Guilty Pleasures #2: The Hot Wheels Jaguar F-Type Project 7...

It happened with the Tesla Model S. Matchbox produces an exquisite casting that completely outclasses the Hot Wheels equivalent. The return of Jaguar to the Mattel brands brought much the same issue. Matchbox produces the (still relatively mad) stock version of the F-Type, and Hot Wheels gets to work on the exclusive, unhinged Project 7 version. The Hot Wheels Jag had extra pressure upon it, being the first new model since the XK8 and XJ220, both of which debuted in the mid to late 1990s. For many it was a disappointment, as proportionally it could be better and it features what has become the bane of collectors' lives since 2013 - the dreaded upsloped chin. I concede that it does affect the model, but it is far from the catastrophe that is the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 (you'll never find that in this series).

Personally, I actually really like this model, as it is a great representation of the real thing and so far has been produced in two terrific stock colours, British Racing Green and bright red. It may not be perfect, but it is worth having in any collection and I really hope it gets a recolour this year in one of its remaining stock colours, maybe blue or white. Plus, the interior detail is really good.

All I can say now is yes the Matchbox is technically better and more accurate (I'll be photoshooting that when I get one), but this casting has earnt its place in this series, look out for more each Friday...