In 2016, Mattel revealed that they were coming out with a “retro” line, which was a unspoken tribute to the Iconic 1990s WWF Hasbro figures. These figures are in the same scale and similar look to the Hasbro figures. Side by side, they are a near perfect match. Mattel has released 10 waves of Retros…
Short and to the point this time, but here are the thing that I hope to accomplish in 2024 when it comes to collecting Hot Wheels/Premium die cast and Wrestling Figures in General: Make at least one “Big Boy Purchase” from the Holes in my Collection. Complete the WCW OSFTM “Rubber Guys” collection Complete the…
This is an as-complete-as-possible list of Hot Wheels Batman series Vehicles. There have been Batman subseries, known as mainline segments, as well as (Typically) Walmart exclusive Batman sets yearly. These series focus on various Batmobiles and other vehicles from the Batman universe over time, from the 1966 TV show, to the various movies from 1989…
2021 has been a very difficult year when it comes to collecting Hot Wheels. #15-11: A fantasy casting that was actually somewhat popular among newer collectors this year, but compared to what came after it, this one is the worst for 2021. Batmobiles have been Treasure Hunts before, and before then, and before that, and…
…And also the exclusives The Jakks Pacific WWE Classic Superstars series is legendary for many reasons. It introduced an official line dedicated to legenday talents for the first time. By the time it was finished, almost all major names from the history of wrestling had been covered, and it is remembered fondly, despite some severe…
Collecting Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts has changed. Typically the regular Hunts were one per case, and were not highly sought after. This has been the case since 2013 when the hidden Super Treasure Hunt was introduced. Some collectors picked up “regulars” and others left them behind. In 2025, they’ve become as sought after as Zamacs,…
Starting in 2019, Mattel began releasing “Collector’s Edition” figures in the WWE Elite line. These figures are sometimes flashbacks/legends, sometimes a lesser known talent, sometimes a figure that could have easily held a main spot in the elite line. They are released with each elite wave, with the exclusive going back and forth between Walmart…
Beginning in 2019, Hot Wheels released Fast and Furious Premiums, based on cars from the various movies in the franchise. These cars are Premiums, as they have metal bodies and bases, and real rider tires. They are more detailed than an average Hot Wheels car. This is a checklist to help complete your collections. 2019:…
Once I found out that the Hot Ones were coming back for 2025, I decided let’s take a look back at the previous versions. The Hot Ones has been a cornerstone of Hot Wheels for decades, and looks to be continuing.
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