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QUESTION: hope you can help i have bbeen on every wesite i can think trying to find the correct story of the models i have someone at the ceo of mattel phil is attempting to get me info his ph 716-687-3017  the picture of my model is on ebay  150177685168 i purchased in 2000 several mattel hotwheels models of a ;launch 360 modena; limited to 300 models mostly given to vip,s i can find no one to give me info on these including hotwheels customer service,collectors site dicussion boards etc any help would be appreciated   the box says 1/64 but i believe  they are 1/43

ANSWER: You pretty much have the correct story as to where the car is from. It is a promo given to VIP's at the event. That is why it is a pewter car on a plaque, to commemorate the event. As far as value, it is up to the collector that would want such a piece. Your run of the mill collector would have no use for something like this. Actually, I would dare to say that your best bet would be Euro collectors.
As far as scale, if the box says, 1/64, that that is what it should be. Mattel is very straight forward with it's correct packaging. And anyway, I would not be able to tell without having it in my hand or at least seeing it next to a regular size Hot Wheels car.
Best wishes.
Michael

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QUESTION: hi michael thanks for the info even though the box says 1/64th the model is 1/43 not sure where i go from here what about hotwheels auctions at one of their conventions

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Dr. Michaels,
I will send a note to a friend at Mattel.
Please look on the box and tell me the date of the copyright and the product number. I will do what I can. These type pieces are very hard to track down only because some are actually just licensed by Mattel and produce by another manufacture.
Michael

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Michael Zarnock is an American author and columnist, who writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories. Michael's knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. Whether it be because of the 11 books and countless magazine articles that he has written about Hot Wheels toys or the sheer size and diversity of his collection, this extensive knowledge has earned him the label,
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2011-Present - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Highway Section)
2009-2010 - "The Car Room Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2008-2009 - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2002 to 2008 - "Toy Cars & Models Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column & Variation Price Guide)
2002 - "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations"
2002 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles II"
2003 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide"
2004 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition"
2004 - *"Toys & Prices - 11th Edition"
2005 - "Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide"
2005 - *"Toys & Prices - 12th Edition"
2005 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles III"
2006 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide"
2006 - *"Toys & Prices - 13th Edition"
2007 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 3rd Edition"
2007 - *"Toys & Prices - 14th Edition"
2007 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 2nd Edition"
2008 - *"Toys & Prices - 15th Edition"
2009 - *"Toys & Prices - 16th Edition"
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2010 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 4th Edition"
2010 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 3rd Edition"
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