Hot Toys Back to the Future II - 1/6th scale DeLorean Time Machine

[OneSixFix]

hey guys, just got in mine and everything seems to be ok and working, but the paintjob on the upper wheel caps is not consistent. One in the back has to much silver paint on it. Anyone else having this problem? The thing is, it's on the drivers side, so it's visible when looking at it. Should i rub the paint off with alcohol or something? Thanks for any input

 

[Username]

hey guys, just got in mine and everything seems to be ok and working, but the paintjob on the upper wheel caps is not consistent. One in the back has to much silver paint on it. Anyone else having this problem? The thing is, it's on the drivers side, so it's visible when looking at it. Should i rub the paint off with alcohol or something? Thanks for any input

Well, since, at no point of the movies do those upper parts light up, i'd just cover them up.
I made a set of thin plastic covers to completely cover the lights and laid them over the lit part.
Those parts lighting up is one of the most stupid and inaccurate design decisions(In a long list of bad decisions HT has made), for the BTTF series.
Not bad enough for me not to want the flying D(It's in joint first place for my favourite flying car from movies), but a strange decision nonetheless.

 

[OneSixFix]

well, even though it's not accurate to the movie, i don't mind the light spill as it is still nice to look at, when you can't see the wheels from below anyway. Still, shouldn't this be evenly painted by HT for a pricey item like this? It's a QC issue and a sloppy job. I might try to wipe some of the color away.

 

[FlyAndFight]

Did a quick light check on mine and everything appears to be working fine.

 

[TonTon]

Is there a recommended U.S. power adapter for this? I'm just using a 5v iphone adapter and it works fine but gets hot pretty quick

 

[FlyAndFight]

Is there a recommended U.S. power adapter for this? I'm just using a 5v iphone adapter and it works fine but gets hot pretty quick

I picked one up from Amazon that was recommended in this thread. If not mistaken, I think they even linked to it. Let me double-check...

EDIT: I believe that it was this one: USB cord

 

[Raiders March]

I picked one up from Amazon that was recommended in this thread. If not mistaken, I think they even linked to it. Let me double-check...

EDIT: I believe that it was this one: USB cord

I think he means the wall adapter. The car only needs the 5v to work, but might be drawing more current than his wall power adapter can handle. I would look for an adapter that can handle more voltage and current , for example 20v and it should able to keep up

 

[FlyAndFight]

I think he means the wall adapter. The car only needs the 5v to work, but might be drawing more current than his wall power adapter can handle. I would look for an adapter that can handle more voltage and current , for example 20v and it should able to keep up

Ah, ok. I too would be interested in knowing what would work best. Thanks!

 

[TonTon]

I think he means the wall adapter. The car only needs the 5v to work, but might be drawing more current than his wall power adapter can handle. I would look for an adapter that can handle more voltage and current , for example 20v and it should able to keep up

The instructions specifically say max 5v but I'm not sure if one 5v DC adapter is different from the next.

 

[Raiders March]

The instructions specifically say max 5v but I'm not sure if one 5v DC adapter is different from the next.
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Yeah, they can be different. Not so much for the voltage, but the current drawn and supplied to what’s on the end of the cord

 

[MDLAV8R]

I think Raiders meant to say 20 watts. All USB adapters are 5V. If you’ve got an old iPad adapter laying around that will be more than enough. Most of those were either 10 or 12 watts. Your old iPhone adapter - if it’s the official Apple one - is likely 5W. Which should be plenty but will get a little warm.

I use one of these on mine and they work fine. They are 10W adapters (5v x 2.1Amps).

Amazon:

X-EDITION Wall Charger,4-Pack 2.1A Dual Port USB Power Adapter Plug Charging Block Cube for Phone 8/7/6 Plus/X, Pad, Samsung Galaxy S5 S6 S7 Edge,LG, Android (White)​

 

[TonTon]

Ah interesting, the old ipad adapter I have is 5.1v and 10w, might try that

 

[Agentbutterman]

I wasn't able to go through every page on here but I remember having a hard time finding images of the batch 1 vs batch 2 wheel mechanism so I took 2 comparison images for anyone who might want to take a look. Anybody still having issues with the wheels after this change?

Batch 1:

Batch 2:

 

[TonTon]

Picked up the Stoney's Stands base for this. Prefer this so much more than the stock base. Stand slips more into the background and from certain angles totally gives off the impression that it's hovering.

 

[Raiders March]

Hate to point it out, did you notice that your rear passenger side flux band has separated where it wraps under the car? Hope I’m wrong, but that’s how it appears!

 

[FlyAndFight]

I'm ordering some of those acrylic risers from Amazon. I just prefer to display the car at a higher level in order to show off more of the lighting underneath and give a better impression of it hovering.

 

[TonTon]

Hate to point it out, did you notice that your rear passenger side flux band has separated where it wraps under the car? Hope I’m wrong, but that’s how it appears!

Good eye. Had to contact SS about that, snapped during assembly so that part won't stay pieced together anymore.

 

[Raiders March]

Good eye. Had to contact SS about that, snapped during assembly so that part won't stay pieced together anymore.

That sux, hope they sort it for you. Really would have preferred them preinstalled myself. They are fiddly as hell!

 

[Username]

That sux, hope they sort it for you. Really would have preferred them preinstalled myself. They are fiddly as hell!

The first one came with them attached and loads of people tried lifting it out the box by grabbing them, tearing them off. So many people act like this is as strong as a real car. It's an incredibly delicate piece. And needs to be handled as such. I have mine on top of two detolfs, with enough room the cats can walk around without trying to walk on top, lol.

 

[Hoody999]

Anyone still waiting on theirs to be delivered ?