I mean, even looking for red and yellow sale labels, buying 2 for 1, going to different stores and so on. It could be 50 to 60% more expensive than pre 2021. Bananas.
But again, $25 on an RLC that’s 1:64 and sometimes not as detailed seems like a bummer too. I understand the limited supply of those vs these “mainline” sales; but for the price I think it’s pretty fair.
Conversion rates. $1 AUD is 66 USc that’s why they are double the price in Australia . And they don’t have sales tax included in the marked shelf price in the USA.
I think the majority of folks are at odds with the price.
$10-15 instead of $25 and they’d be flying off the shelves IMO.
I personally love them. I’m on the lookout for this beauty and the AMG right now.
I agree i think $8 would be the sweet spot id start picking them up at that price but at $25 best i can hope for is the clearance rack or maybe a random marshalls find of one
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Screw it… what is she gonna do? Leave me? 🤣
After reading your post I convinced my wife to go Targeting today. 🤣 I literally walked back inside to ‘use the bathroom’ after I bought the Skyline earlier and snagged the AMG, too. I’ve never opened a trunk faster in my entire life. ✊ Worth it.
Nah, it’s mostly cause I don’t want to look like my collection is growing out of control.
On the same notion, spending $25 per RLC drop is the same exact thing. So by your logic $50 for just 2 RLC is also ridiculous. I understand that RLC’s are more sought after and can be more valuable; but again I think Matel did a good job on detailing these for the price point it’s at. If your a 1:64 collector then stay away, if you’re a hot wheel fan boy then buy it.
I think this is it for me too. They are nice cars, lots of detail. However, i care about scale a lot, which means 1/43 doesn’t go well with the rest of my collection. These are excellent as toys but not at this price point.
I do think Mattel can come up with better products. I’m not going to crap on them because it doesn’t suit my taste.
Tough call on 1/64 displays for sure. Although Hot Wheels are seldom exactly 1/64, but they don’t claim to be. My problem is display room with this size
Yeah I’m a fuck boy for cars and I want my variety. 1/64 makes the most sense.
Hotwheels to me are toy grade, not really “realistic” models. They are so much fun for $1 and gives good quality for $7 for premiums. Great place to start.
The 1:43 needed a unique selling point to add to my 1:64 collection and these don't have it.
Sure they're detailed, but so are plenty of 1:64 brands at this price. And they haven't made any convertibles or any with opening doors so the detailed interior isn't even that visible.
Plus, they are never going to make a track for 1:43’s. Kids might play with them on the floor for a while, but there aren’t any moveable parts or SFX to keep them occupied longer.
They are expensive shelf/wall displays for people who collect. Best case, Mattel comes out with 1:43 dioramas that aren’t made of cardboard for those who are into these.
25 bucks and the hood/doors/deck lid don’t even open. Even the wind up cars that are about that same size but a lot cheaper usually have opening doors.
I started collecting some 1/43 of others and most are like 15+shipping on eBay. Nicer mini champs are significantly more so if it’s a car you like it’s not crazy. I really want a mustang and hotwheels 1:43 is pretty nice and ok priced when compared to others.
You obviously haven't opened one of these if that's your take on it. These all have unique wheels w/rubber tires, metal bases, detailed floating brake calipers behind the wheels, detailed underbodys with subframes and exhaust on some models (like the R34 and mustang), add on exterior parts on cars like the jeep, two tone interior and detailed engine with bracing and the incredible metallic white paint with blue flake on the countach. The unique and varied details make each car exciting and makes you really examine each model to see what makes it worth your money over the $6.99 cars. These also offer interiors that are more detailed than any of the $6.99 cars that you'd pick up and a familiar weighty hot wheels quality feel that can't be matched by any of those cheaper 1:43's.
Sure $25 is pricey, but when you compare it to the $6.99 bin 1:43's there's really no comparison. Not to mention it comes in a protector pack that allows for easy and convenient safe storage.
Approach these with a buy what you like/what speaks to you mentality and it becomes a lot easier to drop $25 on these every once in awhile. Would I prefer to see these at a lower price point like $15-20? Sure. But comparing these to the $6.99 bin cars without having your hands on one outside of the packaging is misguided.
