up upside down.

[pk2678]

The DMC-12 of the HW City series is now available in Germany as short cards. Got 3 at real,-

--Peter

[Jonathan]

Btw not sure why this is coming up upside down.

Barry, are you using an iPhone as the camera here?

Reason I ask is because I had the same problem with my iPhone while taking photos. It would display correctly on the screen but not after you put it on the computer or into a website/social media site.

I found that if you are using the camera feature with the phone on it's side, and then you are using the side mounted physical volume buttons as your camera shutter button, it displays it upside down if those volume buttons are up. When I started taking photos with the phone rotated 180 degrees and the volume buttons now facing down, it stopped being a problem. Pretty iStupid if you ask me, but that's what managed to fix it.

[jawn101]

I *still* haven't seen the New Wave ones in stores... anyone else? Now I want one even more, despite the fact that I know they're kinda ugly :)

[Jimmyvonviggle]

Barry, are you using an iPhone as the camera here?

Reason I ask is because I had the same problem with my iPhone while taking photos. It would display correctly on the screen but not after you put it on the computer or into a website/social media site.

I found that if you are using the camera feature with the phone on it's side, and then you are using the side mounted physical volume buttons as your camera shutter button, it displays it upside down if those volume buttons are up. When I started taking photos with the phone rotated 180 degrees and the volume buttons now facing down, it stopped being a problem. Pretty iStupid if you ask me, but that's what managed to fix it.

I'm using my iPad so I guess technically the same thing. I will give it a try.

[Dangermouse]

F@#k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Hot-Wheels-Mexico-6th-Convention-81-Delorean-DMC-12-18-25-/201018065418?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2ecd9c420a

[jawn101]

F@#k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Hot-Wheels-Mexico-6th-Convention-81-Delorean-DMC-12-18-25-/201018065418?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2ecd9c420a

Hmm. Rare? Yes. Nice? Ehhhh.....

[FPBBrandon]

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22967&d=1384098213



...And counting. I still have 13 left of the original first issue. I'm not giving any more of those away since they are actually worth a little $ now.

I love the Tamiya Model of the UrQuattro up top btw!!!

(I'm Biased :))

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I've been hoarding Hot Wheels DMCs since they came out, I think I'm up to 100. I'll have to grab a picture at some point. Gave one out to a neighbor kid when he came over dressed as Marty McFly for haloween, was awesome!

[awildermode]

F@#k

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Hot-Wheels-Mexico-6th-Convention-81-Delorean-DMC-12-18-25-/201018065418?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2ecd9c420a

This is not an official release. It is a fan made custom that was sold or given away at the Mexico Convention. While there are official Convention Cars for various conventions around the world, the DeLorean has yet to be used as a Convention Car. I cannot believe someone paid that much for it.

For those looking for more Hot Wheels DeLoreans, there is a new release that should be hitting the stores soon. This one comes in red. It is the same graphics as the current dark grey version (HW City) out there, but in red with black stripes and white accent marks. There are a few on ebay being sold (illegally obtained) by factory workers. Or, you can just wait a few weeks and get it at the stores.

[Michael]

I love the Tamiya Model of the UrQuattro up top btw!!!

(I'm Biased :))

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I've been hoarding Hot Wheels DMCs since they came out, I think I'm up to 100. I'll have to grab a picture at some point. Gave one out to a neighbor kid when he came over dressed as Marty McFly for haloween, was awesome!

I was getting ready to sell some old kits I had won at model contests. I love the Quattro for the same reason I love the DeLorean.

[Kenny_Z]

For those looking for more Hot Wheels DeLoreans, there is a new release that should be hitting the stores soon. This one comes in red. It is the same graphics as the current dark grey version (HW City) out there, but in red with black stripes and white accent marks.

Red ones? Awesome. I hope I find them around here.

[jawn101]

For those looking for more Hot Wheels DeLoreans, there is a new release that should be hitting the stores soon. This one comes in red. It is the same graphics as the current dark grey version (HW City) out there, but in red with black stripes and white accent marks. There are a few on ebay being sold (illegally obtained) by factory workers. Or, you can just wait a few weeks and get it at the stores.

Cool! You know we will find em :)

So, here's a question. Why is it that there always seems to be a shortage of DeLoreans on the shelf? There's never a lack of Corvettes or Lotuses or the fantasy cars.... Are there simply less DeLoreans made? Are there really people in every single market snapping up *only* DeLorean models to flip on eBay?

[Michael]

.... Are there really people in every single market snapping up *only* DeLorean models to flip on eBay?

That's a hell of a lot of trouble to go through for a 5 buck, (at best considering ebay and PP fees) profit.

What I don't get is the people who open then, then sell them..or even better, the people who paint them and stick decals on them and try and sell them...or worse, the people who actually buy them.

[jawn101]

That's a hell of a lot of trouble to go through for a 5 buck, (at best considering ebay and PP fees) profit.

What I don't get is the people who open then, then sell them..or even better, the people who paint them and stick decals on them and try and sell them...or worse, the people who actually buy them.

LOL, well I agree with you there. I just don't get the scarcity. When I do get it in my head to go through the bins of them at the store, it seems like I constantly toss aside the same pile of rejects. So there's definitely fewer in my experience and I'm just curious if it's a lower production or a higher demand :)

[Mark C]

My son's favorite part of DCS 2012 was seeing the D-Rex for the first time, so when he recently broke the body off one of his Hot Wheels Monster Jam trucks, I used the opportunity to build him a D-Rex he can drive:
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I know the proportions are off, but he doesn't mind.

[ALEXAKOS]

That is a sweet mod!
Rich will be pleased:rock_on:

[Mark C]

That is a sweet mod!
Rich will be pleased:rock_on:

Thanks, and special thanks to Rich for bringing your creations out for us all to admire!

[skill]

Yep, that's a factory error. That car might be worth something, I see "factory error" ones on ebay all the time for exorbitant prices. Not sure if anyone has ever sold one, but they list for lots :)

Here's an example of a factory error, Hotwheel; On Christmas Eve my son, said, "Dad, Sorry I couldn't get you a DeLorean, so here..." I replied, " Where'd you get it at?" He said, ... at school, at "Santa's Workshop". "Thanks son!"

