The New Ultra Hots Finally Showed Up (and Showed Out)
Mattel’s Ultra Hots Wave 3 features classic muscle cars with vibrant designs. The series is popular, with a final wave planned for 2024.
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It’s Wrestlemania reveal season!
The Wrestlemania XL weekend featured numerous exciting Mattel WWE reveals, including iconic figures like The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, and a variety of collectible series.
Neon Speeders: Hot Wheels Latest Throwback To The 90s
Hot Wheels’ new Walmart Exclusive line features neon colors and higher pricing of $3.47. While some designs appeal, many collectors will selectively purchase rather than complete the series.
Who made them better, Jakks or Mattel? Part 3
The comparison between Jakks Classic Superstars and Mattel Legends reveals Jakks outperforming Mattel in five figures, highlighting nostalgic elements and some missed details by Mattel.
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.
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.
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)…