Thursday, December 31, 2009

2010 First Editions #16 0f 52 - '81 Delorean DMC-12


First I must make a confession. I am a big 80's kid. My thoughts on the Delorean DMC-12 might be biased because of that fact. I was pleasantly surprised to see this one in a bin at a local Wal-Mart. It is a great choice for a Hot Wheels model because of the iconic status it hold in automotive history. The detail on this one is well done, right down to the DMC tampos, louvred windows and the split side window. Even the colour is an accurate match to the stainless steel finish of the original. Maybe I am overstating a bit but you must admit, the styling of this car does make a statement (I am a fan of the gull-wing doors). The story of this car and the man behind it is interesting, not to mention the recent resurgence of the brand. The style of this car is so "80's future tech", even without the "Mr.fusion" after market add-on.