Mattel debuted it’s WWE line in 2010, with the Basic and Elite Collection. There are currently 93 series of Elites as of this writing. About every year or so, Mattel would tweak or sometimes completely change the Elite Packaging. Sometimes the changes were subtle, like font or rearranging some elements, other times the size, shape,…
Photos sourced from Ringside Collectibles Instagram Mattel Reveals: Retro Series 14 Coliseum Collection, Wave 3 Mattel Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Defining Moments is Back! Mattel Reveals: Ruthless Aggression Series Legends Series 20: Target Legends and Walmart Ruthless Aggression Ultimate Editions Ultimate Editions Amazon Exclusive 2 pack: Legends Series 19: Monday Night Wars Elites: These will…
As seen on a previous post, the WCW Galoob line was a fun, but short lived series starting in 1991. These were a nice compliment to the WWF Hasbros, as they were the same size. The difference was that the Galoobs had no articulation, and were stuck in a specific pose. Still, they were fun…
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…
I heard that Kroger was getting exclusives again, so it was on my mind when I made a quick grocery trip today. The Kroger I went to was just an average grocery trip because this store doesn’t usually have much for Hot Wheels. I spotted a cart of freight and there was a brand new…
With the dissolving of Kmart Day (coming soon), Mattel and the Hot wheels collecting community have been looking for a place to pick up the slack. Kroger picked up the September event, sort of. I’ll be writing about that soon. GameStop picked up the November event and this is part one of the results of…
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In 2022, Mattel released the Ruthless Aggression Elite Series, exclusively at Walmart. For most of it’s run, it was a fiasco to obtain the 18 figures, across 6 waves into 2023. But the set was a critical and sales success, and I think there could easily be three more waves with talent that is available…
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:
For the second year, Gamestop was slated to host a Gamestop Hot Wheels event. The initial release from hotwheelscollectors.com was that the event was to be held on Saturday, December 5th. There would be cases available and you can mail in for a special release with the purchase of 20 cars. You could also order…