Last week we announced our first-ever crowdfunding campaign. We already have gained 80 new shareholders and are still growing! Throughout the campaign, two of the most important questions we’ve received are What do I get out of this? How is hobbyDB connected to TTP and what does this mean for the future TTP. Here’s the […]
What does collectibles insurance cover? Whether you’re collecting as an investment or as a hobby or passion project, purchasing collectibles insurance guarantees your precious items will be protected. Damages beyond wear-and-tear If your collection can be seen, it can be touched. When your collection is insured, you can enjoy your valuable items without worrying about […]
Built by collectors, for collectors, discover the ultimate home for collectors and fans worldwide. Here at The Toy Peddler, we have been getting some questions about how The Toy Peddler fits into the hobbyDB family. We thought it would be good to start by sharing some of the vision and mission of what hobbyDB has […]
As part of the hobbyDB family, we here at The Toy Peddler are excited to announce that we are embarking on a journey to revolutionize the collecting experience. Never before have collectors been in charge of their collecting destiny like this. From the particular tools they want to see in both buying and selling, to […]
Are you a serious Redline collector? If so, this is the book for you. Cipsa Hot Wheels have been a fascination for a few years now, and top Cipsa collector Ted Gray has come through with a guide that cant be beat! Available on The Toy Peddler! LOS AUTENICOS! New Comprehensive Guide to CIPSA Redline […]
Ron Ruelle hobbyDB The Hot Wheels Legends Tour rolled into Longmont, Colorado this past weekend. Since that’s a stone’s throw from hobbyDB headquarters in Boulder, we decided to check it out. The event took place in the parking lot at WalMart. It was easy to spot from a distance with the beacon of light shining […]
On Friday, 28 June 2019, in the Czech city of Týniště nad Orlicí, a short earthquake destroyed one-third of the exhibition of the local Museum of Metal Models with the collections of the famous collector Eduard Pařízek. https://www.modeldepo.cz/zemetreseni-znicilo-tretinu-expo…/… One of the walls was at a critical point of the seismic impact, causing four display […]
Our sister site hobbyDB has gone through a bit of a makeover in the past few months and we’re excited to hear what you think! We’ve leveled up with an all new cleaner design, and stronger technology powering the site. Now it’s easier than ever for you to find the collectibles you love and add […]
From 1968 to 1970 Mattel produced elaborate displays that were intended to showcase the Hot Wheels line-up for store customers. This late 1968 display looks like something right out of a big car show in Los Angeles or Detroit. 1968 Store Display Each of the “Sweet 16” cars is represented. Five of the cars have […]
Wheel Guide There were three basic designs of wheels used on Hot Wheels cars during the redline era from 1969 to 1977. “Bearing Wheels” : 1968 to 1970 “Capped Wheels” : 1969 to 1972 “Thru Hole” or “One Piece” : 1973 to 1977 Bearing Wheel System The bearing wheel system was the system designed for […]
