wow…
“…and then I jizzed in my pants.” :walterpeck:
That sums up my feelings on this thing…
I know where your coming from. Its been done before. But if you want to be impressed go over to the minimate toy line as they are doing the ghosts from RGB. Now that is impressive. 
SMH at myself. After years of collecting and prop building retirement, I just caught up in all the hotwheel/matty collector merch.. Gonna have to hit the resellers on ebay and pay ridiculous prices. But ALAS, its good to be back.
This does look nice. Remember, this is only a prototype, so it may not be 100% accurate to the version we actually get. Still, that much detail in a small size is quite amazing.
But I do want to say that the Joy Ride version kicks all kinds of ass. I am not sure why so many people seem to be ■■■■■■■■ on it. I don’t see any real difference here. Maybe I will get my Joy Ride Ecto-1 out and compare it to these pictures to see what everyone sees that I do not. However, I think this is just a case of fans wanting the newest thing and thinking it’s better than everything that came before just because it is the latest…whether or not it is truly the greatest. We’ll see. But I’m very happy with the Joy Ride version.
Absolutely! This is the first time that ghosts from the series (Bogeyman, Sandman and others) have been available as toys, as far as I know. I want these Minimates!
40 dollars for a hotwheels? wow. Guess I’m gonna have to fork out the dough.
HRMMMYES, ONE SIMPLY CANNOT DISCERN THE LEVEL OF QUALITY BETWEEN THIS NEW THING AND THE OTHER THING THAT I HAD. ANY DIFFERENCE OR NOTION OF IMPROVEMENT IS CLEARLY IMAGINED.
The Joy Ride Ecto was a piece of shit. You’s either trollin’, or are an insufferable wank.
joyride ecto reminds me of the ecto that came in my play-dough set back when I was a kid.
I do want to say that the Hot Wheels version kicks all kinds of ass. I am not sure why so many people seem to be ■■■■■■■■ on it. I don’t see any real difference here. Maybe I will get my Hot Wheels Ecto-1 out and compare it to these pictures to see what everyone sees that I do not. However, I think this is just a case of fans wanting the newest thing and thinking it’s better than everything that came before just because it is the latest…whether or not it is truly the greatest. We’ll see. But I’m very happy with the Hot Wheels version.
I can’t tell the differences.
gotta say i was stoked about the joyride ecto when i heard it was 1:18, except when i got it it was 1:20. that was my major concern with it, not the accuracy because at the time i didnt know how inaccurate it was. my gijoes didnt fit in it, and it looked small compared to them. i think i boxed it back up and forgot about it because the scale just pissed me off royally.
i’ll be getting the hotwheels 1:18th when it comes out, no doubt.
The Joy Ride version is not a piece of shit. Stop being an insufferable asshole. I am not a troll. I am a fan of the franchise just like you. So stop running fans out of here by being such a prick. If we can’t get along with one another in this “fan” community, then what’s the fucking point. So chill out and realize that we’re all here because we’re fans. No one is trying to piss you off.
The only major difference I see here…in picture to actual car comparisons, is that there is more shit on the top of the car. What is the price of the Hotwheels version? I don’t recall what I paid for the Joy Ride version, but I suspect it was $20-$30. I’m content with what I have, but I may fork over some cash if this is truly an improvement.
Riiiight. rolling eyes
Are you blind?
Also. I would ask that you be more polite when interacting with other fans here on the site.
it will be an improvement if you can compare the photos of the two. come on.
I think it is important to point out that this is 1/43 Scale not the 1/18 Scale that the Joyride was. Its WAY smaller… and if it has any of the details they have put into the prototype.. then it will be amazing. Heck the regular Hotwheels is almost more detailed than the Joyride was.
Did the initial post not say there is a 1/18 or 1/21 scale version coming? I thought one pic was the 1/43 and the other was the 1/18?
I was being polite until everyone started flaming me for saying the Joy Ride version is not a piece of shit. And then whats-his-face said I must be a “troll” or an “insufferable asshole” just for having an opinion. Maybe people here need to be more considerate of other fans. I rarely visit these boards. So the members here didn’t do much to welcome an outsider. These boards aren’t as friendly as other boards I am a member of in the community. These boards are for all fans. I don’t get why so many “fans” are so eager to piss on other fans. We’re all here because we share something we love. I’d rather come in here and share opinions and ideas rather than be blasted by the elite members on the boards.
The Joy Ride version was the best we had at a large scale. Is it 100% accurate. No. But I think it is pretty nice. I’m actually very content with mine. And you know, I didn’t pay an exorbitant price for it like Matty Collector charges. It just doesn’t matter that much to me. If it does to you, that’s fine. I hope the Hotwheels version is better. I used to be an avid Hotwheels collector. So I’m eager to see their version. And if it’s THAT good and a reasonable price, I may buy one.
The picture is of the same prototype. It is the 1/43 scale version. (Though it is possible that the prototype shown is larger than 1/43 scale).
Everyone? Everyone? Also flaming? It was one individual who was pointing out the obvious differences between the Joyride and this version. Before that.. absolutely NO ONE had said the Joyride version was a piece of shit. Only that this version was vastly superior.
Actually you called him that. He did not call you that. And really he was pointing out how your opinion was flawed from not actually comparing the two cars. You did not like being shown that you were wrong, so you resorted to name calling and swearing. I would have agreed with his comment about you being a troll. Do you work for Joyride?
I wouldn’t expect anyone to be friendly to you with your attitude. Especially when you post something like this:
Which to me tells me that you think some fans are less fans then other fans… or in the very least a lesser fan than you.
Because those boards are empty? Or full of people who are like minded (simple minded)? Here we see something we know not to be true and we will fight it.
Your opinion which was I think the Joyride version is great, and if I could see any differences I would like the new version too. But since I can’t see any differences I think the Joyride version is better.
People responded by pointing out that the differences are very easy to see.. and you now think they are elite because they are capable of umm… seeing?
It is obvious to me now that you are a troll. You dislike Matty Collector and think their prices are too high. Just an FYI. This is NOT a Matty Collector piece. It will be comparably priced to the Joyride (though the larger scale one will be more expensive). The Joyride version fetches $200 on eBay. The new Mattel larger scale one should be around $120. That’s cheaper than the Joyride.
Once you take the time to actually do some research and formulate an actual opinion.. I’m sure you will be much more welcome. In the meantime.. Hotwheels Elite 1/43 Scale >>>>>>>> Joyride 1/18/20 Scale. The differences and improvements are HUGE.
with this level of accuracy on the 1/43 i’ll gladly pay 120.00 for a 1/18 scale.