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Investment-Grade Hot Wheels? The RLC Exclusive Porsche 959 Could Be Your Next Big Score

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Collectors, get ready to race… to your keyboards! The highly anticipated Hot Wheels® Red Line Club (RLC) exclusive Porsche 959 drops tomorrow, November 12th, and it’s poised to be more than just another diecast; it could be a serious collector’s item with significant investment potential.

The Legend of the Porsche 959

Before we delve into the collectible aspects, let’s revisit why the Porsche 959 holds such a revered position in automotive history. This technological tour de force, born in the 1980s as a Group B rally car homologation special, shattered the performance standards of its era. Its twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, innovative all-wheel-drive system, and wind-cheating design propelled it to a then-unimaginable top speed of 197 mph. The 959’s 0 to 60 mph time of just 3.6 seconds solidified its claim as the fastest street-legal production car of its time.

Hot Wheels® Captures the Icon

Hot Wheels® has meticulously recreated this legend in 1:64 scale, with an RLC exclusive release boasting a level of detail and craftsmanship that will leave collectors drooling. Here’s what sets this model apart:

  • Exquisite Detailing: Every nuance of the 959’s design is faithfully reproduced, from the iconic sloping nose and integrated rear spoiler to the subtle curves and contours that define its silhouette.
  • Premium Finish: A stunning blue steel Spectraflame paint job shimmers over a silver chrome body, creating a truly captivating aesthetic.
  • Engine Reveal: Lift the rear hood to unveil a detailed replica of the twin-turbocharged engine that made the 959 a legend.
  • Real Riders Wheels: Authentic fifteen52 Outlaw wheels with matte black hubs add a touch of realism and enhance the car’s aggressive stance.
  • Collector’s Packaging: The Porsche 959 arrives on an illustrated RLC blister card, securely packaged in a protective Kar Keepers clamshell case.

Investment Potential: Why This Release Could Be Gold

Limited-edition Hot Wheels®, particularly RLC releases, have a history of appreciating in value over time. Several factors suggest this Porsche 959 could follow suit:

  • Subject Matter: The Porsche 959 is an iconic and highly sought-after car, ensuring strong demand among collectors.
  • Exclusivity: The RLC designation guarantees limited production numbers, increasing its rarity and desirability.
  • High-Quality Execution: The attention to detail, premium finish, and special features make this a standout release even among RLC models.

While past performance is no guarantee of future results, the combination of these factors suggests that this Hot Wheels® RLC Exclusive Porsche 959 could be a wise investment for collectors. As with any collectible, condition is key. Keeping your model mint in its original packaging will maximize its long-term value.

Don’t Miss Out!

Whether you’re a die-cast enthusiast, a Porsche aficionado, or an astute investor, this release is not to be missed. Set your alarms and be ready to snag this potential gem when it drops tomorrow, November 12th. This Hot Wheels® Porsche 959 may be small in scale, but it could be a giant in your collection.

Hot Wheels 2024 K Case Review

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The Hot Wheels 2024 K Case has released and we have a review for you guys! Hot Wheels really hit it out of the park with this one and this could be case of the year!

The first car we will be taking a look at is the ’96 Porsche Carrera. This Porsche features blue paint and gold rims The car also features Porsche branding on the front and Carrera on the rear. The car has been given a few decals along the side and is also adorned with the Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw logo. Overall, a great Porsche and another great addition to the Magnus Walker Hot Wheel contribution.

The next car we will take a look at is the potential Super Treasure Hunt for the K case, the Mazda 787B. This car comes in an orange paint with mismatching white and gold rims. The best detail for this car is the placement of many of the decals that are featured on the real car. Mazda decals can be seen on the sides, front, and top of the rear wing. A small Brembo logo can also be seen on the front fender of the car. While the car looks good in mainline form, the Spectraflame Orange Super Treasure will be extremely desirable!

The third car we will take a look at is the regular Treasure Hunt for the case, the Bone Shaker. The Bone Shaker casting has a solid following with collectors so don’t expect to find this Treasure Hunt lying around. The car comes in a white and black paint scheme with chrome details. The red Treasure Hunt flame is visible on the door just above the “84”. Goodyear and Bell sponsorships can also be seen on the side. We expect this Treasure Hunt to be one of the best performing of the year!