After pounding a few more beers, I kept checking out the paint scheme and all and said, "Damn! That's one bad ass ride!!! WTF*&@%! They didn't paint like that in the 1940's and that's an f'n 60's car!?! Oh hell-no-WT%$#@?!" LOL! See pic...

http://hostwave.com/plugins/imageviewer/site/thumb.php?s=2Y5 (http://hostwave.com/2Y5/hotwheel.jpg)

You can say I sobered up super quick!!!

[Michael]

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[Kenny_Z]

Excellent. I just found 6 additional silver ones so now I'll have to keep an eye out for the red ones. I definitely need a red one.

[jawn101]

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F#*@*$#&@&~!~!!!!!

*sigh* to walmart....

[Kane]

I've googled a bit but haven't really found anything... But would it be possible to find a Hot Wheels wholesale distributor to buy in bulk? I want to get a metric butt ton of BTTF DeLorean Hot Wheels, but don't want to drive around every small town around here to find them.

Anyone have any ideas?

[Dangermouse]

F#*@*$#&@&~!~!!!!!

*sigh* to walmart....

That's exact what I thought when Michael posted this.

[matt clark]

Picked up the 1:43 HW Elite BTTF2 car. I really like these - the fascias are too light but I think the body sculpt is better than the Minichamps stock DMC behind it.

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[jawn101]

Picked up the 1:43 HW Elite BTTF2 car. I really like these - the fascias are too light but I think the body sculpt is better than the Minichamps stock DMC behind it.

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Wow, those really are nice!

[matt clark]

They are. For the size, they're very well detailed. I hope HW gets the elite license for stock DMCs, because the AutoArt one appears to be dead in the water. They've got a 1:18 scale time machine that looks great - I'll probably get it for the sake of completion, but I'm much more interested in 'normal' DeLoreans :)

[MML]

Some pics of the upcoming 1:18 Hotwheels model:

http://i.imgur.com/1wCflvL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Uvg8Mwe.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gcm5GlX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YklY9T0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/qKN8Egt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4nKpECd.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/R1gdj92.jpg

[Kenny_Z]

I was thinking "wow, that looks nice." and then "wow, not 160 dollars nice." I'm too cheap to buy that. I'll stick to my dollar Hot Wheels. I finally found two New Waves. Still on the lookout for a red one.

[Tillsy]

Two different wiper blades, turned off mid-cycle?

[Domi]

Very expensive, but it looks really nice.

[ILM1010]

they need to weather it, shade it, give it some grime...it looks soo toy like, and way to light colored

Will i buy one? of course

Mean while Auto art has had 3 years...every time i talk to them they say, we are having issues getting the stainless or some crap

[krustydmc]

dmc dealership...with many hotwheels

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[NightFlyer]

IMHO, the SunStar 1:18 DeLoreans appear nicer than the Hot Wheels 1:18 BTTF DeLorean.

[DMCMW Dave]

dmc dealership...with many hotwheels

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I recognize the phone number on that dealer sign!

[martydmc12]

I was thinking "wow, that looks nice." and then "wow, not 160 dollars nice." I'm too cheap to buy that. I'll stick to my dollar Hot Wheels.

That's nothing; Hot Wheels has a Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Edition DeLorean Time Machine scheduled for next year, with a price tag of $340.99! No details or specs on it yet, but I'm going to assume it's capable of transforming into all four different versions of the Time Machine.

Overall, I'm quite impressed. Look at the stitching on the leather seats inside. Pretty well detailed. And the stainless looks really well done as well, a nice brushed look to it. I can only hope that Hot Wheels will do a stock DMC-12 at 1:18 scale at some point. Just by comparison with this Time Machine version, it looks a million times better than the Sunstar's.

On a different note, is DMC Texas (or its affiliates) selling the new Hot Wheels DMC's with the Pinstripe, the Red Car and the New Wave versions? I'm up here in Canada, and neither Toys R' Us, Target or Walmart seem to be getting them. If not DMC, is anyone selling them?

[matt clark]

The body sculpt on that Hot Wheels looks loads better than the SunStar model. The front fender area of the Suntar is all out of proportion.

[Michael]

Went by Walmart for a few things and decided to pop in o the HW section to see if the New Waves were in yet. Dug for a few minutes and I swear I was on my last handful before calling it and I turned over a red car. I wasn't even expecting to see the Reds in this soon and I almost didn't catch it. That compelled me to keep digging get and I got a total of 5 reds and an extra silver leftover. I never noticed that there were no front or rear details on the last few batches.

I am getting ready for a new model project in the next few weeks, but before I start, I think I'm going to try and put fiber optic lights on one of these things...just to see if it can be done.
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[jawn101]

You guys are finding the New Wave cars???

Oh man, I need to start sending people into the stores to find me red and NW ones. If I don't get at least 2 of each somehow I'm gonna be sad (one to store and one to play with, of course!)

[krustydmc]

I recognize the phone number on that dealer sign!

Ha Ha. you have a good eye....my kid is recycling

[DavidProehl]

After reading the updates to the thread today, I had to make a Walmart run. Found a New Wave! Gosh are these ugly. And twice the price of a standard HotWheel to boot. Still, $2 is a steal compared to eBay prices for any of these. No luck on finding any red ones at either Walmart or Target.

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[Michael]

After reading the updates to the thread today, I had to make a Walmart run. Found a New Wave! Gosh are these ugly. And twice the price of a standard HotWheel to boot. Still, $2 is a steal compared to eBay prices for any of these. No luck on finding any red ones at either Walmart or Target.

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No wonder I didn't find them, the new waves are probably in a different section.

[refugeefromcalif]

I've been searching for Hot Wheels DeLoreans for well over a year now.
It seems there are as rare here as Real ones.?
I've only found one, and I had to drive 25+ miles to find it.?
(Although my son bought me one around 6 years ago because he knew I wanted a real one).


George

[Kenny_Z]

The two New Waves I found recently had 2012 on their cards. I'm not sure if that was just when they were printed or if they were a 2012 release. The stores around me are reorganizing their Hot Wheels isles. Today I saw 3 random cars on twenty something empty pegs and no dump box in sight.

[jawn101]

After reading the updates to the thread today, I had to make a Walmart run. Found a New Wave! Gosh are these ugly. And twice the price of a standard HotWheel to boot. Still, $2 is a steal compared to eBay prices for any of these. No luck on finding any red ones at either Walmart or Target.

