Earlier this month, we reported on a certain upcoming Hot Wheels set, that could possibly shed some light on GT Sport’s roster of vehicles. Today we have more information on the pack, including a surprise addition.
In a news article on Mattel’s own Hot Wheels Collectors website, the entire 2016 Entertainment Series is laid out. Note that ‘Retro’ has been dropped from the name, undoubtedly due to a large percentage of the cars included being modern (or indeed, futuristic) additions. According to HWC, the Gran Turismo pack will be the first in the series to feature cars exclusively from a single title. Four of the cars included are the same as previously reported: the Corvette C7.R; Lamborghini Veneno; Nissan 2020 Concept Vision GT; and the Nissan GT-R. Unfortunately, the Mazda LM55 Vision GT has seemingly been replaced with the Ford GT. It’s unlikely to be the new model – the racing version of which is making its debut this weekend at Daytona – judging by the pack that comes after…
Forza will be the name attached to the fourth mix of the lineup. Following the Turn 10/Playground Games release pattern, Forza Horizon 3 is expected to release this fall, so a tie-in with Hot Wheels around that time makes sense. Like the Gran Turismo collection, the cars included are found in the series:
- 1973 Ford Falcon XB
- 2017 Ford GT
- Alfa Romeo GT Junior
- Camaro ZL-1
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
The Fords are expected: the Falcon returned to the series in 2014’s Hot Wheels car pack for Forza 5, while the GT was the cover car for last year’s Forza 6. The Gallardo may lack a model year, but is a series staple as well. The Alfa and ZL-1 are curious additions; the Alfa is related to the Giulia Sprint GTA seen in the game, while the Camaro ZL-1 was last seen in 2014’s Horizon 2, having been replaced by the Z/28 in the newest game. The HWC listing has it as a “New Diecast Chassis” however, meaning it’s not a ZL-1 version of the brand new Camaro.
The Gran Turismo pack is scheduled for September 2016, with the Forza mix set to arrive close behind, two months later in November.
Thanks for the tip, @silverman_GT!
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Wait, what? Something tells me that you lost something in translation between the words your eyes read and what your brain understood.
If you’re talking to me, it was a jab at PD’s intense subpar quality.
“…PD’s intense subpar quality” intense is an…interesting choice of word – I don’t think I’ve ever seen it used in that context before.
Will any of the Gran Turismo cars be standard, or semi-premium?
I guess some will be standard, some semi-premium and if we are really lucky we get some premium
Damn it!!. I wanted the LM55 :'(. But if it’s the new GT, rather than the old or a LM spec, or a new GT LM spec. Then yaaaaaaaaaaaaaasss!!
It’s definitely not the 2017 GT. That requires a new casting, and the Forza pack’s GT is labeled as such.
And what about the GTLM?? I mean, it’s not on Forza (yet). And the WEC livery doesn’t have the sticker unlike the IMSA one
The new racer would also require a new casting. This is definitely one of the GT’s already seen in, er, GT.
Matchbox > Hot Wheels
Siku > Matchbox > Hotwheels
Hot Wheels have significantly higher quality than Matchbox. Both in appearance and durability, it’s not even a contest.
Actually, Matchbox lately have been doing pretty well with the quality of their designs. And since they are also owned by Mattel, the build quality is essentially the same.
If a child plays with Matchbox, the wheels get bent and it stops rolling properly, pretty quickly. Hot Wheels however, can be abused by a child incredibly hard and still retain perfect functionality. Aesthetic appearance is also slightly better, and Matchbox are usually a hair cheaper also. Between me and my kids, we have around 300. :)
The way I see it, we will never come to a final conclusion as to whether if Hot Wheels or Matchbox is better in terms of quality. It’s like arguing wether the PS3 or Xbox 360 has better graphics, it will never end.
lol, CSLACR, you’re arguing with people who these have/had them as a hobby for a few years now…
Ok.
I have zero damaged wheels on any hot wheels, and every used matchbox doesn’t roll. But I guess if someone who leaves them on their shelf says they’re durable…
Shut up and take my money!!!
ain’t gonna lie, until I read the “Hot Wheels” part, I thought Forza joined forces with GT for…
wait for it…
every car being premium.
That’s some dream world you live in buddy. This “Hot Wheels” stink seems weird I’m not even sure this is even tied to either of the company’s games in the least.
Why not? It’s just a licensing deal.