Hey all, thought I'd like to share with you my other hobby, which I am picking up again but not on a regular basis. I say this because like my lightsaber hobby, this die cast car collecting can get, and is, very expensive. To this end, I'm picky as to what car I collect.

Since this will be BTTF's 30th Anniversary, I thought it would be apt for me to finally get that elusive DeLorean time machine I've always wanted ever since I saw it on the small screen... Yup small screen since I, for some reason or other, totally missed BTTF's original theatrical run.

After watching numerous video reviews of the DeLorean made by 3 toy companies, I settled for Hot Wheels' Elite 1:18 scale version. While it certainly has it pros and cons where certain details are concerned when compared to Sun Star's and Diamond Select's versions, this Hot Wheels Elite version can't be beat in build and detail quality.

This die cast car's body is brushed metal. The wipers are photo-etched for a very realistic look. The tires are rubber and sports the Goodyear GT mark unlike the other two brands. The steering wheel turns and the wheels react accordingly. The wires that run along the car and on the trunk are not molded plastic, rather, are real and are coiled ever so neatly. And as a nice touch, Mr. Fusion can be opened.

Edited August 1, 201511 yr by jedicri

That's a cool looking car. Very detailed. Thanks for sharing.

Fedex just brought mine today!

It's sooo beautiful!

Oh cool!

It's beautiful huh? I love mine.

Btw, I sent you a late PM but disregard it now that you've got one, lol.

That's a cool looking car. Very detailed. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!

Yes, I love the details on the car. That is one of the main things that drew me to purchase this particular model car.