Hot Wheels Elite 64: Are They Worth It? Full Review & Unboxing!

Join me, Champion DJK, as I unbox and review the latest additions to my Elite 64 Hot Wheels collection! We’re checking out the McLaren M6 GT, Toyota Hilux Stadium Truck, and Land Rover Discovery Mod Shop Edition. I’ll give you my thoughts on the details, the build quality, and even struggle a bit with the Mod Shop accessories! Let’s see if these are worth adding to your collection. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more diecast content!
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[@jRose0768]

lol the mod shop comparison to a cooked meal was so wild yet so spot on! I couldn’t put a finger on why I’ve stayed away from them despite purchasing other Elite64s and you nailed it with that analogy! Thanks for the entertaining vid, as always! 😂

[@Championdjk]

Hahahahaha! Thank you

[@ChonkyRaccoons]

Agreed with elite64, the price just kills them, especially from outside the US. I was hoping a company that has so many resources, relatively speaking, would be able to offer prices at least comparable to POP Race, if not as inexpensive as Mini GT. The cars are nice, and would be worth it at half the price. At $32 Canadian, they're over pretty much everything else in Premium 1/64, except some of the most expensive stuff. However, they've chosen some really interesting cars to make, so that's something.

[@99Vood99]

I'm in Canada and the Elite64 are $41 CAD now - they started off at $25 CAD. When you factor in shipping these are simply too expensive for what they offer.

[@marcbaur677]

They are 24€ +10€ shipping for me as a German, If i buy 4 of them the total price is 26.50€ each, for that money i can buy an Inno64 model with shipping from a german Onlineshop. A MiniGT is 13€, a Greenlight 9€ and the Pop Race Mercedes CLK GTR 16.50€. I would not Order an Elite64.

[@Modellbaustammtisch]

​@@marcbaur677Habe eben auch mal recherchiert, völlig unfassbar teuer in Deutschland / Europa!

[@smamq]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you struggle with the mod shop 😂I like how you complain but still go through with it

[@VICTOR101-jn7rs]

"Elite64" is not 1/64 scale. was very disappointed as this was my first time buying one. I like yourself, got it bc of the car. This car is smaller than Mclaren F1, not to mention Hot wheels McLaren F1 is are already like 1/62ish model, yet side by side its the same size. Unfortunately for me the scales is a big factor and for naming this with the marketing and implying its 1/64 was very misleading.

[@drzautoscale]

Looks like you mistook 3-inches for accurate 1/64 scale models. If you have both Hot Wheels and any scale models like Kyosho, Tarmac, MINI GT, INNO, etc, you can compare them by measuring those with digital caliper.

[@cornelstrutu1866]

@@drzautoscale that's a problem, because elite64 was supposed to be true 1:64 confirmed by a HW designer in a lamley interview

[@VICTOR101-jn7rs]

@@drzautoscale It literally has it in their branding. It doesn't say "elite 64ish" or "Elite 3-inch". Cannot agree that I mistook it, its misleading. If we are to go on calipers and be so accurate Mini gt is also inconsistent. it is not noticeable but if you bring up the calibers you can see mini gt 1/64 scale is off. this M6 GT is really noticeable, like 1/4 in. off.

[@doomusrlc]

11:45 : "I don’t want to mess with this" *Proceeds to mess with it* Lol. I have yet to get this Land Rover or the Toyota truck from the Mod Shop set, but I do like the concept.

[@twycediecast]

Good stuff, Dave. McLaren was well executed. Gaps are definitely tight. It was the star of the show for me.

[@josephruggeri2982]

Enjoyed the real time regrets you had messing with that Land Rover or including it at all. Great video, very relatable.

[@Championdjk]

Haha thank you 🙏

[@Mr67Stanger]

Elite cars are (at least in the US), cheaper than RLC, and much much better cars in terms of realism, accuracy, detail and number of parts. I bought 3 Elite cars for $14.00 each, when they were put on sale with a promo-code. I see Elite 64 as equivalent to the old 100% Series (remember black?!). I predict that a few years from now when Elite is gone, many collectors will regret not buying these cars from Mattel, and now having to pay extra for aftermarket prices. Thanks for the video.

[@jRose0768]

Agree!

[@doomusrlc]

The price is the only real issue I have with Elite 64. These should NOT be $20 each. $15 would be reasonable I feel, with MiniGT being $10-$15 for the most part. I've been saying since the line started that the Elite 64 line feels like a resurrection of the old Cool Collectibles/100% line.

[@Arnie3]

I agree with that but where can you find mini gt for that cheap? I only find the least desirable models for around 10-15

[@seismic6435]

​@@Arnie3 just buy from like Tokyo Station Diecast

[@multishih]

Or add more details to justify its price!

