222HOTGP Posted August 15 Posted August 15 I have stopped buying these MBX releases, They are not the same quality and finishing as an RLC piece and should not be priced the same. 5 Quote
RedFive_02 Posted August 15 Posted August 15 3 hours ago, 222HOTGP said: I have stopped buying these MBX releases, They are not the same quality and finishing as an RLC piece and should not be priced the same. $10 max. I wanted to support the endeavor at first, but I've skipped the most recent releases. 2 Quote
VWLOVER Posted August 16 Posted August 16 Agreed... this MBX Collector Creation range is very overpriced. At least give us a metal base on these. Sheeesh. 6 Quote
222HOTGP Posted August 18 Posted August 18 On 8/16/2024 at 12:46 AM, RedFive_02 said: $10 max. I wanted to support the endeavor at first, but I've skipped the most recent releases. Yeah my same thought. Quote
Richter_Belmont Posted August 18 Posted August 18 Got 2 because it was mandatory, but sure the RLC this month are above... Quote
BUD9752 Posted August 20 Posted August 20 received Your Mattel Creation Order has shipped e-mail at 10:38 p.m. ET Label Created 8/19/24 10:43 p.m. ET 2 Quote
Deacono Posted August 20 Posted August 20 Just got my shipping notification. This one I'm excited about because I like the casting. I do agree with the criticism though. At the very least this line needs metal bases. I'll keep saying it until they do it. In fact I have stopped buying a lot these releases because of that. I guess I'm protesting with my wallet at this point. 1 Quote
DAVID4SUE Posted August 21 Posted August 21 I concur with most of the criticisms of this vehicle in this thread and this specific product line in general. These are basically minimally enhanced ‘Collector Editions’ (i.e. $5-7 cars) masquerading as RLC quality cars. Even a mega-popular JDM casting like the 510 will sit in the shop indefinitely. I wouldn’t even consider purchasing this unless it’s on a clearance sale at a maximum price of $10. An asking price of $25 for this is not based in reality. Those tacky rims and white plastic front bumper and base are a dealbreaker. If the price ever drops sufficiently to justify purchase, it will still require additional time and effort on my part to do a wheel swap and careful black repaint of the front bumper before I’d even consider displaying this in my collection. 1 Quote
DWE4 Posted August 21 Posted August 21 I have been buying the MBX Collectors cars that intrigue me. I’m looking forward to the 510 Rally (en route currently). There have been some cool winners, but the criticisms about quality and price point are completely fair, especially if we look beyond the boundaries of Mattel’s 1/64 portfolio. I’m happy with what I bought from the MBX Collectors line, but I recognize the limitations on appeal to a broader audience of collectors (MBX/HW/RLC or otherwise). 2 Quote
BUD9752 Posted August 22 Posted August 22 On 8/19/2024 at 10:49 PM, BUD9752 said: received Your Mattel Creation Order has shipped e-mail at 10:38 p.m. ET Label Created 8/19/24 10:43 p.m. ET Arrived at FedEx location Middletown PA at 6:31 p.m. ET 8/20/24 Left FedEx location Middletown PA at 12:47 a.m. ET 8/21/24 On the way Mt Airy NC at 12:47 p.m. ET Shipment Exception barcode unreadable and replaced Charlotte NC at 7:26 p.m. ET Arrived FedEx location Charlotte NC at 7:30 p.m. ET Departed FedEx location Charlotte NC at 12:31 a.m. 8/22/24 At local FedEx facility Myrtle Beach SC at 4:56 a.m. ET On FedEx vehicle for delivery at 5:08 a.m. ET Delivered 10:45 a.m. ET 1 Quote
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