Case Report: Check Highlight Video: Check Unboxing: Check Model Photo Features: On the way Super Showcase: Coming soon Here is the Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkQfRIBVlG8
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2018 N Case
Matchbox Preview: Upcoming sports cars, pickups, emergency & utility trucks, and even a NASA space rover.
More Matchbox Previews for you, courtesy of the Matchbox Team. A little something to whet the appetite until the Gathering next week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8JOd0pYnvE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T1tJpywHDY
Hot Wheels Mystery Models Series 3 has a surprising amount of gems
I like the Mystery Models. Â Not necessarily because of the Mystery aspect, because that is easily solvable, but more because it just means the possibility of additional releases of castings I like. But that means there has to be castings I like. Â Hot Wheels is doing something different, and most welcome, with the Mystery Models …
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A look at all four (or five) Matchbox Sapphire Gem Chase Models
So I filmed this video, and afterwards learned that these are now all slated for US Target stores. Â So there's that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPveqazNOco
Case Report: Hot Wheels 2018 N Case
It must be the end of the quarter. Â Mattel seems to send a lot to hobby dealers at the end of the quarter, so it was no surprise when Wheel Collectors got both the Team Transport cases AND the 2018 International N Cases. I think we looked at the M case a week ago? Â So …
Super Showcase: Hot Wheels Audi RS 6 Avant Super TH
The New Model would have been enough. Â It is superb. Â Bonus that it debuts as a beautiful Super TH as well. Â Photos coming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wdlWMn5SuE
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2018 International M Case (with a $uper surprise)
I have been doing Hot Wheels Unboxing Videos for awhile now. Â When I can, I like to open both International and US cases, just to see if there are any differences. Â Many times there are. Â One thing I have never done is pulled a Super Treasure Hunt from an International case. Until today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yH27FBnJKw
Preview: Hot Wheels Car Culture Team Transport Mix A
This is the calm before the storm. Â We know what is coming. Team Transport could be out as early as this week. Â Hobby dealers like A&J Toys and Wheel Collectors have gotten word it is on its way, and I have to assume the big stores will see it soon as well. Â Many of you …
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Matchbox 2018 H Case Unboxing, with a look at the brand new card art
The new card art is stellar. Â I don't need to ease into that statement, because it just is. Â There are a million things to say about it, but ultimately it is a great move for Matchbox. Â It helps propel Matchbox as the "realism" brand, with the car moving through a realistic setting. Â And yes, it …
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Preview: The Hot Wheels Team introduces Car Culture Shop Trucks
Another preview video filmed last April in Dallas at the Hot Wheels Nationals Convention. Â This time, Jimmy Liu (@toy.inc) sits down with me to preview Car Culture Shop Trucks, due in stores soon. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF1o_hpfOhA (One note. Â The wheels on the Silverado have changed to 5-spoke Real Riders.)
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2018 US L Case (with the Ultimate Chase)
I don't pull Supers that often when I do an unboxing video, and I guess technically I didn't pull one from this case. But I did pull a Bone Shaker Ultimate Chase, and that isn't too shabby. Â I think the Bone Shaker Chase will appear in two assortments, and I was happy to find it …
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I can’t tell you anything about the Hot Wheels Datsun 240Z HWC Exclusive. But these photos can.
The HWC Exclusive Datsun 240Z finally goes on sale today. Â After a long wait - this model was previewed last year at the Convention - and a very strange detour, it is finally ready to make its way to collectors. I am fortunate to be able to preview a good number of Hot Wheels HWC/RLC …
The Hot Wheels Purge returns with Mazda thru Mitsubishi.
I left off with L a few months ago, and I still need to condense what I have. Â If the collection can't fit in my closet, it has to be cut down. Â So it continues. Â Here is the letter M, in two parts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukNRI6osEYs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBbnc2Bgsfg
Showcase: Hot Wheels 2018 HW Hot Trucks 5-pack
3 Hot Wheels 5-packs purchased in the last three months. Â That has to be a record. Â Car Meet, Exotics, and now Hot Trucks. Â Here is a look at the latest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsLYK02yXek
Lamley Showcase: Opening – and completing – Hot Wheels Vintage Racing
Finally got it done. Â Now off to the display case (after I photograph them). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlBtcTLw0TM
The new Walmart-exclusive Hot Wheels Star Wars set is hitting
Just a heads up for Hot Wheels Star Wars fans, or fans of cool Hot Wheels artwork. Â The new Star Wars set is out, exclusively at Walmart. I can across the set at a nearby Walmart, and actually bought one model. Â All the models are unlicensed, as has been the case lately with sets like …
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Unboxing: 2018 Hot Wheels L Case
A whole lot of chess pieces in this case, including a Super if you're lucky. Â But if you are not into chess, still a lot for you. Â For me, a red BMW, for someone else, a GoPRO car, for others, a Batmobile. Â Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi_VoEAbKmE
Unboxing: Matchbox 2018 G Case
A really nice assortment, with one glaring miss on the mix. Â Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D52t_Kr1Du4
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2018 US K Case
The K Cases have been found at Walmart, Target, and maybe elsewhere. Â A&J Toys sent me a US Case as well, to compare with the International K Case that I previewed a couple of weeks ago. Â Here is what to look for. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JhzUvOrx9A
The Influence of Hot Wheels Designer Jun Imai, Part 1: JDM
Party pooper! A bombshell dropped right in the middle of Hot Wheels' 50th Birthday Party last Friday: Designer Jun Imai announced he was leaving Mattel. While the brand will JUST FINE moving forward, there is no denying the influence Jun has had on where Hot Wheels is today. Â It definitely merits a look. Â So, right …
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For HW 50th: My 50 Favorite Hot Wheels
Instead of singing, although I have the voice of an angel as YouTube viewers know, I decided to run through my 50 Faves. Â Can you guess my Top 10? Tell me what you agree or disagree with. Â Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZZQ_JA-D_I
Preview: The Hot Wheels Team previews upcoming Car Culture & Entertainment
Another video filmed in Dallas last month at the Hot Wheels Convention. Â This time, the great Jimmy Liu from Hot Wheels Marketing walks us through some early prototypes of upcoming Car Culture and Entertainment models. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYM0nzn_I9c
A look at the fantastic HW Exotics 5-pack
Car Meet was great, HW Exotics is too. In the past, some of the Exotics 5-packs, essentially made to replace the yearly Ferrari 5-pack, have yielded some gems and some duds. Â Not this pack. Â Here is a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5z1JHZF6fI
Showcase: Hot Wheels 50th Favorites Mix A
After toiling around several countries overseas, the Hot Wheels 50th Favorites set is on its way to the US. Â Mix A will be in stores everywhere soon, and here is a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IueNKx8A-U