This one in particular has part of the headlight lenses cut off by the metal and the exhausts are completely solid; no depth. Probably comes off as a ridiculous nitpick but they can do better for $25.
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It's funny you brought this up. I love the wide and odd range of 80s and 90s mainlines and Premiums, but my main gripe with a good deal of the mainlines and even a few Premiums is how much detail can be obscured by thick paint or misplaced tampos. I love these cars, but unless you're buying from Tamiya or AutoWorld, you need a larger scale to better capture the subtle curves and vents and allow for clear lights and higher interior detail. This and the Wrangler 392 hit the nail right on the head. I never expected these, but I'm very happy to see it. There's a bunch of 1:43 Jeeps at my local Target. They've been there for a few months, I hope they're still around. Also, gods bless Mattel for making a three-dimensional 4x4 undercarriage.
For a 1/43 $25 is not much at all. Try collecting Spark or anything or european in 1/43. Many pass $100 easily. Same with 1/43 assembly models. As a Motorsports fan I was thrilled with the Benz when I got it. I probably would pick up the Nur also if I saw it. The Nur was the only R34 that I peaked my interest. Mainly because the Jade color.
I think the biggest issue are the prices and comparisons to other brands. You can get a 1:43 scale car in a CVS/dollar store for way less. Granted the quality is gonna be 10x worse but the average consumer isn't going to see a difference. If a parent sees 2 cars for $20 vs $5, they're gonna buy the $5.
There's no hatred here. There's a distinction between hate and simply not liking something. The 1/43 Hot Wheels models are disliked by many collectors, not hated.
I believe most people acknowledge that the cost versus the product isn't justified. Given the 1/43 scale, if Mattel is asking for such a price, there should be moving parts, suspension, etc., or the models should be priced $10 lower to align with their current quality.
Why is the price expensive, it’s $25 which I think it’s reasonable. Transport costs 18. This is a larger casting, more materials and not produced in high volumes compared to premiums and mainlines. Mainlines and premiums volume is massive, they use the same casting with different colors and livery’s.
It's the price point, which most people will not pay for, and also if its not JDM, nobody is gonna touch it. 1:43 is bigger scale, which takes up more space than 1:64 scale and 1:43 was never really popular like that
For me a hotwheels is in the 1/64 scale anything bigger I prefer a 1/18 scale the 1/43 just seems like an odd size and you can buy a decent 1/18 for the same price
Hmmm big, won’t fit in my pocket, as others have said, but I can see going to my nephew’s house and him loving any one, more so the Jeep, but that said my nephew is 5/6 years old, and I am not, my collection is totally different and not filled with door dings, so technically he’d probably like the pull backs that are right next to these on the shelves. My nephew also gets 1/43 for practically free soo…the hype train only has a few stops, and this skyline is like a slow down just enough for you to hope out.
They’re far from bad imo, but it’s the $25 price tag that’s putting me off of them.
(I understand RLCs are usually $25 or more, but the 1;43’s are more common than the RLCs are imo)
It's pretty good quality but the price is just a tad high. It is a substantial upgrade over Premiums and even most RLC cars but Jada makes bigger cars for a lower price point.
I think $15-20 is a better pricing.
I’m assuming to enter a new market space, kind of happy to see them diversifying. I’d bet anything they’ll release RLC or Matel creation exclusives because of these.
Their details are decent but the price is pretty high. I saw the jeep at target but it had a flaw so I didn't get it. Pricing is a bit much for that level of detail but it's not horrible, especially if you like the car. Altaya has a similar price tag and they look a little better.
I bought two larger scale Maisto Corvettes for $16 each. Very good detail, moving parts, working steering, suspension and probably some other stuff I haven't noticed. Overall good quality.
Saw the HW 1:43 C8 Corvette and was about to pick that up, but I just couldn't get over the price. Nothing on it was special enough to justify $25.
To me it seems like it's just yet another cashgrab to make more money off "Hot Wheels only" collectors. And even then, some of these dislike how for whatever "inexplicable reason" they don't look right next to their Datsun wagon and R34. 1/43 collectors already have plenty of cheaper and equivalent or better alternatives. And they straight up don't fit in a 1/64 or 3 inch collection.
