Category Archive for "Hot Wheels | Elite"

REVIEW: Hot Wheels Elite Aston Martin DB10

I don’t think a detailed review was ever written about the Hot Wheels Elite Aston Martin DB10. This is the car featured in the James Bond Spectre film. There has been much said about its poor panel gaps and overall execution, mainly seen from various photos around the Internet. Personally, I wasn’t a fan of the 007 series until Daniel Continue Reading...

The Delorean Time Machine that Never Was…

Back in the day when Hot Wheels Elite was a mainstream name in scale modelling the name on occasion would release a “Super” Elite version of certain models. We’re not sure if the Super Elite term was fact from manufacture or one from collectors, nonetheless, the model provided even more detail and eye delight for those who wanted a little Continue Reading...

Hot Wheel Elite Extends Batmobile Series

Love or hate the last installment of the Batman movie franchise, you have to admire the creativity that goes into the cape crusader’s arsenal of toys. The team at Mattel or should be say Hot Wheels Elite has a new 1:18 replica of the “Batman vs. Superman Batmobile”. Pricing should be around the $200-$250CND mark based on their last release Continue Reading...

Hot Wheels Elite New Aston Martin DB10

It’s been forever since I typed these three words, ‘Hot Wheels Elite’. Yes folks, the wait is over, the Hot Wheels Elite 1:18 Aston Martin DB10 is finally making it to market. The car is replicated as featured in the James Bond series, a one-off epic from Aston Martin. Metal and opening parts are common place here. Initial images showed Continue Reading...

Hot Wheels/Elite 2016 Catalogue

We continue with the 2016 Catalogue series with the Hot Wheels and Elite brand 2015-2016 assortment. We do miss their Ferrari line, and it seems the brand is carrying on, primarily focusing on movie and television. The biggest announcement for 2016, well for us at least, is the Aston Martin DB10 in 1:18 scale, as featured in the movie Spectre. Continue Reading...

REVIEW: Bburago/Hot Wheels Ferrari California – Part 2

Words and photos courtesy of Lucky13 In this second part we’ll take a look at differences of the details on the two models. One of the big things for me is how a model is made. What I mean is the materials, way of attaching parts etc. The Hot Wheels Foundation California has plastic hoods and doors, where the Continue Reading...

RUMOR MILL! No More Hot Wheels Elite?

Well, we just got news that the Hot Wheels Elite assortment is moving from bad to worse. As of December 31st, 2015 Mattel will put an end to all remaining production of the Hot Wheels Elite brand. This includes the ‘Movie’ and ‘Star Wars’ related material. With the loss of the Ferrari license in late 2014 this latest news is Continue Reading...

Hot Wheels Elite Batman Arkham Knight Batmobile

Well we don’t hear much from the Hot Wheels Elite brand since the loss of the Ferrari marque, though we cannot forget they are still producing some decent movie scale replicas. Their latest from the Cult Classic Series is the 1:18 and 1:43 scale Batman Arkham Knight Batmobile. Enjoy! About the Batman Arkham Knight Batmobile… “The playable BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT BATMOBILE Continue Reading...

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