KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 ― Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition is now formally available in stores all through Malaysia. We already know that it is already heading into the market nevertheless it is solely as we speak that the official Hot Wheels Facebook web page has confirmed its in-store availability.
Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition Malaysia pricing
In phrases of pricing, the Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition is no completely different from any primary Hot Wheels mannequin (also called the Mainline mannequin) on the market. While sure retailers might promote it at barely completely different costs however the usual value for a primary 1:64 Hot Wheels mannequin is RM9.90.
Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition vs Mainline launch
Indeed, this is not the primary launch of Hot Wheels Proton Saga. The mannequin was initially launched final October through the Mainline path as a part of the Compact Kings sequence.
However, the Special Edition comes with a unique packaging which incorporates a hand-drawn design by Saw Jane Harn from Penang. Her design was chosen by the Hot Wheels x Proton Kids Design Competition final 12 months and she or he acquired the honour as the primary child in the world to have her art work seem on a Hot Wheels packaging.
The design featured loads of Malaysian components akin to our nationwide flower, the hibiscus rosa-sinesis alongside a Malayan tiger, hornbill, Petronas Twin Towers, and National Monument. From what we all know, this packaging is solely available in Malaysia, in contrast to the Mainline model which could be obtained in abroad markets.
The mannequin is speculated to be launched solely on April 23
Mattel Malaysia was type sufficient to ship over a unit which has simply arrived in our workplace as we speak. Interestingly sufficient, the press be aware that accompanied the unit mentioned that the Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition will hit the cabinets as we speak, April 23, 2024.
Somehow, Mattel itself determined to leap the gun as the corporate not solely introduced that the mannequin is now available in stores however has additionally been launched by Mattel’s official on-line retailer on Lazada and Shopee at 7.00pm as we speak. That being mentioned, a number of retailers have even launched it a lot earlier.
For instance, CU Malaysia introduced the mannequin’s availability on Friday, April 19 in any respect of their branches. However, all 10 completely different branches that we visited throughout Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya mentioned that they didn’t obtain it.
Ironically, CU’s native accomplice, MyNews determined to launch the Proton Saga at chosen branches on April 20. While the discharge did happen, the corporate didn’t put any pre-requisite or most restrict for every buyer which suggests loads of opportunistic clients swoop in an enormous variety of models at one go and left many real followers who trying to get one or two models disillusioned.
Not to overlook, Toys ‘R Us Malaysia has additionally introduced that the mannequin is already available in their stores as we speak however retracted the announcement just a few hours later. That being mentioned, we’ve heard whispers of some collectors who managed to buy their models on the toy retailer.
Many retailers are going to have it however don’t overlook to handle your expectations
Meanwhile, the be aware accompanying our unit additionally mentioned that the Hot Wheels Proton Saga Special Edition shall be available at “all main toy speciality stores, departmental stores, comfort stores, hypermarkets, and petrol marts,”.
In different phrases, the mannequin may attain any given official Hot Wheels retailer. It is not going to be straightforward to get your fingers on it for the reason that Proton Saga is a restricted version mannequin however however, we want you all the perfect in case you are planning to hunt it down.
Last however not least, please don’t be a scalper. Hot Wheels is speculated to be an inexpensive pastime for everybody, so please don’t spoil the enjoyable. ― eNM
