The value of a hot wheels car can be determined by checking a reliable price guide in book form or online. Many automobile manufacturers have since licensed hot wheels to make scale models of their cars, allowing the use of original design blueprints. Jun 23, 2019 nonetheless, hot wheels are the worlds bestselling toy. Welcome, up for sale is a hot wheels collectors book 1989 edition. Keeping with the essence of the collectorfavorite tomarts. Gray blue hot wheels kids lunch box pottery barn kids. Diecast price guides halls guide for hot wheels collectors. Nonetheless, hot wheels are the worlds bestselling toy. Mackenzie gray blue hot wheels kids backpacks pottery barn. Discover the best selection of collectible cars at the official hot wheels collectors website. Buy products such as hot wheels id smart track kit, hot wheels colossal crash track set at walmart and save. Amazons choice highly rated, wellpriced products available to ship immediately. The top shelf category will feature rare and hard to find hot wheels such as super chromes, flying colors and more.
However, the original tooling for the fandango is still used on occasion. I dont remember exactly what my first car was and i can say that for sure i no longer have it but if i were to guess i would have to say it was the red hot wheels tricar x8 from 1983. Hot wheels collection 2002 blue book collect hot wheels. One of the first 16 hot wheels cars ever produced, it. Rarity does not always beget value, but in the case of the bluecolored rodger dodger. The menu buttons for the matchbox and corgi guides have been added to the guide so collectors can take advantage of the additional information. His previous works include hot wheels variationsthe ultimate guide, warmans hot wheels field guide, and warmans companion hot wheels and more.
Bone up on your colorwheel skills and find the purple. Shop for the latest hwc vehicles, accessories and more today. Uno pulls red and blue cards to keep thanksgiving politicsfree. How hot wheels became the biggest little toy car in the world. The year is not an indication of when it was manufactured. Episode 343 in the midst of the covid19 pandemic, the 2020 hot wheels h case has arrived. Hot wheels used numerous shades of blue, purple, and magenta for its models, and it is easy for the novice collector to confuse them all. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days.
Extreme collector bruce pascal received his first hot wheels car at the age of seven. Today, these original little cars command big prices. The first hot wheels 57 chevy wasnt released until 1977. Hot wheels price guides halls guide for hot wheels.
This ultradurable lunch bag collection adds a sense of style to kids meals away from home. Chevrolet releases a fullscale version of the first hot wheels car, the 2018 camaro hot wheels edition. Finding the original hot wheels in the original packages is very hard to do. South texas diecast hot wheels casting guide checklist. Hot wheels blue book collections 2002 mattel wheels condition. A redline hot wheels car is one that was manufactured within the first ten. Hot wheels blue card mercedes 540k 1991 mattel collector no 164. Today on hotdiecast garage we take a look at all of my batman themed hot wheels cars, featuring many different versions of the batmobile and other cool vehicles. The most common rare hot wheels material is cotton. That is what the hot wheels casting and price guide is all about. This section will attempt to cover the history of hot wheels in an entertaining, yet informative manner. Oct 27, 2017 the 2018 camaro hot wheels 50 th anniversary edition is available on 2lt and 2ss coupe and convertible models and includes satin graphite striping and ground effects, 20inch forged aluminum. The 686 wonderful color photographs in this new book cover nearly every casting from the first car. Hot wheels is a brand of diecast toy cars introduced by american toy maker mattel in 1968.
Such is the case with hot wheels cars, produced by toymaker mattel. Durable, functional and ohsowhimsical, our sturdy, roomy mackenzie backpacks are packed with pockets, straps and gear loops to keep everything in place. From hot wheels collectors, for hot wheels collectors. They were an instant success in 1968 and they continue to be loved by children and collectors alike. Back in the day, i remember hill street blues coming on the tv. Hot wheels guide hot wheels blue book south texas diecast. Links to redline history, redline related terms, redline grading and valuation as well as hundreds of redline images. Hot wheels price guides halls guide for hot wheels collectors. This website is dedicated to the promotion and sale of collectible hot wheels cars. Jun 08, 2018 even some of the rarest of variations were captured in this book. Released in 1995, the collector number 271 is likely the rarest model hot wheels car from the 90s. Immerse yourself in hot wheels history by visiting the hwc gallery at the official hot wheels collectors. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about rare hot wheels.
A redline guide site dedicated to helping collectors young and old alike identify hot wheels redlines aka california custom miniatures produced during the spectraflame years, 19681972. Hot wheels collectors book 1989 edition mattel color. This is a list of hot wheels released between 1989 and 1999 and sorted by collector number. Hot wheels spin storm track set amazon exclusive 4. Most 57 chevys, regardless of when they were made, have 1976 on the base.
Hot wheels 1968 to 1972 redlines original blister packs. Michael zarnock is a twotime guinness world record holder for the most different hot wheels cars. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. How do you determine the value of a hot wheels car. Hot wheels collector check this rare hot wheels price guide. These hot wheels cars have way more value than fans realized.
