We have a new Ferrari 5-Pack! For 2026, Hot Wheels decided to release the five basics-level Ferrari models in the lineup (so far) in a 5-Pack. Two of the models, are brand-new. ALL have already been released in red. So how are these different? In the video below, […]
The wait is over! The brand-new, ’88 Porsche 911 Targa Turbo — which instantly sold out on Tuesday — has arrived. Thanks to RLC Overdrive, I was able to get my allotted two, delivered a day after the sale. The hope in ordering two would be to get […]
Choosing to collect the Texas Drive ‘Em was knowingly not going to be easy — yet, I did it anyway. This lifted 1970s Ford F-series pickup had appealed to collectors from the moment it appeared in Series 5 of the Hot Wheels Classics in 2009. For me, this […]
10/21/2025 — Back in July, Hot Wheels collectors voted the #’97 Toyota Supra into production — easily beating the competitors in the 4-vehicle poll with 44.33% of the total vote. Collectors would ultimately vote on color and wheels in subsequent rounds. Long-time, Hot Wheels RLC graphic designer, Steven […]
10/4/2025 — While in town for the LA convention, I finally had the opportunity to check out one of the many fantastic Hot Wheels events at Race Service — a local ad agency dedicated to the automotive industry. I was told there would be an unveiling of a […]
9/22/2025 — Everyone loves a champion, and Hot Wheels “champions” are no different. One of the 2023 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb champions was a vehicle from a startup U.K. brand: Radford. Founded by Formula 1 driver, Jenson Button — and TV celebrity, Ant Anstead — Radford made […]
9/12/2025 — Hot Wheels and #Transformers continue their collaboration efforts in the release of the second version of #Optimus Prime. This time, it’s not Optimus though — it’s his evil clone, Nemesis Prime! Call it the perfect follow-up to Optimus Prime in 2024. This release features the transforming […]
9/5/2025 — New casting alert! The Hot Wheels RLC #’95 BMW M3 LTW is set to drop on Mattel Creations Tuesday, September 9th. Designed by Hot Wheels designer, Rob Matthes, this piece replicates one of the rarest BMWs. According to the Mattel Creations article, less than 500 of […]
9/4/2025 — Well this is a surprise! No sneaks, leaks, or any mention of there being an ’82 Land Cruiser in the #Elite 64 line — yet, here it is! The #’82 Custom Toyota Land Cruiser FJ45 Troopy goes on sale today. The name is as long as […]
It’s Mattel’s 80th Anniversary and they’re celebrating in ruby red fashion! Hot Wheels, Barbie, and a wealth of other brands by Mattel will have special releases for the remainder of 2025. We’ve already seen the Kool Kombi in a special 80th anniversary deco in Pop Culture this year. […]