Tag: Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels cars have been around since 1968 and feature a wide-array of licensed and unlicensed vehicles.

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Track Trucks: FUEL & FIRE

It was such a pleasant surprise to see the #Track Trucks line return to retail as this line had primarily been released internationally upon its debut in 2015. Two years later, the line that featured the a Custom Volkswagen Hauler — reminiscent of the #Volkswagen Drag Bus — […]

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HW City Works 5-Pack: TURBINE TIME

One of the more recent castings that I have started collecting is the Hot Wheels #Turbine Time. Designed by Larry Wood and first released in 2015, this truck with a wind-powered #Jet Engine has seen five releases for a cumulative seven colorways, in just three years — with […]

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Hi-Rakers Series: MONTEZOOMA

Part of the reason why I love Hot Wheels so much is the brand’s ability to capture all types of car culture at the retail price of $1. Take for instance what I have heard typically referred to as #Donk culture. Popular with U.S. inner-city, donks usually originate […]

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Retro Style Series: COMBAT MEDIC

You have to give it up to the person who came up with the #Target Exclusive #Retro Style Series, as this series has been full of classic castings (mixed with modern ones) complete with some retro style graphics. Although the series retails for $1.29 at Target stores here in […]

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2006 First Editions: NISSAN 350Z

One of the more interesting Hot Wheels releases of the mid-2000s was the #2006 First Editions #Nissan 350Z. At the time, #JDM wasn’t was it is today (in the hobby) and some Hot Wheels collectors even questioned the release of “another Z, but with wing and body kit”. […]

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2001 First Editions: MORRIS WAGON

With all the hype #Gassers get these days, its surprising the #Morris Wagon doesn’t get much attention. Maybe its because the casting hasn’t been released since 2013 and/or maybe its because its a British car, but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a second look at its #2001 […]