Automakers can have trouble keeping new models under wraps. With patent drawings and model cars leaking before the model they’re based on is ready for the spotlight, it can be hard for companies to keep upcoming vehicles truly secret (the Ford GT’s reveal last year being one of the high-profile genuine surprises we’ve seen recently). These leaks can also affect movies, and now, it looks like Gran Turismo has joined the ranks.
A listing on Camco Toys has a pre-order for a five car “Gran Turismo” pack. The contents should be familiar to Gran Turismo fans:
- Nissan 2020 Concept Vision GT
- Chevrolet Corvette C7.R
- Mazda LM55 Vision GT
- Lamborghini Veneno
- Nissan GT-R
The two Vision GT cars are straight-forward additions, while the others offer tantalizing possibilities. The Veneno, for example, was prominently displayed in the GT Sport announcement trailer. While Nissan’s VGT has yet to be seen in the new game (and could be the updated version shown across the globe at the Tokyo Motor Show during GT Sport’s reveal in Paris), the LM55 joined the Lamborghini in our first official look at the 2016 title.
Interestingly, the C7.R has yet to be seen in any Gran Turismo game, which could mean it’s coming to GT Sport. Of course, its immediate predecessors never officially made it into the series – the PD-designed Racing Modifications for both the Z06 and ZR1 standing in for the real-life C6.R racer – so this should not be treated as a confirmation of the C7.R’s inclusion in GT Sport quite yet.
The final car in the pack could be one of the dozens of GT-R’s currently in Gran Turismo 6, or a new model. We’ll have to wait for images of the pack to know for sure.
Lending legitimacy to the listing is this eBay listing. The Ghostbusters Ecto 1 is part of the 2016 Retro Entertainment A pack, while the Gran Turismo pack’s full name is Retro Entertainment B. Considering GT Sport is set to arrive this year, it stands to reason this is a marketing tie-in to raise awareness for the brand.
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“Gran Turismo” pack confirmed as part of Hot Wheels Entertaiment’s 3rd entry this year, released later this September. The only difference from the leaked entry is the absence of the LM55, replaced with a (possibly) 2005 Ford GT.
linkie: http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/news/2016-hot-wheels-entertainment-series
Lol, not sure if this remotely legit. After looking at the other packs they seem absurd, especially the retro A pack, literally makes no sense at all. Why would Gran Turismo be a retro pack if every car in there is a current or future model of sorts, only the Veneno is a 2015, hardly retro. Is this site even known for having legit stuff? Good bit of news I guess but I won’t be up in arms as we have CES coming up so Sony will more than likely let slip news of GT Sport.
Recently Hot Wheels changed the name of the “Retro Entertainment” line to “Hot Wheels Entertainment”. Even NFS had two cars in that line!
Funny, not even mentioned on the official Hot Wheels site, or the members club site…
I hope the price is the same as the others and don’t get sold out.
I don’t think maybes should be in the news. Only officially confirmed stuff.
I still don’t understand why Hot Wheels or a similar brand doesn’t offer models with codes that would open them in various games. Can I get funding on Kickstarter?
Like Skylanders/Amiibo?
Yeah, my son showed me those at Christmas. I need investors!
Is the “SET OF 5 Gran Turismo – 2016 Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment B Case” legitimate? Or just a scam? Has anyone ordered & has had it delivered? If so, in what condition? Is Camcotoys trust worthy? If anyone could answer these I would be very grateful. Thank you in advance.
Makes me wonder if the GT-R will have the ‘GT Academy’ logo on it just as the special versions in-game(s). Since Mattel has already produced the R35, slapping on something GT-like would make the most sense for a Gran Turismo-themed set. Heck, they could mean the Nismo GT-R LM Road Going Version as this ‘GT-R’ since it was the very first car to make an appearance in Gran Turismo.
My moneys!! I throw them at you!!!!
$40? no thank you.
Hot Wheels are only about $1 each.
Not in this pack they aren’t.
What about Mazda MX-5 ND?
Epic. First Hot Wheels News Item on GTP and we already have our first complaint about it not having the right cars…lol.
At least it’s a good alternative, especially for the Nissan VGT. Tomica Limited Vantage Neo has released the Nissan VGT in the same scale, but miles more expensive. :P
I don’t know if I believe this, none of these are anywhere on any hot wheels pages for 2016, except for the C7.R, but that’s a different grouping.
Thanks, awesome news! Ecto 1 in GT Sport confirmed!
Also LM55, C7.R… 5+5-7=3… Half-Life 3 confirmed!
Also, Illuminati confirmed.
Yup gonna buy this (n_n)d
A guaranteed buy for me.
NEEEEEED ITTTTT!!!
(These look like they would make a great addition to my collection haha.)
Probably my first Hot Wheels cars I’ll ever buy since maybe 7 or 8 years.
Same here. If this is legit that is.
And my Hotwheels collection grows…
Interesting
Yes, would be a good gift
Is that a hint? Would you like my shipping address?…lol.
how much days for xmas? lol