I was fortunate to get the 1972 Skyline RLC last week but honestly it was certainly stressful not knowing beforehand if I was going to be able to get it. So yes I purchased the RLC Overdrive subscription and I’m very glad I did. I’m thrilled to have the confidence that I will receive guaranteed every RLC drop this year. Great video!
@2013hwcamaro5 ай бұрын
GMC Typhoon, Chameleon GT-R Skyline, McLaren F1, 97 Toyota Supra (and more)...just a few of the upcoming RLC exclusives for 2024. I'm in!
@jamylalien4104 ай бұрын
The F1 is not sould out yet
@2013hwcamaro4 ай бұрын
@@jamylalien410 yes, it's very surprising! Maybe it's because of the $35 price tag??? I'm hoping the Typhoon and R34 will last as long as the F1 because I'm going to get a second RLC account to get a 2nd of those . 🤞🤞
@Chris_Hood5 ай бұрын
I'm hearing a total of 10K Overdrive subs will be available. If true, multiply that by the $99 fee and that's $990K. Would not that money be better spent to improve the fight against bot accounts? Mattel won't do _that,_ because it's money flowing out, not in, for them. It would help level the playing field, which benefits the individual consumer of RLC drops. This move, coupled with the timing in which the $99 fee does not even cover a full calendar year, leaves a bad taste with me. I don't buy RLCs and if I want to spend that much per car, other options exist. Collect how you will, and keep it FUN. My guess is, chasing these extra shiny cars is becoming a lot less fun. Very glad to spend this time hearing your take on the RLC Overdrive programme
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I honestly agree with you. It does put a bad taste in my mouth and I was very upset about it. But these new RLCS are becoming more and more popular. I hate to play the devils advocate but Having an automatic purchase made for you without you doing anything is nice. It’s like a subscription service. So I see both good and bad with it.
@Naztalgic5 ай бұрын
Im out man! not paying all these extra prices for RLC! you made great points Especially this is what the Original RLC menbership is suposed to be. Now they are making another tier in the membership to guarantee you an order for $100 extra then you still pay for the preorder on top of that? Bro it will be cheaper to get it on Ebay at that point
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Actually the membership pays for itself, especially with what’s coming out this year. We have the r34, supra, rx7, McLaren, pagani and the baricuda. Those are awesome castings and I guarantee you those will be above $40 plus shipping on eBay. Don’t even get me started with the supra and rx7. But that is just my opinion.
@Naztalgic5 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 fair point! Right on man!
@anthonysupplee8585 ай бұрын
The whole set of STH for $250! I’m in!
@elder7535 ай бұрын
@@anthonysupplee858 both master-set and sth set will never be available on overdrive.. they can’t sell 2.5k sets to 10k overdrive members..
@elder7535 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 the quality control is getting worse every year.. I don’t agree, yes the releases will be worth triple on ebay, but that doesn’t mean they’re worth it..
@BigAsDiecast5 ай бұрын
Great information brother. Thanks for sharing with us. Just subbed to your channel. Like # 87 👊💯
@dblastdiecast74025 ай бұрын
It’ll be interesting to see what kind of fallout occurs because of Overdrive. Resellers will not be happy that Overdrive is essentially taking away its primary customers. This may result in resale prices dropping for the releases of 2024 after March 15. I’m worried that hyped releases may be sold out within a minute going forward. I have 3 months remaining in my membership. What happens in that time will dictate if I renew. I may switch over to Mini GT and other Japanese brands.
@williamgibson265 ай бұрын
How about this option. If you miss out on a car don't pay hundreds to someone on eBay for it just go without it. It is just a toy car after all. I've been a RLC member for years and have missed several cars I wanted but the sun still rose the next morning. It won't kill to go without a toy and if no one buys on eBay then people who sell on eBay will stop buying from RLC. No demand equals no profits.
@internationaldiecastgarage5 ай бұрын
& i see that 1K Brother!!!!!!! 💪🤠 Congrats man! I can imagine its been a JOURNEY!
