Hot Wheels 1/18 Elite Karr/Super Elite Kitt

[jinkazama]

Hi, folks.I just wanted to ask, has anybody heard anything about the hot wheels 1/18 karr and super elite kitt diecast cars?[general updates particulary].Cheers!

[MrSmith]

The Super Duper Elite KITT is supposed to be out around June, July next year.
So I guess we woun't hear much before then.

the standard KARR is supposed to be out around the next of this year.


That's all I think we really know for now.



You may have already seen this nice video on Youtube of the Super Elite KITT


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trvk9cYXpgA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tuske427]

Re: KARR.. As shown in Nuremburg there have been some detail updates to this including getting the tires radiused on the edges (looks much better), upgrading to the season 3 front end as seen later in the episode (and getting some of the curve in the fascia), adding the "season one" style layered dash pad detail (KARR retained the season one interior throughout the episode), as well as season three KARR deco, amber scanner, and voice box.

If you liked the season one KITT you will be very happy with the season three KARR.

[MrSmith]

If you liked the season one KITT you will be very happy with the season three KARR.

thanks for the update,

do you have any idea when KARR will be released?

[jim010]

That is great news. Will super elite KITT benefit from this upgrade as well?

[krrdr2010]

I can't wait to get both!!! They both Look Cool, and will go Along Great with the ERTL/Joyride Versions of KITT and KARR I have.

[tuske427]

Unfortunately, I do not know the release dates. You'll have to stick to the website for that.

and yeah, the Special Edition will be even better

[MrSmith]

Unfortunately, I do not know the release dates. You'll have to stick to the website for that.

and yeah, the Special Edition will be even better

thanks heaps and its great you are keeping us posted with what you know and what you can say.

[jim010]

Sorry to ask again, but I'm not sure my question was answered.

Is the super elite KITT benefiting from the KARR upgrades?

Cheers

[K.I.T.T Fan]

Whats is the difference between the Hot Wheels 1/18 scale KITT and the Hot Wheels Super Elite Kitt?

[KITTfan]

Whats is the difference between the Hot Wheels 1/18 scale KITT and the Hot Wheels Super Elite Kitt?

The Super Elite appearantly will have working lights, talks with William Daniels voice while voicebox is blinking, plays Knight Rider theme, etc.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trvk9cYXpgA

Ordinary KITT model which is already released has the scanner light but no other electronics. I guess otherwise it's the same as Super Elite.

Does anyone know how long still before 1/43 & 1/18 KARR will be available in EU online modelshops?

[MrSmith]

also

The Standard Elite 1:18 KITT had a 10,000 production run.

Super Elite is suppsed to only be limited to 1,000 pieces.


I am guessing with other Elite/Super Elite versions of HW's there will be less plastic, more metal and better details.

[KITTfan]

KARR in 1/43 has become available in EU modelshops like Model Car World.de and CK-Modelcars.de for 49,95 Euros:
http://www.modelcarworld.de/relaunch/Ma ... anguage=uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://ck-modelcars.de/en/eur/p/15986/ ... ite/bct87/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

In Modelissimo.de it's 54,95€:
https://ssl.kundenserver.de/modelissimo ... tail=59262" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Toms.nl the price is 56,99€
http://www.toms.nl/article/hwmvBCT87" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I was reading from toms.nl that 1/18 KARR will be available February next year:
http://www.toms.nl/article/hwmvBCT86" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Can't wait February '14, gotta have the 1/43 KARR sooner

[KittCARR]

The 1:43 KARR Elite are all over ebay as of a few weeks ago. They range from $48-$54. I'm happy they applied the silver paint over the fenders, as well as the yellow scanner and correct plate.

Joey.

[tuske427]

The 1:43 KARR Elite are all over ebay as of a few weeks ago. They range from $48-$54. I'm happy they applied the silver paint over the fenders, as well as the yellow scanner and correct plate.

Joey.

Both the 1:18 and 1:43 KARR received tooling modifications to be accurate to the "season 3" version. It has the season 3 front bumper with exposed foglights, amongst other revisions. (It's not just a repaint of KITT)

[jim010]

Sorry to ask again, but I am still unclear ...

Is the Super Elite KITT benefitting from the tooling upgrades for KARR?

[tuske427]

Yes, it will be upgraded even more

[jim010]

Excellent!

[jinkazama]

Hey tuske427, do you know what upgrades the super elite 1/18 KITT will be getting?[3 bar voicebox, perhaps?]Cheers!

[tuske427]

Sorry, I can't divulge confidential info. However, keep your eyes peeled on the upcoming Nuremburg Toy Fair.

[jinkazama]

Hey tuske427, when is the Nuremburg toy fair?Cheers!

[tuske427]

NTF- end of January

[KITTfan]

Nürenberg Toy Fair is in this week Have seen so far only few pics from other manufacturers models shown at the Fair at scale18.com and scale143.com. Always great pleasure to see photos of upcoming models in this show & look forward for HW KARR photos as well

[KITTfan]

Finally managed to find some KARR and KITT photos from the toyfair online:
http://www.forum.mdiecast.com/gallery/i ... 8-dsc0149/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This KITT has a nice base, wondering what version is this as the base didn't come with the original 18th scale KITT, the model was just inside the styrofoam box.
http://www.forum.mdiecast.com/gallery/i ... 4-dsc0145/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jim010]

I need to see some detailed pics - especially of those tires.