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There are a few Hot Wheels Behemoths. They aren't officially called "behemoths", but the word fits. Hot Wheels are in the 1/64 range, but aren't exactly to scale. Sometimes a Mini Cooper can be as big as a full-size pickup, because of packaging and weight limitations. And considering the production cost of each model is …
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Yes, they are all over the place right now. And yes, they are deservedly getting gobbled up. And yes, I gobbled up a set myself when I finally found it at Walmart. And finally, yes, I opened them up as soon as I got home and compared them to previous FnF and HW releases. Oh, …
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Have you found one yet? The Datsun 510 has returned to the Hot Wheels basic range after it's long sabbatical exploring the world of Hot Wheels Premium. Only something is different. It's been rebuilt for basic, and that is reason enough to do another run-through of it's now rich Hot Wheels history. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWmBb1AF6-o
If you ordered the Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Master Set from HWC last month, let me guess your first impression when it arrived: "Damn, this thing is big." That was mine. Mattel sent me a set to preview, and the first thing I had to do to even consider showcasing it was to make space …
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Catching up on all the sneaks the HW Design Team has been rolling out. Honestly, when I scrolled into this post the other day, I did not think I was looking at a Hot Wheels. Partly great photography, but mostly a great model. We have seen a lot of the FK8 Type R in 1/64, …
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The Hot Wheels Gasser family adds at least two new members this year. One in the RLC and one in basic. Hot Wheels unveiled the completed Nova Wagon this last week: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsdvSIvj8S6/ There is no doubt this one will mega-popular, and who wants to guess how long before we see this one as a Super …
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In case you missed it, the upcoming Nissan Skyline R32 - already causing a stir in the new Premium Fast & Furious line - is set to hit soon in Car Culture. Hot Wheels Marketing Manager Jimmy Liu gave us a sneak while he was meandering about in London over the holidays: https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_ZyoAAMgy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link It'll be …
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Half the fun of having a diecast wall display is completely redoing it. That happened this weekend. I have several Carney 108-count wall displays, and all kinds of brands displayed. As far as Hot Wheels goes, I have every Car Culture model displayed, every Vintage Racing, along with a slew of Real Rider premium models. …
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Have a splendid holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPoEmqiGnc4
D Cases are showing, but I still wanted to share my pics of the R34 Skyline Super Treasure Hunt. And come on let's be honest. We are always wondering about what is next, but the truth is mixes of all sorts are hitting during the holidays. So maybe there is an R34 waiting for you …
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You may have heard the rumblings that started over the weekend. Hot Wheels had one more trick up their sleeves in what has already been the year of the '55 Gasser. After a 5-pack, Amazon pack, two Convention models, two 50th Faves, a Drag Strip Demon, and a mail-in, there was one more. And it …
The first batch of Car Culture for 2019 is here. Â Gulf has arrived, and it is available now at Wheel Collectors at this link: Hot Wheels Car Culture Gulf at Wheel Collectors I will talk more about this set when I feature it shortly, but it is an excellent mix of models. Â Muscle, Euro, JDM, …
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I said it's rolling. Â How about two Case Reports in one evening? C Case has been out a bit, but D Case is brand new. Â Here is a look, as provided by Wheel Collectors. Â As always, find these models in the store: Hot Wheels 2019 D Case at Wheel Collectors Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-26GEXfeE
Ok it's gonna roll. Â And roll fast. Â Wheel Collectors got BOTH the 2019 Hot Wheels C and D Cases today, plus a lot more (info coming), so let's get to it. We start with the C Case. Â It is hit at Target and some Walmarts, but here is what to expect in the case. Â Find …
The nerdiest of nerdy collecting: looking for cool stuff in Hot Wheels 9-packs. It has paid off several times. Â The exclusives, the occasional error, and wheel variations. Â Those are what I look for, and I've had some pretty legendary finds. Â Twice I've found wheel variations that were never reported found elsewhere. Â I'll have to share …
As part of the Lamley Awards for 2018, I am featuring a few models that will sadly go overlooked as the Awards are announced. Â They are the Underrateds. Last year Hot Wheels released a Forza mix in its Replica Entertainment line. Â Lots of cool models, but the model I was looking most forward to was …
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Hey it's my blog, so I can celebrate here if I want to. Â I just found my first 2018 Super Treasure Hunt in the wild. Â Hooray for me. I have always argued that the best thing about Supers is finding them, randomly. Â Many love the brickseek-watching, overnight-raiding, early door warming no-holds-barred pursuit of Supers, and …
Mattel just released the 2019 Mainline List, and there is a lot to digest. Â I have a lot of thoughts, which I will save for another time, because all you want to do is look. Â So it is below. But first, here is the list of Licensed New Models for 2019, with 8 - most …
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Period Correct teased the model and the product line, and now they've unveiled the model. Â It's the Mercedes-Benz 190E, and it's...well...period correct. Â Fashion-wise. This collaboration, along with the earlier teaming with Illest, suggests a supercool direction for Hot Wheels. Â Hot Wheels are cool, they really are, and I want the world to know. Â Fashion is …
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The holiday season really is a nice time to go hunting. Â One store, and some great finds. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDaUUPPg2qo
This just dropped over on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6KSu3H8oX/ I have my own thoughts, you can have yours. Â I'll be ready on Saturday though. Â I've liked a lot of Hot Wheels collaborations. Â I LOVE this one. Damn this is legit.
Occasionally it makes sense to revisit a model that came and went, but deserves a little bit more love. Â The Hot Wheels Porsche 993, released as a VERY plain Walmart-Exlcusive Zamac in 2017, is one of those models. The best Zamacs are the barest Zamacs and this Porsche is one of those. Â This year's Demon, …
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You hit the pegs. Â Are they full? Â Cards crisp? Â Yes? Â Then look to see what treasure might be there. Â Cards soft? Â All kinds of mixes represented? Â Spidey cars mixed in? Â Move on. Check the premium pegs. Â Check the Matchbox pegs. Â Auto World if they are there. Â Hidden dump bin? Â Shipper? Â Clear? Â Ok, finish with the …
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Right in front of you it is pretty easy, but when you somehow see it on the pegs you can't help but feel a little proud: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0jnMsBpds/