25593

You lucky son of a.....

I want one of those ugly things so badly :)

[Cory W]

The red ones are in Canada.

[Michael]

In the past 48 hours my travels have taken me by 5 different Walmarts. I have yet to find a New Wave car. In fact I haven't even seen any more reds. Maybe those 5 red cars I got last week was a fluke. I have only picked up a few gray city stragglers but that's it. I'm beginning to think the Walmarts around here do not carry the New Wave stuff cars.

PS. If there hasn't been a member of the month yet, my vote is for awildermode (I think that's his user name). I think he is the driving force behind the Delorean HW car to begin with...or at least a huge part of it.

[jawn101]

In the past 48 hours my travels have taken me by 5 different Walmarts. I have yet to find a New Wave car. In fact I haven't even seen any more reds. I picked up a few gray city stragglers but that's it. I'm beginning to think the Walmarts around here do not carry the New Wave stuff cars.

PS. If there hasn't been a member of the month yet, my vote is for awildermode (I think that's his user name). I think he is the driving force behind the Delorean HW car to begin with...or at least a huge part of it.

I've seen tons of New Wave, Disco, Delta Blues, etc models - but no DeLorean New Waves. And not a single red car. You still have gray City cars in the stores? Not us...

+1 on the member of the month nomination. This many different models in such a short time has been a lot of fun, if a little frustrating....

[Michael]

I've seen tons of New Wave, Disco, Delta Blues, etc models - but no DeLorean New Waves. And not a single red car. You still have gray City cars in the stores? Not us...

+1 on the member of the month nomination. This many different models in such a short time has been a lot of fun, if a little frustrating....

The ones I found were in a huge box left over from the Christmas times. Some Walmarts have gone back to normal but the ones that still have the crate box have the best chance of producing,(probably because when they get a supply in, most if not all get dumped in the big box). I get a little excited when I see a row of HW's sitting on top still in packing formation because I know there is at least one DeLorean in there. The gray ones I got looked to have been picked over so they will be first on the give-away stack. It's hard to not buy a DeLorean HW when you see it, even if the card is a little bent.

I know I have said it before but I don't see how anyone could be a HW collector and not make it a full time hobby, (and spend a huge sum of $$). Think about how much time we spend chasing ONE model. Now think about how many different models come out, different colors, lines, special editions, online exclusives, etc. Not to mention the research and catalog time once you get all those cars home. I'm not knocking it, everyone needs and deserves a hobby, but it really is a commitment.

[Dangermouse]

After reading this thread earlier, I went to my local walmart to see if the reds were in. There was no dive-box (again) and the ones on the pegs were so jammed together like bricks in a wall (top to bottom and side-to-side) that you just couldn't search through them without them all falling off.

Found one of the recent silvery grey ones and that's it :(

(Picked up 5QT of Mobil 1 syn for my DD for $25 though, so not a completely wasted trip)

[Kenny_Z]

Mom bought me a couple of reds off the internet. She bought them without telling me or I would have told her to save the money. I have no idea what she paid for them. I've only found grey cars in the stores so far. I've been grabbing what I see for give aways.

[Gary Weaver II]

I picked up two reds today at wally-hell. Found a new wave last week in the clearance section. Locally, all the new waves are gone. Most of the store I've been too have put them all on clearance or their usual peg slot is completely missing now.

I finally ordered a RLC Delorean off eBay last week and its awesome. I HATE the $30 price, but the car is beautifully done. Now if they would just make one in the RLC body with a brushed body finish.

Gary

[refugeefromcalif]

No matter how many times, (or when), I go to Wally-World(s), Toys-R-Us, Big Kmart or whatever, I can't find a DeLorean Hot Wheels of any kind.
This part of Alabama must not like them. :nono:

George

[jawn101]

I managed to find someone to get me 10 red cars and 4 New Waves for just about what they cost in the store. I figured I'd jump on it before they became impossible to find and joined the ranks of the $8 cars on Amazon. I just didn't have any luck with these two for some reason. Been able to find all the rest up to now. Oh well :)

[jawn101]

Jackpot.

[Michael]

Went and stayed a few nights at Harrahs Cherokee Casino for some poker and decided to make my way to the Walmart there. It was a bit of a drive but I thought I ccould use some scenery. Let me tell you if you live in a populated area consider yourself lucky. This Walmart had like 20 HW cars...total. It was the most pathetically stocked WM I have ever been in.

[Timebender]

I tried one walmart here and no luck. Then had to go to Target on the way home to get some food stuff, swung by the HW section on a whim, and found one gray city DeLorean. I was SO jazzed, as it has black stripes like the real one I'm getting (aside from the hood stripe..who's idea was that?).

[DavidProehl]

Jackpot.

Impressivehaul!

[ILM1010]

helllllllo my fellow cult members!

i got a crap load of every single version of these from Walmart, Target, Walgreens...And most of all Ebay. Ebay. Ebay. Ebay.

[cyberflexx]

Ive got many of the silver ones that was released recently from Walmart, a few grey ones, 10 gold, 10 black, many BTTF, and 2 of the other BTTF in the movie packing, one red .. best of all i have one pre-release from Delorean facebook page, that i won off a post drawing about a year or so ago. i kept the packing and i think there is a small letter in the envelope too.. I wish it was signed by Espey and Wynne, but it wasnt. I had planned on giving out the hotwheels silvers to kids who admired the car at my discretion when i took my D to car shows. THen I thought about selling them at the car shows, but not sure if they will allow that or not. I'm sure I will give a few away to kids and maybe that experience memory will last a lifetime.

[Andy]

Anyone knows it these will be available in Europa? The 'normal' ones I allready have in my collection, but it would be nice if I could find the dark grey one, the red one, the 'new wave' one ...

[john 05141]

Jawel!!
I have seen a black one, one with a stripe and a BTTF version. Respectively at Bart Smit toy stires and once at Dreamland. (all in Belgium)
I actually did not buy one of them! I have a few regular ones but I am not into collecting model cars.

Jan

[Andy]

Jawel!!
I have seen a black one, one with a stripe and a BTTF version. Respectively at Bart Smit toy stires and once at Dreamland. (all in Belgium)
I actually did not buy one of them! I have a few regular ones but I am not into collecting model cars.