The next car we will see is the Tooned Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 (964). While this car is a recolor, Mattel did a great job with this casting. The car maintains the Porsche emblem and Turbo badging from the previous model but the new paint is incredible. The dark purple-brown color stands out from most every other Hot Wheels car. This will be another car that could take effort to find in the wild.

The final car for the first half of the K case is the Bumblebee VW Beetle. Mattel has been releasing parts of their collaboration between Hot Wheels and Transformers but this is a good option for anyone that opted out of the Optimus RLC. The bug comes in a basic yellow paint and doesn’t feature headlights but the exposed chrome gives a similar effect. The Autobot insignia can also be seen on the front of the car. One small hidden detail is also Bumblebee on the underside of the vehicle. The robotic head imbedded into the chrome frame is a great touch!

The secound half of the K case hits just as hard as the first. Coming up first we have the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. It features white paint with black rims and red detailing. The red interior and paint on the top of the car are nice subtle touches that add to the Italian flair we like to see from these cars. The rest of the car lacks a bit, but we also enjoy the headlight detailing and Lamborghini emblem on the front of the vehicle.

Next we have another car for the Exotic car enthusiasts, the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko. This car comes in a beautiful purple paint and featured black 5 spoke rims. A Koenigsegg badge on the front and back are nice small details to go along with the headlight detailing on this car. A unique feature of this vehicle is the reverse swept wing that we think looks great! Another solid car for the case.

The third car we see will have a few fans excited. While it isn’t part of the official ZAMAC line of cars for the year, the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C brings a raw metal aesthetic to the K case. The car features black 5 spoke rims and beautiful Shelby Blue graphics throughout. We expect to see this car become a big hit with collectors this year!

Next up, and keeping with the Ford vibes, we have the ’92 Ford Mustang. This car comes in a red paint with chrome 5 spoke rims. Headlight detailing isn’t the best but it’s better than none. The car also features some striping along the side and the infamous 5.0 badge as well. Overall, this will be a great car for the Foxbody fans.

Finally, we have a Liberty Walk addition to the K case. The Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK has a few modifications courtesy of Liberty Walk. The car features a light grey paint and smaller 5 spoke wheels. A custom rear end and front splitter are also visible. The headlight details are a nice touch, but we really enjoy the indentions for the rivets on the widened fenders. Hot Wheels and Liberty Walk did a great job with this car and we expect it to be hard to find.

Overall, the K case is a homerun from Hot Wheels. Even with the cars we looked at, there were more we could have mentioned. From an investment perspective there are a few cars that could be very nice pickups including the Mazda 787B, Bone Shaker, Bumblebee, and LBWK Skyline. These car should all have some value above retail and could be good to potentially hold for a bit. We would love to hear which of these cars you’re most excited for!


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2024 Hot Wheels Stars and Stripes

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Mattel has started to release this years Stars and Stripes cars and we will be taking a look at them and also giving some possible investment advice on these cars. These cars typically come out around summertime each year and focus on American cars. In each previous iteration, the cards can be placed in order to make an image. This year we have the American Flag shown in a comic book art style. The first car in the set is the 2013 SRT Viper. It comes in a red paint with graphics similar to the comic book flag on the cards. SRT, Dodge, and Mopar logos can be seen throughout. There is also some head and tail light detailing. Expect to see this car around $6 on the resale market. The second car is the 2013 COPO Camaro. This car features blue paint and mismatched white and red rims. COPO and Camaro graphics can be seen on the side of the vehicle. The stars and stripes decals also give this card a similar feel to the card it is on. This car will perform similarly to the Viper or slightly better given the Camaros likeability. The third car in the series is the 2016 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. It comes in a grey paint scheme which deviates from the red, white, and blue aesthetic but still looks good. The car features red rims, Mopar, Dodge, and Demon logos. The red and blue stripes are also similar to those on the card. This car should perform like the Camaro and Viper however, we have seen Challengers become very popular so it could have a higher upside. The fourth car in the line up is the 2020 Ford Shelby GT500. This car features white paint with black stars, blue and red stripes, and black rims. Shelby, Ford, and Cobra logos can be seen on the side of the vehicle The stripes are also in line with the rest of the vehicles and the headlight detailing is a nice touch. We expect the Shelby to perform the best out of the group given its notoriety. The Shelby Cobra is a nice car and the name is enough to make people want to purchase it. We wouldn’t expect to see this car for more than $10 though. Finally, the last car in the set is the 2020 Corvette. It comes in a darker red paint and is the only car not to feature its own manufacturer branding on the side. Instead, we are treated to a white Hit Wheels flame across the side of the vehicle. This car does keep the overall stars and stripes aesthetic. The Corvette we expect to perform at the same level as the Viper. Although the C8 is a great car, it hasn’t had the same popularity as some of the other muscle cars more likely due to its supercar aesthetic. Overall the Stars and Stripes set is a great set for those who are fans of American Muscle. While there isn’t a car going for a massive amount over retail, these cars could be good to pick up and try to make a few bucks.

