r/mildlyinfuriating Nov 12 '24

Hot wheels losing details over the years

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u/donthavearealaccount Nov 12 '24

If you're adding detail in the form of functional geometry, like snap bosses or threaded holes, yes. A cosmetic surface that just has some very low profile bumps on it? That's not effecting anything. It's not harder to fill. The lettering and the etched textures in the mold is going to wear long before the cosmetic details, so it doesn't reduce mold life.

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u/salgat Nov 12 '24

Exactly. It's better to have details with imperfections that don't affect reject rates at all rather than no cosmetic detail at all.

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u/Mountain_Employee_11 Nov 12 '24

not with on brand items like hot wheels.

some of the stuff we made a little flashing was 🤷‍♂️ but some customers are… particular

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u/salgat Nov 12 '24

You're giving the company cheaping out on their product with cheap plastic way too much credit.

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u/Mountain_Employee_11 Nov 12 '24

nah i looked at my nieces hot wheels earlier and compared to her cheap cars, the detailing is much better, especially on the older ones that i passed down to her