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About Vintage Hot Wheels Model Cars

Mattel launched the Hot Wheels line in 1968 with 16 cars, followed by 40 models in 1969. Due to poor sales in 1972, only three models were released in 1973 (making them highly collectible). Collectors also prize Hot Wheels variations, such as cars with irregular features like extra spokes on the hubcaps or odd colors. Newer cars can be just as collectible as older ones, as Mattel has released many limited editions.


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An Interview With Model Car Builder and Collector Les Smirle

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An Interview With Antique Toy Model Car Collectors Ron Sturgeon and Rodney Ross

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Guest Column: Collecting Toy Cars, A Healthy Addiction

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Recent News: Hot Wheels

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Swindler's hot wheels up for auction

Albany Times Union
Swindler's hot wheels up for auction
Albany Times Union
Somehow, the notice made it to Craigslist, and Thompson is fielding calls from across New York and other states, mostly car collectors. ...

With Transformers, Hasbro Morphs Its Toy-Movie Model

BusinessWeek
Meanwhile, archrival Mattel (MAT) is working on movie versions of Hot Wheels and Major Matt Mason. Turning its own toy brands into movies has a lot of ...

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The Sweet Sounds of Racing at The Fairgrounds Speedway

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Bass has a vast collection of rock n'roll memorabilia and fans are encouraged and welcomed to view his work and collectibles. ...

Fargo toys with idea for Mattel cop cars

In-Forum
Rob Novickas, Mattel's assistant manager of public relations, said the cars would likely be the company's Hot Wheels or Matchbox 1/64-scale toys, ...

Parting with the past More people in need of cash putting ...

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Residents unload, collect at Treasure Hunters show

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... including kids' and collectors' favorite characters from today's blockbuster films or year-to-year favorites like Barbie(TM) and Hot Wheels(R). ...

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Rare 1995 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Series Set Mib$860.00 Ends Monday 10 bids 33 watchers
Hot Wheels # 6208 Redline 1968 Custom Camaro Orange$442.99 Ends Sunday 13 bids 25 watchers
Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Lot 1997-2009 109 Hunts $405.00 Ends Monday 17 bids 21 watchers
24 Karat Gold Plated Autographed Hot Wheels Buy it Now$355.00 Ends Sunday 9 bids 16 watchers
1972 Redline Hot Wheels Mattel/short Order-mip$181.06 Ends in 4 hours 6 bids
Redline Mighty Maverick Hotwheels Lime Hong Kong Rare$177.50 Ends in 21 hours 14 bids 22 watchers
Hotwheels Rrrumblers Boneshaker-bluetophat Rider-minty!$168.50 Ends Sunday 5 bids 21 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline Porsche 917 Enamel Red 1973 Nm Buy it Now$167.50 Ends Wednesday 5 bids 5 watchers
Hotwheels Redline Yellow Olds 442 & Pin/badge-minty!$160.50 Ends in 6 hours 5 bids 18 watchers
Hot Wheels 2005 19th Convention Pink Bingo 67 Camaro!!$155.51 Ends Wednesday 2 bids 9 watchers
1971 Hot Wheels Redline Classic Cord Blue (good)$152.50 Ends Sunday 6 bids 13 watchers
Vintage Hot Wheels Red Line #6467 Olds 442 1969 Mattel$152.50 Ends Sunday 8 bids 20 watchers
Rare 1996 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Series Set Mib$152.50 Ends Monday 8 bids 17 watchers
1968 Hot Wheels Red Line Custom Mustang With Badge$151.99 Ends Sunday 18 bids 24 watchers
Hot Wheels Mcewen Mongoose 1/64 & 1/24 Scale Funny Car$149.00 Ends in 8 hours 1 bid 6 watchers
Hotwheels One Of A Kind Prototype Wax Test Mold T-bird $149.00 Ends Saturday 1 bid 15 watchers
Hot Wheels Don The Snake 1/64 & 1/24 Scale Funny Car$149.00 Ends in 9 hours 1 bid 6 watchers
Hotwheels Sizzlers Road Sprint Set Fatdaddy Redline Mib$144.88 Ends Sunday 1 bid 17 watchers
Redline Olds 442 Hotwheels Magenta $141.50 Ends in 23 hours 9 bids 16 watchers
Hot Wheels Rrrumblers Bone Shaker On Unpunched Bp$130.37 Ends Friday 3 bids 7 watchers
Hot Wheels 1969 Redline 10 Car Lot!! Look!! $130.00 Ends in 1 hour 1 bid 28 watchers
Rare 1995 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Series Car #3 Moc$127.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 9 watchers
15 Hot Wheels Vw Busses & Blue Angels Fat Fendered 40$125.86 Ends in 22 hours 4 bids 6 watchers
Hot Wheels France Food Service Truck French $124.71 Ends in 9 hours 14 bids
Hotwheels Rrrumblers Strip Action Set New In Box Rare$123.50 Ends Sunday 10 bids 20 watchers
Hot Wheels Redline Custom T-bird In Cereal Promotion Bp$120.00 Ends Tuesday 1 bid 10 watchers
Hot Wheels Blue Olds 442!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$114.49 Ends Sunday 4 bids 20 watchers
1968 Hot Wheels Red Line Custom Mustang With Badge$112.50 Ends Sunday 12 bids 29 watchers
Lot 22 Vintage Hot Wheels (20) Redline W/ Case 1967-69$110.50 Ends Monday 23 bids 16 watchers
1969 Hot Wheels Redline The Heavyweights Snorkel Mip$107.50 Ends in 6 hours 2 bids 19 watchers
Rare 9 Hot Wheels Red Line Cars Near Mint Condition $104.01 Ends Sunday 16 bids 32 watchers
Hot Wheels Cool Collectibles X67 $102.86 Ends Sunday 5 bids
Hot Wheels Redline Custom Corvette ( Lavander )$102.50 Ends Monday 7 bids 29 watchers
Hot Wheels Rrrumblers Devil's Deuce Mint$102.50 Ends Thursday 3 bids
Hotwheels Convention Nationals Rlc Pink Heavy Chevy Mib$91.00 Ends in 1 hour 11 bids 20 watchers
6- Mib Red Lines Hot Wheels Flying Colors #31b$81.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids 25 watchers
Hotwheels Super Treasure Hunt Lot With Road Runner$81.00 Ends in 8 hours 6 bids 19 watchers
1995 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt Car Vw Bug Moc$76.00 Ends Tuesday 10 bids 21 watchers

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