Hot Wheels has officially launched silver-label premium for 2024. The various lines — whether new, or converted basics series — have been appearing at retail and through hobby dealers. You get premium paint, full-graphics (including front & rear detail), new silver-label premium wheels, and even some metal/metal vehicles. […]
Here is one for you to decide. Is this a hidden #Fast & Furious release or not? Hot Wheels just released a new version of the #Honda Civic Si in the 2024 #HW J-Imports mini collection. It has been flying off the pegs because Hot Wheels #Civics have […]
Two new Hot Wheels #Jeeps debuted as #2023 New Models. Both were from the mind of Hot Wheels Designer — and #Off-Road Vehicle enthusiast — Phil Riehlman. Phil had spent several years as a design manager before returning to his roots as strictly a designer. His enthusiasm for […]
Hey there, little green guy…. The Hot Wheels Elite 64 #Land Rover Defender 90 Pickup has arrived and I could not be more impressed. Despite still being in the Mattel Creations shop 2 weeks after it went on sale, this brand-new casting serves as a stark reminder that […]
Like you, I often see other collectors selling Hot Wheels via their social media outlets, on eBay, or at in-person events. I come across listings & prices that seem absurd — and in most cases, they are. Regretfully, I spend a lot of time looking these items up […]
Newer collectors have heard of Larry Wood, but man, did they miss out knowing his presence when he was still designing for Hot Wheels at Mattel. 15 years ago, Larry dominated the Hot Wheels brand as his designs and inspiration could be seen behind many of the brand’s […]
There was a little purge in the OTD garage last weekend by getting rid of extras to make room for future purchases. In doing so — in going back through the collection — you can often find a treasured piece from years ago. I often do. The latest […]
East Coast vs West Coast. Nationals vs Convention. Spring vs Fall. Dodge vs Chevy. Us collectors love a good debate. Mark & Jennifer, the folks at Collectors Events Unlimited (CEU) know how to put on great Hot Wheels Nationals/Convention events, and they know how to pick some killer […]
I was re-organizing the collection a couple weeks ago when I came across the #Amphicar from the #2012 Hot Wheels #Boulevard line. Since I organize the majority of my loose collection by auto manufacturer now, I had to put the Amphicar aside. The 1:1 Amphicar was manufactured by […]
If I had loads of money to spend on Hot Wheels cars, this #’67 Camaro from the 2008 #Custom Car Show in Japan would have been in my collection a long time ago. I do not. In fact, I still consider myself somewhat of a thrifty collector. You […]
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