Yearly Archives: 2011

Matchbox Price Guides Expanding

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I started up the Matchbox price guides last month with the 2011 Series.   I am working my way backwards from the current year and today I have added the 2010 Series. Can you guess what will be next?

In researching the secondary market values of Matchbox cars, I made a few observations. First, Matchbox are produced in lower quantities than Hot Wheels. While they are popular, Matchbox is not usually the first brand name you think of when you think of diecast. Hot Wheels is the brand that sticks out to most. Smaller print runs mean less supply, making the more popular models harder to acquire after they have disappeared from the retail stores. Another thing that drives secondary market values of Matchbox is their appeal to so many different people. The 2010 and 2011 series have used the same sub-series: Sports Cars, Heritage Classics, Metro Rides, VIP, Construction, Emergency Response, City Action, Outdoor Sportsman, Desert Endurance, and Jungle Explorers. Every year they have a great selection of European cars, modern compact cars that many people identify with, and a great variety of construction equipment, firetrucks, and rescue vehicles. They also include a fair number of VW makes that are very popular with collectors.

So now, make Hallsguide.com your stop for Hot Wheels and Matchbox collecting information. Stop by our forums to ask questions or share your expertise with other collectors. Browse the selection of Matchbox on the Diecast Market or sell your own items at no risk with no listing fees.

Hallsguide First Look (6/19)

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Since I have begun adding Matchbox to the Price Guides, I will include more coverage of Matchbox in articles on Hallsguide.  I hope you enjoy the 2011 Matchbox price guides.  I will be adding more years in the future, including past years.  If you are looking to buy Matchbox, or if you would like to sell your own with no listing fees, try DiecastMarket.com.  Here is a look at 4 new Matchbox for 2011.

#100 Land Rover Defender 110 (Jungle Explorers) – This has been one of the more popular models for 2011 on the secondary market.  While most 2011 Matchbox will average $2.00 at most, this one has been able to consistently command $3.00 or more on the secondary market.

#74 Toyota 4Runner (Outdoor Sportsman) – This one has been found so far in 3 different color variations:  red, cream, and light blue.  So far, the light blue has been the hardest variation to find, and fetches up to $3.00 on the secondary market.  The others can usually be found for $2.00 or less.

#95 ’68 Toyota Land Cruiser (Jungle Explorers) – The Land Cruiser is yet another casting to fit our off road SUV theme.  This has been another popular casting on the secondary market, where it has sold for an average of $3.00.

#22 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Heritage Classics) – This German-Italian designed car by Volkswagen is always popular among collectors.  Like all VWs, there is always a large following of collectors looking to add this one to their collections.

Links Page Updated

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I finally got around to updating my Links page here at Hallsguide.  It has been a few years since it has been updated and many of the links are no longer active.  The online world of Hot Wheels and Hot Wheels websites has changed dramatically since Hallsguide first hit the web in 1998.

I am looking to build quality reciprocal links with other Hot Wheels, diecast, and toy websites.  If you have a site and would like to exchange links with Hallsguide.com and DiecastMarket.com, please visit the Contact page and send me a message.

Matchbox price guides are live 1

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After years of focusing on only Hot Wheels, Hallsguide has expanded into Matchbox as well.  Now, when you visit the Price Guides page, you have the option of viewing the Hot Wheels guides or the Matchbox guides.  Right now, the 2011 Matchbox series are the only series listed.  We will be working backwards from the current releases and adding previous years one at a time.

In addition to the Matchbox guides being added, you will notice that some of the older Redline price guides have been updated as well.  Keeping up with every Hot Wheels and Matchbox ever released is a huge task and always a work in progress.  If you see an area that is lacking that you have expertise in, please post on our forums and you will help Hallsguide stay updated.

If you are looking to buy or sell Hot Wheels, Matchbox, or any diecast brands, visit the newest online auction site, DiecastMarket.com for free listings and great bargains.

Hallsguide First Look (6/9)

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Here is a first look at 4 new Hot Wheels to hit the shelves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We start with the Heat Fleet Series Custom ’77 Dodge Van.  It features gold 5 spokes, a gold base, matte black paint with flames.  This is one of the better looking mainlines to hit the shelves in a while.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Next up, the third color variation of the 2011 New Model Dodge Challenger Drift Car.  After being released in both blue and red, you can now pick up a green version of the hottest American muscle car currently on the market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ’65 Ford Ranchero is one of the latest 2011 New Models to hit the shelves.  This pickup/muscle car was a precursor to the Ford Mustang and I’m betting we see more color options in the near future on this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our last find is the ’68 Mercury Cougar from the HW Performance ’11 Series.  This one is bright red with Edelbrock tampos and red-rimmed OH5 wheels.

If you would like to search for any of these at a great price, or list your own for sale with NO listing fees, check out DiecastMarket.com.