Jan

The ones you have are the ones I call the 'normal' ones ... so yes, I have those in my collection. I was just curious if the others will be available in Europe ...

[PB Co]

Here's my matching 'error' set with no side detail. I got the first one to display with my Zee/Zylmex and promised myself I'd stop with the gold. Then I found the black one grocery shopping. Let me know if anyone finds a red one.

[jawn101]

I've still never found one of the original 2010 silver ones (with the blue tinted windows) in the box. Did come up with a loose one at a garage sale or something but it's not the same :)

[PB Co]

If the first release on a short card will do it for you send me a PM. I've got a spare.

[Hokie]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/30/6uju6eme.jpg

My first ever hunt and I found 3 red ones! Wally World.

[PB Co]

Wow is that a pre-purchase in-cart shot?

Just found a couple of red ones in the dump bin. Also, this zamac corolla was in there and now it's making my Boulevard DeLorean look very grey.

[Hokie]

Wow is that a pre-purchase in-cart shot?

Just found a couple of red ones in the dump bin. Also, this zamac corolla was in there and now it's making my Boulevard DeLorean look very grey.

Why yes, that is a pre-purchase in-cart... wait a minute... am I being mocked? :) No really, I was just shocked to find some my first time looking - I'd heard of some folks striking out over and over.

[Hokie]

I've still never found one of the original 2010 silver ones (with the blue tinted windows) in the box. Did come up with a loose one at a garage sale or something but it's not the same :)

Are the original 2010's with the blue tinted windows worth more than others? What makes them special? (I did search this thread for the answer but couldn't find it.)

[Michael]

Are the original 2010's with the blue tinted windows worth more than others? What makes them special? (I did search this thread for the answer but couldn't find it.)

They do bring the most on ebay but that's compared to the normal HW lines. IDK why that is. Maybe there were less made than it's successors. Others like the RedLine collectors, Boulevard, New wave, etc. bring better money. I have only been able to source one Boulevard car and I bought one RL from DMCMW. Still looking for a New Wave.

[Dangermouse]

Finally got a red one recently along with 5 grey/stripes and 2 Batmobiles.

[PB Co]

For hot wheels collectors I think "premiere" or "new models" earns it a special status in that it's the first time the tooling has been created/used. Mattel has to crank out a new one dollar toy, and there is more detail budgeted for the first versions. Specifically, all sides of the silver gold and black versions have full detail all around. Later versions did not, a reality of a long term cost effective solution. The recent releases do not have a painted grill, DMC emblem or tail lights. The silver version was the first, and like a first edition of book, holds more value.

IIRC Manson, the designer, did a great presentation at DCS2012 and explained the blue window is an homage to the original hot wheels DMC12. It was really Proto 1, rejected by JZD before the car was updated for production. This tooling had already been created and was used anyway after modification. It became the hot wheels original, the Turismo.

If you got to have just one, the all-metal Boulevard with real riders (rubber tires) and turbine wheels is where it's at IMO. All of the others have plastic chassis. Still waiting for the RLC opening doors version to show up in another line.

[jawn101]

Are the original 2010's with the blue tinted windows worth more than others? What makes them special? (I did search this thread for the answer but couldn't find it.)

Worth? I dunno. I just know I don't have one and it was bugging me that the collection was missing something :)

[Bruce Johnson]

Went on a milk run to our neighborhood Safeway this evening. My eagle-eyed girls found these...5 good, 1 not so good. Usually higher in grocery stores, $1.49 each, but with club card $1.00 each.

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[Hokie]

It seems that for a few months this year Walmart, Target, etc. had Hotwheels DeLoreans but then they just disappeared. Which makes me think they stopped making them. Which makes me think they probably rotate what cars they produce, and then produce them in batches. Does anyone know how often DeLoreans are produced, and is there any rhyme or reason to when they come out (e.g., every spring, every other year, etc.?) Thanks.

[Dangermouse]

I'm afraid you will have to read this entire thread to find the answer :)

Actually you won't. I don't think there is a pattern.

Our resident HW expert will hopefully elaborate.

[DMCH James]

Here are the remaining Red Line DeLoreans that we have in stock.

http://delorean.com/store/images/RLC_CARS2.jpg

This chart updates as we manually remove the sold numbers.

[Victor]

All those little hotwheels Delorean make me realize how good the real car would look with big fat wheel!

[awildermode]

Our resident HW expert will hopefully elaborate.

Is that me?

Production of cars depends on the mix. In general, there are 16 mixes for every year (Mixes A-R, omitting I and O).

Sometimes, the cars will overlap mixes. Something in Mix A will most likely be in Mix B...possible in Mix C. It all depends on the the quota of the car versus the rest of the mix/line.

All the cars in the mixes are produced around the same time. Take the 2014 version of the DeLorean, there were deco versions (same sculpt as all the other ones). First there was dark grey, all of them were produced within a few weeks and put in Mix A/B (for example). This is why you will see a bunch of them in the stores, as the 'current' Mix is A/B. Once the current Mix is C+, then the dark grey DeLorean begin to 'disappear'.

Fast forward to Mix J/K (for example), there is a red version. Again, they bring out the molds and start making DeLoreans in red. It will be hard to find dark grey ones, but there will be many red ones once the current Mix is J or K.

This is all planned out so you would not see a grey and red DeLorean, or any car of multi-colours, on the peg at the same time. Some cars get up to four colours in a year. The first release of the DeLorean saw silver, gold, and black.

Of course, sometimes Mixes get mixed up. A store or distribution center may have some A-E sitting around at the end of the year. So you may see some early Mixes late in the year. Thisusually happens around this time of year as there is more demand to fill the shelves. While the 2014 DeLoreans are basically gone, you may find some as the store get into older stock.

It gets more complicated than that, but that stuff is beyond my pay scale. I hope that answers your question.

By the way, I see James has over 275 RLC DeLoreans left. This is the one with opening doors. If you want them that is the place to get them. They are sold out long ago on the Hot Wheels Collector site and a bit over priced on eBay. Also, I am not sure if this version will ever be produced again.

