Hot Wheels Redlines— the Ferrari 312P, 1970 Posted on April 21, 2020 (April 21, 2020) Casting: Ferrari 312P Years of Production: 1970 Country of Origin: US and Hong Kong Casting Variations:The base on the HK version has four rectangular holes in it. The body lines can be found as raised lines (outy) or indented lines (inny). Interior Colors: Black is normal White is found in some […]
“The Over Chrome Jewels” Hot Wheels Redlines rarest of the rare. Posted on February 9, 2020 (February 15, 2020) HIDDEN HOT WHEELS JEWELS Gold Over Chrome OHS Custom Mustang When Hot Wheels were introduced just over 50 years ago in 1968, the immediate success was beyond what Mattel (the manufacturer) had expected. And unlike most toys, Hot Wheels are still being made decades later, and selling annually in record volume. Over 6 billion […]
Super Rare Hot Wheels found! HK White enamel Camaro Posted on February 5, 2020 (February 8, 2020) It’s the “Holy Grail” of collectibles. It’s crazy how a small packaging error can translate into a six-figure price tag 50 years later, but that’s what happened with one recently discovered Hot Wheels Joel Magee, The Toy Scout who has appeared on shows such as Pawn Stars, found the white enamel Hong Kong Chevy Camaro […]
The Most Valuable Hot Wheels Cars Ever! Posted on November 30, 2019 (December 6, 2019) The Most Valuable Hot Wheels Cars Ever! If this list doesn’t make you double-check your personal collection, you might be crazy. By Andrew Wendler and Austin Irwin for Car and Driver DEC 5, 2019 Barcroft Media/Car and Driver _____ Hot Wheels celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018 with one of its best years ever. We called […]
Reproduction Redline Blisterpack Card Spotters Guide Posted on October 31, 2019 (November 11, 2019) Seeing a particular seller on eBay sell an endless amount of “estate find” Hot Wheels Redline blisterpack cards has prompted me to create this blog. Dont be fooled by his auction description: “ Don’t bid based on them being originals, Since I picked them up at an estate sale there is no way to know […]
Hot Wheels Redline Store Displays Posted on August 21, 2019 (August 21, 2019) 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 […]
Redline Wheel Guide Posted on August 2, 2019 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 […]
Interesting and possibly RARE (?) Japanese Blackwall Hot Wheels Posted on July 14, 2019 (July 14, 2019) Interesting find by Dutch collector Mustafa Kuru. As per Mustafa Kuru, here is the only KNOWN information on these Japanese pieces: These 3 cards were found at a Hot Wheels convention, and sold by Japanese collectors. Language was an obstacle at the time, but this is what was pieced together from the conversation with […]
BRUCE PASCALS HOT WHEELS MUSEUM Posted on July 14, 2019 Interview with Bruce Pascal, and see the worlds largest museum of the rarest and most expensive Hot Wheels. *Montgomery County Council […]
Hot Wheels Pantograph Patterns Posted on July 5, 2019 (July 5, 2019) Before the advent of computerized methods of making diecasting molds, the mold was cut using a 3 dimensional pantograph machine. Each casting was modeled in a larger scale, called “4 Up” pattern which was used by the pantograph operator to create the die casting tool/mold. “How Hot Wheels are made” from the 1981 Collector’s Book […]