As hobbyDB grows into new collectible territory, diecast remains one of our most important core categories. Over the years we’ve had a chance to talk to a lot of legends and heavy hitters in the industry to find out what makes them tick. Tony Karamitsos has been a designer for several important brands over the […]
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Sean Taylor of M2 Machines Has Every Collector’s Dream Job!
Over the past dozen years, the premium small scale diecast market has seen some stiff competition. M2 Machines, one of those companies, has filled a niche with realistic castings of older cars in both stock and custom variants. M2’s V.P. of Product Development, Sean Taylor, has been with them since their beginning in 2007. “I […]
Exciting new book on The Toy Peddler!
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 […]
Using The Toy Peddler vs. eBay
An eBay seller recently shared what he paid on eBay and I was floored, 22.62%? I was wondering what that person was doing and asked, he said no extras, just plain BIN listings and send me the invoice to proof it – When I looked at the average of all fees paid by all […]
Twin Cities collectors have serious drive to accumulate Hot Wheels: ‘They’re pieces of art’
Adult collectors are obsessed with the tiny cars, hoarding them by the hundreds, selling rare ones for thousands. Hot Wheels collector Ryan Wurzbacher has nearly 1,000 of the first cars issued, in 1968, framed in his Andover home. On a Saturday morning in the middle of December, a couple dozen […]
VINTAGE HOT WHEEL CARRY CASES
1968 Carrying Cases The introduction of Hot Wheels in 1968 was accompanied by a variety of carrying case options for the new collector. Rally Case The 12 Car Rally Case The most common and dreaded case, the “Wheel Case” famous for its ability to mangle mint condition cars into beaters! Inside of the Rally Case […]
The Holy Grail of Production Redlines! The PURPLE 442
Just listed on The Toy Peddler, a very special piece! When was the last time a PURPLE OLDS 442 REDLINE was available to the public? Most of these pieces are traded within the tight high-end Redline community, and rarely are seen for sale on any public sales site. The 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 […]
Last Call – Enter The Best Photo of the Week Contest!
Submissions have been flying in for the Best Photo of the week contest. Check out some of our early favorites and if you haven’t already, don’t forget to submit your photo! One lucky winner will get a cool swag bag and will be featured on The Toy Peddler homepage, Facebook, and Instagram!!! […]
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Best Hot Wheels model currently on the market
Known as the KING of castings in the Redline world, the mega rare Rose Rear Load Beach Bomb has been spotted on The Toy Peddler. A part of the Bruce Pascal Collection, the rare model is in excellent condition and includes an original patent document. It’s finally time for one lucky collector to join the […]