Cool Whip
A Let's Compare Special
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Hi all, It's nothing new for Mattel to reuse and casting name. Most times, such as the Sweet 16 II, the car is something quite different from the original. But for 2003, they are nearly spot-on with the First Edition release of the Whip Creamer II. Let's compare the original and it's new cousin. Or should I say Son? You seem the Whip Creamer II was designed by Alec Tam, who's father, Paul Tam, was the designer of the original redline Whip Creamer. |
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| The two cars are very similar in size. The redline is a little longer and just a smidge taller. The real difference is in the weight. As plastics creep evermore into the diecast world, the Whip Creamer II has fallen victim to a plastic chassis. Too bad, too, because the size of this car would have made it a wonderful racer. The sliding "glass" on the II has a slightly flared back, reminiscent of the surf theme that has dominated Hot Wheels over the past couple of years. |
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The nose and tail of both cars are also very similar. Alec did a good job on the II trying to recapture the original lines and details. Whereas the redline has black painted highlights, which was the norm in it's day, the II relies on deeply grooved highlights molded into the plastic. The II also has an added rivet tower to accommodate assembly. |
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| I was very happy to see two design elements of the original Whip Creamer carried over onto the II. The sliding cockpit cover and the familiar spinning fan in the rear. Yes, they do spin on both cars. What exactly are those fans for, anyway? No matter, it's a moving part, something that more cars should have. I do like the updated look of the raised detail on the nose of the II. Much more contemporary than the large rectangles on the redline. |
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| Another design detail that was carried over are the shark fins on the upper rear. Again, these were updated for a more modern look, yet they retain the original feel of the redline fins. | ||
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It would have been very easy to simply cast the chassis
as a flat panel, but once again, Alec Tam did his homework. The
driveshaft and the bottom end of the spinning fan have been replicated on
the II. As with the entire car, it's not an exact copy, but an updated
version of a classic detail. Dad should be proud.
Nice work!! |
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| Is the Whip Creamer II the best First Edition of 2003? Who knows..... But it is a well made representation of one my personal favorite Hot Wheels cars. This would fit very nicely into a second Spectraflame series. Perhaps there are other updated classics on the horizon. I for one certainly hope so. And if the folks at Mattel redesign more old favorites with metal chassis' and shiny paint, we'll all get another crack at our childhood. Imagine a Whip Creamer II, Boss Hoss II, Beatnik Bandit II, Hot Heap II, or any number "II's" flying down a track............ | ||
Joe
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