Kmart Day Recolors: An Unforgettable Time To Collect
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.
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Dear Mattel, What about the New Generation?
Mattel has released the Ruthless Aggression Elite Collection, and there is the upcoming Monday Night Wars set, but what about the New Generation? The New Generation era began with the departure of Hulk Hogan in 1993, and ran through 1996 with the oncoming Attitude era. There were plenty of big names and stars in the…
Dear Mattel: We need Three More Ruthless Aggression Elite sets
In 2022, Mattel launched the Ruthless Aggression Elite Series, achieving critical acclaim and sales success, with potential for more waves featuring notable wrestlers.
New Year’s resolutions, from Keck Collects
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…
Have You Been to The Hot Wheels Legends Tour?
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour began in honor of the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels. These events were held at Walmart stores around the country, where real car customizers were invited to show off their full size creations with the winner of the tour being immortalized as a Hot Wheels car. Along with the car…
Collecting Hot Wheels Has Changed. Here’s Why I’m Tapping Out
The Background: The total collection is over 12,000 cars. Most of which have been bought in the last ten years. I began dabbling in Hot Wheels in 2007, discovered Treasure Hunts and Super Treasure Hunts in 2010, and went off to the races in 2013. I began going to shows, vintage shops, flea markets, and…
What do you think about Car Culture 2 packs?
Hot Wheels Car Culture 2 packs Checklist Car Culture 2 Packs is a premium series of 2-car packs introduced in mid-2021. These consist of two Premium cars (Metal/Metal and Real Riders) designed to a certain theme. The packs are a Target exclusive. 2021 Mix 1 Theme Casting Body Color Larry Chen Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32)…
Here is a Complete Hot Wheels Mail In Collectors Edition Checklist
Let’s Start with Kmart Day Kmart supported the Hot Wheels collecting hobby by sponsoring the Kmart Collector’s Day events. Kmart stores would host a special collector’s event where exclusive vehicles would be made available. This was the chance for collectors to open a sealed case with the hope of finding a Treasure Hunt or Super…
Monday Night Wars Elites: Who do you want to see?
This is what we have so far: Monday Night Wars Elites Wave 1 (Walmart):Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Scott Hall, Lex Luger (Build A Figure) Monday Night Wars Elites Wave 2 (Walmart):Triple H, Fake Diesel, Kevin Nash Debut, Rey Mysterio, Teddy Long (Build A Figure) Monday Night Wars Elites Wave 3 (Walmart): The…
Coca-Cola Christmas Series Checklist: Check out These Collectible Cars
The Story of Coca Cola Christmas, from M2: As I documented in 2020, the Coca Cola Christmas Cars from M2 are a tradition at this point. A tradition of competition, motivation, urgency, frustration, glory (for some), and a lot of time spent hunting and waiting. Everything you love about Christmas in a nutshell. These cars…