Category: Collectible

  • 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…

  • J C Higgins Cooler Update

    I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and finally found a company in Virginia to reproduce the proper graphics for me. Last year for Fathers Day, Lenora got me a vintage J C Higgins cooler for the Mabel. Of course, no vintage Beetle would be complete without a Corona cooler (which you can…

  • Some Roof Rack Bling

    Last year for Fathers Day, Lenora bought a vintage cooler and straps for me to add to Mabels roof rack. Love the look and get lots of complements on the set up. I still wanted to add one more item just to offset everything. A couple of weeks ago I came across an old camera…