The Urus

 

This is the last actual real-world Lamborghini and the last post for my “Celebration of the Bull” journey. I hope you have enjoyed these posts and hope to start putting together the next feature soon.

     For the final post, I now look at the Urus, the high-performance SUV. SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle. We could debate those terms but why bother? The Urus is the top predator in this market. The Urus started production in 2018 and growls at the competition through a twin turbo V-8 that makes between 620-640 horsepower depending on the options. The Urus reportedly weighs less than the competitor’s SUV models, gets very good gas mileage for the segment and horsepower (14 highway). It does however carry the highest price tag and $250k. If you are curious, I highly recommend you search youtube for videos of the Mansory edition – a very limited edition with a price tag near $1m. 

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There are two releases of the Urus in Hot Wheels.  The first release was called the Lamborghini Urus and was based on the 2012 Geneva auto show prototype. The latest release debuted in 2019 as the ‘17 Lamborghini Urus and has all the updated body lines of the actual vehicle. Hot wheels spent some time getting this one right and it shows.

 

 Every detail of the front grill is clearly molded. Headlights and taillights are high-res decals, and the Lamborghini logo is clear. Closer examination of the headlights reveals an impressive amount of detail including shadows and the famous Y design LED setup. The Y5 wheels look really good on this model and the yellow paint scheme on the 2020 release represent the real cars flagship paint.

It is hard to say if collectors will latch onto the Urus or not, the 2021 release is metallic blue and looks just as good as the 2020 release. If you were going to dream about an SUV, this is the one to dream about.

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

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The Huracan

 

The newest offering from Lamborghini is an on the fence kind of car. Today we look at the Huracan. It has the cues, it has the looks, it has the power and optional models like the performante. It has a race version. But there is something hard to take in about the looks. It looks refined and smoothed out and maybe just a little bit too much. It doesn’t have the flair of the Aventador or even the Countach but it is still a car to dream about. The Huracan is powered by a Lamborghini built V10 and is rear wheel drive. There is a new EVO model that is just beginning to enter the markets that should help boost its place in the supercar market but I don’t think it can rival the current Aventador models.

 

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With that less than dazzling real world review, lets turn towards the Hot Wheels version. Since the Huracan has smoothed out all the lines of the body, it was easier to nail this model and Hot Wheels surely did. There are two releases already, the standard road car and the Huracan Super Trofeo race version. Both versions are very well done. The Huracan debuted in 2015 and has been a part of the mainline every year except 2020 (although the Trofeo showed up in a 5 pack). My personal favorite release so far is the red with white stripes that was released in 2017 exotics 5pack.

The super Trofeo race version of the Huracan is also a very well-done release. The 5-pack version in the 2020 Lamborghini 5 pack features the 63 on the side – the 63 is significant because that is the year that Lamborghini began. This model has not caught on with collectors, I suspect it is because of the real-world cars looks. Some love it, some would rather have the Aventador. I would be happy with either and have both in my Hot Wheels collection.

Most of the Huracan releases feature real world paint schemes and have head and taillight decals which are high res and look really good. The Lamboghini logo has also evolved and looks very good.

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

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https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

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The near invisible Veneno

 

If the Sesto Elemento is considered exclusive or rare then who here can tell me they have witnessed a Veneno in the real world? The Lamborghini Venveo is one of the wildest prototypes to hit the road in all its prototype glory and form. Only 14 Venenos exist. All wheel drive, a naturally aspirated V12 and a body that looks like an automotive Samurai, you cant hide from anybody when (if) you are in one of these cars. The Veneno also started the launch of a new trend in the automotive highly exotic world, spec cars. What this means is that if you have the cash to get one, you can specify the color scheme and some other features. Several one-off type automakers are going this direction and Lamborghini is in the game. The Veneno is one beautiful example of what cars can be while retaining all the Lamborghini cues.

 

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This one is about as rare in my collection as the real car. The only example I have to take pictures of is this one.

First edition 2014. Current casting. If the Sesto Elemento was a grand slam, then the Veneno is the game winning score for the championship title in Hot Wheels Lamborghini castings. The real car is wild and has wings, and inlets everywhere and Hot Wheels got well most of them – you can’t get that much finite detail in a 1:64^th scale diecast but there are enough details captured to make you forget some of those minor details.

 

The Veneno casting has been around for six years now and still, is fun to see on the pegs. The 2020 line had a gold version in the 5 pack and a beautiful purple version in the exotics 5 pack. There were no main line releases of this car in single blister in 2021. There are several collectors’ gems with the Veneno. The 2015 Zamac version (Walmart exclusive series), the 2019 Forza Horizon 4 release that captured the real-world inaugural paint scheme and includes the Veneno name on the rear wing support.  There is also a 2017 Kroger exclusive color (white) that is hard to find. Hot Wheels really put this one together well and when it is usually fitted with the RA6 wheels which have a direct connection to the real car!

