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The Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Car Culture 5-car Bundle will be available soon, with preference given to RLC members, at hotwheelscollectors.com. Â I don't know the date, and I don't know the price, but to get you ready, here is a preview done with Jimmy Liu and Julian Koiles of Mattel, filmed last October at …
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Lamley Vlog, Ep. 1: Bought this 20-pack from Walmart, and here are the models that prompted me to grab it. Plus, a little background on each. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdqqGsOVKn0
These arrived from Wheel Collectors on Friday.  I'd call them the highlights of the case.  My camera is ready to go, so which model shall I feature first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmfatSRQWzo
Considering one is dressed as a Kmart exclusive today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfP4toBde4
I've already mentioned the Kmart Collector Event has really changed, so no need to rehash that. Â I guess I am glad some of you are near Kmarts, so this Unboxing is relevant to you. Â It seems this case is now sold out online, so maybe this is helpful to those of you who don't have …
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The Kmart Collector Day has evolved. Â That goes without saying. Â In the 10 years I have lived in Utah, things have changed quite a bit. Â A few years ago I could have spent an entire Saturday hitting Kmarts in the Salt Lake City area alone, then hit a few rural Kmarts in my travels the …
It's been a good year for Supers Treasure Hunts. Â The ever-popular Datsun 620 started it off, and since then we've been on a hot streak. Â But I think I have said that with every Super Showcase I have done this year. If someone showed me a list of the first five Supers of 2018, I …
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After a run of US cases, we are back to the International Cases. Â Gulf is definitely the theme of this one. Â Not as strong as E, but not a bad case at all. This case will be in stores shortly. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBl8m128fo As always, case provided by A&J Toys.
How do you celebrate 50? Â If you are Hot Wheels, there are a million ways to do it, and they picked just about all of them. Â Special lines, special models, special packaging, Best of lines, secret models, etc. And Zamacs. Â Zamacs have become a thing for Hot Wheels collectors. Â Like other signature Hot Wheels models, …
February 2017 - Datsun 510 Kmart Collector Day Mail-in Exclusive. October 2017 - Datsun 510 Convention Exclusive October 2017 - Datsun 510 RLC Real Riders Exclusive January 2018 - Datsun 510 Car Culture Japan Historics 2 February 2018 - Datsun 510 RLC Membership Exclusive Winter 2018 - Datsun 510 RLC Car Culture Box Set Exclusive …
This Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Red Line Memberships go on sale. All the details are at the link below, and here is a preview of the gorgeous Bluebird 510 Membership model, along with a look at the brand new Neo Real Rider wheels. Enjoy! Video today, photos tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzWdie26Fo&feature=share All the membership info is on …
My apologies for how long this took. Â I will put up a photo post this next week, but for now, here are all of your selections, from Best Licensed New Matchbox to Best and Worst HW Super TH to Best and Most Disappointing HW New Model, as well as Best Licensed Premium HW New Model. …
While Hot Wheels 2018 Batch E is hitting stores now, time to prepare for Mix F. Â I have an unboxing coming soon, but for now, here are some of the notable models to add to the want list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdNICI26YiQ And thanks everyone for your patience with me. Â A hectic work schedule and a transition in …
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For your review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UHa5_wZBts
Before collectors went nuts for Hot Wheels Car Culture, there was Boulevard. Mattel's first attempt at a Car Culture-like line was full of missteps, but produced a ton of gems. For your Sunday perusal, here is a look at some of the most memorable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURSsquIlJQ
Considering it has been awhile since we have something Toyota from Mattel, I decided to look back on some favorites. Â Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjHyq1vRnFw
Matchbox did its set celebrating 100 years of Chevy Trucks. Â Now it is Hot Wheels' turn. Â Look for this set this month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1puH32grOlI Photos coming soon.
The timing and method of the release of Hot Wheels cases can always be a little...uh...different. Â Typically the International cases are released first, and that is what hobby dealers like A&J Toys and Wheel Collectors order. Â The US cases come out a little later and are mostly found in big box stores. The last couple …
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Mooneyes and counting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0t9jGWqqYs
Blasphemy alert. I am fully aware that the non-redline-collecting, jdm-loving, hw-nostalgia-ignoring blogger writing this has no right to even comment on the legacy of the '67 Camaro. Â The '67 is Hot Wheels royalty, an almost sacred casting. Â All the evidence you need is to see the strong reaction to the casting losing its opening hood …
My Facebook feed has been overflowing with articles about the 10th Anniversary of the debut of Breaking Bad. Â I have read every single one of them. I, like so many others, was mesmerized by the show. Â For so many reasons, from the amazing writing to acting to cinematography to intensity. Â It was event from …
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And brilliant is the word. Â A snowy weekend here is Utah finally allowed me some time to sit down with these beauties. Â And man, they don't disappoint. Tarmac Works is prolific. Â Model after model, racing livery after racing livery. Â This is not a brand for the completist, but you need to keep up to know …
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Going back to the Matchbox Golden Age for today's Saturday Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBMSqYHgqGk
Mijo Exclusives is on a tear, with the M2 Auto-Japan Set, and now some beauties from Johnny Lightning and Auto World. Â Here is as look, along with a walk-through some Gulf GT40's and all the Auto World releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNG9xRH-I8 These are available how at SURPLUSgoodies, and by golly they are worth it: SURPLUSgoodies on ebay