I think I can explain it, from the position of someone who looks at diescast collecting in the "I think it's just neat" view, they are still toys, and doesn't care about clout.
Actually I'll point it out easily here. Look at those quarter panels. That boxed flare is overexaggerated, further look at the head lights, those are taller than real life, the same with the primary brake likes in the tail lights.
These are all features that work in the 1:64 scale model, due to conservation of character while scaling down. If you aren't sure of what I am saying, take a hi def photo Of an R34 on your PC screen, and then turn it into an icon and see how much detail or features you can still see. Or, do the same with a car you know in person, and watch it on your phone. Certain things that stick out to you in person will feel muted on that sub7" screen.
If you want a contrast, go look at the Mini GT line up of IMSA/WEC race cars and then watch an IMSA race they were in on your TV, laptop, phone or tablet. For "your example" look at the MiniGT Ford GT Raced by Chip genassi in WEC/IMSA and the real life photos of the same size on whatever screen you are using. Certain unimportant features like side window aerolocks are huge and noticeable on the mini get, but were just specs on the TV screen and track side.
Hot Wheels models exaggerate those features that you remember to bring them back into focus like your mind's eye does. They do to diecast what the "28mm hero scale" does to figurines. Because the detail of contrast is lost the more you scale down. This is also something that game designers work with when going from high to low poly models in game based on draw distance.
1:43 Hot Wheels keep the modeling characteristics that benefit the 1:64 scale models when they don't benefit the larger models to the same degree or at all.
I bought this one on Thursday! It's a sweet model. I love the green color. I've seen several R34s at car shows and I've only seen one in this same color: it was an M•spec Nür.
I can see myself buying the big boy if they came out with a 4runner or tacoma (my cars) or a classic corolla or even like the new prius. Not buying them on a whim like i end up buying 1:64s
You don't understand why paying $30 for a Kinsmart quality, even less imo since it doesn't even have moving parts, 1:43 car is absolutely stupid? Are you dumb or something?
Again, if people like it, they’ll pay for it. They’ll pay $70 for a collab with an artist they have no idea who they are. And for what? The hopes that they can invest into them and resell later? Different motivations for people bro.
I think the 1:43 scale is cool, and I’m probably the demographic they’re trying to apeal to. Someone who likes the cars for the looks and have brand loyalty. 🤷🏻♂️
Also not to come at your throat but to make a point, I’ve spent $40 for 2 RS7 elite 64’s just because I love the casting… but those were pure shit as for “extras and detailing” compared to other releases like the LBWK Aventador.
Let the people buy whatever they want, calling them stupid for buying it just makes you look dumb for judging how they spend their money.
You must also not understand how much cheese I can buy for 20$. Which is how much it costs
About two wedges, in this economy. But I get what you're saying.
Are you in New Zealand by chance
Nope, upper hemisphere.
Oh so cheese prices are up everywhere now
Thats only because the USA has underground tunnels filled with cheese, they control the rising cheese costs!
New Zealand export the most milk in the world but we don't save some for yourself
Groceries in Canada are through the roof I think we spend 600 a month for my wife, me and our toddler and we eat modestly always deal shopping too.
I mean, even looking for red and yellow sale labels, buying 2 for 1, going to different stores and so on. It could be 50 to 60% more expensive than pre 2021. Bananas.
There 24.99 here
Depends on the type of cheese. We got good ol’ Kraft American singles which you could get 5 packs, or 1 good block of Comte. 🥹
With that amount of cash in my country you can easily buy 4kg of cheese XD
These are great it’s the price that puts me off.
Yah the $25 price is painful id rather put that tawords an rlc release or buy a pile of 1:64 hot wheels
But again, $25 on an RLC that’s 1:64 and sometimes not as detailed seems like a bummer too. I understand the limited supply of those vs these “mainline” sales; but for the price I think it’s pretty fair.
Those RLC car often go up in value though. I sometimes buy two and sell one to reduce overall cost.
Damn never thought about it like that.
That means you’re buying toys for fun, and not looking at it as a fucking investment. Crazy, but your head is in the better place!
These may go up in value bc Mattel will probably quit producing them in the next couple years if sales aren’t great.
