A very cool video has just emerged, showing a bit of the process of making Hot Wheels. Thought we would share:
Complete Look: The entire Lamley Nissan R35 GT-R 1:64 collection…
Time to do another epic post. We have been waiting a long time to feature the various versions of the Nissan GT-R. We flirted several times with doing it, but when Tomica Limited Vintage announced the Nismo and N-Attack, we figured that would be a good time.We are finally here. The TLV Nismos were featured …
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Just Released: Two new multipack exclusives…
In our post about the Datsun Wagon wheel variation yesterday, you may have noticed the exclusive sitting next to the Wagon.That is the just-released '70 Dodge Charger in green. And released with it is the '72 Ford Gran Torino Sport, now in purple:Yeah, those are two very nice-looking muscle cars. Some of you won't want …
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The Hot Wheels Lamborghini Huracán and other little Hot Wheels Lamborghinis…
Speaking strictly Hot Wheels-ese, I don't like big Lamborghinis. Aventadors and Venenos and Aventadors again, only with the last name of "J", and those other Lamborghinis that were based on jets.The big real Lamborghinis? I probably think the same thing, but let's keep it Hot Wheels.I like the little Lamborghinis. More understated, more balanced, and …
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Variation Alert, Wagon Wednesday Edition: 2014 Hot Wheels Datsun 510 Wagon with 5sp wheels…
Anything Datsun Wagon gets the masses humming, so here is another.HWC member and variation collector DannyUSCG posted this find on HWC last week:For those few of you who don't know what you are looking at, turn your attention to the Datsun Wagon at the top of the pack. That is the first time we have …
The Lamley Display evolution continues: The wall displays go Hot Wheels and Matchbox-less…
I honestly didn't see that coming...When I had my three displays built and shipped by Carney Plastics, I envisioned an office wall full of my favorite Hot Wheels and Matchbox models, with a small section dedicated to a handful of realistic replicas from some Japanese diecast brands.And that is how it started. The displays were …
A tribute to Mr K, using the Tomica Limited Vintage Nissan Fairlady 260Z 2×2…
RIP Mr K. Here is our simple Z-car tribute.
First Look: Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Thunder Roller…
Last week this thing sold out in seconds. Literally.It must be a popular model. Lots of folks out there love the rigs. I did as a kid. Hell, I still do now, and this heavy Hot Wheels is pretty darn cool. Want to see this model that sold out in seconds?Here:Ugh. That photo does this …
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The twin Corvette Grand Sports from Hot Wheels…
Do you think Hot Wheels knew the Roadster was coming when they did the Hardtop in straight silver for multipacks? Maybe. Or maybe they did the all silver Hardtop to take advantage of the Fast & Furious movie, then decided to do the actual Roadster?A mystery we will never know. Or ever care to know. …
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First Look: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Nissan GT-R Nismo…
An interesting thing happened yesterday.With the arrival of a new batch of Tomica Limited Vintage from Japan Booster, along with a shipment of Kyosho from Curitiba Customs, it was time once again to add some new models to the wall displays. As I went through what I wanted to add, including some models that have …
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The absolutely insane Kyosho displays at Curitiba Customs…
I could stare at these photos for hours. Actually I have.I have done several posts on the displays I am working on for my diecast collection, mainly Tomica Limited Vintage and Kyosho. I have said I like the display to be clean, with just the models on display. No packaging, just cars.But as much as …
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DLMer’s View: Last week’s Kmart Exclusives…
Well, some of you don't have these, right?Our overseas readers probably need a friend from the US to get them, if of course they want them. Around here it is all about the Datsun 620, and could have been about the Chevelle, but the design is way too busy. Some of you might have these, …
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Sweet Replica, Bitch!! Greenlight previews its fantastic RV from Breaking Bad…
How great does this look!?! Greenlight has previewed its upcoming 1986 Fleetwood Bounder RV, and seeing it has ramped up the excitement. We have said several times here that we rarely get too excited for movie or tv cars, unless the cars are actually cars we like. And to be honest, if Greenlight just decided …
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Hey look some Hot Wheels artwork from Batch G!
