Lamley Daily: Hot Wheels Cars & Donuts Custom Datsun 240Z

6 responses to “Lamley Daily: Hot Wheels Cars & Donuts Custom Datsun 240Z”

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   Ben Addie

   December 13, 2017

   I know there have been some gripes that the Car Culture model is essentially the same as the mainline release, but I really don’t mind. It’s nice to get the full premium treatment of a mainline that really had a perfect deco to begin with. I’ll certainly be happy to take this one home if/when I find it.

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   Keith G

   December 13, 2017

   I think that Mattel must think we are simple, releasing a premium model that is not much different from an earlier mainline release is just lazy and condescending to collectors. If you must include it as a premium model then make it so there is a marked difference between the two, a metal base and a wheel change and a pearlescent white as opposed to gloss white is not enough, not for me anyway. How many people work in the Mattel marketing department and do they show these to any focus groups or collectors ? It’s like the two red Matchbox Porsche 914, hardly any difference whatsoever between the two to warrant buying the two unless you are a completeist, or a Porsche collector. Rant over, Merry Christmas everybody !

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      Ang

      December 14, 2017

      I completely agree, these small changes are not enough. And if a car with a deco as simple as this does not get front and rear lights I can’t really classify it as receiving premium treatment.

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   Glenn

   December 13, 2017

   If a premium looks much like a tastefully done mainline, then I don’t mind. Dark metallic green, as in the upcoming Laurel, would have been nice on this car. As far as castings go, I like the FuguZ better. It’s got the right size, proportions, and stance. One of my all time favorites from the last 15-20 years.

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   Jon Fred

   December 13, 2017

   Nice!

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   AverageJoe

   December 13, 2017

   Cars and Donuts is hitting! I found the Alfa and the M1 Procar today. Gorgeous models, although the lack of front and rear tampos is a letdown. HW can put tampos on some $1 models, but it is not standard on their premium collector cars costing more than 3x? It is not the standard and it needs to be.

   I haven’t yet seen the others, including this Z. When I see the Z in the store, I’m going to pass on it. To me there is no comparison between those two models, the C&D and the Convention 240z. Even on my screen, the C&D version just looks like it has plastic wheels (although same size is nice), and while I’m glad there is a rear tampo, I will be waiting for a Z car that doesn’t have modded body panels, fender flares, etc. This one will be great for lot of people’s collections, but its just not for me. If it had the same type of wheels as the Alfa, I’d snag it immediately, but the wheel choice on this one just blends in with the rest of the car. For sure going to keep my eyes out for the WRX!

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