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
It sure is. Thanks for the support
@Bryan-hf7ll5 ай бұрын
For me it works fine to be honest I love to collect them and sometimes I see my self buying them on eBay for 2 times or more for a casting o lost so buying 100$ to secure my rlc is good because now I won’t pay resellers all the time
@DanielGomez-gw6zh5 ай бұрын
That's how I feel
@petertobin89385 ай бұрын
My work schedule doesn't allow me to order on the regular Tuesday drops, so its definitely worth it for me. Your results may vary...
@escape1505 ай бұрын
Needless to say this will be my last year buying RLC membership. Mattel is starting to play games I don’t like. This will limit the amount of RLC releases to regular tier members.
@user-uf8xn9yq5n5 ай бұрын
You'll keep buying lmao
@user-gz7tq4uz3n5 ай бұрын
Mattel gotta get them dollars 🤑🤑🤑
@planetprince675 ай бұрын
Yes. This is about claiming the profits that resellers routinely make, and making those profits Mattels profits. Shrewd, but hackneyed business move. You see it everywhere online.
@stevemcphail35865 ай бұрын
I’m in New Zealand so I’m out, but in my opinion, it’s a no brainer,….I would if I could and of course they are going to bill you the $99 in advance, how else would they do it. The R34 will be worth $300 in no time so you’ve paid for you subscription for a couple of years in advance with just one car. I can’t understand all the negativity around this, you’ll kick yourself if you miss out on the membership opportunity.
@c.c.10705 ай бұрын
As for collectors like myself (53yo) who have grown up with HW and been collecting since, this is a win that basically pays for itself and is well worth it in turns of the headaches that scalpers create for collectors. For one, scalpers can’t benefit from marking up and selling an Overdrive membership for more than 100% like they do with everything else. Plus it makes it easier for collectors that work a job to where they can’t always be there at 12pm on a Tuesday to catch a drop. For those collectors that do often sell a casting they don’t want can make the $99 back easily. HW wouldn’t have to do this type of membership if it wasn’t for the scalpers. It all comes back to those scalpers. The $99 is well worth not having to stress about it. Plus I heard from collector sources that Mattel has been producing larger numbers of RLCs so collectors can have the chance to get what they want, and with the Overdrive they aren’t going to produce the numbers they did before. The fact that Mini GT or others that are more detailed yet cheaper, is really a moot point to collectors, bcuz they just aren’t Hot Wheels. It’s ashame that Mattel has to do this, but back in 2002 when RLC started the scalpers weren’t a factor as they’re now. They literally will take EVERY casting on the pegs to resell for a ridiculous price. I’m all for anything to go against the scalpers. If I find a STH on the pegs that I already have, I’ll buy it just to find a young HW liking kid just to give it to. I’ve even waited to see a kid look thru the HW and hand one to them so they could buy it. I’m glad and fully support the idea of the Overdrive bcuz HW is listening to the collectors complaining about the whole scalping problem. I love the fact that if you go on EBay you can’t find anyone selling an Overdrive membership for $400.
@onelovediecast2035 ай бұрын
I hear a lot of talk about other brands like mini gt. I like mini gt but sometimes the quality isn't that great on them. I love my inno 64 Silvia S13 but the wheels don't spin 😂. Hot Wheels have a lot of flaws and blemishes too that upset me when I get one. But still Hot Wheels have an attraction like no other when they're done right. The point I want to make is that this is pretty much an expensive hobby. And $99 is nothing spread out to six or seven cars I may want. Plus the stress factor is gone. I've missed out on stuff in the past. With those sick cars coming up the rest of the year this upgrade is totally worth it. Good luck everybody and happy diecasting 😊
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Best comment by far. Yes, this is an expensive hobby. No one likes spending more money for something they love. No one. By the market for RLC is an expensive one. The skylines are always over $100. The craftsmanship that goes into RLC is something I think goes unnoticed. For example, the 71 amc javelin AMX was spectacular but no one wanted it because it wasn’t a JDM casting or a gasser. So a lot of people feel entitled to get amazing castings for cheap when in reality those people are not true fans. They are JDM hype fans that only care about is what everyone likes which is the mainstream castings. I feel that is why RLC is afraid to do new things because of stuff like this.
