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 2024, they’ve become as sought after as Zamacs,…
There has been a pattern recently in the Mattel WWE line, where re-releases have become more and more common. For a long time, Mattel avoided this practice. But 14 years into the line, there are fans who were not born when the line began and new fans of WWE every day, there is interest in…
As posted earlier, Mattel has continued it’s Target Exclusive Hot Wheels Ultra Hots Series. Ultra Hots Wave 3 continues the pattern of all metal, spectraflame paint, and Ultra Hot wheels with a flame design. The majority of the modern Ultra Hots have been classic muscle cars, with a couple of exceptions. So far, we’ve avoided the…
Let’s Break down all of the Mattel WWE reveals from Wrestlemania XL weekend! The Rundown There were a ton of WWE reveals on Wrestlemania Weekend, and the ones pictured above are the ones that I am most interested in and plan on adding to my collection. All in all, the reveal season was a complete…
Matchbox hits the bulls eye with the Target Red edition series In 2023, the Matchbox Target Red Edition series debuted, showcasing 6 casts in red deco and exclusive red carding. This line will continue into 2024. 2023 Matchbox Red Edition: 2024 Matchbox Red Edition:
There has always been talk over who made the better Classic/Legends line, Jakks or Mattel. As an avid collector of both, I intend to get to the bottom of it. Continuing on from the first installment, and part 2, I will be comparing 8 Jakks Classics to 8 Mattel Legends. Jakks: When Jakks Pacific introduced Classic…
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 Treasure Hunt. Kmart ceased holding these events after…
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…
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…
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…
