Back in January the Hot Wheels people released an Ecto 1 toy. The 99 cent car is hard to come by.You have to be very lucky to get your hands on one, unless you want to go to the internet auction route. The auction route should be the very last straw for a fan to get their hands on one, its where the scalpers have jacked up the prices to enourmous proportions. What’s worst are those that steal the little car out of its packaging. That’s a no no. Just pay the dollar like everyone else or whatever outrageous price their going for online auctions.
I was one of the fortunate ones to get my hands on one a few weeks ago at a local retailer. It was meant to be because it was front and center on the shelf. Its still sitting in its packaging, till hopefully the day I get my hands on another one. I admit that I thought I would never see one let alone get my hands on one since sometimes the area I live in does not always get items that are advertised. For example Star Trek sneakers at Payless. None of my local stores got them.So I was pretty shocked when I saw and bought it. I did say ” We got one” once the elusive toy was in my hands. Nothing was going to get in my way of buying it. Even if there was some crying kid wanting the car that was in my hands.
The details are amazing for being such a small car. If you look into the back you see a set of little proton packs. The top has the rack up there along with the other gizmos. I’m really impressed with the details on it. It amazes me how much attention was paid to such a classic and recognizable movie car.
The back of the package where the car’s stats are listed says the following:
Born: 1984
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors and Ray Stantz <—- My favorite detail
Specialty: With rear pull-out rack, proton packs and a distinctive wail, this refitted ’59 Cadillac was made for fighting slime.
I haven’t bought a Hot Wheels car in years since I was a kid who collected them along with my Ghostbusters stuff. So it was an experience for me to return to my routes.
My advice to those who are still looking on getting their hands on one. Don’t give up. Be patient. Keep positive. You may just get rewarded in the end.