@dvdiecastcustoms87855 ай бұрын
My thing is they just keep doing the same cars mostly every year so I dunno if I’m interested 🤷♂️
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Yes and no, yes they do some cars that are the same like the skyline(72 and r34), dodge charger, Volkswagen beetles, Camaros and other stuff. But they do have a lot of different colors and perhaps improved interior detailing. I think they’re doing this for newcomers so that they don’t miss out on the classic RLCS like the cars I listed. But if you don’t want the same thing every time I get that. This year seems like they’re doing a ton of new castings like the rx7 and supra which I’m super excited for.
@Devildog29985 ай бұрын
Heck yeah, this works for me due to my work.
@nickardery58595 ай бұрын
When the chameleon R34 drops and people are crying, cause they don’t get it. They’re gonna be like damn I should’ve got overdrive.😂
@NitrousDiecast5 ай бұрын
Just subbed! Great discussion!
@user-wy8rw1vh9x4 ай бұрын
I can't beat the Bots so this is a no brainer !!! Thanks Matell for doing this.,
@Chopped_cheese5 ай бұрын
I’m a RLC member . I get drops I like when I can . Is 99 dollars worth the chance to get every drop ? That’s beating the fun and excitement out of it . When are people gonna realize , you don’t need every car you don’t need every drop , they will always be more (drops) they will always be more cars . SMH .
@CycolacFan5 ай бұрын
There were less rules to read when I took out a mortgage and bought my first house… 😂 About ten years back I decided I’d just collect whatever Mainlines I found in store that I liked and if I saw a desirable RLC or other special edition at a good price I’d consider buying it. I don’t even bother seeing what the new releases are anymore. I’ve never been happier…
@Nugliscious5 ай бұрын
Mattel won't be making money from me with their latest scheme. I'll stick to buying what I like when I see it.
@fernandoquiceno5 ай бұрын
99$ for a year membership and some drops aren’t even worth it. I’ll pass. Haven’t had a drop I missed yet that I wanted. I’ll take my chance.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I’m afraid this membership is gonna make things harder tho. Especially for the supra, rx7 and r34skyline
@jeffrykaczewski2075 ай бұрын
I quit collecting hot wheels. You'd have to be an idiot to feed this greed. Overpriced and terrible qc and even worse customer service. So many other brands doing it better now and half the price. MINIGT
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Vote with your wallet. I respect that, however I believe there are some benefits that outweighs the cons. But that’s just me.
@torresangel1545 ай бұрын
Some should think of it like this... Do you think its unfair to those who choose not to purchase a "fast pass" at 6 Flags and have to wait in line while "fast pass" members paid the same amount to enter the theme park plus the "fast pass" cost? I purchased the overdrive for the peace of mind on the drops I want. Yeah, Id like a credit for the 11 weeks out of the year that have gone by but we know that's not going to happen.
@MdDiecastHunter5 ай бұрын
Im a fan of Nissans and Kaido House has that covered, and in better quality and detail than hotwheels rlc, I will order this years club car and be done with rlc.
@RobHardin-eu5vl2 ай бұрын
And you wonder why the prices of your hot wheels have gone up. First, it’s the company Mattel and The firsthand dealers charge you a premium just to get a common hot wheel. (Peg holder)
@coilstrike5 ай бұрын
Its unfair on the normal membership people, its going to be even HARDER for us to get them
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I agree. I want everyone to see this video before they buy that membership. Because I believe there are some pros and cons. Pros being you don’t have to stake out on the Mattel creations page, and you don’t have to worry about bots or internet connection. This year is gonna be crazy with the supra, rx7 and the chameleon R34
@coilstrike5 ай бұрын
Yeah the pros and cons balance it a bit. Those 3 rlc drops will break the internet lol@@preludeboy99
@dblastdiecast74025 ай бұрын
I have to believe it will be harder for everyone else to secure the high demand releases. Some people are claiming Mattel will make 10000 more of each release so that the regular subscribers are not affected. Not likely. Remember that Overdrive gives members the option to skip. Only a handful of releases sell out in less than 7 minutes. Mattel doesn’t want piles of unwanted stock.
