I am convinced that Hot Wheels did not make their own casting for the 288 GTO but simply took the bburago one and gave it an accurate paintjob, and swapped the rims and tail lights for better ones.

I have to admit the KK model looks more accurate all around

Happy New Year Rob, great comparison

HWE version is just a glorified Bburago, which in self is maybe 30 years old model. So not really surprising that KK has more accurate shape.

Got the KK and must say for the money it is a beauty.

Although the HWE is less accurate, it does seem to look better in isolation as it looks more tough and stanced. I'll happily stick with my HWE .

Hey this is a great comparison video! As I do a lot of automotive photography with scale models the accuracy is a big factor. Thanks for making it :)

I have a KK model coming but do you like the GT Spirt better? Also what would be the price of a KK in your opinion at this time please. Thxs

Great models Ferrari 288 GTO , comparison between KK models and Hot Wheels Elite . I like the both variants but if I must chose , I chose the KK model . Thank you for sharing this great video , my friend ! 👏👏👏🥇🏆👍🎩👌

Awesome comparison Rob! Request pls if you can make a comparison video between the CMC and CMR Fiat 642 rn2 Bartoletti Ferrari transporter trucks? Thanks Rob!

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Hey rob can you do a video on your top 5 best models for the price i would be so happy

I had the Hot Wheel Elite 288 GTO (in yellow) eons ago but sold it many years ago because I couldn't stand how "off" it looks - the side-view comparison is the best example. The Hot Wheels looks like they borrowed the BMW 850i molding from Maisto, and then tweaked it to make it look like a 288GTO. The F40 Hot Wheels Elite is the biggest atrocity from Mattel (I have the LM version and it looks whack) - if I remember during my days of trolling diecast forums, the Bburago Ferrari F40 that costs $30 has body proportions that are more accurate than the Hot Wheels.

Great comparison!! Thanks for the useful review. My conclusion is that I'd rather not buy both of them. :)

Rob - great review as ever. Question - have you ever converted (or thought about) a sealed to an opening model?

The Tamiya 12th scale version is the best die cast of the GTO.

If it's just for display, the KK-Scale models of the 288 GTO, the F40 and F50 are a really solid buy. In terms of the car's shape and details (exterior at least), they actually give even the premium brands a run for their money. Their build quality isn't as good and they are sealed, but again, if it's just for display, they are solid buys. I have all 3 of these (288 GTO, F40, F50), but I will eventually trade them for the BBR once I get enough money to buy them.

I’d love to see a comparison between the KK Scale& the BBR 288 GTO. Think it’ll be interesting to see if the KK car can take a run for its money 💰

which one would you buy?

Thanks for doing this! I'm planing to get a gt spirit 288 what do you think about that one? It would be greate to compare it with one of this

great comparo Rob. KK did a fine job for the money its easy to see why they are in the running some places for model of 2020 but really like you say its a shame none of the major players have touched this car in a proper detailed open diecast. Autoart could make a killing on the GTO... buy the license AA! lol

Hello, someone can tell me if the GT Spirit version is better the KKs please?

Hi Rob This is Frank Miner from the states. I was wondering if you ever sale any of your cars? I have been looking for a TSM Mclaren LMXP1. If not may you could help me find one.

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I would love to see an Amalgam 288 GTO compared with the real car.

That is the sad things about the 1/18 scale Ferrari 288 for an opening model. I finally go with the 1/12 scale of the Tamiya Ferrari GTO for that car. Cause I really like the 288 GTO and I want an opening model.

I prefer the Hotwheels Elite version personally. But one thing I hate about the elite version is the horrid windscreen wipers. They always seem to stick out and look really bad on the Hotwheels version.

No one mentioned Looksmart, which is the most accurate of all including the BBR version.

Yeah, the KK shape was spot on. If in display, I will choose KK. But still, Hotwheels got an engine..

Try 288 GTO by GT Spirit

I have a 2001 HW 1/38 288 gto and have not seen it in any website and have no idea how much it worth now.

in my eyes the KK Scale is like a overdramatized idealized 288 GTO...and the HW/HW Elite/Bburago is a boring flat 288...the real car is something between these two...it shocks me how KK Scale made the rims too big, and front wheel arches too wide...in 2020 !

I actually own the hotwheels elite version. I paid a pretty penny for it. 2nd most expensive model in my collection too. I'm also not impressed with the details you mentioned.

Technically nice comparison, it could be a good start to an interesting series. But I would definitely choose the GT Spirit - model. Although there are mistakes, it is nicely processed and its shape is good. In addition, it has cut-outs in the hood. .In addition, the KK Scale has too big wheels, it spoils the silhouette.

So which one better ??

I have A yellow KK model of it

Well I guess I was wrong 😕 oh well I still like the Hot Wheels better

Don't forget now Tonka made a 288 GTO . I don't have a Hot Wheels Ferrari 288 I do have a Tonka 288

gt spirit is better than both of them i think do u ?

Honestly, from what I did see so far, the 288 GTO is the worst HWE model from the lineup. It's just quite terrible, and since you do have the HWE version you can truly tell if it is.

The hot wheels version is horrible actually! So many inaccurate details! And to call it Elite!!

Yeah I lv the kk better

Man you won't believe how cheesy is the interior of the HW Elite: The steering wheel looks fat like a pizza 🍕and the instrument gauges Is Just a sticker

The real winner in a side by side comparison, is your wallet.

Hey Rob have u bought you a real super car yet. Have sold all of your diecast cars

Kk is not near as good as the Hot Wheels Ferrari. The kk sucks