Grand Admiral Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I just pre-ordered this beauty. 3 3/4" Scale DeLorean Time Machine Now I need to get it up to 88mph and send it back to my 1985 self. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 There's no way it actually lights up THAT bright. (if it did, I'd buy it) Based on their description, it sounds like there's other versions, but the BTTF2 version is the exclusive. So who's got the one from the first movie? Quote
EXO Posted March 5, 2009 Posted March 5, 2009 I just pre-ordered this beauty. 3 3/4" Scale DeLorean Time Machine Now I need to get it up to 88mph and send it back to my 1985 self. well in theory, wouldn't it just need to 4.8 miles per hour since it's a 3 3/4 toy? lol Quote
yellowlightman Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I love how it says: Don't miss your chance on owning one of America's finest motorcars, with a special, futuristic, time-travelling twist! Back to the Future created an entire generation of kids who grew up thinking the DeLorean was actually cool, instead of the huge pile of crap it actually was. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 ::gasp:: You're saying people judge cars by appearance and sound, not quality and performance? (though if the real DeLorean actually sounded like it did onscreen, it'd have helped a little) Quote
sharky Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 There's no way it actually lights up THAT bright. (if it did, I'd buy it) Based on their description, it sounds like there's other versions, but the BTTF2 version is the exclusive. So who's got the one from the first movie? I dunno, it looks pretty bright in this video. http://www.bttf.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=21011 It was originally announced that the flying BTTF II car would be an exclusive to someplace, but they didn't say where. Now I know it's an Entertainment Earth exclusive and I will be ordering it from them. I've seen BigBadToyStore with the original version, but I don't believe it's an exclusive to any one place. I'll bet Toys R Us will have them on the shelves since they sell Diamond Select stuff now. I was hoping that Diamond Select would do some 1:18 action figures to go with the car, but I heard that there are some licensing issues with using the actors' likeness. That's why they were only able to do the Kubrick style Minimates figures. Quote
Mechinyun Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I love how it says: Back to the Future created an entire generation of kids who grew up thinking the DeLorean was actually cool, instead of the huge pile of crap it actually was. I had a delorean, 82' vin 10854, full restoration and it was awesome. I sold it for a down payment on my countach. However I do miss the car, not alot of power, but its a fun car to drive, pictures dont do it justice. It is definatley not a pile of crap. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Countach?!?!? (still my all-time fave car appearance-wise, no car will ever look as cool) Quote
Mechinyun Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Countach?!?!? (still my all-time fave car appearance-wise, no car will ever look as cool) You know it bro! I have a 81' lp400s. Traded the delorean plus cash to get it. Interesting note, the guy who took the delorean bought it for his 17 year old son, the son took it for a drive a few days after he got it and TOTALED it. RIP Vin 10854! BTW I just pre-orded the delorean BTTF 2 version, thanks for that info sharky. Quote
one_klump Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 Countach?!?!? (still my all-time fave car appearance-wise, no car will ever look as cool) omg same here, the early 80's models were simply the most badass designs on any car ever! Quote
David Hingtgen Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 You know that you're required to post pics now. Quote
MDP310 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 Yeah, DeLoreans were slow, but it was 1982. Everything was slow. You could get a Camaro with a 90-hp four cylinder. I've heard of some people doing crazy black magic engine swaps with Deloreans. Like Honda 4- or 6-cylinders, or even a Northstar V-8 out of a Caddy. Quote
crasis Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) Click for more. This picture made my day. I picked up one of these last month, as well. It absolutely rocks. This is a toy I always wanted as a kid. I've been trying to figure out who would make the best driver for it, since we're not going to get any BTTF figs anytime soon. I think you've made up my mind. Maybe dear Cobra Commander can go back in time and prevent ROC from being produced. Edited November 10, 2009 by crasis Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 so coooool! I'd pay +2300 dollars for this... yeah, DeLorean was a slow pile of garbage, but Robert Zemeckis immortalize it Quote
Grand Admiral Posted November 10, 2009 Author Posted November 10, 2009 This picture made my day. I picked up one of these last month, as well. It absolutely rocks. This is a toy I always wanted as a kid. I've been trying to figure out who would make the best driver for it, since we're not going to get any BTTF figs anytime soon. I think you've made up my mind. Glad you liked it. Cobra Commander's particular brand of megalomania is great for laughs. Quote
Vepariga Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 pretty sweet,made me start humming 'the power of love' haha, The de'lorean wasnt that bad,but it was abit of a pile,even in the movie it kept conking out lol "Hey mcFly!..I thought i told you never come in here' Quote