@Jackravenhop5 ай бұрын
Not worth it for me, I only purchase 2-4 RLC cars a year. I’m glad I don’t collect JDM, those drops seem to disappoint the most people. I feel like Overdrive is just a cash grab by Mattel, all RLC cars can and should be made to order for RLC members.
@mustafizrahman.5 ай бұрын
Isn’t the STH sets limited to less than 10k so it seems that the STH will not be included
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Yeah that makes sense. I honestly just want the new skyline,Rx7 and Supra
@mrrpepsi245 ай бұрын
It works for me, Ive been a member for several years and Ive missed out on a lot of cars, then if I really want that car, I have to pay 2nd hand prices, so, this will probably save me money
@maltwhiskey14245 ай бұрын
Discriminating foreign buyers while they still use the Dutch branch as their headquarters to avoid taxes in the United States... (1186 MJ 1, NL) .. they start to look like Disney ..
@abandonexplorations38965 ай бұрын
And I forgot about the chameleon paint color JDM cars coming out I’ll probably get a couple from my collection but I won’t be getting the expensive membership wish me luck
@NigelHeads5 ай бұрын
RLC cars never impressed me for the price anyway. I reluctantly bought a membership in October last year and bought the corvette stingray redline after missing out on 2 different drops. Waited 2 months just to have my order refunded, but not my membership. I’ll pass on any of this “pay for the privilege” BS from now on.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I agree, I really feel like it’s not coming from a place of passion, just from a place of greed. However at least we get the cars for sure now instead of having to fight bots and scalpers. We can rest easy.
@davidpatterson57135 ай бұрын
i will definitely pass on this, $99 is way too much, if it was around $20 then yes i would do it, if i am unable to get cars after this overdrive starts then so be it, i can live just fine without RLC, there's plenty more diecast car companies out there@@preludeboy99
@GNprime5 ай бұрын
I'm good with it. Even just securing the Skyline, RX-7 and Supra will pay for itself by taking my money out of the hands of an eBay scalper. I just hope it trashes the scalpers' way of life!
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I hope regular people who are members can score 1 too. Hopefully people watch this video before upgrading so they know what they’re getting themselves into.
@GNprime5 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 Agreed! Hopefully this doesn't act like an automatic preorder system and they only make as many cars as there are Overdrives.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
If it gets to the point where it’s a necessity to get the overdrive to get the cars then I won’t support it. This is made to help people, not to extort them. These cars are nice but hot wheels needs to humble themselves, MiniGT and INNO64 does the same thing they do with more detail at a $20 price point. I will gladly support them if it comes to it.
@williamwilkinson66655 ай бұрын
@GNprime...silly rabbit, the scalpers will still get theirs ......they will just charge even more for them
@onelovediecast2035 ай бұрын
Yeah really. Everyone should only buy what is hanging on the pegs and only buy online when the cost is the peg price plus shipping of course.
@thig21485 ай бұрын
When does overdrive go on sale?
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Unfortunately it sold out. It’s too late to get it. I didn’t know it sold out until 2 hours ago. Which makes this video irrelevant.
@freedomone7763 ай бұрын
Overdrive is worth the $100 and levels the playing field against the criminal bots that steal 100 copies of a rlc car during a online sale. It stops the thieves buying up all the copies and it prevents them from selling them on epay for 5x what they're worth. Stop complaining.
@eastsider855 ай бұрын
I see it as a perk for collectors who cant hit the time mark for a RLC drop due to a busy life style,I already have the membership but would upgrade just to secure the more exclusive RLC’s,a safety net knowing that youre locked in
@Infinitely_Interesting5 ай бұрын
"Pay to win" type behavior. It's hard enough to get certain casts like the recent skyline. It was sold out so fast.