[DMCH James]

Thanks Manson - informative as ever. Like many others, I think it would be awesome to have a 3 or 5 pack of the DeLorean Hot Wheels offered - can you stuff the suggestion box at work? :o


By the way, I see James has over 275 RLC DeLoreans left. This is the one with opening doors. If you want them that is the place to get them. They are sold out long ago on the Hot Wheels Collector site and a bit over priced on eBay. Also, I am not sure if this version will ever be produced again.

We're selling about 4-5 per day between eBay (http://r.ebay.com/O3FnPZ) and the online store (http://store.delorean.com/p-10435-hot-wheels-delorean-red-line-club-edition.aspx) so at that rate there are about 2 months supply left. Shipping, in particular internationally, is less on eBay, fwiw.

[DMCMW Dave]

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By the way, I see James has over 275 RLC DeLoreans left. This is the one with opening doors. If you want them that is the place to get them. They are sold out long ago on the Hot Wheels Collector site and a bit over priced on eBay. Also, I am not sure if this version will ever be produced again.

$78 on Amazon!?

[SIMid]

One version that we never got, was the Hotwheels Japanese versions of the Time Machines. Shame these can't be re-released again.

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No future plans for a flying DMC from PT2? There should be one for next year!!

[awildermode]

One version that we never got, was the Hotwheels Japanese versions of the Time Machines. Shame these can't be re-released again.

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This was a Japan only release. Very few were made. The Back to the Future cars were part of a larger line that include other TV and Film cars, mostly entertainment cars from Japanese properties.

Also, while these were branded as Hot Wheels, these were not made by Mattel. These were made by Bandai and distributed by Mattel under the Hot Wheels brand. That is all the information I got from asking around. Believe me, I spent a long time hunting these down at work and trying to get more information on these. This line from Bandai was made before my time and no one at Mattel knew anything about these expect what I just stated.

So, a re-release will have to go through legal mumble jumble between the Mattel and Bandai, as well as Universal...and who ever else was involved in the initial deal. Who knows, the tools may not even exist.


No future plans for a flying DMC from PT2? There should be one for next year!!

Oh, there are plans. I did a sneak at DCS in Dayton. There will be two versions on the flying/hovering Time Machine at different price points. I cannot say more at this time, but there will be some Back to the Future items from Hot Wheels for 2015. Come on, did you expect us NOT to jump on this important date? :wink:

[Timebender]

Glad I grabbed as many gray ones as I could whenever I made a trip to Target!

[Bruce Johnson]

Oh brother, here we go again...and just when you thought it was safe to go to the toy store

[toyotafreak88]

I didn't know that the blue windowed ones were worth more, I need to find my stack of DeLoreans... going to be tricky though, I have too many totes full of cars to know which has them :(

I do have two on my desk, one's taped up because I used one of it's wheels for a jewelry project and then decided it looked like the cave car, and I continued taping. hehe:thumbup2:

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[SIMid]

This was a Japan only release. Very few were made. The Back to the Future cars were part of a larger line that include other TV and Film cars, mostly entertainment cars from Japanese properties.

Also, while these were branded as Hot Wheels, these were not made by Mattel. These were made by Bandai and distributed by Mattel under the Hot Wheels brand. That is all the information I got from asking around. Believe me, I spent a long time hunting these down at work and trying to get more information on these. This line from Bandai was made before my time and no one at Mattel knew anything about these expect what I just stated.

So, a re-release will have to go through legal mumble jumble between the Mattel and Bandai, as well as Universal...and who ever else was involved in the initial deal. Who knows, the tools may not even exist.


I have to admit, Bandai does the best toys around when it comes to Manga/Movie stuff. I bought a re-issued Macross VF-1J a few years ago which I had in my younger years that got destroyed. Been offered some good money for it being highly collectable. And the same then with these Bandai BTTF series, not cheap on Ebay if you find them. I'm sure the tooling will be around, can't see the Japs dumping the moulds as they did re-issue the Macross ones. Who knows, they may start secretly remaking them for next year! *wishing*



Oh, there are plans. I did a sneak at DCS in Dayton. There will be two versions on the flying/hovering Time Machine at different price points. I cannot say more at this time, but there will be some Back to the Future items from Hot Wheels for 2015. Come on, did you expect us NOT to jump on this important date? :wink:

Wow! Awesome news! So that means we in Australia will get them in 2016 then. :thumbdown:

Thanks for the info! :thumbup:

[toyotafreak88]

Found an older but seemingly fresh display case at my local Ray's, picked one of the two red DeLoreans and some other goodies.

Say, do any of you have the hot wheels Toyota pickup from BTTF?

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[Dangermouse]

You only picked one of the two red ones?

Amateur ;)

J/k

[toyotafreak88]

You only picked one of the two red ones?

Amateur ;)

J/k

Yeah I have plenty deloreans and PLENTY other HW, so at this price yes, I left the one with a dented quarter window and a damaged card. ;)

Are the reds hard to find our worth more? I've got to find all my deloreans, I should have quite a few. Problem is I have too many cases to check...

[Dangermouse]

In "related" news, look what I picked up today:

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=32166&stc=1

[DMC5180]

Now you just need to find the mini sub version 😜

[SIMid]

In "related" news, look what I picked up today:

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=32166&stc=1

Saw a bunch of these a few weeks ago and bought the lot. Since then, never seen them again. Phew!

[Dangermouse]

Really? I thought you had to wait until 2016 to get the new 2015 models :giggle:

[Dangermouse]

Now you just need to find the mini sub version 

Son of a beech:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg5MDA=/z/QRcAAOSwnDxUhVjS/$_57.JPG

I thought you were joking

[SIMid]

I thought you were joking

They need to make this as a regular pack.

[toyotafreak88]

Saw a bunch of these a few weeks ago and bought the lot. Since then, never seen them again. Phew!

Tons of them at a local Walmart. I skipped then but I did buy another red delorean lol...

[DMC5180]

Son of a beech:

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFg5MDA=/z/QRcAAOSwnDxUhVjS/$_57.JPG

I thought you were joking

SOAB! I WAS joking.

Now I'M gonna have to get one. 😃

[SIMid]

Tons of them at a local Walmart. I skipped then but I did buy another red delorean lol...

The Red ones have long gone from the stores around my area, maybe over 2 months ago. Just noticed lately, if you see any of them, just got to buy them straight away or else, you will miss out.

Like the Knight Rider Hot Wheels, bought everyone I came across and total, I think I only have like 5 of them.

