Mattel Hot Wheels, the exclusive manufacturer of Ferrari diecast images, has been releasing Ferrari diecast to delighted collectors across the world. Many of those cars are now very collectible, but collectors have called for a higher end product with more detail. Hot Wheels listened and has announced their Elite Edition line. The F40 was selected as the first to be produced in the line and is well worth waiting for. Each car is serially numbered as a Limited Edition on the bottom of the base.
The engine has enough detail to satisfy most Ferrari collectors for this price range, a significant improvement. Same for the front end. All the clear plastic is thinner and more scale correct. The interior sports fuzzy/fabric seats and amazingly realistic seat belts. There are authentic door hinges, no dog legs. Nothing is painted on this image; everything is a separate plastic piece. The front and rear grille panels are real metal, as is the tiny Ferrari name in the rear. Excellent detail for the money. Take a good look at the tread on the realistic rubber tires. Gone are the plastic looking vinyl versions.
For the price, this F40 blows Kyosho or AutoArt out of the water, and at a lower price. That is how good it is.