@kennygrove32275 ай бұрын
Rlc and hot wheels is turning out trash...big fan but they are falling behind...Rlc 20 30 right....now look at a mini gt for 15 20....the details are amazing ....make a good car rather then. Ripping off your fans
@elder7535 ай бұрын
So if the limit is 2, you are guaranteed 1, get charged for shipping, then if you want another 1, you get to pay shipping again. The math is crazy.. let’s say 15 releases per year. That’s $6.7 per release with overdrive + $9 for shipping. $40-45 for a single rlc is mad. Fomo sells.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I believe even if you bought 2 on the site manually without overdrive, the shipping price increases. I guess it depends on how much they can fit in a box because the RYUS nsx was in bigger diorama like case so it needed a bigger box, buying 2 would not only make it heavy but increase the size of the box. It also depends on where you live as well. Everyone has been commenting different shipping prices. And you don’t need to buy every drop, you can just opt out of a drop before the deadline, or you can flip RLCs and try to get some money. That’s just my take though. I’ve heard people say scalpers will get this membership and prices will increase. I doubt it will benefit scalpers because they depend on the desperation of people who missed out, otherwise they would be selling it to people outside of the country which Mattel is currently looking for a solution for that. All in all, I think this system has more good than cons.
@elder7535 ай бұрын
I hear what you’re saying, but if you don’t buy every drop, the ones you buy will be even more expensive.. what I can say from experience is that I’ve been grabbing from mattel for a long time now from across the pond and it’s always £9 for shipping and taxes +the fact that I buy all the items same value but in £ not $. I never do large orders tho, so not sure above 2kg boxes. Anyway my only hope is that this 10k overdrive memberships will somewhat satisfy the demand and scalpers will end up sitting on stock of overpriced moon dust.
@Neilzn5 ай бұрын
Is this to make up for their inability to sell and ship overseas currently?
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I don’t not believe so. I do believe they are planning something entirely different. I’m trying to grow my channel big enough so that way I can speak with the creators and ask them. Perhaps there are answers
@aaronhansen80375 ай бұрын
So why wouldn’t it cover TH sets and other sets? They have been sold as RLC exclusives.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
So, those treasure hunt sets are sold in February of the new year, this overdrive membership ends on December 31st. That’s my theory. I’ve tried really hard to grab that set and failed many times. We will have to wait and see. This honestly might be my last year just because of how expensive this hobby is lol.
@aaronhansen80375 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 I wonder if your an overdrive member you get first shot to renew first. That’s how the old RLC memberships use to be. So you could renew in December, and go for the sets in ‘25. Lots of “unknowns”.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
It kinda sucks that they now implemented this over drive membership instead of implementing it December 31st. So now people who purchased the membership will need to purchase it again to get the STH set that releases in Jan-February. So that kinda punished the people who invested in it from the start…..🤦🏻♂️I clearly didn’t think this through. I might make another follow up and explain that.
@aaronhansen80375 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 yes that part sucks. But if you do get the option to renew before their offered to other non-overdrive people, you’ll have the first shot in 25. So that could possibly be a little bit of a perk. I’m sure this idea was brought up after the sale of those other items, I mean it’s kind of bad in the sense that, it started later in the year. But if you were in my situation, I never got any releases unless they were duds like that zinger looking car. So now I can get cars that I would’ve never normally got.
