Model Of The Week: Hot Wheels 2013 Showroom Series - Ferrari 599xx

I know it's been a while since my last post. Been having trouble uploading the photos for my features. But finally, after waiting for quite some time, I finally got the Ferrari 599xx in my hands. I personally bought this one for quite a good price from a supplier in Penang. It took her quite a while to ship it out for me as she was busy as well.

The Ferrari 599xx, which I find is one of the most attractive among all the other models but probably close to 2nd of the Ferrari 458 Italia, this one has a more sporty look. Exceptionally perfect for those who admire speed and some man-power whereas the Ferrari 458 represents more of speed and class.

But back to the 599xx, just comparing it to the die-cast model and the real thing, it's just an absolute beauty! I'm quite proud having this among my collection, though I only have 3 Ferrari's in my possession. I do hope to acquire the Ferrari 458 Italia though.

 

And to sum up the week which was to feature all my Ferrari collections (though only three of em'), here they are together shining together. Enjoy!

Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comment section below!

Model Of The Week: Hot Wheels 2013 Showroom Series - Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

I'm so excited to show you today's model of the week, specifically, because it's the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta! I got so excited when I found this one on the shelf at the store, because it's so darn difficult to find an exotic car like a Ferrari on the shelf because around here, a lot of collectors or 'so called collectors' hunt down these exotic models or pay the store owners a bit to be able to get the models in their hands first before any regular collectors (like myself) can find them. And I guess, this was a lucky find for me. So for me personally, I'm quite proud to have this one among my collection as I've not seen another Ferrari F12 anywhere else in store except online where 'so called collectors' sell them for a higher price than its original retail value.

Anyways, down to the car itself! As I took it out of its package, I was just so occupied admiring the whole design of the car. The beige interior, the PR5 rims, and the whole shape of the model just represents the whole design of the real thing. But the only sad part about it is, the whole body is made out of plastic. Like.. IF you were to drop it, you'll just hear that terrifying let-down sound of a cheap plastic toy. I mean, I could probably say it's not cheap, but the plastic its made out from sounds cheap. So that was one of the things that worried me. The other part is again, like I mentioned in my previous post about the Ferrari 458 Spyder which I reviewed, about the missing Ferrari logo on the front bumper of the car which is obviously present on the real car. But overall, it IS a good 1:64 scale of the real thing, and I can really appreciate it. I can put this in my favorites among my collection!

The Ferrari 458 Spyder gets to shine as well :)

Model of The Week: Hot Wheels Showroom Series - Ferrari 458 Spyder

As promised, this week I will feature my Ferrari models among my collection. Today, I have for you the Ferrari 458 Spyder. Yes, it's convertible! :)

For me personally, this was easy to acquire without having to order it or pay an extra fee. I found this one among the shelves with all other mainline cars. I was excited! Because I found a Ferrari, which was quite difficult to find in the area which I normally hunt for exotic models. Thankfully, it was the only and probably the last Ferrari on the shelves. Though a few days later, I let a Yellow Enzo Ferrari slip away to a little boy as I saw him grab it off the shelves. But today, let me just appreciate this awesome 458 Spyder that I have with me.

Comparing it to the original life-size model of this 458 spyder, well, you just can't compare it. The life-size model is just 200x times fierce and beautiful. You can also tell it by the price, which is 200x times more than this little model which I hold in my hands. So yes, lets just not compare.

The 1:64 scale model is all in all done quite well by Hot Wheels. The only thing I'm most disappointed about is, is the missing Ferrari emblem on the front bumper. For me, that emblem just completes the whole design of the car. Really.. Utter disappointment. But overall, the whole body and the OH5 wheels is satisfying.

P.S Anybody noticed the slightly long white paint scratch along the left side door of the car? Well, I can tell you honestly, it's not my doing. haha When I opened the package (of course, nicely and carefully), it was already scratched like that. And mind you, I found this among the shelves, I didn't buy it from any other collector or supplier. Hmm..

Hot Wheels - 2006 Austin & Morris Mini Cooper

Today, I'm proud to review one of the cutest and 'must-haves' Hot Wheels model, the Mini Cooper, also known as the Austin & Morris Mini Cooper. I have in my hands, the 2006 Hot Wheels edition which is painted in dark red and has yellow, white, silver, and blue tampos with the "Hot Wheels" wording on the sides and roof of the car. With a yellow interior and finally topping it off with PR5 chrome wheels, this car is worth collecting and keeping. I did do a search on the internet for other designs and have found quite a number of em' from the year 2000 till 2012, with plenty of different unique designs. If I find other designs, I'd definitely keep them. But it'd be difficult to find some of the older designs as this is very much obviously a collector's item, and to acquire one would either be luck or you have a lot of cash to spend. haha

Though this one I found was quite scratched up. Luckily the wheels are still in good shape and not rusted or faded. The color too is still in good condition. I do hope Hot Wheels comes up with more of these A&M Mini's in the years to come as I'll surely buy them off the shelves.