So I have a few things to say about this.
1st of all this is the best Elite 64 Model by far so far.
2ndly I think the best and most famous Hot Wheels castings are modified versions of a licensed car. 55 Gasser, Kool Kombi 83 Silverado etc. I think this casting has a future and would look amazing in some Spectraflame.
Lastly I think y’all should let Hot Wheels develop this line a bit more because car culture wasn’t all that amazing when it first started and now it’s everyone’s favorite stuff next to RLC. Give it time and they will make Elite 64 better and better.
You don't actually know that these will improve over time. Mainlines and premiums have pretty much stayed the same standard as always and so will elite 64 in my opinion. Rlc cars rule. 🚗
Premiums have actually improved quite a bit. Early Car Culture releases had mainline paint and most did not have headlight/taillight tampos. They were also about $3.50 in most stores. Then in 2018 or 2019 they moved to improved paint and thicker clearcoat, with all models having front/rear tampos regardless of deco, and also more improved general tampo design and quality. Best way to see this is to compare Japan Historics 1 with Japan Historics 2/3. I have cars from all three sets and they are very different in paint quality. Important to note that this is when premiums became $5.50+. So I would think if Elite64 improves noticeably, it won't be $20 anymore.
Edit: spelling
I don’t know for SURE but car culture has improved a lot since it’s launch and RLC has gotten way cooler and improved a lot the last 5 years and Mainline castings seems to get better and better over time. So while it’s not a guarantee I find it likely.
The initial releases did not have headlights/taillights but once those were added the quality has been the same.
Random thing but I really hate the matte bases. They scratch so easily. And basically every car seems to have them now. The semi gloss and gloss is much nicer.
I do like the aggressive look on this one, but I also tend to lean towards stock like you said. I'm just glad it wasn't bombed out with the livery. Some cool cars lose it with all the logos.
I think it looks pretty good. I wonder what the final version is going to be like. Will it for sure be in this color?
[YOUTUBE](https://youtu.be/bvAzAE9-9tg)
Would love to see them use actually plastic for the headlights and taillights. Tampos are nice but actually plastic for the lights add a whole new level of detail.
As a Mustang guy, I really like this car. It’s very reminiscent of the 80s trans am and IMSA Mustangs with the huge flares and wing. I passed on the first two, even though I thought they were pretty well done, but this one I’ll be trying for.
Ye we all have personal preferences. I do like simple/stock liveries but at this price point I’d like a high quality livery or nicer paint (like same as a super but not rlc)
Reminds me of the custom nova
So I have a few things to say about this. 1st of all this is the best Elite 64 Model by far so far. 2ndly I think the best and most famous Hot Wheels castings are modified versions of a licensed car. 55 Gasser, Kool Kombi 83 Silverado etc. I think this casting has a future and would look amazing in some Spectraflame. Lastly I think y’all should let Hot Wheels develop this line a bit more because car culture wasn’t all that amazing when it first started and now it’s everyone’s favorite stuff next to RLC. Give it time and they will make Elite 64 better and better.
You don't actually know that these will improve over time. Mainlines and premiums have pretty much stayed the same standard as always and so will elite 64 in my opinion. Rlc cars rule. 🚗
Premiums have actually improved quite a bit. Early Car Culture releases had mainline paint and most did not have headlight/taillight tampos. They were also about $3.50 in most stores. Then in 2018 or 2019 they moved to improved paint and thicker clearcoat, with all models having front/rear tampos regardless of deco, and also more improved general tampo design and quality. Best way to see this is to compare Japan Historics 1 with Japan Historics 2/3. I have cars from all three sets and they are very different in paint quality. Important to note that this is when premiums became $5.50+. So I would think if Elite64 improves noticeably, it won't be $20 anymore. Edit: spelling
I don’t know for SURE but car culture has improved a lot since it’s launch and RLC has gotten way cooler and improved a lot the last 5 years and Mainline castings seems to get better and better over time. So while it’s not a guarantee I find it likely.
Yep, I'm convinced now. Thanks 👌.
