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Right out of the gate, there is something I think is worth explaining. Whenever I showcase Hot Wheels Convention models, many of the comments that come in seem to be directed directly at Mattel. Comments like “Why would Mattel do ANOTHER 510 for the Convention when they just did one for RLC?” or something like …
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Part 2 from the Hot Wheels Preview series I sold at Nationals earlier this month. This time Designer Brendon Vetuskey walks us though some of the upcoming models for the 2019 RLC Series, in various states of completion. Brendon is the epitome of a collector-friendly designer, and was very cool to walk through all these …
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Mainly because I am curious. Hot Wheels Nationals in the spring and the Convention in the fall always produce some of the most sought-after Hot Wheels of the year. The 2019 Nationals was no exception. So, what was the best one? Vote below and let me know. Photos below the poll: https://poll.fm/10289663
There was a lot of fire at the Hot Wheels Sneaks Presentation last night. To truly see it all, watch the video first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t__VC16lYk Of course my job was to stream this thing, so I wasn't able to take good pics of slides. Thankfully, my good friend Mario likes a lot of the same things …
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As you read this - provided it is Saturday Night and the Finale just happened - folks have just seen Mattel's Sneak Peek Presentation and have now made their way up the front of the ballroom to see the goodies brought to preview. Mattel brought a variety of items, in various forms of completion, form …
Watch it, study it, watch it again, screenshot it, do what you want. Here is the Sneaks Presentation by Jimmy Liu and the Hot Wheels Dream Team. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/6t__VC16lYk
The doors have opened and the crowd is getting its first look at the last exclusive of this year's Hot Wheels Nationals, the Dodge A100 Finale Exclusive: That makes it five models for the convention: The A100 is rad, right? It looks even better opened. I know because I had Julian Koiles from the Hot …
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For the kajillion folks NOT at the convention asking, the answer is "tonight". The Hot Wheels Team is here at Nationals and will be presenting a slew of upcoming models from Basic, Car Culture, RLC and more tonight. The slide presentation is scheduled to start around 7pm local time, and I have the stream linked …
This is over 90 minutes long. There are a lot of questions asked. I can't pinpoint a particular highlight, but a lot of issues I have seen discussed among collectors are addressed here. Every convention the Hot Wheels Team will do a full Q&A session. A little different than the presentation on Saturday night (streaming …
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One day - at least for me - in the books. Many have already been here for a few days. But I flew into Chicago this morning and have been the Westin Lombard experiencing the Hot Wheels Nationals Convention ever since. The first highlight was surely the dinner honoring Designer Manson Cheung. Manson went through …
The Hot Wheels Nationals Convention kicked off today in Lombard, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Nerds from all over have been grabbing their exclusives and started going room to room. This nerd will join them Thursday, just in time for the Dinner that night. I will be there through the Finale, and I plan on …
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I'm exhausted. Word of advice: If you go to a Hot Wheels Convention, don't schedule a 6 am flight Sunday morning. You won't get much sleep. But I want to get these up. You have - hopefully - seen the video I posted of the Hot Wheels Sneaks Presentation. If you haven't, you should surely …
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Here it is, for you enjoyment, the entire Sneak Peek Presentation from the Hot Wheels Team, presented at the 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Finale. Photos coming later. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxY1Bl-1tYs
This is why you should always hop at the chance to attend a Hot Wheels Convention. Just a few minutes ago, attendees here at Hot Wheels Nationals in Dallas walked into the Finale and this was the model given to them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP9bqVuSfFg It doesn't get much better than a '55 Bel Air Gasser in gold, …
Another update from Dallas. The DLM Party is in the books, and we filmed it. I will get that up soon. Lots and lots of carnage, including items from the Larry Wood Archives at Mattel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhR8MPLl56P/?taken-by=thelamleygroup I also opened two more Convention Exclusives, the Dinner VW T1 Rockstar, which is also a new model, as …
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I'm here. Hot Wheels Nationals was already well in to full swing when I boarded a plane for Dallas this morning. But I am glad I am here. The day was busy grabbing some of the models, visiting some rooms, and even filming some preview videos with the Hot Wheels Team to show later. (Team …
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Hot Wheels Nationals has begun. Hot Wheels nerds from all over are descending on poor, unsuspecting Dallas, Texas as you read this. I will arrive Friday, and I am looking forward to checking in with some old friends and maybe snagging a model or two. Or fifty. And because the DLM Party we did in …
It's Nationals Week. The big Hot Wheels Convention happens in Dallas, Texas this week, and I am excited to get there on Friday. In the meantime, here is a look at the Convention Models I have accrued over the last few years. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rMNYOL3hd8
Mercy me, this is cool. The second of two Convention Models for the upcoming Hot Wheels Nationals in Dallas, Texas, has been unveiled. The first model is the '83 Silverado, and it is nice. This one? The '66 Super Nova, and it's incredible. First off, the '66 Super Nova has eased in nicely as a …
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Just a heads up to all planning on attending the 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Convention in Dallas, Texas in April 2018. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM PT. 18th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets This year's event is a can't-miss. For one, I'll be there, prepared for a Lamley DLM Party …
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