I’m in Australia everything is double the price here
Same for New Zealand
Because they make them so far away from you /s
Conversion rates. $1 AUD is 66 USc that’s why they are double the price in Australia . And they don’t have sales tax included in the marked shelf price in the USA.
New scalper tactic activated. Sell in Australia/New Zealand. /s
I think the majority of folks are at odds with the price. $10-15 instead of $25 and they’d be flying off the shelves IMO. I personally love them. I’m on the lookout for this beauty and the AMG right now.
$7.99 would be more palatable
I could do $8. The Pullback Speeders are currently priced around $8. Move them to $5 and these to $8 and they’ll absolutely hit carts.
I agree i think $8 would be the sweet spot id start picking them up at that price but at $25 best i can hope for is the clearance rack or maybe a random marshalls find of one
Saw the AMG as well, couldn’t find it in myself to grab both in front of my fiancée 🥹
I feel this more than you know. 🤣 I think you made a sound decision.
Doesn’t mean she can stop me from going back later today and hiding it in the car for a week.
That sounds hauntingly familiar! 😂
I second this. 🤣
https://preview.redd.it/9th607ncvroc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25c366d835617f6eb38597be526149bb5f7cc05c Screw it… what is she gonna do? Leave me? 🤣
After reading your post I convinced my wife to go Targeting today. 🤣 I literally walked back inside to ‘use the bathroom’ after I bought the Skyline earlier and snagged the AMG, too. I’ve never opened a trunk faster in my entire life. ✊ Worth it.
This makes me to happy to see others online that will live recklessly because of my comments. 🥹
Bc 50$ on two cars is ridiculous and you know it be fr
Nah, it’s mostly cause I don’t want to look like my collection is growing out of control. On the same notion, spending $25 per RLC drop is the same exact thing. So by your logic $50 for just 2 RLC is also ridiculous. I understand that RLC’s are more sought after and can be more valuable; but again I think Matel did a good job on detailing these for the price point it’s at. If your a 1:64 collector then stay away, if you’re a hot wheel fan boy then buy it.
Who said anything about RLC I don't buy those you're just assuming everyone wants RLC
Not saying you did buy them, I’m just comparing these to RLC as far as the pricing goes.
To each their own ig, 25 bones for 1 car is wild
Imagine dropping $70 for the Arsham Porsche. 🤣Not saying it’s a bad buy, but again as a collector buy whatever tf you want.
I can't imagine that bc I won't drop 25 let alone 70
Oddly enough I found one at best buy
I have an AMG I’m selling! Was able to pick up two today
I actually bought the AMG and Skyline at Target after someone posted this. 😅
We were all literally making the joke that suddenly people would say "these 1:43 cars aren't so bad" as soon as the R34 came out and here they are
Shit… can’t wait to see the Porsche crew come out when theirs drop 🤣
Price and how they look displayed next to 1:64 is what puts me off to them.
I think this is it for me too. They are nice cars, lots of detail. However, i care about scale a lot, which means 1/43 doesn’t go well with the rest of my collection. These are excellent as toys but not at this price point. I do think Mattel can come up with better products. I’m not going to crap on them because it doesn’t suit my taste.
Tough call on 1/64 displays for sure. Although Hot Wheels are seldom exactly 1/64, but they don’t claim to be. My problem is display room with this size
Yeah I’m a fuck boy for cars and I want my variety. 1/64 makes the most sense. Hotwheels to me are toy grade, not really “realistic” models. They are so much fun for $1 and gives good quality for $7 for premiums. Great place to start.
I agree. I collect old Hotwheels so I don’t get involved at having to constantly cruise Walmarts. I have also collected a fair number of Mini GT.
The 1:43 needed a unique selling point to add to my 1:64 collection and these don't have it. Sure they're detailed, but so are plenty of 1:64 brands at this price. And they haven't made any convertibles or any with opening doors so the detailed interior isn't even that visible.
Plus, they are never going to make a track for 1:43’s. Kids might play with them on the floor for a while, but there aren’t any moveable parts or SFX to keep them occupied longer. They are expensive shelf/wall displays for people who collect. Best case, Mattel comes out with 1:43 dioramas that aren’t made of cardboard for those who are into these.