[@cornelstrutu1866]

You should include tax and shipping as well. With reasonable assumptions the cost of the cheapest elite64 is $23 each. I get most Mini GTs for $10.27, Tarmac Works $10.73 and some TLV below $20. TLV Nissan 180SX is $17.19, TLV 1972 Skyline 2000GT-X is $19.04, TLV 400R is $21.81, Pop Race 400R is $13.62, Pop Race CLK was available for $17.31. Not to mention older Inno64 for less than $14. Not to mention a select few Mini GTs for $9.23 (Huracan STO and R34) All prices shipped to my door. elite64 is half the car for twice the cost. Sure I can see buying some cars that I cannot get otherwise for less than $15, but not $23. Not to mention the lack of a storage box. HW is still running on nostalgia, but sooner or later the flame will die down. Pun intended.

[@doomusrlc]

@cornelstrutu1866 where are you getting MiniGT that cheap shipped?

[@Neville60001]

For those complaining about this particular collection, Mattel already makes Hot Wheels that are like the Mini GT's, and that have actual rubber wheels (they're also recreations of famous racing cars as well), IIRC.

[@Championdjk]

Mattel really makes nothing like Mini GT. Mini GT is a whole other philosophy of how to make diecast cars. They focus on realism. Hot Wheels are stylized to look like Hot Wheels. Also Hot Wheels makes what I would consider more a tribute to a racing livery… not a true replica of a car from a particular race like Mini GT

[@Alf-g1o]

You said that the gap is what it is....but, just a few videos ago, you reviewed the Pop Race Mercedes CLK GTR, at a price of $18.99 brand new on eBay, which I did purchase myself. The panel gap is NON-EXISTENT on the front and rear bodywork, which is removable, and attaches with magnets. My son, after seeing my CLK, bought a Pop Race Rx7.

[@Championdjk]

Yeah that CLK is next level

[@Arnie3]

Pop race is just perfect.

[@marcbaur677]

Ebay is mostly more expensive as the most Onlineshops, for MiniGT you have to pay 4€ more for a modell, i stopped buying at ebay.

[@drgruber57]

Your griping about the Land Rover just made me laugh! Why? Because it sounds like me!

[@christiannakamura1187]

The only upside I can think of with these is the uniqueness of the models. Nobody else has made that Bugatti or this McLaren, let alone a stadium truck. I agree that the price is high, but I love most of the models.

[@ToyoteroDiecast]

Great unboxing video and castings🎉🎉

[@SiegedByCars]

I love the McLaren. I ordered it because it has very nice details and I really like McLarens, although I had never heard of this model before. The discovery, although it doesn't interest me, has many details and is a good idea. Perhaps the idea of multiple accesoiries could be translated into a street car with interchangeable front and rear bumpers, as well as spoilers, rims...

[@ericwilliams2619]

Awesome elite hotwheels series you did a great job putting that truck together 👍🏻✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[@cornelstrutu1866]

I can imagine there are people THRILLED by the Land Rover and for them it was the best thing ever. Hot Wheels + LEGO!!! How cool is that? Now imagine how irritated they were hearing you rambling for 15 minutes. Kinda funny.

[@machucast]

These would be great at 10-15$ tops, they are charging ultra premium diecast prices for not so ultra premium diecasts.

[@marcbaur677]

The models are worth the half of the price, the other half you have pay for the name "Hot Wheels".

[@omareastwood1162]

That McLaren, Diecast Of The Year 2025 🎤

[@jodyw-gk4ey]

i like the elite line up good quality nice detail no complaints if you don`t like the mod shop models don`t buy them

[@kleverich]

Semi-truck is the single best Elite 64 release.

[@Championdjk]

Yeah and sadly I missed it :(

[@norsefalconer]

Yeah, great piece at right price, IF bought at retail price.

[@JamesEnriquez-dt5xg]

The yellow Land Rover looks better stock. Not crazy about adding all those extra pieces.

[@marcbaur677]

It's the Camel Trophy Version, but HW cant write a cigarette brand in theyr modells, i have the BM Creation one with full deco. 🙂

[@EHzRacingCollecting]

I like the elite64 but feel the same way you do about the Mod Shop Editions. And I see them as totally Hot Wheels. They're just a non-member option of the RLC units with more or less the same quality.

[@jasonmoses6207]

I like Elite 64, I like that they only cost $20 (for now!), but I only collect the vintage stuff. (But even with that rule, I happily let that Bugatti slide. I guess there's a such thing as TOO vintage for my tastes!) At $20, this is an underappreciated line. That chip in the rim of the MacLaren is easily fixed with a Molotow Chrome Pen. Yeah, we shouldn't have to fix it, but it's an easy fix if it's going to drive you nuts.

