1969 – Topper Johnny Lightning Models from the First Year – Custom GTO Posted on March 4, 2021 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 ULTIMATE HOT WHEELS COLLECTION Posted on October 23, 2020 ___________________________________________ Hot Wheels came out in 1968 when Bruce was just 7 years old. He was hooked then as a child, and the love affair with Hot Wheels started over again in 1999 when his mother gave him a cigar box with his childhood cars. Within 6 months of that day, he jumped at the […]
The Muky Story Posted on October 21, 2020 (October 23, 2020) The Story Many small diecast models have been made in Argentina. Brands such as Buby, Galgo, Aguti, Loden, Rapitoy, and Jet (by Gillette) have all originated within this South American country. In addition, the Muky models were produced there during the 1970s and 1980s. The history of Muky begins in the early 1970s. The […]
How Chevy Invented Hot Wheels Posted on June 28, 2020 How Chevy Invented Hot Wheels The history of Hot Wheels is inextricably linked to Chevrolet, as deep-pocketed super collectors like Bruce Pascal can tell you. Hot Wheels® might be the best-selling toy brand of all time, with a total production of more than 6 billion cars since the brand’s founding in 1968. That doesn’t just […]
1971 Hot Wheels Mongoose and Snake Wild Wheelie Set Posted on May 21, 2020 (May 21, 2020) Hot Wheels fans were introduced to Don Prudhomme, the Snake, and Tom McEwen, the Mongoose, through funny cars. But these two also drove dragsters. The Snake rail dragster. The Mongoose rail dragster. For 1971 Mattel put their rail dragsters on the Mongoose & Snake Wild Wheelie Set. Box art – front. Courtesy eBay. Box art […]
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 Toy Peddler Collector Spotlight – BRANDON NIELSEN Posted on April 1, 2020 (November 17, 2020) Brandon has unearthed some of the most amazing collections in the Redline Hobby, thats for sure… lets take a look into the mind of Brandon Nielsen! My Hot Wheels Story My Dad and I have always been into “treasure hunting”. Years ago he had bought several antiques and asked me to […]
“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 […]
THE TOY PEDDLER HAS FREE REDLINE LISTINGS. Come see your savings. Posted on January 2, 2020 (January 2, 2020) TTP has for many years been the GO TO site for all your Diecast needs (20+!) and with the rise in popularity with VINTAGE HOT WHEELS REDLINES, we decided to “give back” to our members that have made TTP what it is today. TTP now offers FREE REDLINE LISTING. How long this special continues, […]