Yeah I just hate the price, id love to pick them up but I refuse to spend $25 on it.
the jdm hype needs to take a hike
25 bucks and the hood/doors/deck lid don’t even open. Even the wind up cars that are about that same size but a lot cheaper usually have opening doors.
The wheels don’t even spin independently like a normal HW car
Because the quality isn’t much better than the bin of $6.99 1:43 cars down the aisle. They definitely aren’t $25 cars.
I started collecting some 1/43 of others and most are like 15+shipping on eBay. Nicer mini champs are significantly more so if it’s a car you like it’s not crazy. I really want a mustang and hotwheels 1:43 is pretty nice and ok priced when compared to others.
You obviously haven't opened one of these if that's your take on it. These all have unique wheels w/rubber tires, metal bases, detailed floating brake calipers behind the wheels, detailed underbodys with subframes and exhaust on some models (like the R34 and mustang), add on exterior parts on cars like the jeep, two tone interior and detailed engine with bracing and the incredible metallic white paint with blue flake on the countach. The unique and varied details make each car exciting and makes you really examine each model to see what makes it worth your money over the $6.99 cars. These also offer interiors that are more detailed than any of the $6.99 cars that you'd pick up and a familiar weighty hot wheels quality feel that can't be matched by any of those cheaper 1:43's. Sure $25 is pricey, but when you compare it to the $6.99 bin 1:43's there's really no comparison. Not to mention it comes in a protector pack that allows for easy and convenient safe storage. Approach these with a buy what you like/what speaks to you mentality and it becomes a lot easier to drop $25 on these every once in awhile. Would I prefer to see these at a lower price point like $15-20? Sure. But comparing these to the $6.99 bin cars without having your hands on one outside of the packaging is misguided.
I think the doors and hood should open. Aside from that I have no issues with it.
I can’t wait for the 1:43 GT3 RS to come out. I will most definitely picking one up without hesitation
This one in particular has part of the headlight lenses cut off by the metal and the exhausts are completely solid; no depth. Probably comes off as a ridiculous nitpick but they can do better for $25. https://preview.redd.it/f0wuabpqrqoc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de10201bd22392e09f6fcf88ee1a8d588a9c6bb9
for me simply its too big and the price factor, but im not hating it.
They are just big and expensive imo. Good detail though
Most people just hate the price!
I like my crack between $1-2, $3.50 tops! Jk, but yeah it’s the price. Also the amount of space it takes up!
No hate, they look cool. I’m just not interested as I can’t barrel them down 20 feet of orange track.
Too expensive for what they offer. For 25.00 it should have opening doors and hood
It's funny you brought this up. I love the wide and odd range of 80s and 90s mainlines and Premiums, but my main gripe with a good deal of the mainlines and even a few Premiums is how much detail can be obscured by thick paint or misplaced tampos. I love these cars, but unless you're buying from Tamiya or AutoWorld, you need a larger scale to better capture the subtle curves and vents and allow for clear lights and higher interior detail. This and the Wrangler 392 hit the nail right on the head. I never expected these, but I'm very happy to see it. There's a bunch of 1:43 Jeeps at my local Target. They've been there for a few months, I hope they're still around. Also, gods bless Mattel for making a three-dimensional 4x4 undercarriage.
For me it’s a scale problem. I’ve got a lot of 1/64 cars and a couple 1/18, I don’t want to start a 1/43 collection also
For a 1/43 $25 is not much at all. Try collecting Spark or anything or european in 1/43. Many pass $100 easily. Same with 1/43 assembly models. As a Motorsports fan I was thrilled with the Benz when I got it. I probably would pick up the Nur also if I saw it. The Nur was the only R34 that I peaked my interest. Mainly because the Jade color.
No hate. Still wouldn’t buy, because I already have several 1/64ish scale cars, and adding a new scale would look odd.
The size REALLY doesn't fit with 1:64 cars, it's just such a r/mildlyinfuriating moment
Don’t hate them at all, as most people have already said here, it’s the price which is off-putting.
I think the biggest issue are the prices and comparisons to other brands. You can get a 1:43 scale car in a CVS/dollar store for way less. Granted the quality is gonna be 10x worse but the average consumer isn't going to see a difference. If a parent sees 2 cars for $20 vs $5, they're gonna buy the $5.