2024 Hot Wheels H Case Review

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The 2024 Hot Wheels H case is here and we have a review for you guys. This has been our thoughts on the case so far!

The first car on our list is the Porsche 904 Carrera GTS. The car features a silver paint scheme with hits of blue on the hood stripe and number decals. The car has cutouts in the windows and what appear to be smoked headlight covers. A raised windshield wiper can also be seen on the windshield. Porsche branding can be seem on the front fender and Carrera GTS branding makes its way to the rear corner of the back. This car features a lot of small details that make it a nice Porsche for many collectors. The next car to be featured out of the H case is the regular treasure hunt Purple Passion. This car features what appears to be a Spectrafrost Blue paint job with some plaid graphics all over the car. The car is part of the Hot Wheels Art Car series and features an “I” on the roof which will help spell a message once all the cars are together. The Purple Passion has a sweptback look to it and does not feature side windows. There is also a tail that is slightly separated from the rest of the car. There might be just enough room to slide this one onto a keychain for someone looking for an alternative to the coupe clip craze. The car also features dark blue wheels and a treasure hunt logo is visible towards the front of the fender. The third car on our list is our potential Super Treasure Hunt, the Volvo P1800 Gasser. While the paint on the regular version leaves something to be desired, this car still has a few neat details. The car features a matte blue paint but the Spectraflame teal on the Super variant lend itself to more of a Richard Petty aesthetic. The car features grey 5-spoke wheels, chrome engine bay, and orange windows. The number 43 and “Lickety Split” decals are featured on the side. The car also features small tires in the front and large in the back giving it a drag racing profile. The Super Treasure Hunt variant will feature a Spectraflame paint scheme, pink windows, pink rims, and a pink TH logo on the front fender. Our fourth car we will be taking a look at is the tooned Mazda RX-3. The car features an orange paint scheme with black 5-spoke wheels and black fender flares. The car also features some hard to see branding from Toyo tires, K&N, and Mazda. This car is another nice addition to the Hot Wheels Tooned series. The last car we will be looking at for the first half of the H case is the ’64 Chevy Chevelle SS. This car comes in a red paint scheme and features white stripes along the top of the vehicle and on the front fenders. The car features some nice small details like the door handle, key lock, and emblem on the front fender. The engine sticking out of the hood is also a nice touch.

The second half of the H case has few recolors and some interesting cars to look at. The ’63 Studebaker is sure to be a hit with some collectors. The dark red and gold paint scheme give this truck a classic look. The side exhaust is also a nice touch to give this car a slightly modified look. The extra detail to the headlights and grill also set this car apart. The next car we will look at is the King Kuda. This is another car from the Hot Wheels Art Car series and features a white and red scheme. The red wheels and windows go well with the red details on the car. The car features the Jack, King, Queen and Ace of Heart graphics around the vehicle. The Ace on the hood is a unique way of incorporating this car into the HW Art Car message. The third car on our list is the recolor of the McLaren Solus GT. The car now comes in an orange paint scheme with black and yellow splatters surrounding the vehicle. The car is reminiscent of the painting “Free Form” by Jackson Pollock and I think it would be interesting for Hot Wheels to incorporate actual art pieces into their cars. The car brings a unique new look to the Hot Wheels mainline selection. Our fourth car is the recolor of the ’15 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The new orange color is much brighter than the previous iteration. The car is still missing some of the headlight and tail light details that we like to see but the missing top and spoiler still give the car a nice silhouette. The final car on our list is the recolor of the ’57 Jeep FC. The car now comes in a matte red finish and features a few stripes on the doors. The car maintains the tire in the bed and still has the same overall aesthetic that many collectors enjoyed.