The Batch G artwork is out. Here are few that struck our fancy:
First Look: Greenlight Hot Pursuit 1987 Ford Mustang GT…
I am late to the game on the Foxbody Mustangs.Growing up the Mustang never really caught my attention. For me in the 80's and 90's it was all about Japanese and German cars (and the occasional Corvette). As my car nerd-dom grew as I got older, I really started to appreciate the Mustang, but mostly …
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The Honda Civic EF will be a Hot Wheels Zamac Exclusive this year…
Teaser pic time.We know some of you have not been happy with our teasers in the past, but when that is all we've got to pass along, hopefully you won't be that mad. So here is what we have:And this:That is the '90 Honda Civic EF, and it is a Zamac.Yeah we wish we had …
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A little background on the brand new Hot Wheels VW Caddy, from its designer, Felix Holst…
The VW Caddy surprised us all. Call it what you want. Depending on where you live, it could be the Caddy Type 14 or the Rabbit Pickup. or the Mk1 Golf Pickup. Whatever it is, there was no way anyone could have predicted it would show up in the Hot Wheels lineup.Last week we mentioned …
Just Unveiled: the Hakosuka Skyline joining the R34 in the HotWheelsInternational Road Trippin’ Series…
It is hard to keep secrets, but equally fun to let the cat out of the bag.Hot Wheels collectors will see two Hakosuka Skylines this year. We already know one will sit on Redlines as part of the Heritage Series, but now we can pass along pics of the upcoming Hako in the Road Trippin' …
Just Announced: Tomica Limited Vintage releasing a 2-door Datsun 510 and another DR30 Skyline in July (oh, and a Tank!? in September)…
Tomica Limited Vintage has just unveiled its July batch, and Datsun 510 and Nissan Skyline fans should be pretty happy.Included in this batch will be two more of the very popular Datsun 510's, only this time with two doors instead of four. This should make a lot of 510 nuts very happy. Many don't like …
Just Unveiled: The Toyota Supra is the 11th Super TH of 2015…
A few of you should like this one. Pics have emerged of the 11th Super Treasure Hunt, and it is none other than the Toyota Supra:And in an interesting twist, it appears to be very similar to the Toyota Corolla Super that was released earlier this year:A Toyota in spectraflame red with GReddy racing graphics. …
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Why I think the Mooneyes Custom ’77 Dodge Van is one of the best Super TH’s Hot Wheels has ever done…
That isn't a title to garner a little attention. I really do believe it. The '77 Custom Dodge Van Super Treasure Hunt in Mooneyes livery is truly one of the best Super TH's ever. Yeah, you've got your '67 Camaro from '95, and your 599XX from 2012, or maybe your Gasser and Datsun Wagon from …
The excellent Hot Wheels RLC Haul of Flame…
Shit. You've got a meeting. Corporate needs to talk to you. You've spent the day in amongst your hipster bearded designer friends, but now its time to mingle with the suits. But the suits won't come to you. You've got to go to them.That means a trek from the Design Center to the Mattel corporate …
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First Look: Hot Wheels BMW M4, Chevy Super Volt, and another Batmobile…
Yes, normally I would just show the BMW M4. But there are two other new models from Batch G that have garnered some interest, and since I would dedicate a whole post to them, I will tack them on here.But methinks the BMW is what will interest our readers the most. The 4 Series is …
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They’re here! Nissan GT-R Nismo and the rest of the Tomica Limited Vintage February batch are now available at Japan Booster…
Our friends at Japan Booster finally delivered the good news:The highly anticipated Tomica Limited Vintage Nissan GT-R Nismo has finally arrived, and is available for purchase at Japan Booster. It has been hard to demonstrate patience when it comes to the TLV GT-R. For us, there hasn't been a definitive 1:64 scale GT-R. Several diecast …