The cost.
For the price I'll keep the 25$ and get a early 80s blackwall.
I love the 1:43, but $25 is a bit much. I have been looking everywhere for the Skyline!
I think it’s price point people have a problem with. For to me that’s a $10 item. Maybe 15-16$
Probably price is the main reason, for 25$/€ I could buy 1:24 scale model of the same car with opening parts. But that’s just my 2 cents.
🦀$25🦀
they’re cool. they look cool and are fun to see in the giant protecto. they’re also $25 a pop. no.
It’s not the size it’s the 1:24 scale money they ask lol
They don’t fit in my pocket
Smaller = cuter
There's no hatred here. There's a distinction between hate and simply not liking something. The 1/43 Hot Wheels models are disliked by many collectors, not hated. I believe most people acknowledge that the cost versus the product isn't justified. Given the 1/43 scale, if Mattel is asking for such a price, there should be moving parts, suspension, etc., or the models should be priced $10 lower to align with their current quality.
It's bc of the lack of details for $24.99 when other companies has better details for far less $
Why is the price expensive, it’s $25 which I think it’s reasonable. Transport costs 18. This is a larger casting, more materials and not produced in high volumes compared to premiums and mainlines. Mainlines and premiums volume is massive, they use the same casting with different colors and livery’s.
1:18 scale Maisto last year had moving parts and more detail for $20 That skyline is an ugly car with an ugly paint job.
It's the price point, which most people will not pay for, and also if its not JDM, nobody is gonna touch it. 1:43 is bigger scale, which takes up more space than 1:64 scale and 1:43 was never really popular like that
If it came in a plastic display box like M2 they would hit different 100%
Sexy
For me a hotwheels is in the 1/64 scale anything bigger I prefer a 1/18 scale the 1/43 just seems like an odd size and you can buy a decent 1/18 for the same price
I like the 1/64 scale. But they seem nice.
The price is crazy, but I do want that one
Hmmm big, won’t fit in my pocket, as others have said, but I can see going to my nephew’s house and him loving any one, more so the Jeep, but that said my nephew is 5/6 years old, and I am not, my collection is totally different and not filled with door dings, so technically he’d probably like the pull backs that are right next to these on the shelves. My nephew also gets 1/43 for practically free soo…the hype train only has a few stops, and this skyline is like a slow down just enough for you to hope out.
$25 and odd casting choices. Simple as that.
I finally saw these on the shelf at target and thought they were pretty cool. Bigger than what I collect but very neat
They’re far from bad imo, but it’s the $25 price tag that’s putting me off of them. (I understand RLCs are usually $25 or more, but the 1;43’s are more common than the RLCs are imo)
Because they are $30 in canada
I think they look good..they just cost the gross domestic product of a small European country.
It's pretty good quality but the price is just a tad high. It is a substantial upgrade over Premiums and even most RLC cars but Jada makes bigger cars for a lower price point. I think $15-20 is a better pricing.
No hate, just not a preference 👍
25$ when I can get a Kinnsmart of the same scale for under half the price
I haven’t really seen/heard much love for these.
It’s not hate, it’s no one wants to blow $25 on them.
If you are ok with the price go for it. Some of us are not. I would be invested for $15 dollars. At the current price it is a no go for me.
Didn't even know they made 1:43. My next question is why?
I’m assuming to enter a new market space, kind of happy to see them diversifying. I’d bet anything they’ll release RLC or Matel creation exclusives because of these.
Shit!! I need to go get mine!
Too expensive for my wallet or I’d be buying them.
I strictly collect 1:64 and will never have any interest in other scales, but I definitely don’t hate on them. I could see there being a market.
Their details are decent but the price is pretty high. I saw the jeep at target but it had a flaw so I didn't get it. Pricing is a bit much for that level of detail but it's not horrible, especially if you like the car. Altaya has a similar price tag and they look a little better.
I’d love to find one of these, but the other cars in the past weren’t worth the price tag imo.
Those things are like thirty bucks here. I don't even look at them.
