Mattel has a program for Hot Wheels collectors called the Hot Wheels Red Line Club. The way it works is people pay $9.99 a year for the “opportunity” to periodically buy special Red Line Club exclusive diecast vehicles. Some of these vehicles are limited in number and others are not. The limited diecast vehicles usually...
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Are Hot Wheels resellers terrorists?
There’s a YouTuber who goes by the name of Ignition Diecast. He published a short video on March 5, 2024 that I thought was interesting. Not because I found it insightful or reasoned, but because I found it ridiculous and absurd. For example, he said people who buy Hot Wheels diecast cars at retail and...
Read MoreThe 2021 Hot Wheels ’71 Datsun 510 Super Treasure Hunt
I was on eBay looking at newly released Hot Wheels. It’s something I do to get an idea what’s available at stores. I was surprised to see what sellers are asking for the 2021 ’71 Datsun 510 Super Treasure Hunt. As you can see in the above image, this seller is asking $210. This seller...
Read MoreThe Hot Wheels Collectors Special Edition ’64 Impala
The next vehicle available for the Hot Wheels Collectors Red Line Club members to purchase is the Special Edition ’64 Impala. The car features a fake lift system to be raised and lowered like a 1/1 scale lowrider. As the photo shows, it comes with a small mirror that the car can be displayed on...
Read MoreThe first HWC Red Line Club sale was an epic fail
The first Hot Wheels Club Red Line Club (RLC) sale commenced yesterday, and it was a complete failure. The sale for the Volkswagen Drag Bus “Candy Striper” launched at exactly 12:00 PM (EDT), and by 12:05 PM (EDT) all 20,000 buses were sold out. The reason you purchase an RLC membership is to be able to...
Read MoreThe HWC Redline Club ‘Candy Striper’ Volkswagen Drag Bus
I joined the Hot Wheels Collectors Red Line Club a couple of days ago. Being a member allows me to purchase special Hot Wheels vehicles made available only to club members. I’m glad I joined. The first release is something special. It’s the “Candy Striper” Volkswagen Drag Bus. It’s available for purchase on Tuesday, March...
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