[dustybarn]

Nabbed four of these today at the local Walley World. It made me almost as giddy as when I found a Matchbox Lotus Europa. I think it's neat how many of the cars they choose (like the Datsun 510 and Cunningham C4R) are so obviously only of interest to grown-up car buffs.


In "related" news, look what I picked up today:

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=32166&stc=1

[jawn101]

SOAB! I WAS joking.

Now I'M gonna have to get one. 

Dammit, I need that too. I already have WAY too many cars!

[Lenny]

Does anyone want to trade some Deloreans for James Bond's Lotus Europa? I've got five.

When I'm at Car Shows, Polite little kids that, get excited, ask questions or talk about the car get a Hot Wheels DeLorean. Brats that jump in the car, run their fingers down the side and act snotty don't get anything.

[jawn101]

Does anyone want to trade some Deloreans for James Bond's Lotus Europa? I've got five.

When I'm at Car Shows, Polite little kids that, get excited, ask questions or talk about the car get a Hot Wheels DeLorean. Brats that jump in the car, run their fingers down the side and act snotty don't get anything.

Which DeLoreans would you consider trading for? I have many spares of some, only singles of others. But a Europa would be cool to have.

[Dangermouse]

I think you mean the Esprit, Lenny ? The white one?

And do you mean you have 5 Ds or 5 Lotusus/Loti? I can't decide

[dustybarn]

There are also red S1 Esprits in addition to the white 007 ones. I picked up a couple but haven't seen any others.

[Lenny]

Sorry, I was tired. I want to trade 5 "James Bond" Lotus Esprits for 5 DeLoreans. I'm just going to give them away so I don't really care which models you have as long as they are in the original packaging.

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[ALEXAKOS]

Is this old news????
I know the red one is but the BTTF blue light painter???

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/13217b1ac97c7892af29ed0f44605c47.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/32ee2344c2763cb60bd85ca90926eb7e.jpg

You use that red light letraset type pus it on the Delo and the light gives the design

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/6c72f75a455e8a570429bca33097e3a3.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/efc5dca8a01c2e04f62334bf713e5a13.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/3ae6a3a86c17cd2e0bb09dbd7aca2720.jpg

[ALEXAKOS]

Not really Delorean.... But Bttf shit mobile ;)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/9295dc6218b263e8c145e1aa4101f0d3.jpg

[Ryan King]

Just posted all mine for sale

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?11529-DeLorean-Hotwheels-Extras&p=167852#post167852

If anyone is interested, feel free to PM me.

[awildermode]

This is the next release of the Hot Wheels DeLorean. Should be out in a few months.

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It is based on the Turismo. I have mentioned the Turismo before, so I will spare you the long boring story.


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I will note that someone at DCS2014, I forgot who, mentioned that the next DeLorean deco should be a homage to the Turismo.

Also, for the Back to the Future fans, there will be a new Time Machine. The 'wheels' are flipped down for hover mode. There are smaller 'hidden' wheels on the bottom so it can still roll. This should be out around the same time, early summer.

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These will both part of the Mainline, and will retail for about $1.

I will update with more info when I am able to release it. Stay tuned.

[Tillsy]

Also, for the Back to the Future fans, there will be a new Time Machine. The 'wheels' are flipped down for hover mode. There are smaller 'hidden' wheels on the bottom so it can still roll.

So a realistic representation of what they did making the movie :)

[DMC5180]

Here's a gotta have for the ECTO-1 fans. http://www.mintmodels.com/GhostbustersECTO-1-30thAnniversaryEditionin118ScalebyMattelElite.aspx

[toyotafreak88]

This is the next release of the Hot Wheels DeLorean. Should be out in a few months.

33724

It is based on the Turismo. I have mentioned the Turismo before, so I will spare you the long boring story.


33726

I will note that someone at DCS2014, I forgot who, mentioned that the next DeLorean deco should be a homage to the Turismo.

Also, for the Back to the Future fans, there will be a new Time Machine. The 'wheels' are flipped down for hover mode. There are smaller 'hidden' wheels on the bottom so it can still roll. This should be out around the same time, early summer.

33727

These will both part of the Mainline, and will retail for about $1.

I will update with more info when I am able to release it. Stay tuned.

Awesome!! I hope they treasure hunt a DeLorean! I didn't know we had a hot wheels rep here! What's your job at Mattel if I may? :) :)

[pk2678]

Awesome!! I hope they treasure hunt a DeLorean! I didn't know we had a hot wheels rep here! What's your job at Mattel if I may? :) :)

I believe here is the information you are looking for:

http://www.awildermode.com/2012/12/the-rlc-special-edition-delorean.html


Peter

[Dangermouse]

Awesome!! I hope they treasure hunt a DeLorean! I didn't know we had a hot wheels rep here! What's your job at Mattel if I may? :) :)

I'm afraid that you will have to read all 12 pages of this thread to find out :)

[PB Co]

I can't believe I complaining about a hot wheels DeLorean...

The next version has decorations based on the original retool of Proto 1 and will have a treasure hunt counterpart.

What a waste. How does recreating a generic tampo originally contrived to make the toy even less like a DeLorean do anything for the new tooling? Hot wheels had already designed a DMC stripe for their original 78 tooling.
http://swiftysgarage.net/topic/385934/1/

Don't get me wrong I love the DeLorean hot wheels. What owner isn't hoarding these things to give away to kids at car shows? But they do look terribly disappointed when I hand them a red one.

[Hokie]

We all know that a DeLorean run of Hotwheels is cyclical. Currently there are none at the stores, and I'm down to my last one after giving one away today at a show. First person to see them reappear please post to this thread asap. Thanks. I love seeing kids faces light up when I give them one...

[awildermode]

To answer a few questions since my last post.

- I am a Hot Wheels Designer and 3D Modeler. In short, I made it the push to bring the DeLorean into the Hot Wheels Line. Basically, you can blame me for making you roam the toy isles for the past five years.

- It is standard practice to release Hot Wheels in different colours and decos. While you will see vehicles based on colours and decos of their full size counterparts, more often you will see 'wacky' colours and decos.

- Both Super Treasure Hunt and Basic versions of the DeLorean (deco based on Turismo) should be in stores around June. Because we all know that June 81 builds are the best. ;) Anyways, the availability of these will vary depending on your area and distribution.