Overall, the H case brings some nice new cars to the mainline selection. This case will still be good to look for as it will contain the Olive Skyline and white Civic Si from the G case. From an investment perspective, cars to hold on to will be the regular treasure hunt and the Super treasure hunt. The white Civic will also be a nice car to stash for later.

 

Hot Wheels NFT Garage Series 8

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Mattel has released information on the upcoming NFT Garage release, and we will be giving you a quick rundown on how to participate and which cars you will be looking to grab in this exciting new drop.

The Mattel Hot Wheels NFT Garage Series 8 release will bring 60 new digital NFT collectibles to the program, but only six will give you a redeemable vehicle. We will take a look at each one individually later. There is still some confusion on how the NFT garage drops work so that we will go through a quick rundown. On the release day, you can purchase two different NFT packs just as you would any other item on the Mattel Creations site. The only requirement is having a Mattel Creations account (not an RLC membership). The basic pack will cost $25 per pack, giving you seven digital collectibles. In these packs, there is around a 30% chance of getting a redeemable Super Rare card and around a 4% chance of getting the Ultra Rare. The Premium Pack will cost $80 and is guaranteed to contain 1 Super Rare redeemable NFT while having around a 40% chance of containing the Premium Pack Exclusive ZAMAC NFT. Both packs should be limited to 8 per account. While the redeemable cars are amazing, the drop has one more important rarity type. The showroom rarity Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 QV looks great in all white, and while we’d love to see a real car released, however, that won’t be happening. The Showroom Exclusive will be needed to complete the Series 8 NFT set. The showroom car will only be available in Standard packs. Now that the formalities are out of the way let’s take a look at some redeemable vehicles.

The first Super Rare cars we will be looking at is the ’84 Audi Sport Quattro. The car looks to come in a Spectrflame Navy Blue and features white rims. The car also features Hot Wheels NFT Garage branding on the windshield, and Audi rings on the side. We expect this car to perform the best out of the Super Rare Cars. The next best car to look for is the black ’69 Chevy Camaro. The black-on-black aesthetic of this car is an easy sell, and we could see this also doing very well. The car also features Hot Wheels Radial Tire white lettering on the tires which give a bit of a classic look.

The next Super to look for will be the ’64 Lincoln Continental. This car comes in a nice Bronze paint with what looks like a tan top, although it is hard to tell. The car also features white wall tires with black rims and some black flame graphics on the paint. This car has a great mix of old-school luxury and hot rod aesthetics. The last of the Super Rares, possibly the least of the bunch, is the ’72 Plymouth Cuda FC. This car has a nice green paint scheme with a black tail section. The car appears to have a drag aesthetic with large back wheels and smaller front tires. The side exhaust on this car is a nice touch, and the HWNFTG across the front splitter adds some uniqueness. However, we expect this car to perform slightly worse than its Super brothers.

The final two cars of the set will be the more exclusive cars. The ZAMAC McLaren 720 S features a paintless body with McLaren graphics. The car also features black rims with an orange/red line around them. We expect this car to do fairly well mostly because it’ll cost you a minimum of $80 to obtain. The final car and hardest redeemable will be the Nissan Fairlady Z. This car comes in a dark red paint scheme with white and black graphics. An NFTH logo can be seen on the side. The grey rims also look very nice. We expect this car to perform very well, much like previous Treasure Hunt NFTs before it. The production limits for the NFT series are as follows: ’84 Audi Quattro 4300pcs, ’69 Chevy Camaro 4300pcs, ’64 Lincoln Continental 4300pcs, ’72 Plymouth Cuda FC 4300pcs, ZAMAC McLaren 720 S 3600pcs, Nissan Fairlady Z 1800pcs, Showroom Lamborghini 320pcs. That’s a wrap on the redeemable NFTs releasing on April 18th. Will you be going for any of these exclusive cars? Let us know which is your favorite!