[@jlr1569]

@championdjk FYI -- McLaren M6 GT doesn't have 'racing livery' bc it was a road legal 'street' version of the M6A race car, produced in limited numbers.

[@drgruber57]

Since the McLaren is vintage, I guess, I would think of the imperfections on the wheel rims as wear from many pitstops. Greater realism? IDK. Just a thought.

[@spidersdiecast]

You could probably get a chrome marker to fix those wheels on that McLaren. That Mod Shop thing however is no bueno, messing with those little parts. That Land Rover actually looks better stock.

[@rorroryusoul]

Very cool castings championdjk

[@marcbaur677]

The McLaren looks great, but the price with shipping to europe... 😳😡

[@kleverich]

I'm kind of like you with the Mod Shop. I played with the Tacoma a little, but I have done anything with the Discovery.

[@steverobsondiecast]

At this point, the us of the term,1/64 scale is marketing only. It sounds like the ones buying them and scaling needs by nature are figuring this out. For many, though, this is not a problem.

[@woodchoppershollowcustompa993]

It is in its racing livery except the numbers. It's McLaren Orange

[@MasterDebator-l7u]

Cool models for sure, on a side note that RLC Lamborghini Muira coming out had a ton of hype around it, lots of people were going to grab it, and what did mattel do? Raise the price to 37.00😅 Last I checked it’s still sitting on mattel’s site and hasn’t sold out

[@doomusrlc]

I still don't get how many felt it was going to be a $30 car and not $35 ($32 and $37 after the price increase 🤦‍♂️). I suspected it to be $35 from the get-go with both hinged pieces for the body. If it was just the engine cover I would have expected $30.

[@Championdjk]

At this point just get a TLV

[@Championdjk]

However, I did preorder two of the RLC hahaha

[@Vifam7]

@@Championdjk Future comparison video? ^_-

[@hellisio]

@@Championdjkaw man!!

[@aramis4347]

"NoOoOoOoOoOoOoOo, tHeSe ShOuLd bE FrEe"

[@hellisio]

This reminds me of BM Creations. I bought a few models early on, because of the different configurations possible. It was interesting but I quickly realized I would rather have separate models looking different, like what MiniGT have been doing with their Land Rovers, than having to do it myself. Not to mention that all these extra pieces make for ugly packaging. As for the whole Elite64 line, there is nothing Elite about it, it is too expensive and they can’t even stick to true 1:64. The only plus this line offers is that they do models that other brands do not make, like this rather pretty McLaren.

[@oatybuck]

They should be worth the same as a Auto World vehicle, They are not any better nor are they true 1/64 scale so they should be less than $7 each.

[@KAPTKipper]

The latest price increases have killed RLC for me.

[@jiml8779]

The major problem of elite 64 is they don't have an IDENTITY. Honestly rlc is not good enough compared to cheaper but detailed brands, minigt, tlv, pop race, etc, but they are unique. You don't see gorgeous plating in those brands. But features of elite 64, moving parts and slightly more paintings/details, are accessible everywhere...So I'm happy to pay for rlc, but not elite 64...

[@JAGoldenberg]

Too funny. Was going to comment if you want to see work & overwhelming? Try accidentally dumping the entire 2 levels of clam shelled accessories all over your black work counter. First you have to try & find each tiny piece then you have to figure out how to put them back in that 2 level clam shell thingy. I leave these things stick out of the box for just this reason.

[@norsefalconer]

Hot Wheels def missed an opportunity not doing a race livery on the McLaren. Still well executed. Overall, I appreciate the efforts to improve the line. But, the vaule to cost just isn't there for me. Like others have said, the line needs the McLaren model's build quality and details at a $10~15(usd) price point. Edit to add: The Mod Shop kinda strikes me as another cost cutting measure, similar to self-checkout lines. Just my opinion.

[@marcbaur677]

Maybe its the streetlegal Version.

[@norsefalconer]

@@marcbaur677 Maybe. I still think one with race livery would have been a better move.

[@MonacoMcLaren]

The McLaren M6GT was a road car.

[@Championdjk]

Well I’m dumb. One of these days ill research 🧐 properly

[@drgruber57]

I would be happy to "trade secrets". I tell Hot Wheels a secret, and they tell me one. (Okay so, more comments is better, yes?)

[@carmensalgado4237]

Super

[@KennyBacchus-r5j]

Hot. Wheels. Elite. 64. Are. They. Worth. It. Full. Review. and. Unboxing

[@phinds1]

Pronounced CAM-BER not CAME-BER. Just trying to help you out.