The WCW Galoob Action Figure line was an action figure toy line based on the wrestlers of the now defunct World Championship Wrestling promotion (WCW). They were made by the toy company Galoob from 1990 to 1991. The toys were made of a solid plastic pose, with no animation. Some were sold with accessories and…
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 parts choices in some…
Auto World has been the premier manufacturer of Chevrolet Square Body diecast vehicles. The third-generation C/K was introduced for the 1973 model year. The C10, Cheyenne, Silverado, Scottsdale, Bonanza, and Custom Deluxe are all trim levels of the Chevrolet Square Body trucks from 1973-1991. These trucks were relatively straight-lined and boxy in appearance leading to…
For 2023 , The Hot Wheels Target Retro Exclusive will be Ultra Hots. This follows previous Target exclusives Retros, Decades, and Flying Customs. The Ultra Hots are a throwback to the early 80s. All cars feature Spectraflame-style paintjobs, and are a tribute to the original Ultra Hots from 1984. Ultra Hots Wave 2 Checklist: Ultra Hots Wave 3…
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…
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.
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…
It is becoming a tradition, as with last year’s Wrestlemania Week Reveals, WWE and Mattel have put together a batch of previews of upcoming Legends Reveals, and figures to be released throughout 2021. As always, my focus is on Legends and Flashback figures, so those are the ones I will be highlighting here. Summerslam Series…
Store exclusive Hot Wheels are a big part of my collecting agenda. Every year I seek out any of them that come out, and pride myself on having a pretty complete collection of them from over the years, including all Zamacs from Walmart, all Target Reds, all Kroger cars, all Dollar General/Gamestop, and most of…
In the Diecast collecting community, everyone collects for their own reasons. Nostalgia, fondness of the cars, inner child, or monetary value are some reasons why people collect diecast. Each of the major Brands (Hot Wheels, M2 Machines, Auto World, Johnny Lightning, and Greenlight) have their own versions of chase cars in their lines, with unique…
