In 2013, Hot Wheels released the #‘55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser much to the acclaim of Hot Wheels fans around the world. Over the last 10 years the casting has become an all-time favorite among collectors — so much so that several of its releases sell for over […]
Hot Wheels of the Day ’83 Chevy Silverado 18th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals RELEASE YEAR: 2018 • CASTING DESIGNER: Jun Imai Two weeks ago, Collectors Events Unlimited — the folks that put on the annual Nationals & Conventions — unveiled the #’83 Chevy Silverado as one of […]
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 […]
20 years ago the Red Line Club was launched on HotWheelsCollectors.com. The slogan “we still make them like we used to” could be seen in print advertisements in various diecast magazines trying to bring a community that had largely existed offline, online. The RLC was all about breathing […]
Hot Wheels of the Day RWB Porsche 930 Car Culture / Silhouettes RELEASE YEAR: 2019 • CASTING DESIGNER: Jun Imai Amazing to think that the #RWB Porsche 930 once came three to a case (of 10) in Hot Wheels #Car Culture. Back in 2018 & 2019 premium, there […]
Hot Wheels of the Day Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 Treasure Hunts RELEASE YEAR: 2007 • CASTING DESIGNER: Alec Tam Ahhh … 2007. It was the first year #Treasure Hunts were broken into two tiers — prompting what are commonly referred to as Super Treasure Hunts. It was also […]
I am a Hot Wheels enthusiast through & through — its the only diecast brand I collect. I respect older Hot Wheels, and appreciate the newer ones. Every single casting, even the ones collectors love to hate, has its place in Hot Wheels history. With that said, some […]
Hot Wheels collectors have seen a wealth of new “coke-bottle” Chargers from the late ‘60s / early ‘70s as of late. Between the sleek restomod ‘69 that debuted in the Red Line Club, and the crazy wide-body ‘68 that is in Fast & Furious premium — in addition […]
Hot Wheels of the Day Convoy Custom 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals RELEASE YEAR: 2012 • CASTING DESIGNER: Larry Wood Picking my favorite #Hot Wheels Race Team vehicle is like picking among my kids: I won’t do it. Plus, there are so many — over 300 according […]
Hot Wheels of the Day Renault 5 Turbo Car Culture / Modern Classics RELEASE YEAR: 2017 Bring back the #Renault 5 Turbo! I’ve developed a little but of an affinity for the car after recently playing a racing game, and then subsequently seeing a 1:1 on the road. […]