Now for the Important Stuff - HotWheels

[pezzonovante88]

When's the last time you saw anything with the word Delorean stamped on it for a buck? I bought them for the same reason I bought my car, and if I have to explain that to ya, then......

I suppose anything with "DeLorean" on its label gets me going, too. Can't blame you, although I still think its crazy (not that there's anything wrong with that)!

Mark

[Cory W]

It's the look on a kid's face when they see the car, doors open at a car show. Those are the kids who appreciate the car; not the little brat who'll almost yank the turn signal arm off the steering column and jump on the seats.

They're the ones who float 3" off the ground when you just offer to let them sit behind the wheel.

And to hand them a car, still in package, as they're on their way? Priceless. It just may be the spark that'll make them an owner somewhere down the line.

I'm somewhere over 400 cars in stock right now, mostly gathered up here. I've given out close to 300 since the beginning. I'm happy enough in my insanity.

Oh, I almost forgot the best part: Give a kid a HW car, and the parents seem to keep from asking any dumb questions

[Dangermouse]

I was in Brazil last week and I came across a couple of gold ones in a supermarket. They were short cards (in French, Spanish & English), that had been ripped off the hooks and then apparently kicked around the floor before being run over by a shopping cart (or so their condition would imply - I haven't seen ones in worse condition).

As they were selling for about $5, I passed, but I am now having slight regrets.

[tjd]

Has anyone heard any new info about the 2012 Hotwheels DeLorean, I had heard about one being in a hotwheels garage assortment for a $3 or so price point.

[propony]

Tim,
This is right up my alley! If you remember, I have thousands of HotWheels in my "playroom" along with a slotcar track, HO train track, and several misc. diecasts. Someday you must see it, It is great fun!
Ok, back on track. The car should be part of the Boulevard series, some of which are now showing at Wal-mart, although the Delorean is not listed in any of the anounced first sets. I am expecting at least a lot number to look for early spring???
Don't worry friend, I got your back! I will let you know when I know.
Curt

[tjd]

Tim,
This is right up my alley! If you remember, I have thousands of HotWheels in my "playroom" along with a slotcar track, HO train track, and several misc. diecasts. Someday you must see it, It is great fun!
Ok, back on track. The car should be part of the Boulevard series, some of which are now showing at Wal-mart, although the Delorean is not listed in any of the anounced first sets. I am expecting at least a lot number to look for early spring???
Don't worry friend, I got your back! I will let you know when I know.
Curt

Thanks Curt!

[SIMid]

Any news of the final incarnation for the 2012 HW Delorean?

[awildermode]

Any news of the final incarnation for the 2012 HW Delorean?

It is supposed to be released in the "Spring", which usually means around March. This is basically the same at the 2010 New model, but with some 'upgrades':

The good

- Metal chassis. Same sculpt, just cast in metal like the body.
- Real Rider Wheels. Rubber wheels on a plastic wheel, like the ones used on the SDCC Time Machine
- Clear coat body. NO PAINT!
- Signal lights painted in (front fascia). Actually, 'printed'.
- Tail lights also printed, with black outlines. Really makes it pop.
- 'De Lorean' on bumper in silver

The not so good

- The side mirror triangles and quarter panel vents are not painted.
- Side markers front and back are not painted.

These will be about $3-5, depending on your market. The metal chassis, rubber wheels, and detailed paint process added to the cost, therefore retail price. This is also part of a 'Collector Line". Unfortunately, these costs did not allow some of the details (see above) to be painted and still meet cost.

I will have more details later. Thanks.

[sean]

- Real Rider Wheels. Rubber wheels on a plastic wheel, like the ones used on the SDCC Time Machine.

Excellent! Best improvement hey could make. Those stock wheels they used were terrible.

[DMCH James]

Got samples today! The clearcoated body is...different. Reminds me of how as a kid I would sand and clearcoat HW's I had.

James