Hot Wheels Lamborghini Reventon

The Reventón is named for a fighting bull, in line with Lamborghini tradition. The bull, raised by the Don Heriberto Rodríguez family, was best known for killing famed Mexican bullfighter Félix Guzmán in 1943. Reventón means "explosion" or "burst" in Spanish, when used as a noun. Despite the exterior being new, almost all the mechanical elements (including the engine) are sourced directly from the Murciélago LP640.According to the official press release, the Reventón exterior styling was inspired by "the fastest airplanes", and is good for about 221mph.

Yet again I find myself purchasing another HW model that is licensed. As mentioned in a previous blog the only Lambo to date within the Matchbox 1-75 range is the Muira - however, it would be nice to see a Gallardo in there, as that is quite common place (well in Basel they are two-a-penny).

I want to own this model, but I am not blown away with it - if you know what I mean.....it is one of those diecast cars you find in the bottom of a heap of toys, and then think "oh, yes, a Lambo - effort." I do get a bit worried about the rear axle and use of wheels on these kind of cars.....they look thin and a little flimsy, and doesn't give that sense of solid state or presence that the car warrants. Majorette and Tomica are very good at making a car of this stature look and feel like they are king of the road.