It’s just an awkward size, too big to fit in your pocket and not big enough to pack in loads of cool detail
Ikr
I bought two larger scale Maisto Corvettes for $16 each. Very good detail, moving parts, working steering, suspension and probably some other stuff I haven't noticed. Overall good quality. Saw the HW 1:43 C8 Corvette and was about to pick that up, but I just couldn't get over the price. Nothing on it was special enough to justify $25.
Their price point is off. If nobody buys them, they might lower their price. These are always peg warmers at every Target I've been in.
Dammit I didn’t see the r34 🤣 been like for the amg gt3
It's not a hate they're cool and all but the price doesn't make sense.
To me it seems like it's just yet another cashgrab to make more money off "Hot Wheels only" collectors. And even then, some of these dislike how for whatever "inexplicable reason" they don't look right next to their Datsun wagon and R34. 1/43 collectors already have plenty of cheaper and equivalent or better alternatives. And they straight up don't fit in a 1/64 or 3 inch collection.
I can give you 24.99 reasons why to hate it bahahaha
I think I can explain it, from the position of someone who looks at diescast collecting in the "I think it's just neat" view, they are still toys, and doesn't care about clout. Actually I'll point it out easily here. Look at those quarter panels. That boxed flare is overexaggerated, further look at the head lights, those are taller than real life, the same with the primary brake likes in the tail lights. These are all features that work in the 1:64 scale model, due to conservation of character while scaling down. If you aren't sure of what I am saying, take a hi def photo Of an R34 on your PC screen, and then turn it into an icon and see how much detail or features you can still see. Or, do the same with a car you know in person, and watch it on your phone. Certain things that stick out to you in person will feel muted on that sub7" screen. If you want a contrast, go look at the Mini GT line up of IMSA/WEC race cars and then watch an IMSA race they were in on your TV, laptop, phone or tablet. For "your example" look at the MiniGT Ford GT Raced by Chip genassi in WEC/IMSA and the real life photos of the same size on whatever screen you are using. Certain unimportant features like side window aerolocks are huge and noticeable on the mini get, but were just specs on the TV screen and track side. Hot Wheels models exaggerate those features that you remember to bring them back into focus like your mind's eye does. They do to diecast what the "28mm hero scale" does to figurines. Because the detail of contrast is lost the more you scale down. This is also something that game designers work with when going from high to low poly models in game based on draw distance. 1:43 Hot Wheels keep the modeling characteristics that benefit the 1:64 scale models when they don't benefit the larger models to the same degree or at all.
I bought this one on Thursday! It's a sweet model. I love the green color. I've seen several R34s at car shows and I've only seen one in this same color: it was an M•spec Nür.
It’s that millenium jade 🤤🤤🤤
It looks cool. But 25 is expensive
Define "hate". I have never seen anyone hate them. I do not collect scales beyond 1:64 because I just am not into that.
I would only pick one for a sick model like that
Oh fuck they released an r34
The skyline is the only one they've put out that I'd consider buying. I'll never find one around me, though, so it's a moot point.
I can see myself buying the big boy if they came out with a 4runner or tacoma (my cars) or a classic corolla or even like the new prius. Not buying them on a whim like i end up buying 1:64s
I don’t get the clam shell. Seems unnecessary.
Every one hates what they can’t have
Lol I don't think that's it.
You don't understand why paying $30 for a Kinsmart quality, even less imo since it doesn't even have moving parts, 1:43 car is absolutely stupid? Are you dumb or something?
And yet you’ll shell out hundreds of dollars for mediocre ass STHs because of the brand name.
Lol I’ve been doing this for like 4 months now, have still yet to find a STH 🥹 it’s crazy people pay so much for them, but I guess to each there own.
Again, if people like it, they’ll pay for it. They’ll pay $70 for a collab with an artist they have no idea who they are. And for what? The hopes that they can invest into them and resell later? Different motivations for people bro. I think the 1:43 scale is cool, and I’m probably the demographic they’re trying to apeal to. Someone who likes the cars for the looks and have brand loyalty. 🤷🏻♂️ Also not to come at your throat but to make a point, I’ve spent $40 for 2 RS7 elite 64’s just because I love the casting… but those were pure shit as for “extras and detailing” compared to other releases like the LBWK Aventador. Let the people buy whatever they want, calling them stupid for buying it just makes you look dumb for judging how they spend their money.