Dec 05, 2019 hot wheels used numerous shades of blue, purple, and magenta for its models, and it is easy for the novice collector to confuse them all. New, box cardboard may be worn due to storage we acquired about 20,000 hot wheels cars in new packaging as well as about 1,500 loose cars and trucks mainly from mystery cars. Made of waterresistant polyester and featuring adjustable padded shoulder straps, exterior. Hot wheels blue book collections 2002 mattel wheels ebay. Next to baseball cards and comic books, i easily had hundreds of them.
Comes with three basic hot wheels cars, including one exclusive to this pack. However, simply having a red striped wheel does not guarantee that a car is a. The nchwa is the first diecast website to feature not one, but three large diecast company price guides. In an era of hot wheels research being dominated by the online resources such as hobbydb and the hot wheels wiki, this guide certainly holds its own and is certainly a must have for all hot wheels collectors especially the ones that collect loose. Jul 01, 2019 the socalled cheetah base python also earns its place in the pantheon of rare, highvalue hot wheels because of a naming snafu.
Complete book of hot wheels by bob parker, paperback barnes. Use of this site signifies your acceptance of the terms and conditions. Embark on adrenalinecharged challenges and imaginative adventures with authentic hot wheels tracks. Discover the best selection of hot wheels cars at the official hot wheels website. Along the way, youll learn about what was hot in the world during that particular year. Easier to tote than plastic or metal lunch boxes, our reusable lunch bags boast lovable patterns and are designed to keep food cool and contained. But in terms of rarity, the most valuable by far is the slightly later blue ed.
I had the big tonka and nylint but my favorites were of the hot wheels and matchbox variety. The 20 most valuable collectible hot wheels cars ever. The original 16 hot wheels cars from 1968 changed the diecast toy market. Youll find each year broken down with model names, numbers, available colors, hong kong variations and approximate values. Ride by kelley blue book mobility lifestyle mattels hot. Hot wheels are the number one selling toy in the world, but their dominance is threatened by the digital age. Hot wheels is one of the most popular brands for toys and also have hot wheels slogan which known as go with the winner yes, it is known for toy car products with various designs, colors, and shapes.
Shop for the latest cars, monster trucks and other vehicles today. This has some great new models to brighten your day including the 70 dodge power wagon and party wagon from teenage mutant ninja turtles. Note this does not include variations, just the car that came with that number. There are several guides to choose from on the internet, and in book form. Hot wheels collectors book 1989 edition mattel color graphics rare new. Hot wheels hot wheels worldwide basic car styles may vary. This 1st edition of the brandnew guide picks right up where the tomarts price guide to hot wheels 6th edition, volume 1 left off in 2007. Comes with three basic hot wheels cars, including one exclusive to th more. Since sales had dropped, mattel decided not to invest as much money into new castings as it had in years past, so only 7 new models were introduced. These vintage hot wheels toys are worth thousands of dollars.
Mar 08, 2018 normally the blue version would come with regular wheels, but there is a very limited, highly valuable number of blue cars with superfast wheels. Sports car buffs looking to get a great deal of horsepower for the money will find the 20 chevy camaro an enticing proposition. New hot wheels casting and price guide is a must for all. Especially the 1968 models called customs like the custom mustang and custom cougar. Buy products such as hot wheels track builder straight track connectors at walmart and save. Hot wheels blue book 2002 collection with 3 cars and bound. Keep track of your hot wheels diecast car collection and check out the new 2016 hot wheel cars online. It was the primary competitor of matchbox until 1997, when mattel bought tyco toys, thenowner of matchbox. Mar 10, 2018 officially known among hot wheels heads as the hot wheels collector number 271 with a blue card, there are only 12 of these in exitance. Also, add cool collectible toy cars and trucks to your collection, build your car. Complete book of hot wheels by bob parker, paperback. Hot wheels monster demo doubles trucks 2 pack styles may vary. Discover all things hot wheels at the official hot wheels website.
The cars that are the most difficult to find were produced in lower quantities and never included in the shell gas station giveaways. Part of the appeal of hot wheels was the speed these toys could reach. Normally the blue version would come with regular wheels, but there is a very limited, highly valuable number of blue cars with superfast wheels. According to mattel, parent to both barbie and hot wheels, the average u. Shop for the latest cars, tracks, gift sets, dvds, accessories and more today. The north carolina hot wheels association provides an online guide that uses a star rating system that indicates a models potential value and rarity. Hot wheels by collector number hot wheels wiki fandom. A comprehensive hot wheels collectors guide that shows photos of the complete 2002 line of basic cars. Halls guide for hot wheels collectors hot wheels and. The 2018 camaro hot wheels 50 th anniversary edition is available on 2lt and 2ss coupe and convertible models and includes satin graphite striping and ground effects, 20. Oct 29, 2012 the latest offering for the big boys toy box is set to make its debut in las vegas when the 20 chevrolet camaro hot wheels edition takes to the stands at the sema show.
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