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 ... Continue Reading
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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 ... Continue Reading
The 2021 Hot Wheels ’71 Datsun 510 Super Treasure Hunt
I was browsing eBay for newly released Hot Wheels. It's something I do to get an idea of 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 ... Continue Reading
The 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 ... 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
Gaslands: Refuelled, a post-apocalyptic vehicular mayhem tabletop game
Osprey Games released game designer Mike Hutchinson's new, updated version to Gaslands called Gaslands: Refueled. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world were people equip cars and trucks with armor and guns. It's like the Steve Jackson tabletop game ... Continue Reading