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

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https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels

The Sesto Elemento

 

Ok Ladies and Gentlemen, we are reaching current models for Lamborghini. The Aventador has become the new flagship model but Lamborghini has given the world a few limited run magnificent machines (remember the Reventon post?). Now I turn to a little known and even more rarely seen gem. The wild as it gets Sesto Elemento. And yes, this one is as wild as the name might suggest. There are only 20 in existence and were only produced in 2012. This is what happens when someone says yeah, the Aventador is cool but what if we went a little further…The Sesto Elemento was Lamborghinis first official offering that got thrust into the emerging hypercar market. The Sesto Elemento was also the prize that “Dino” offered anyone who took out the main character in the modern automotive blockbuster movie Need for Speed.

 

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If the Aventador was a home run for Mattel – and it is, then the Sesto Elemento is a grand slam. The proportions when compared to other Lamborghini castings are perfect. One of the styling cues on the Sesto Elemento (and not used on any other models) is the two triangle areas where the windshield meets the hood which are always a contrasting color. Hot Wheels got them right. Every other line of this exotic beast is beautifully recreated (as far as I know – I have never witnessed one in real life). Another cool feature that is Sesto only is the vents for the engine on what most call the trunk lid. This panel does not open on Hot Wheels or real car but again, Hot Wheels nailed the design.

The Sesto Elemento casting debuted in 2014 and with a rival brand leaving the market, Hot Wheels really stepped up the Lamborghini castings which includes this casting. There have been some wild color schemes, but they are real world colors. For 2020 collectors got a super treasure hunt version of the Sesto Elemento in Gulf racing colors (but no decals). Since this car is so rare in the real world, in can sometimes go unnoticed in the Hot Wheels world as well. A couple notable versions are the 2015 release in satin grey (real world deco), the 2017 release in Gloss black and the nicest in my opinion, the 2019 exotics 5 pack in deep candy maroon with black J5 wheels.

Another check in the box for this casting is the track use. The Sesto sits low to the ground but is flat on the bottom and really gets some speed on the orange track, although it can have trouble with booster wheels because of the angles but man it is as fast as it looks.

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

https://hotwheelscollectors.mattel.com/

https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels

The Fighting Bull

 

Whew, how do we improve on the Reventon? More to the point, how did Lamborghini top the Reventon? The Aventador. With a name that means "The Fighting Bull", the Aventador lives up to its name. Lamborghini took the Aventador to the next level with new side inlets, a new taillight design that becomes brand identity, new aggressive body treatments and all the fighter jet treatments in the interior. Add to this list, a high production model that is still current and is the feature of many car cultures including the underground LED styles in Japan. The Aventador packs a V12 and has several models to give a potential buyer choices from mild to wild. The Aventadors body features also mark a new styling vision for Lamborghini and is now part of the brands identity. The “Y” design of the taillights is now a trademark feature on most Lamborghini models including prototypes. The Aventador also held the fastest lap at the Nürburgring for 2 years straight. The Aventador is reaching the mark of the most produced model in Lamborghini history and is a current model.

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The Aventador casting debuted in 2012 and remains a current casting. One of the latest releases is the Fast and Furious Euro Fast series in matte black with real riders and proper decals. The actual name of the casting is Aventador LP700-4. This casting has appeared in the premium Batman series, the Fast and Furious and at least once every casting year. The Avetador J which is a roadster model has also appeared frequently and was debuted in 2013. Both models are popular, likely because Mattel really hit a home run with the Aventador casting. Every odd angle and body line is crisp and spot on. The side intakes are deep and look realistic. The paint schemes for the Aventador have been real world liveries which adds to the collectability of this casting. A super treasure hunt released in 2018 is highly sought after. Wheel choices have also been spot on over the years.

My personal favorite release of this casting is the 2018 Kmart exclusive releases that were named Aventador Miura Homage. There is a red and a blue version and they can be tricky to find but they are out there. Be on the lookout for the 2020 releases in the police subset and the Aventador J in the Lamborghini 5 pack.

 

Thank you, Happy collecting!

Collector Quentin…

 

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

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https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels

Was that actually a Reventon?

 There are moments in automotive history that change everything. Singularities of their own sort. This is one of them. The Lamborghini Reventon. Only 21 Reventons were produced and only 20 were offered for sale, the other one was built for the Lamborghini Museum. The Reventon had many achievements to its name, the limited production run when the company was starting to enter the big production market, a million-dollar price tag that appreciates everytime one of these rarities goes up for sale and finally, not one of them was produced with a gloss finish. All 20 were either light grey or charcoal – matte finish. The Reventon took aim at the speed record boasting a 200 mph plus range. Reintroduction of the V12 and a host of stealth fighter like angles that made both car and aircraft enthusiasts drool at the sight of one. The had to be mostly internet sightings because there is only 20 and they are tucked away in secret garages around the globe.

