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 ... Continue Reading
The 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 ... Continue Reading
I joined the Hot Wheels Collectors Red Line Club!
I noticed on Facebook that the official Hot Wheels Collectors website opened up memberships for this year's Red Line Club (RLC). I decided to join. It's been years since I was an RLC member. I know I joined during the inaugural year. I think it was ... Continue Reading
The rebels in ‘Star Wars’ were based on the Viet Cong
If you think Star Wars has become too political, there's something you should know. The good guys in Star Wars were based on the National Liberation Front of Southern Vietnam (NLF). They were more commonly known as the Viet Cong. The communist ... Continue Reading
Cara Dune action figures are commanding high prices on eBay
With Gina Carano getting let go by Lucasfilms for inappropriate social media posts, the action figures for her character, Cara Dune, are heating up on the secondary market. By that, I mean they are commanding ridiculous prices. The two figures shown in ... Continue Reading
God bless the great state of Texas and its people
Even though I like to joke about Texas, I truly feel no ill will towards the state or its people. Not really. As a native Californian, I almost feel an obligation to make fun of Texas and Florida. The truth is I once even wanted to move to Texas. ... Continue Reading