After more than a decade of serious Hot Wheels collecting, I’m selling most of my nearly 14,000-carded-car collection. From Super Treasure Hunts and late-night hunts to trades, collector events, friendships, and countless memories, Hot Wheels has been a major part of my life. But the hunt eventually became a grind, and I realized it was time to let go and focus on the collection that means even more to me: wrestling figures.
A checklist for the renewed classic figure line The background: *denotes replicas from the original line Series 1: These were found on blue and black cards, as well as a dark blue card. Series 2: These are available in light blue and black cards. Note: Jesse Ventura has his original LJN pose, but is in…
If you’re a serious WWE action figure collector, few lines are as exciting or as challenging to complete as the WWE Legends Series. These figures bring iconic superstars from wrestling’s past to life with detailed sculpts, accurate ring gear, and premium articulation that make them must-haves for both display and play. Whether you’re hunting down…
Learning in Real Time — Mattel Adjusts Throughout 2010 Looking back, the most interesting thing about Mattel’s first year with WWE figures isn’t what they got wrong — it’s how quickly they learned. As 2010 progressed, the line began to reflect collector feedback in real time, with noticeable improvements in articulation, sculpting, accessories, and overall…
Once I found out that the Hot Ones were coming back for 2025, I decided let’s take a look back at the previous versions. The Hot Ones has been a cornerstone of Hot Wheels for decades, and looks to be continuing.
I really enjoy the Ultra Hots line. Maybe it’s the store exclusive part, but I enjoy completing sub-series like these. This particular set has produced some good and some bad, but these are always interesting. Trying out a new grading system here. If the car is good, it gets a point, and if not, it…
The lineup features various Hot Wheels models, with highlights including the Nissan Skyline and low points like the Honda City Turbo.
The post discusses personal selections from the Legends series of action figures, highlighting top choices, details on specific figures, and expressing anticipation for future releases.
Mattel’s Ultra Hots Wave 3 features classic muscle cars with vibrant designs. The series is popular, with a final wave planned for 2024.
The Matchbox Target Red Edition series launched in 2023 features six red-deco cars and will continue in 2024 with additional models.
