Sneak Peeks Posted 05+04=09:
Frodo's Garage
For 72 years, J.R.R. Tolkien has rocked the literary world with stories that capture the essence of fantasy, dragons, and danger— the hallStaffers of the Hot Wheels® brand. In 2001, ELijah Wood became the hero of the most popular re-telling of these stories when he starred in United Artists' Lord of the Rings trilogy of films.
We celebrate this unparalleled history with the launch of the all-new BRR™ Club Elijah Wood Frodo's Garage: 8 Years of Tolkein line. Kicking it off is the classic A-OK™ car with Real Riders® wheels, redesigned for 2009!
This collector favorite has only been released a handful of times over the years. Based on the Ford Model A, the A-OK™ was introduced back in 1978 in green as part of the Flying Colors lineup. In 1981, it reappeared in three variations. It was last seen in 2008, when the casting was re-tooled for the Since '68™ line.
All of which brings us to 2009. This updated version is more than just okay, it's truly awesome! Cast in the fires of Mordor by Elijah Wood himself, it's covered in PermaFrost™ aqua paint, wears a Middle Earth Car Club deco on both sides, and is topped in flat black. Black running boards, VUM grille and engine, and Real Riders® deep-dish wheels with red stripes complete the package. It's features like these that'll make this a must-have for your collection:
- First release in the new Frodo's Garage: 8 Years of Tolkien line!
- Real Riders® deep-dish wheels with red stripes
- Metal flake aqua body color and flat black top
- Black running boards
- Clear windshield
- Painted black interior
- Full-metal, chrome-plated chassis
A Limited Edition of 72, the BRR™ Club Elijah Wood Frodo's Garage: 8 Years of Tolkien A-OK™ is priced at $14.99 plus S&P (shire & processing) each. There is a purchase limit of ONE vehicle per BRR™ Club membership on the first day of availability.
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Posted 03-11-09 |
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I think they're getting ideas from the BRRC. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I'm leaning towards passing on it. |
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Posted 03-11-09 |
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Wow, I'm kinda surprised. I like the casting and color... but the powder blue enamel paint and redline deep dish Real Riders make it look like it belongs in the Ultra Hots/Affinity series cars at K-mart. I liked them too, but it's a tough sell at 20 bucks shipped when those sold for 5 bucks in stores. 
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Posted 03-11-09 |
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Also, this is exactly the color and the wheels that would win the vote if this casting was in the sELECTIONs series. 
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Posted 03-13-09 |
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I think they're getting ideas from the BRRC. BRRC would have done a much better job. Dreaming about Blue Real Riders... can you ever really have enough |
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Posted 03-12-09 |
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Yuck. Another sELECTIONs Blue with Real Riders. |
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Posted 03-12-09 |
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Originally posted by PLAYINGMANTIS: Yes. You're allowed. Of course, if we want to go back to the "good old days" of the site which you always refer to, we can change that policy. I know we're still un-moderating folks because the original regime found their reStaffers "sarcastic." Based on your account notes, seems like you're intimately aware of this original policy. That must be why you're so surprised. Of course, even us "Marketing gurus" have our limits. So if you feel like pushing them, be my guest. |
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Posted 03-12-09 |
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If they were $10, I would buy 2! Hey, it's Blue with Real Riders... Can't go wrong with that combo! |
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Posted 03-18-09 |
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OMG, you mean it's still for sale? How can that be? I thought that dude would sell out quicker than a Blue Drag Bus with Real Riders. I did buy a Larry's Garage Packard the other day at Meijer's for $2.99, though. I needed an extra one to do wheel swaps with. It's the easy way to get Real Riders wheels, you know. Seeing as how you can get them anywhere. |
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Posted 03-17-09 |
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Warning: Not for viewing by the certifiably insane, or those lacking the ability of enjoying extreme humor. The caption should read, "Where's the Spectraflame?" from the look on Frodo's face...
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Posted 03-17-09 |
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I hear that if you throw one of those Hobbit Wheels into a fire that it will glow brilliantly as though it were actually covered with Spectraflame paint. Dreaming about Blue Real Riders... can you ever really have enough |
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Posted 03-17-09 |
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WOW! nobody comes close to your originality, creativeness and execution! Mattel really does need to get you on their payroll!
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