There are some Super Treasure Hunts available on eBay, right now. These are being sold by the factory workers (illegally, not that it matters to most) in hopes to cash in on 'early sales'. You could spend the $30 and get it now, or wait until a month and get it for about $10 on eBay...or $1, if you can find it in the stores.

The difference between the Super TH and Basic version:
Basic - Standard HW. Painted metal body, plastic chassis, plastic interior, plastic window, standard plastic wheels. Left and right side graphics
Super TH - Paint on body is different process, more of a metallic/candy-like finish, similar to Spectraflame. Chassis, interior, and window pieces are plastic. Wheels are plastic hub with rubber tires. Left, right, and top deco.
Note that the opening louvre feaure has been cost reduced (I have talked about this). The louvre is now part of the window piece. One little 'surprise', the windows have also been modified to the down/open position. Both versions are about $1 retail. Secondary market prices will vary from $1-3 for Basic, and $5-10 for Super TH. Prices will fluctuate as castings become more 'rare'.

- There are some Hot Wheels Back to the Future releases for later in the year. Again, I will mention that as soon as it is clear to do so.

If you have questions, I will answer what I can (and allowed to). Thanks!

[Gary Weaver II]

Just got two Treasure Hunts in today and they are really nice. I wish the mainline version had the hood Tampo, but other than that they looks awesome.

They go great with my Turismos.

Gary

[Jonathan]

I just found a HW of Biff's Ford with manure all over it. Gotta say, it's a bit gross, lol!! Was not expecting to see that when I went looking!

(If John U sees this, there were three more of the same ones at the Toys R Us in KW. They are $5.49 each, so I figured one was enough for my collection.)

[Jonathan]

I just found a HW of Biff's Ford with manure all over it.

I looked back through this thread (to posts from late 2013) and didn't see any reference to this car. The back of the packaging says 2014. Here's a couple of pictures. The clock tower is showing 4:04 for some reason. Maybe that's when Mr. Jones was scheduled to pick up his manure?

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[Delorean3610]

I looked back through this thread (to posts from late 2013) and didn't see any reference to this car. The back of the packaging says 2014. Here's a couple of pictures. The clock tower is showing 4:04 for some reason. Maybe that's when Mr. Jones was scheduled to pick up his manure?

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Or it could have been an error.

[Hokie]

First person to spot ANY sort of HotWheels DeLorean of ANY kind or color on the east coast USA PLEASE post it here. I promise I won't come to your city and buy all yours, I'm just getting tired of going out in my area and being disappointed. The Toys R Us manager told me that the east coast is the last to get them... 😞

[Dangermouse]

I haven't seen any of the recent releases yet, but yes, we are always 3-4 weeks behind the west coast in getting them.

[DavidProehl]

I've been checking Walmart and Target here in California on a weekly basis and haven't seen any yet.

[DMC5180]

In case any wonders what these new ones look like.

Mainline

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/7658bc83ed7cf71f7fa6e2eca4c56ce8.jpg

Treasure hunt

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/135846bc5a221b91398c1cad0d1d2fc7.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/17/2662d714e073f8ac41ff0cae802ec6d0.jpg


Dennis

[Hokie]

Awildermode, answer me this - on the east coast last year each store I went I had a full display of cars plus at least one additional dump bin display. This year, no dump bins and the shelf displays are always blowed out. The store personnel say they get what they get and its not up to them. What gives?

[Hokie]

Finally found two at Target. Meh....
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/28/10921034282457c650253bb5901c6434.jpg

[Timebender]

I keep checking my local Target, which used to not only have a bunch of Hot Wheels, but every time I went in the past when they had the gray DMC's, I could easily score 2 or 3 each time.
Now there's barely any Hot Wheels there, and of course no DMC's.

[Hokie]

I keep checking my local Target, which used to not only have a bunch of Hot Wheels, but every time I went in the past when they had the gray DMC's, I could easily score 2 or 3 each time.
Now there's barely any Hot Wheels there, and of course no DMC's.

Timebender, I've noticed this as well. Used to be plenty of cars on display everywhere you go plus at least one additional dump bin display. Now, there is barely any. According to a toys r us store employee I spoke to, they have no control over what the manufacturer ships - they sell all they get but can't get all they want.

[toyotafreak88]

Scored these at my local Walmart today. One of the managers said they just got a display bin. Felt like I may have been the first to hit it! No supers sadly, but some treasure hunts and plenty hovering DeLoreans! Got some Simpson's family cars, and a Speed Hunters car, too. :)
http://i57.tinypic.com/ajovfl.jpg

[Hokie]

Scored these at my local Walmart today. One of the managers said they just got a display bin. Felt like I may have been the first to hit it! No supers sadly, but some treasure hunts and plenty hovering DeLoreans! Got some Simpson's family cars, and a Speed Hunters car, too. :)
http://i57.tinypic.com/ajovfl.jpg

What city?

[toyotafreak88]

What city?

A city in California. Found none at the kmart event on the 5th. Surprised me...

[awildermode]

Awildermode, answer me this - on the east coast last year each store I went I had a full display of cars plus at least one additional dump bin display. This year, no dump bins and the shelf displays are always blowed out. The store personnel say they get what they get and its not up to them. What gives?

My apologies, I just saw this.

I am not in sales or distribution, so take this with a block of salt. The store personnel is correct, they get what they get. This is true for most product in stores.

In general, displays such as dump bins are the decision of the buyer (Wal-Mart, Target, Pep Boys). If they feel they need these displays, the product is ordered about a 6-12 months in advance. Sometimes they under order, this is why you see empty pegs and lack of dump bins. Sometime they over order, and you see old product in bins and pegs.

It is usually the store's responsibility to order more when they feel they are low. If the order is late, they may not get order in time...empty bins and pegs. If they order too much, you can experience lots of new product this month. Then as they get sold, you start seeing older product...which can look like 'no new product'. Stores generally order around the same time. So, every store is 'fighting' to get the same shipments.

Distribution factors in as well. I believe Texas is the main hub for Mattel product. Everything goes there when it ships in from the California port. From Texas, the product is trucked to buyer's main distribution centers. From there, they go to smaller distribution centers...then it goes to the individual stores.

