Rumblings began late last year about a rumored highly detailed 1/18 Ecto, to be released by Hot Wheels for adult collectors. Couple months ago, a handful of online toy retailers began taking pre-orders (in the $95-115 range) for delivery estimated/starting December, 2011.
I met up with a friend yesterday who happens to work for a diecast distributor. Jeff recently received confirmation from Mattel, will have them on hand in November, and provided the above picture this morning. I do not know where they will be retailed yet and am fortunate that Jeff hooks me up before product hits store shelves. (Too bad they don't distribute all brand names!)
Ecto-1 will be limited to 10,000 pieces worldwide and I am already down for two. Figured one needs reconstructed/built into a proper '59 Miller Meteor combination as it has never been released in this scale before! Given how Precision Miniatures '59s have skyrocket in value and this limited production run, it isn't a stretch to think these will increase as well.
If this is a must-own model for you, I can tack onto my request with Jeff. No money until they arrive. The other new 1/18 model being released simultaneously with Ecto-1 is the A-Team van.
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