Steve Vandervate, known by “HWCVAN” or “Van” to most collectors, is one of the main Graphic Designers for Hot Wheels as he designs graphics for all premium level lines (HWC/RLC, Conventions/Events, Pop Culture, Car Culture, and Entertainment lines) as well as some vehicles in the themed and basic assortments.
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 […]
The Hot Wheels #Car Culture / Team Transport line has given collectors a wide range of livery combos since it launched in 2018. One of the most notorious decos in Hot Wheels history was notably absent however: the #Hot Wheels Race Team. The deco has served as a […]
It’s clear that the vast number of Red Line Club members buy the cars. The sellouts of pieces produced in the tens of thousands are evidence that the RLC is as popular as ever. What many RLC members fail to utilize, however, is their right to vote in […]
The success of the Hot Wheels #Vintage Racing line has been well documented across all collector sites since the line’s initial demise. There are some gorgeous vehicles in that set. What were we thinking as collectors back then? How did we let these cars slip by us? There […]
The #Hot Wheels Cool Classics came and went. For as long as Series 1 (2013) seemed to hang on the pegs, Series 2 (2014) — with a more diverse casting selection — didn’t stand much of a chance. The Cool Classics introduced us to the #Retro Slot Wheels […]
There has never been a Hot Wheels vehicle with an adjustable suspension — until now! The toy industry thrives on innovative product yet one of the most popular toys of all time — Hot Wheels — have remained largely unchanged for the better part of 52 years. Innovation […]
It sure feels like with every mix of Hot Wheels #Car Culture / Team Transport there is a level of excitement that comes with it. Not sure if that comes from other collectors, internally or is a solid mix of both. Whatever it is, its a great feeling […]
The last series of the #2019 Hot Wheels #Car Culture line is here: Cruise Boulevard. The Car Culture / Cruise Boulevard series consists of five customized vehicles that you could expect to see driving down your local “main drag” any night of the week. Ford, Chevy, VW, Nissan, […]
Hot Wheels #Car Culture / Team Transport is really hitting its stride — you can tell. The first several cases were loaded up with collector-favorite cars being hauled by some pretty cool, new trucks. Collectors have responded well to the line. Now, we are starting to see the […]
The reason the Hot Wheels #Car Culture line has been such a success is the fact that each wave targets a certain aspect of real-life car culture — hence the name. The car selection has been fantastic, the move to full-detail has proven to be well worth it, […]