Now, before all that...the buyer's order from the manufacturer. This generally determines quota. Once the orders are in the manufacturer makes only enough to satisfy those numbers to avoid storage and the shame of the clearance aisle. Remember Green Lantern toys? Well, we made too much and they bought too much....and no one wanted it. Sometimes not enough product is made and not enough is orders. In extreme cases, this causes the craze like Tickle Me Elmo, too little product with too much demand from customers. There is no way to just 'make more' in time. It takes months to make enough for a shipment.

It is complicated and way beyond my pay scale, and I have rambled long enough. Again, apologies for not catching this sooner. I hope this information helps.

[DavidProehl]

Finally! Was able to harvest a couple today from the local Walmart. No Treasure Hunts or hovermode cars, but I'm still very pleased!

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=36733&stc=1

[Dangermouse]

Thirteen Dollars
$13* !!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-Hot-Wheels-Die-Cast-Collectible-1981-Delorean-DMC-12-2010a-/321887083306?hash=item4af1f71b2a#ht_185wt_684


I'll be rich, rich I tell you bwah haha



* less ebay & paypal fees and postage, so about $7.50

[jawn101]

Thirteen Dollars
$13* !!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-Hot-Wheels-Die-Cast-Collectible-1981-Delorean-DMC-12-2010a-/321887083306?hash=item4af1f71b2a#ht_185wt_684


I'll be rich, rich I tell you bwah haha



* less ebay & paypal fees and postage, so about $7.50

Wow, and that one was pretty easy to find back in the day. At least for me, I must have a dozen! We'll both be rich :)

[Michael]

Thirteen Dollars
$13* !!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-Hot-Wheels-Die-Cast-Collectible-1981-Delorean-DMC-12-2010a-/321887083306?hash=item4af1f71b2a#ht_185wt_684


I'll be rich, rich I tell you bwah haha



* less ebay & paypal fees and postage, so about $7.50

12 pictures and not one of the frame.

[MNT250]

Just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed the HW City if they are out there watching this thread. We liked it so much we modeled ours after it.

[DMC5180]

Just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed the HW City if they are out there watching this thread. We liked it so much we modeled ours after it.

I have been strongly considering doing that. I would retain the rub strips though. Oh well you snooze you loose I guess.

It looks pretty sharp if I do say so. Just enough different and easily removable someday maybe.[emoji4]

[Nicholas R]

Just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed the HW City if they are out there watching this thread. We liked it so much we modeled ours after it.

I'm pretty sure Manson (the designer of the DeLorean hotwheels car) is a member on this forum. He's also an owner. He gave an awesome presentation about the design process and the politics that went into making the DeLorean Hotwheels car at DCS last year. He'd probably think this was cool!

[awildermode]

Just wanted to say thanks to whoever designed the HW City if they are out there watching this thread. We liked it so much we modeled ours after it.

This is awesome, great job! I saw this on Chris Burn's Facebook feed. I have shared this with the team and they love it. It looks great at full size.

But, I have the one and only Official Hot Wheels DeLorean. :wink:


I'm pretty sure Manson (the designer of the DeLorean hotwheels car) is a member on this forum. He's also an owner. He gave an awesome presentation about the design process and the politics that went into making the DeLorean Hotwheels car at DCS last year. He'd probably think this was cool!

:wave: Hi Nick. Thanks for the kind words. There is a chance that I will present at DSC2016.

[Ryan King]

Finally! Was able to harvest a couple today from the local Walmart. No Treasure Hunts or hovermode cars, but I'm still very pleased!

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=36733&stc=1

Same here. Have only found 3 or so of the red ones shown in your photo. Cant find any of the others!

[dustybarn]

I finally found a red 'Turismo' car at the local Walley World. The only one I've seen. Weird, since I have something like 25 dark silver HW City cars.

[Kenny_Z]

I have yet to find any from this latest run. I am about to bit the bullet and just buy them from amazon.

[DMCVegas]

I finally found one at Orielly's. It sucks living in an area with other owners who seem to keep beating me to these things...

[Rich_NYS]

Today a good friend of mine gave me one that looks green, but I think it's intended to be a gold car.

[Dangermouse]

Manson is now a celebrity who's autograph is worth flogging on ebay,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOTWHEELS-CONV-SIGNED-BY-DESIGNER-MASON-CHEUNG-BTF-MOVIE-FLYING-DELOREAN-CARD-/331687940929?hash=item4d3a245341:g:BoUAAOSwT5tWGHR T#ht_44wt_922

even if the seller butchered his name.

[DMCH James]

Just 24 pieces left of the 500 that we had of the Red Line Club car.

http://store.delorean.com/p-10435-hot-wheels-delorean-red-line-club-edition.aspx

http://store.delorean.com/images/rlc_cars2.jpg

[Timebender]

I have yet to find any from this latest run. I am about to bit the bullet and just buy them from amazon.

Same here - not a single one has shown up at my local Target. During the last run I was able to get 2 or 3 cars at a time. :(

[Timebender]

Manson is now a celebrity who's autograph is worth flogging on ebay,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOTWHEELS-CONV-SIGNED-BY-DESIGNER-MASON-CHEUNG-BTF-MOVIE-FLYING-DELOREAN-CARD-/331687940929?hash=item4d3a245341:g:BoUAAOSwT5tWGHR T#ht_44wt_922

even if the seller butchered his name.

I can't believe that's only going for $5 bucks.. you'd think with Manson's autograph it would be worth at least $7.00.

[awildermode]

I can't believe that's only going for $5 bucks.. you'd think with Manson's autograph it would be worth at least $7.00.

For $7, it comes with a $20 bill.

[SIMid]

Same here - not a single one has shown up at my local Target. During the last run I was able to get 2 or 3 cars at a time. :(

You're not the guy on Facebook that called me an asshole because I have been "hoarding" all the Hotwheels from everyone? LOL

[Parzval]

I think that happened in my thread. I posted a pic of 3 red ones I bought last week. And they're the only 3 I had found... EVER! Although I've since found some hovers. :cool:

[toyotafreak88]

Found these at a True Value two days ago. I left one for someone else despite them being a year old...maybe someone will enjoy it. Plus at $2 I didn't want three...lol.

38570 NV


Today a good friend of mine gave me one that looks green, but I think it's intended to be a gold car.

Pics? I have at least one gold one out of package. Curious to see your variation.