MattyCollector "Mattel Hoverboard" discussion
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joelgoodson
Sr Member
I've just received it. I live in Montreal, Canada.
Obviously, I go the same thin as everyone else. It is a piece of ****, no surprise.The sound is really the worst too.
However, the board seems in good shape, no visible creases or air bubbles.
Obviously, I go the same thin as everyone else. It is a piece of ****, no surprise.The sound is really the worst too.
However, the board seems in good shape, no visible creases or air bubbles.
Kerr Avon
Master Member
Well, thankfully my order was lost somewhere in Atlanta since 12/10. I had to wait until today to verify it was beyond the stupid waiting time for Digital River to do anything. Mail was delivered today, no hoverboards, so I called Digital River again and insisted the charges be refunded and cancel the order. I'll put the money that I'd have spent on this to my new Px4 Storm 9mm subcompact I'm picking up tonight and clearly be much happier with the quality of that purchase.
Charles Kline
Sr Member
I knew from the moment I heard Mattel was going to make a Licensed overboard that they would never be able to get it right.
I had no plan on getting one, but when my father in law asked for a Christmas gift idea I sent him a link to mattycollector. I knew it wasn't going to make it in time for xmas and I was cool with that.
My expectations for this toy from Mattel was extremely low.
I’m a detail freak thou, when I bought Tim’s board on ebay, I had him send me the parts in kit form so I could get all the details perfect. (kudos to Tim for his work in offering quality boards for as long a he was able)
As I waited for the box to arrive, I read this thread from page 1... wow
Mattel had SOOO many opportunities to make these perfect.
I think seeing Bob Gales real boards was what did the lenticular in, I’m sure Scotty saw them and said "hey look, these are printed images, we don’t need to do lenticular on ours, that'll save us tons!"
I saw Bob's boards in person at the "We're going back" 25th anniversary, it was neat to see, but they certainly don’t have that "hero prop" feel.
I didn't know they were going to put sounds in them, and when I say the AJ vid where Scott was talking about getting the sounds directly from US, I got excited. Im not sure what happened after that, but the sound my board makes is nothing like the movie. I found that if I put pressure on that giant bulge on the tail kick where the "speaker" is the funky vibrating sound stops, but it still doesn't match any sound in the movie.
even with the failing on the details, the thing that should have been a no brainer is the stickers. They should not be this bad. On a $24.99 hotwheels track set, yes sloppy stickers are to be expected, but on a $130 item? should be smooth and perfect.
All in all, I've got to say the one thing I thought was really neat was the mini board, I wish I had gotten one of those.
Im sure Mattel will not be offering these again, and its probably for the best.
I had no plan on getting one, but when my father in law asked for a Christmas gift idea I sent him a link to mattycollector. I knew it wasn't going to make it in time for xmas and I was cool with that.
My expectations for this toy from Mattel was extremely low.
I’m a detail freak thou, when I bought Tim’s board on ebay, I had him send me the parts in kit form so I could get all the details perfect. (kudos to Tim for his work in offering quality boards for as long a he was able)
As I waited for the box to arrive, I read this thread from page 1... wow
Mattel had SOOO many opportunities to make these perfect.
I think seeing Bob Gales real boards was what did the lenticular in, I’m sure Scotty saw them and said "hey look, these are printed images, we don’t need to do lenticular on ours, that'll save us tons!"
I saw Bob's boards in person at the "We're going back" 25th anniversary, it was neat to see, but they certainly don’t have that "hero prop" feel.
I didn't know they were going to put sounds in them, and when I say the AJ vid where Scott was talking about getting the sounds directly from US, I got excited. Im not sure what happened after that, but the sound my board makes is nothing like the movie. I found that if I put pressure on that giant bulge on the tail kick where the "speaker" is the funky vibrating sound stops, but it still doesn't match any sound in the movie.
even with the failing on the details, the thing that should have been a no brainer is the stickers. They should not be this bad. On a $24.99 hotwheels track set, yes sloppy stickers are to be expected, but on a $130 item? should be smooth and perfect.
