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Matchbox price guides are live 1

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)

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.


Auction Spotlight 1

There are some great deals on DiecastMarket.com right now.  Here is a look at 2 of them that are ending soon.

GreenLight Green Machines 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T – Current bid is $5.00.  This is a very  hard to find chase variation that averages $20 – $40 on Ebay.  Auction ends on Wednesday, June 8th.

Hot Wheels 2011 Super Treasure Hunt Corvette Grand Sport – Current bid is $5.00.  This Super Treasure Hunt version averages between $15- $30 on Ebay.  Auction ends Wednesday, June 8th.  There is also a Regular Treasure Hunt Corvette Grand Sport currently listed at $2.00.


Hallsguide First Look

Here is a look at some of the newest and coolest diecast to hit the shelves.  You can find some of these for sale at www.DiecastMarket.com, or if you have some of your own for sale, you can list them there for free.

I will start with the often overlooked Matchbox.

2011 #18 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser – anyone watch That ’70s Show?

Pontiac Firebird Classic – This is just a great casting.

2011 #98 Volkswagen Type 181 – Everyone loves a VW.  We also have a Hot Wheels version.

type 181

2011-150 Volkswagen Type 181 – Great paint choice with some cool FTE wheels.

brasilia

2011-006 – 2011 New Model Volkswagen Brasilia – The Brazilian version of the VW Bug.

back to the future

2011-018 New Models Back To The Future Time Machine – Hello?  McFly? Anyone home?

batmobile

2011-024 New Models Batman: Arkham Asylum Batmobile

bruiser

2011 New Models Blvd. Bruiser – Awesome new design from Larry Woods.  This looks like a cross between a muscle car era Corvette and Camaro.  Can’t wait to see more of these.

challenger

2011-012 New Models Green Lantern: ’71 Dodge Challenger – This is a recolor based upon the color of a car from the new Green Lantern movie.  I love the Challenger, new or old.

camaro

2011-005 New Models Custom ’11 Camaro – Almost as cool as a Challenger.

rennen

2011-019 New Models Rennen Rig – A cool new semi-truck casting.

2011-102 Muscle Mania ’70 Chevelle SS – Great recolor on this awesome muscle car.

lowflow

2011-176 HW City Works Low Flow – Great “Art Deco” styling and cool color combo on this model.

If you have found some new cars that haven’t been listed or you just want to show off your latest finds, check out the “Today’s Finds” thread on our forum.


Introducing the Diecast Market!

The Hallsguide Diecast Market is now live!  You can now buy and sell Hot Wheels and other diecast brands on our new auction site.  The Diecast Market is a cheaper alternative to Ebay and other online auctions.

For sellers, basic listings are always free.  You can list your auctions at no risk to you.  Diecast Market only charges for premium features and a 5% sell commission (vs. 9% on Ebay).  That means there is no risk to listing your auctions – if it doesn’t sell, you don’t pay (premium listings excluded).  As a bonus, through the month of June, there will be NO commissions or fees for premium features.  That means you can sell for no cost and try out all of the premium features.

Diecast Market features auctions and a “Buy Now” format so you can auction your items off to the  highest bidder or set a fixed price and have your own storefront in the Market.

For buyers, Diecast Market offers the advantage of great bargains on diecast collectibles.  With the free listings and low seller’s commission, sellers won’t have to pass Ebay’s fees and commissions on to you in the form of high shipping and handling costs.

Sign up now! – The first 10 sellers to register and list 5 items on the auction will receive a $10 credit towards future listings.

If you have any questions, we have a Diecast Market section on our forum.

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our place to buy and sell diecast.  You will find a permanent link on the Hallsguide.com homepage or just type www.diecastmarket.com into your browser.