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There are two versions of the Reventon, the hard top and the roadster. The roadster is my least favorite, but the roadster does have better lines body lines. The original Reventon came out in 2009 and is still around at times although, just as rare as the car itself. The wild fighter jet lines of the real Reventon are clearly cast well and the new big rear light pods that brought back the look of the Countach are very well done. The most impressive part of this casting (and the reason I prefer it over the spyder) is the back-window treatment. The real car featured a wild layered looking window with several angles and Hot Wheels captured this look with perfection.  

Again, Hot Wheels has taken a more real-world approach with the paint schemes which I also appreciate. In my own opinion, the 2014 mulitpack release in white and the 2014 release in the mystery models in gloss grey are the nicest versions available (both I am on the hunt for). The 2009 first edition in flat grey does capture the real essence of the real car though. Since the Reventon is not cast in the mainline very often, some of them can carry premium pricing but the Reventon casting is a must have for any collection and even more importantly for a Lamborghini collector.

Let me not skip over the roadster version. The roadster appeared in 2010 and is a current model. The latest release was 2019 in an Italian flag racing stripe scheme which is very nice. There have been several releases of the Roadster but has not caught collectors attention so they are easy to find and do not carry a premium. The 2017 Lamborghini subset features a light grey with black stripe and is also one of the nicer versions to date.

From the Gallardo on, take notice of the complexity of the bodywork on these cars and understand that all this is being represented on a 1:43 scale diecast car that is mass produced. It still amazes me that Hot Wheels can capture some of these hyper cars at the level that they do. Some people get upset over scale and I get it but man, to have such complex cars at this scale is a far cry from where the industry was even just 20 years ago. Look at post #2, the Countach and compare it to the Gallardo or the Reventon. I remain very excited as we get ready to explore the next offering, stay tuned.

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

https://hotwheelscollectors.mattel.com/

https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels

A New Breed - Gallardo

 

Aside from some one-offs and prototypes, we do not skip any more models. The next model has mixed emotions in real life. For me, it is a beautiful car with a lot of interesting history to it. We are now looking at the Gallardo. The Gallardo was a smaller version of the Mucielago but the Gallardo packed a newly engineered V10. All Wheel drive began to show up and the stage was set for the next evolution of Lamborghini. The aggressive big brother is the Supperlegera with new lightweight wheels, an aggressive spoiler and new body treatments to rule the track. This model also brought out the Super Trofeo racing models and onto the racing circuits which showed the world Lamborghini had established its place in the supercar world. This was also a new direction for Lamborghini as the brand never wanted racing heritage, they wanted street domination. Approximately 7221 Gallardos hit the pavement which is one of the largest runs of Lamborghini production numbers – only the Aventador which is still in production has a possibility of hitting that kind of numbers!

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The Gallardo casting was introduced in 2010 in stealthy flat black style - a soon to be trademark of Lamborghini models. There are variations, wheels and a glossy version hit the pegs. The Glossy version is very hard to find. In 2011 the Supreleggera was added to the lineup. The base Gallardo is a new direction in Hot Wheels (at least for the Lamborghini line) because here we see a real focus on recreating the real-life car. Every line is detailed impressively, the logo becomes clear and legible and the wheel selection is spot on for every release. The real Gallardo had some wild wheel options as this was the trend in car culture at the time. Hot Wheels followed this trend with some great choices like the trap 5.

The supperleggera model is an evolution in and of itself. This casting features the model specific stripes and logos, the elevated spoiler reminiscent of the Countach. Wheel options and paint schemes really help the Gallardo casting stand out. The aggressive front bodywork is detailed very well and even includes the new honeycomb grills seen on the real cars. The Superleggera has been featured in color shifters and fast & furious mainline subsets but not as a treasure hunt yet. Biting fingernails. Up to this point, this is one of the best Lamborghini castings by Hot Wheels (tight with the Murcielago SV). Can it be overthrown? Stay tuned, that answer gets tougher as the evolution continues.

 

Thank you,

Collector Quentin

I own the actual diecast pictured in this post. However, all packaging artwork, Mattel or Hot Wheels logos, paint descriptions and wheel descriptions in regard to the Hot Wheels versions are copyrights of the Mattel toy company.

 

Lamborghini and model names are property of Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group.

 

https://hotwheelscollectors.mattel.com/

https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en/models

https://hotwheels.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Wheels