The WWF Hasbros are the figures that most of us remember growing up with. The LJNs before and Bone Crunching Actions came after, but the WWF Hasbros are the class of wrestling figures from the 90s. I’ve discussed Hasbros before, and since then, but I’ve never truly ranked them. The time has come, my personal…
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Kmart hosted Hot Wheels Collector’s Day events featuring exclusive vehicles, providing collectors opportunities to find rare items. Events ended post-bankruptcy in 2019, leaving a nostalgic gap.
This is an updated list of the figures I am currently missing in my collection. I did a list like this before, and have knocked a few off of that list. Hopefully, some of these names will be joining my collection some time this year. Some of these are quite pricey, and I have regrets…
One of my biggest segments of my Hot Wheels collection are the store exclusives. I always make a point to find them as they come out and I’ve been working on backfilling the holes in my set. What are store exclusives? Here’s a breakdown. Toys R Us, Kmart, Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, and now GameStop…
Hot Wheels collecting is more than a hobby—it’s a passion that sometimes clashes with retail realities. Learn about common challenges faced by store employees, the behaviors that disrupt shopping, and how collectors can keep the community positive and respectful.
Photos sourced from figurerealm.com MattyCollector/Ringside Collectibles exclusives: The Breakdown: These were released over a few months’ time on Matty Collector. They were notable for being the only release of Bundy and Marty Jannetty, and the debut of the classic WWF Tag Team Title belts. Macho King was a Ringside Collectibles exclusive and is awesome in…
For part 2 of We Want Retros, I’m going to rank them worst to best and give my thoughts on each. My criteria for ranking: 1) parts/action choice 2) attire choice 3) headscan 4) character fit 5) personal favorites Full disclosure, I don’t currently own Finn Balor, Kevin Owens 2, Samoa Joe, or Junkyard Dog….
The Hot Wheels Heritage Series, Redlines and Real Riders was first released in 2015 to replace the short lived Hot Wheels Cool Classics. The castings of the Heritage Series come in two wheel segments: Real Riders and Redlines. Real Riders were typically found at Target, while Redlines were more often found at Walmart. Kroger received both as well. These would be…
The WWE Legends line at Target has been a good outlet for Legends and Classic talent to be released in updated attire, or even a debut like Greg Valentine. In this post, let’s look at who should be included in future waves. Note: I’m going with the current pattern of using mostly signed talent for…