All in all, I've got to say the one thing I thought was really neat was the mini board, I wish I had gotten one of those.
Im sure Mattel will not be offering these again, and its probably for the best.
Wes Santana
Active Member
Finally!!!
I got my hoverboard!!!
Still inside the box, and will stay there untill our RPF's friends shows us theirs incredible decal's work done!
Don't see the time to fix this thing!!!
And by the way... It's really heavy!!!
:cool
I got my hoverboard!!!
Still inside the box, and will stay there untill our RPF's friends shows us theirs incredible decal's work done!
Don't see the time to fix this thing!!!
And by the way... It's really heavy!!!
:cool
sim888
New Member
Like many others, i'm still yet to receive my pre-order (Australia), insanely it shipped on December 5. Imagine if there was a third 'slow' delivery option!
Luckily it was only a 'Christmas present' to myself and not someone else I guess.
Looking forward to replacing all the graphics and adding Velcro, fur etc etc.....that's actually about the only thing I'm looking forward to actually
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Luckily it was only a 'Christmas present' to myself and not someone else I guess.
Looking forward to replacing all the graphics and adding Velcro, fur etc etc.....that's actually about the only thing I'm looking forward to actually
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Wes Santana
Active Member
Looking forward to replacing all the graphics and adding Velcro, fur etc etc.....that's actually about the only thing I'm looking forward to actually
Me too!
joelgoodson
Sr Member
I wonder if Roland will also make the decal replacement for the sides.
sim888
New Member
Me too!
I'm just glad I found this thread before I received the board, at least now I'm prepared for the disappointment
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DpM
Member
Oh man that is awful, whoever put those on clearly does not give a crap about what they are doing.
If mine comes and looks like that I will have to replace the decals with a Roland kit.
Ojobenito
Well-Known Member
Hoverboard recieved in Spain just a while ago (so they're finally arriving to Europe).
I won't open it until December,6 anyway. Here the tradition is not Santa's presents, but 3 Wise Men's presents...
I'll apply new graphics, fur, velcro, paint the hole & magnet screws in black, etc...
I won't open it until December,6 anyway. Here the tradition is not Santa's presents, but 3 Wise Men's presents...
I'll apply new graphics, fur, velcro, paint the hole & magnet screws in black, etc...
Thanks for the update but what exactly do you mean when you say "a while ago"? Did it arrive today?
Ojobenito
Well-Known Member
Yup, my hoverboard arrived this morning (after paying 37€ more due to customs).
I won't be opening it until Sunday so no idea about bubbles or bad stickers applied
steveo3002
Sr Member
charles kline , you should ask them to replace that board its terrible
I'm in Toronto and I JUST got mine. Luckily mine doesn't have any issues with bubbles or peeling graphics. Of course the board isn't as good as it could have been, but I probably won't do any mods, maybe the footstrap.
I'm actually able to get a pretty good glide on my carpet, was having fund pushing it around with my foot. Havn't put batteries in yet, so can't comment on sound but I have low expectations after seeing videos on youtube
I'm actually able to get a pretty good glide on my carpet, was having fund pushing it around with my foot. Havn't put batteries in yet, so can't comment on sound but I have low expectations after seeing videos on youtube
outatimecow
New Member
At least it sounds like they're slowly finding their way to the far off locations, I should hopefully see mine in Calgary by years end.........
outatimecow
New Member
And just like that they have arrived, no customs or duties on them either.
Just got mine and as soon as I got it out the box I knew it was gonna go on eBay! I live in the UK and in total it cost me £110 inc del! If it was around £60 I'd be happy but for £110 I expected so much more! No lenticular stickers, dodgy sound and a crappy stand!
I'm not a prop collector but was so happy with Mattys Ghostbusters Trap I thought I'd take a punt on the Hoverboard!
Really down about this! Epic fail Matty!
I'm not a prop collector but was so happy with Mattys Ghostbusters Trap I thought I'd take a punt on the Hoverboard!
Really down about this! Epic fail Matty!
