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After a long week away, I was happy to see this package waiting for me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di4AQaVW-Nc Some amazing models. Â Features coming. Â The release is available now at Japan Booster.
Which shall I feature first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIli823y57g
True story. Â A couple of Fridays ago I was in a waiting room, doing what everyone does in a waiting room these days - putzing around on my phone. Â Inevitably I found myself on Facebook. Â Kid pictures - Trump - Summer vacation - Trump - movie trailer - Trump. Â You know the scrolling drill. Â It …
The movie has come and gone, and I think 2/3 of the world saw it. Â The Fast & Furious movies get more and more popular with each installment, even as they get more and more outlandish. Â FnF in Space has to be on the horizon. It is for that reason that there exists an "Ice …
It has been a long time coming, but Majorette has officially returned. Now I of course acknowledge our friends overseas, who have been swimming in the Majorette sea since who-knows-when, but let us have our moment. Â This is very exciting news. After a very long absence, Majorette is back, and will be sold in the …
My Gassers have arrived. Â Nothing is worth waiting THIS long for, but this trio comes pretty darn close. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MffQdPo8ozU
The US K Cases have hit both Targets and Walmarts in the last couple of weeks, so here is a US K Case so you can have a looksie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kReYfqCM2AY And you can always compare it to the International K Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8IiOf8Aplc
I never opened 2017 Hot Wheels International J Case, so I will make up for it by opening a US J Case. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmEQEBBPYeI
Hot Wheels Entertainment Batch C will probably not garner a ton of attention from collectors, with one massive exception. Â And it doesn't take much to know what that is. Mattel sent over a set to preview, which I did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJnUqdj02Nk It all depends on what you like HW Entertainment for. Â Obviously the purpose of the …
Definitely better than the K Case, especially with the debut of the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and recolor of the Ford GT Race. Enjoy the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFN0cEG0gcg
It's a case off! You can only claim one case, and your choices are the Hot Wheels 2013 Boulevard L Case or 2013 Boulevard P Case. Â Try and choose one. Â It won't be easy. Our friends at Wheel Collectors were nice enough to send over three cases for me to open as part of their …
So maybe I am having too much fun opening old Boulevard cases, but it is a trip to see these sealed cases full of models that have in many ways defined Hot Wheels collecting since. I opened three cases, starting with the legendary L Case, which I posted over the weekend. Â Soon I will post …
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The Hot Wheels Boulevard Sale at Wheel Collectors starts today. Â That is a cool thing. Â Hot Wheels Boulevard, especially 2013 Boulevard, is becoming harder and harder to get. Â The models were tough to find in the first place, and appreciation for them continues to grow. Â That means the prices keep growing too. Â So Wheel Collectors …
It has been awhile since I did a Hot Wheels Basic Unboxing, but I think we are back on track. I mixup means I haven't provided a J Case Unboxing or Case Report, but if I can I will. Â Maybe on a US Case. Â But thanks to A&J Toys the K Case has arrived, and …
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Hot Wheels Texas Drive 'Em on eBayThe title of this post may not make sense to a lot of you. Â But if you are a 2014 (or 2015, or 2016, or 2017, or whatever) Redline Club member, you know exactly what I am talking about.I honestly don't know what "member year" we are still in. …
Auto World 2017 Release 2 v A & B on eBayIn the world of 1/64 Auto World has been that steady player. Â Consistently churning out near-perfect replicas of stock American classics. Â That means AW has its share of fans, my included, but it rarely sets the diecast world on fire.That might change, thanks to 2017 …
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I had myself a "back in time" opening party, going all muscle from about 7-8 years ago. Â Strange to think, but I think this era from Hot Wheels goes a little underappreciated. Â Â Look at the colors, the cleanliness of the decos, and most importantly, the choices. Â The "Last Muscle Golden Age" at Hot Wheels? …
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So prepare to add Auto World to your list of what to look for in the store. Â Because some good stuff is coming.The folks at Round 2, who produce Auto World, sent over a few models that are - and will be - hitting the pegs in the coming weeks. Â Series 1 C and D …
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We are getting back to the unboxings finally. Â A&J Toys sent over the Matchbox G Case, and it's a good one.Maybe proportionally no, but when the right models go multiple in the case I am happy. Â It does look like Matchbox is paying a lot more attention to that now.Anyway, enjoy. Â Â Â Good case, …
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Christmas in April for sure.  The absolutely LOADED April release of Tomica Limited Vintage arrived from Japan Booster yesterday, along with my third 1:43 Ignition Skyline for my desk display. You can watch the showcase below, and the models are available now (at least as I post this, they sell quickly) at Japan Booster.Enjoy.  Photos coming …
Little vacations do this. The G Case is out, but I never posted my F Case Unboxing video.  So here it is.Enjoy.  My guess is I will have a G Case Unboxing soon.
As they do occasionally, A&J Toys sent over a US H Case. Â I had already done the International H Case video, but it is interesting to see any differences.There were some differences, but of most interest in this case was an interesting wheel variation. Â Check it out:Â Â Â Keep your eye open for the MC5 …
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TLV at Japan BoosterNever have I been more excited for a bland white truck.  One of the coolest models of the year. Â