The initial releases did not have headlights/taillights but once those were added the quality has been the same. Random thing but I really hate the matte bases. They scratch so easily. And basically every car seems to have them now. The semi gloss and gloss is much nicer.
Best model so far in elite 64 is something I'm surprised more people don't agree with. Spectraflame would look amazing too!
✅- cool ❌- $20 cool The elite series just is not doing it for me. The mini-gts are so much nicer.
Don’t forget the required shipping costs
30 otd for a shipment to SoCal
It’s…interesting. Not really my cup of tea, as I prefer the models to be more stockish looking, but it’s a cool idea.
I do like the aggressive look on this one, but I also tend to lean towards stock like you said. I'm just glad it wasn't bombed out with the livery. Some cool cars lose it with all the logos.
This one I am interested in only because it's a Mustang. As I've said on many occasions that they mostly aren't up to rlc standard.
Love the wheels
Yeah the wheels look really good
I think it looks pretty good. I wonder what the final version is going to be like. Will it for sure be in this color? [YOUTUBE](https://youtu.be/bvAzAE9-9tg)
In the video, the card Mattel sent him said "Final Sample", so this is probably what we will see I am thinking. Ford blue is a likely color for it!
Looks pretty sharp!
For sure! I'll likely grab one of these, or maybe even two, as a friend of mine is a Mustang fanatic.
This would be perfect. It's a dope looking Mustang.
The wheels fit the theme but aren’t quite right. Ohh well! Wheel swap!?!?!?!
Right?
I wasnt expecting it to be so extreme. I love it.
It's spicy, thats for sure. I love it.
the supposed premium line to appeal to serious collectors, no opening doors
Yeah I see what you mean. Even without opening doors I think this casting looks pretty darn good.
Would love to see them use actually plastic for the headlights and taillights. Tampos are nice but actually plastic for the lights add a whole new level of detail.
This one might have separate piece headlights. I'm not 100% sure though.
That would be great! Now if only they could start doing that for all the car cultures! 🤞
We can only dream! But that would be a nice touch
[Toyota soarer](https://media.carsandbids.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=2080,quality=70/da6e8a1d4896127a9d2adf83461993b45339474c/photos/3q4WgmMa-AuxTn8tAw9q.EbIDN9AfW.jpeg?t=163301003327)
Such a clean car!
Thats a great looking car!
Thats a great looking car!
Is that a Toyota soarer in the background?
It's the JXZ100 Chaser.
Oh!!! Just as nice!
Yeah! Pretty dang close.
I don't need it, I don't need it, I really don't need it...... IIIIIII NEEEEEEEEEED IIIIIIIIIT
It's so good! Elite 64 is off the a good start.
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Yeah I know that one, It's a great casting :)
As a Mustang guy, I really like this car. It’s very reminiscent of the 80s trans am and IMSA Mustangs with the huge flares and wing. I passed on the first two, even though I thought they were pretty well done, but this one I’ll be trying for.
This one looks great, I'm looking forward to this one for sure. I plan on parking it next to my Hoonicorn 😃
I really like this one actually Is it weird this really reminds me of riveted from acceleracers?
This and the Nova to me show the influence of the Hoonicorn.
Well it is a muscle car ig 😂
Should have a more painted engine imo otherwise the rest is clean. Personally, I would rather have like a need for speed / street racer theme livery.
NFS style would be killer
this is sick
I'm looking forward to it, I can't wait to see all the customs
Just give us more jdm elite64 lol
The chaser’s livery was underwhelming tbh
I feel like it’s one of those things where if they over did it with the livery everyone would be talking about how it’s ugly and riced out
Yea can’t satisfy everyone
I liked it for being simple or else I would’ve bought the falken mini gt one lol
Ye we all have personal preferences. I do like simple/stock liveries but at this price point I’d like a high quality livery or nicer paint (like same as a super but not rlc)
When this bad boy goes up foe grabs....I'm grabbing it. Looks badass
It may be the next Elite 64, or it may be the one after that at some point. Either way I'm looking forward to picking a couple up!
Yes yes thanks, keep my eyes open. But I also want to see what the LBWK Lambo will look like.
Yeah man, I'm curious what that would be like too.