Category: Hot Wheels

  • New Decals, New Die Cast, New Project

    Picked up some new die cast while out about this past week. Really cool looking Hot Wheels VW truck, would love to use this in a future custom. Also picked up a Greenlight Classic VW Beetle. I think I may already have this, not sure, I’ll have to do some digging. But it was on…

  • New Die Cast

    A couple new die cast to add to the collection. Lenora picked up a Hot Wheels C-3PO (VW Bus) and Shauna got me a Forrest Gump Classic Beetle. Both are a great addition to the die cast collection. I couldn’t remember seeing this Beetle in Forrest Gump, so I had to cheat and look it…

  • Hot Wheels Spectraflame Red Challenger (How To)

    The original spectraflame color Hot Wheels are some of the most sought after for collectors. Spectraflame is the name used by Mattel for the metallic finishes sported by their original “Hot Wheels” cars in 1968 through 1972 and also on Super Treasure Hunts. The finish was not the standard paint used on normal cars, but…

  • Die Cast Haul (Beach Bomb)

    Added some new die cast to the collection over the past month or so, some common, some not so common. Of course, my favorite of the pick is the pink Beach Bomb. (looks maroon in the photos above, but it’s actually very pink) Of course the pink Beach Bomb is the most expensive Hot Wheels…

  • New Hot Wheels

    The Sam Walton 1979 Ford Pickup with Real Riders. I’ve been wanting this die cast for many years. The prices on Ebay are way over inflated, usually running between 15 and 30 dollars. Lenora was lucky to get this one for just a couple of dollars. Happy to add it to our collection.