From Carroll Shelby to Larry Wood and all pioneers between, the Model Car Hall of Fame has gathered together enthusiasts from across the scale vehicle world to celebrate all the best in the hobby (by now around 250 individuals, brands and models). Ever since taking over management in 2017, the hobbyDB team has loved every […]
Arizona getting Mattel theme park with Hot Wheels!
The country’s first Mattel theme park, complete with Hot Wheels and Thomas the Tank Engine attractions, is coming to Glendale. The Mattel Adventure Park will be part of the ambitious Crystal Lagoons Island Resort project near State Farm Stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District. Officials announced the toy-making giant’s involvement during a recent groundbreaking ceremony […]
1969 Hot Wheels “The Fast Cars Book”.
For 1969, Mattel commissioned a photo book of Hot Wheels in action for kids. Front Cover of The Fast Cars Book. The book only cost 29 cents. That was significantly cheaper than the price of a single Hot Wheels car. The book was published by Golden Press of New York. Jo Anne Wood did the […]
Hot Wheels at the Concours at Pasadera 2021
August 6th Concours at Pasadera to feature HOT WHEELS! This year’s event includes inspired collections of Hot Wheels by Mattel. Aficionados of all ages can exhibit, with five classes available to present their collection. Your collection of Hot Wheels isn’t just taking over a room in your house — it’s an investment portfolio. […]
Sweet Sixteen: The Original Hot Wheels Cars of 1968
“Sweet Sixteen: The Original Hot Wheels Cars of 1968” Revisit the launch of Hot Wheels Redline cars, as collector Gary Nabors walks the viewer though each of the sixteen models. All the original cars were based upon real cars of the time – some were hot rod versions of cars being produced by the big […]
COMING SOON TO TTP: THE STORY OF LEDY JOHNNY LIGHTING BOLIDOS
TED IS BACK! The author of Los Autenticos: The Story of Hot Wheels Products Made Under License in Mexico by CIPSA had done it again! The story of LEDY Johnny Lighting Bolidos and the 4 lost Toppers … COMING SOON! Lily Ledy Lili Ledy was Mexico’s premiere toy manufacturer but because of […]
The Grand Prix series Redline Ford J-Car, 1968
Ford J-Car (1968) Ford J-Cars in white enamel (L) and Spectraflame purple (R). The Ford J-Car was one of the original 16 Hot Wheels cars that debuted in 1968. It was originally packaged on the regular blister cards, but later came out in Grand Prix Series blister packs. The real Ford J-Cars were the […]
ROSEBUD FACTORY BUTTONS
In 2011 a collector made an amazing discovery, thousands of unused buttons from the one time Mattel Rosebud factory in the UK. Here are the words he used to describe the find: “Here is the history. We all know that Mattel had a factory in UK. Rosebud. I do not know what the date […]
1969 – Topper Johnny Lightning Models from the First Year – Custom GTO
1969: Custom GTO Casting Variations: The Custom GTO body has two main variations: Opening Door Sealed Door Paint Colors: The Custom GTO came in a wide variety of colors, some featuring a flat black roof and black grille: Color Chart in development – TBA Interior: The interior is a plastic piece. White […]
The Toy Peddler 2021–the same, but better!
Ever since The Toy Peddler and hobbyDB became part of the same family a few years ago, we knew that eventually we would have to decide which marketplace “version” would be the best for everyone – hobbyDB or TTP. Well, the great news after tons of discussion with both the TTP community and those at […]