Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 185/250
Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 185/250
$1.29
The first appearance of a Group-A legend, the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 (Red) is 185/250 for the 2023 Hot Wheels mainline, and 10/10 for the Hot Wheels Retro Racers collection. Fitted with an era-appropriate livery over a brilliant red base paint, this die-cast both captures the racing pedigree of its inspiration for collectors while still maintaining a sense of fun for younger audiences. -T42
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Distinctions - The feature suite for the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 consists simply of two points; a bright and colorful livery complete with period correct sponsor designs, and the ability to roll consistently in a straight line. However, this is more than enough for most kids looking to play or the average collector looking for a scale model.
Criticisms - The nature of a 1/64 scale makes finer details harder to consistently print and paint, so not all details will be 1:1. The Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 maintains proportions fairly well, though some dimensions will not be true to the full size model. Particularly small but characteristic details like lights and reflectors are neglected in ways that larger-scale models are not.
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Distinctions - Die-cast material is durable, maintaining proportions with wear and environment. Print colors in the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 are vivid and maintain their saturation well even with wear. Axle and wheels provide low-friction rolling for speed through tracks and on a variety of surfaces.
Criticisms - Prints have some bleed, with edges often blurring on smaller, more precise decals. Paint protective coating is thin, with notable blemishes appearing after light use. Die-cast, while more durable than some plastic elements, is fairly thin, with breakage possible under concentrated pressure from even human weight. Larger, flatter planes associated with the parent design of the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 allow for more obvious scratching and blemishing.
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Distinctions - The Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 captures all of the major points of its full-scale inspiration with no excess. Shape, color and proportion are all represented in a way that distinguishes them from other cars and properly evokes the traits of the original. Print colors are aesthetically pleasing in combination, and maintain their brilliant hues even with wear.
Criticisms - Print bleeding and piece quality of wheels and tires, as well as unpainted small details like lights and mirrors prevent the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 from being truly 1:1.
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Distinctions - The Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 is generally fairly sustainable, being comprised of fairly recyclable parts accentuated by relatively strong durability with normal and expected use. Combine this with a considerably active secondhand market for collectors and hobbyists, and the car’s lifespan is fairly predictably sustainable.
Criticisms - Plastic and die-cast components are not as durable as real-life materials. Similarly, axle damage can render the entire Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 inoperable for play or display.
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Distinctions - Hot Wheels ubiquity makes finding accessories like track or trick pieces, whether Hot Wheels branded or not, incredibly easy. The low up-front cost makes it incredibly accessible to almost any demographic. In addition, representation of more specific/niche vehicles like the Hot Wheels Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 are few and far between from other manufacturers, making, albeit by default, Hot Wheels the go-to.
Criticisms - Larger scale models may offer more accurate representations of the Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0 that would better befit the picky or particularly discerning collector.
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Specifications
Manufacturer designation:
HKG48-N9C0L
Hot Wheels Product Line: Hot Wheels Retro Racers
Weight: 2.6 ounces
Manufacturer/Make: Alfa Romeo
Model: GTV6 3.0
Year Released: 2023
Hot Wheels Product Line: Hot Wheels Retro Racers Weight: 2.6 ounces Manufacturer/Make: Alfa Romeo Model: GTV6 3.0 Year Released: 2023
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Hot Wheels (HW) Retro Racers 10/10.
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Alfa Romeo.
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GTV6 3.0.
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2023.
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2.9 ounces.
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