2024 Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Mix 1 Is Here for Your Money

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Mattel is likely one of the most profitable corporations on Earth for a lot of causes. We get so many castings and variations from El Segundo that it is unimaginable to get tired of this passion. Repeats are annoying once they occur, however individuals will purchase these, too, if they’ve a powerful motivation.

The primary Premium Quick & Livid set for 2024 is on its approach, and I am already mesmerized. There are 5 automobiles inside, however there is no such thing as a chase merchandise right here. And I’ve already singled out those I must have on show.

Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno

Mark Jones is the one man who designed two castings on this new set. The Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno is one among them. Since its debut in 2020, we have seen ten variations.

To date, it has been a 50:50 state of affairs, with 5 premium iterations and 5 mainline ones. 5-spoke wheel designs have been the most well-liked, with six-spoke ones coming in second. This time, the Hachiroku is rolling on Actual Riders eight-spoke rims, an ideal match for the Japanese icon. Regardless of its standing, the AE86 was not one of many hero automobiles in Tokyo Drift.

Nevertheless it did pop up in at the least one scene when the Evo was drifting by the car parking zone. For as soon as, I am not mad in regards to the easy grey end. It really works with a automobile like this, and I just like the contrasting tinted home windows.

Ford RS200

The Ford RS200 appears like a rocketship subsequent to the AE86. However we should acknowledge that these automobiles serve totally different roles and will not be taking part in in the identical league. This casting has been round for a similar time, however there are solely 5 variations to gather.

In contrast to the Hachiroku, it is a Premium-exclusive mannequin in the event you do not think about the iD variation. At this level, white is barely overused as a base colour for the rally-legend. Nevertheless it’s not annoying but. I think about licensing offers aren’t at all times accessible. However I want to see a reproduction of Liam Doran’s black RS200 quickly.

1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda

Phil Riehlman designed the 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda for its 2009 New Fashions launch. The casting underwent a number of Mainline iterations earlier than graduating to the Premium class in 2011. The Classic Racing Cuda regarded spectacular in Metallic Blue with white eight-spoke rims, however Mattel solely produced two extra related iterations over the subsequent decade.

Sadly, we have already seen a black Quick & Livid launch earlier than, in 2020. I might want to have each fashions earlier than me to see their variations. And that may not occur too quickly. I am not saying this is not a cool automobile. I am simply mentioning that it is the final automobile from this set that I’d spend my cash on. I can already hear some older collectors yelling: “Sacrilege!” so please forgive me for my unwavering love for Japanese sports activities automobiles.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32)

Folks will doubtless be preventing for this one when it arrives in shops. I’m wondering if collectors will ever get bored with the Skyline GT-R. Likelihood is, it is going to fade away in 20 or 30 years from now when the automotive business appears very totally different. Jun Imai designed the BNR32 casting, and it is wild to suppose that it has solely been round since 2019.

A whole assortment will nonetheless entail 13 autos, most of that are extremely fascinating. Although we have had an nearly an identical model of this automobile in 2019, Mattel has modified the cardboard artwork. That alone might persuade collectors to make one other buy. However in the event you did not get the primary mannequin, you’ll doubtless decide this one up. I am in the identical state of affairs right here.

2003 Honda NSX-R

Right here comes one other repeat mannequin. If Mattel did not produce other NSX castings on supply, individuals would have been mad with this new launch. Developing with the identical design in spite of everything these years makes you surprise: is the diecast producer making an attempt to remove leftover inventory?

Or did the NSX-R carry out so effectively within the first spherical that it is again for extra motion? It could possibly be both possibility. I am thrilled we had a Mountain Drifters model in 2022, and the white-on-white colour combo was excellent. However how lengthy should we wait till Mattel begins utilizing the remaining colour pallet that Honda provided for the NSX-R?

Suppose Indy Yellow Pearl, Sebring Silver, and, after all, Monte Carlo Blue Pearl. I assume we should always deal with Combine 1 as an appetizer for 2024. Nevertheless it’s about time we get to see a Premium model of both Paul’s Evo VII or Sean’s Evo IX.