Red Carpet Review: Hot Wheels Back To The Future Time Machine

The Super Happy Funtime Virtual Diecast Vehicle Museum Presents 

A Red Carpet Review: 

Featuring Hot Wheels Back To The Future Time Machine

from the 2013 Retro Entertainment edition.

I have been buying some of the Retro Entertainment cars when they have come out in my area but I haven't opened a package to take a closer look until now.  I assumed that what I was paying the extra money for was the fancy package and better paint job and rubber tires... and I was right, but in a good way.  The first one I've looked at is the Back To The Future DeLorean. 

First of all, I was more impressed with the paint job than I thought I would be.  The metallic grey looks more realistic and they got more of the details painted in, like the tail lights.  The rubber tires and rims are also more authentic looking.  Another feature you get with the deluxe version of the car is a metal base.  It adds a nice weight to the car and is painted black.  As for the package, well it's nice but I rip most of the packages off the cars anyway so I'll let you be the judge.

Check out the pics below for comparison with the original Hot Wheel and to see some of the added details. As for me, I guess I'll go open some of the other cars from this line that I've bought and see what they have to offer. 

Happy Hunting.

Red Carpet Review: Greenlight 1976 Chevrolet G20

The Super Happy Funtime Virtual Diecast Vehicle Museum Presents 

A Red Carpet Review: 

Featuring Greenlight 1976 Chevrolet G20

from the County Roads Series 8 edition.

Most of you know by now that Greenlight Collectibles makes a good model and this van is no exception.  This one caught my eye at Toys R Us with its unique color and "normal looking" delivery van graphics.  Also, it reminds me of my wife who is a wonderful cook and makes a mean cupcake. :)

The details are great with the exception of the position of the steering wheel.  It comes straight up out of the floor board instead of an angle out of the dashboard.  This bothers me a bit, but unless you stick your face up to one of the windows you don't notice.  Strangely, the van shares a casting number with their Dodge Van.  I'm not sure why since the base and body are completely different.  They just use a letter to differentiate the two.  The Chevy is 060A the Dodge is 060B.

When I was photographing this review I noticed on the back doors a website for what I thought was a made up company.  It turns out this is a real bakery in Greenlight's home town of Indianapolis.  What's the connection?  Who knows?  But I bet there was some free cupcakes involved.  

So now you enjoy the pictures and I will go to the kitchen and dig around for a dessert.

Seeya!

Red Carpet Review: Hot Wheels Scorchin’ Scooter

The Super Happy Funtime Virtual Diecast Vehicle Museum Presents 

A Red Carpet Review: 

Featuring Hot Wheels Scorchin’ Scooter

from the 2013 Motorcycles edition.

In 1997 the Scorchin' Scooter appeared as a First Edition and everybody went crazy for it.  It was unique and it was a cool design and it stood out since it was the first motorcycle Mattel had put in the basic range since the 70s. As is the case with many popular castings there have been a lot of variations made of this model as well as inspiring many more motorcycles to join the lineup. 

Then Mattel did another thing with the pioneering Scooter, they took a cue from another 70s product, the Rumblers, and gave the Scorchin' Scooter a rider.  A skeleton, in fact. And in my opinion recaptured the feel of the original bikes with the modern casting that breathed new life into the Hot Wheel motorcycle lineup in the latter decades. Nice Job, Mattel!

You can check out some motorcycles in the Museum here. 

Sorry there are no Rumblers.  None survived my childhood. :)

New Addition - Donation!

The museum got a new donation a couple of days ago from Alan in Texas and it was this really nice '57 T-Bird Houston Astros Promotion.  I usually take cars out of the blister pack but I think since this one is in good shape I'm going to keep it sealed.  This was totally unexpected and appreciated, as I didn't have one of these and I use to live in Houston.  So, "Thank You" and take care!

Red Carpet Review: JL's 1981 Jeep Wagoneer

The Super Happy Funtime Virtual Diecast Vehicle Museum Presents 
A Red Carpet Review: 
Featuring Johnny Lightning's 1981 Jeep Wagoneer
from the Forever 64 Release 27 edition.

When Johnny Lightning put this model on their blog as a sneak peek, I was excited. The Wagoneer is an under modeled vehicle in this scale which is surprising given its history as one of the first SUVs.  When I finally found this model at the store, I wasn't disappointed.  The details and features on this model are well worth the purchase price and demonstrate that Johnny Lightning can still produce a great toy car.  Please enjoy the pictures, and remember you can click on the image to make it larger.

Crush!

I've been seriously busy with work so its been hard to update. I am even planning on doing a review on a recent model but I can't get enough time to do it.  So in the meantime, here's a "coming soon" pic.  The Monster Truck Crushstation.  All I have to say about this truck is I would like to drive it to work... or at least to a seafood restaurant.
FYI, When this gets uploaded 4 more will as well. Seeya!