@legofranco66815 ай бұрын
Why hot wheels collectors care so much about aftermarket values? Go get a mini-gt for 20$. More details, buy whenever you want, no pressure. When ppl gets obsessed with something, then brands like Mattel can play with your life the way they want. So dumb
@YenCrew5 ай бұрын
I won't be upgrading because I don't collect them all anyhow. I have yet to buy one lol
@Bighotwheelhunter5 ай бұрын
The cars are 27 dollars now and shipping is more
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
It’s $27 because it’s a membership car u believe. Also the shipping isn’t more for me, it’s still $6:
@Bighotwheelhunter5 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 it shows 25 now
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Oh well there you go, back to normal 🙂
@Designbyapro5 ай бұрын
Mmmm delicious. Step 1: purposefully create small batch releases of extremely quick to make toys. Charge 3000% increase in cost. Step 2: allow severe abuse of the point of sale gateway. Step 3: Fan the flames of mass FOMO to create a frenzy. Step 4: create a FOMO club that is straight up bordering on classism (Over-drive) Step 5: Charge $100.... a month. Its a recurring subscription people.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
No no. It’s not $100 a month it’s $100 a year. For the full year until December 31st you are charged only once. It’s not a subscription. If you wanna think of it as a subscription it’s $9.20 a month
@Designbyapro5 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 Indeed I agree with what you say being the case, but when I went to purchase through Shop, it stated it would be a monthly recurring cost. So it may just be a communication issue with that particular vender. None the less, just the fact that that communication issue is there is enough to make me opt-out of a non refundable fee.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
No it’s not monthly. Shop has it wrong. It’s a membership yes and perhaps that’s the default description for memberships but it’s not $100 a month I promise you
@johnharts24635 ай бұрын
I called Mattel. It’s a one time $99 charge. Shop was incorrect!
@i2mass5 ай бұрын
It’s a PSL
@abandonexplorations38965 ай бұрын
I’m probably not going to get the overdrive membership because I don’t think it’s worth it I wish it came with a patch or pin for that kind of price but it only comes with benefits that you’ll get an RLC but if you don’t cancel it you have to pay the price I don’t know too many people they just have extra money to throw away like that if they forget about ARLC coming out
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s true. RLC is an expensive hobby. Also overdrive already sold out. So 10k people are gonna get their RLCs
@robertshop3914 ай бұрын
I am on the verge of starting to collect other brands that are way better an detailed an the scalpers don't make it fun anymore
@preludeboy994 ай бұрын
I agree. Scalpers are the reason why stuff like this is happening.
@ascgazz5 ай бұрын
It’s more Mattel bullshit.
@Mr67Stanger4 ай бұрын
Not worth my money. If I miss a car, I'll get the 2nd color, or the third. Hell, with the $100.0 savings I can go online right now and but RLC I have missed from previous years!
@rc67die-castcollector5 ай бұрын
Hard pass!! This OD is all about money! RLC cares less about the customer and more about how money they can make.
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
The way I see it, they have tried to combat bots in the past by increasing the amount made, adding captchas and rereleasing previous castings for those who missed out but in different colors. And to be honest for almost every company and business maximizing profits is the number 1 goal. Profits can bring better innovations, puts food on the plate of workers, it creates more jobs and opportunities and creates a market. I’m a diehard hot wheels fan and I believe that by getting OD it allows me to focus on my work and studies while having a guaranteed success with RLC. No more cancellations, no more staking out the website until 11 CT. I don’t have to pay scalpers for forgetting a drop that I actually wanted. I rather my money go to a corporation that has been releasing good products and has passionate workers than pay someone who bought up all the stock for pure greed.
@1995JD_5 ай бұрын
So can you automatically buy the sth set?
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I don’t think you can. The reason I believe that is because usually the STH set comes out in January. This overdrive membership expires on the 31st of January. My guess to why they made it this way is because they want people to continue to subscribe to this membership which really sucks because we don’t get any type of reward for loyalty for supporting. I think I’m gonna make a video about it.
@onelovediecast2035 ай бұрын
No it won't be available in this calendar year.
@kingklank67324 ай бұрын
99 bucks? Fuuuuuuuuck NO!
@carlosf.68285 ай бұрын
Not all RLCs are desirable, and I'm at my computer very day at 9 AM anyway, so no thanks. RLCs are already overpriced when compared to the competition. This is just a shameless money grab from Mattel.
@jchalestorm17495 ай бұрын
Stop worry about other peoples money. Buy it or dont
@johnnycheese45324 ай бұрын
you must pay to play the game.