David Hingtgen Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 So, just how bright is the blue glow? I'm all about light-up stuff. (I've lit up my own starships) More specifically---is it a nice even glow, or are there obvious light/dark spots betraying the underlying sources etc? Quote
Scream Man Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 oh man, if i had the space for that...... Quote
Grand Admiral Posted November 11, 2009 Author Posted November 11, 2009 So, just how bright is the blue glow? I'm all about light-up stuff. (I've lit up my own starships) More specifically---is it a nice even glow, or are there obvious light/dark spots betraying the underlying sources etc? It's pretty good, but there are light/dark spots. The light piping seems to work pretty well though. You can see it in action here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/grandadmiral/4092774875/ You might also check your local Toys R Us. They should have the first edition model that lights up in the same way, so you could check it out in person. Quote
Wanzerfan Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I take it that's a 1/24th scale of the original car. The other scale number confused me there for a moment. Quote
Wanzerfan Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 1/18, not 1/24. Well, my guess was close. I forget that it's most aircraft plastic models that are scaled at 1/24. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Well, 1/24 is still common for cars. Quote
EXO Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 that sucks that they didnt make the Marty and Doc figures for it... what the point of having it at 1:18 and then tell you that it can fit a GI Joe... geee thanks! Quote
Grand Admiral Posted November 15, 2009 Author Posted November 15, 2009 I'm sure there are all sorts of licensing issues with making Marty and Doc figures. $$$$$$$$$ Quote
David Hingtgen Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 Make Marty in his yellow bio-hazard suit with the hood/mask on, and there'd be no likeness issues, and it'd be hard to argue that it's actually a "movie" figure at all. Be better than nothing. Quote
macrossnake Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 I have a 1/24 version, a bit smaller than this new one. I have seen this new one in the shop, looks a bit 'plastic-ish'. However, I didn't know it can light up with sound effect, I might have to go back and get it before they run out!!! By the way, can those wheels flip over like the movie (while it take off)? Quote
David Hingtgen Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 They have made several versions to cover each appearance---if you want hover mode (and a Mr Fusion), you have to buy the BTTF 2 version. White-walls? BTTF 3. Lightning rod? BTTF 1. Quote
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 For around $60K, you can get your own DeLorean factory built with original parts. http://www.delorean.com/newbuild.asp Quote
DarkReaper Posted November 15, 2009 Posted November 15, 2009 You know it bro! I have a 81' lp400s. Traded the delorean plus cash to get it. Interesting note, the guy who took the delorean bought it for his 17 year old son, the son took it for a drive a few days after he got it and TOTALED it. RIP Vin 10854! BTW I just pre-orded the delorean BTTF 2 version, thanks for that info sharky. Post pics and you instantly become the most awesome guy on this board. Come on do it! Do it! Doooo it! Quote
Grand Admiral Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 I have a 1/24 version, a bit smaller than this new one. I have seen this new one in the shop, looks a bit 'plastic-ish'. However, I didn't know it can light up with sound effect, I might have to go back and get it before they run out!!! By the way, can those wheels flip over like the movie (while it take off)? The BTTF 2 version has the hover conversion mode. I posted a movie link upthread demonstrating it. However, I believe it was an Entertainment Earth exclusive, which is sold out. You'll probably have to go on eBay or elsewhere to find it. It does look a bit plasticky, but for the money I think it's quite a lot of toy. You get hover mode converting wheels, both doors open, there's room for figures, and a lot of light features including the "time coils" on the exterior of the vehicle, the dashboard, the time circuits, and the flux capacitor. Quote
macrossnake Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 The BTTF 2 version has the hover conversion mode. I posted a movie link upthread demonstrating it. However, I believe it was an Entertainment Earth exclusive, which is sold out. You'll probably have to go on eBay or elsewhere to find it. It does look a bit plasticky, but for the money I think it's quite a lot of toy. You get hover mode converting wheels, both doors open, there's room for figures, and a lot of light features including the "time coils" on the exterior of the vehicle, the dashboard, the time circuits, and the flux capacitor. Thanks for the info... so they actually have two versions? Damn, it isn't that hard to make the wheels turn 'upward' for hover mode! Quote
Grand Admiral Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 Three versions, actually. There's a BTTF 3 version coming soon with the big whitewall tires and 1950's tech on the hood. Quote
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