@simplekustomsbyeddiepapand18385 ай бұрын
I think Mattel is scaming every collector in the hobby !!! Now they are geting gready!!
@preludeboy995 ай бұрын
I don’t think they’re scamming people, but I do believe they have very poor infrastructure and poor customer service. Perhaps I should make a video on Mattel discussing the long history of disappointment from them.
@Anth2304 ай бұрын
Its an awful idea. I can't wait until the OD members complain when most stuff is still available hours after the sale. 😂
@preludeboy994 ай бұрын
I honestly want people to be able to get their cars without her OD. If we can prove that we don’t need OD to get hype cars like the supra or RX7 then it’s a victory in my book. I want everyone to win. Whether it’s OD or through conventional methods.
@Anth2304 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 Still. OD is a complete Money making scheme from Mattel. Except for maybe 3 releases this coming year. Everything else should be relatively easy to secure. Don't forget they are not supposed to make enough for everyone. That's the way it always was. Now they almost make enough for at least 80% of who wants whichever release and now they are preying on the people who worry they may not get a few hyped releases and charge them an additional $100. Pretty backhanded actually. But whatever.
@Anth2304 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 The thing is the club was never supposed to be one for everyone. That's what it has essentially become. Overdrive is a complete joke and an insult to members.
@preludeboy994 ай бұрын
I don’t see it that way. I’ve noticed they have been trying to battle bots and limit the number of RLCS sold while also increasing the amount made. They stopped creating the batch numbers on the packaging, they added captchas(which failed) the limit is not kept to one per member(unless they use multiple members) now they are using a new method that uses a automated ordering system where members can get what they want without trying to fight for it. Is it consumer friendly? No it’s not, it’s actually the opposite. I think they should have done this for base members. But it’s still a solution to a problem. Maybe they will add more perks like free shipping or faster shipping times. All I know is everyone has been complaining about getting an RLC they want. This grants them what they want. This isn’t beneficial for scalpers either because now they have to spend more money to get product and if they have to increase the price even more no one is gonna want to buy it, especially if the batch numbers increased.
@Anth2304 ай бұрын
@@preludeboy99 I get that. But if you go to the RLC boards most of those complainers are newer members and they DID NOT READ THE AGREEMENT BEFORE THEY JOINED THE CLUB. It only gives you a CHANCE at cars not a guarantee. It's always been this way but Mattel saw dollar signs when foolish people used to pay 8 times the price for a current release 5 minutes after sellout. Overdrive is basically the subscription service they used to have. Which was FREE and first come first serve. Now it's $100 md 10k limit with quantities 35k and more. Again except for the McLaren/Skyline and maybe the Continental , most stuff will be EXTREMELY easy to get this year. Look at the Power Wagon and how everyone thought it was gonna be hard to get. It's collecting cobwebs on ebay 😂. The BMW's ...cobwebs. So basically people bought overdrive for two HYPED pieces. So If they want to make enough for everyone. They need to price accordingly. At this point it's a major rip off. The cars are nice but I can get the same quality from Mini Gt exclusives and they are 3000 limit.... Food for thought man... Oh and what they really needed to do was get RID OF 5 ACCOUNT HOLDERS. That is what kills the sales. Most 5 account holders are SCALPERS. Plain and simple. No one under one roof needs or wants 5 cars. I don't care if they have four sons. 😂. They have 5 accounts for resale. Bottom line. If they get rid of the 5 household accounts. I bet it would go more smoothly...
@bryanwoodring25695 ай бұрын
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@jesseyaa19645 ай бұрын
Hot wheels getting greedy bottom line!! they dgaf, also the market will be overflowed wit RLCs and they will worth nothing but retail so bad for resellers and great for PC collectors 😊 good luck trying to sell the car’s secondary market prices! Haha! 😂 this idea will crash Ina year, BoTs should be eliminated to fix this issue and 1 car per sale per club member period! 😊
@sthlacuevadeelmapachehunte17795 ай бұрын
Preference pay mattel than guys asking $200 per casting 😅😅😅 🦝👍