Archive for July 2008
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First Hot Wheels Convention Piece Revealed
Summer is only half over, and its already time to start thinking about this fall’s 22nd Annual Hot Wheels Convention in Los Angeles, California. Earlier this week Diane Strauss of the Official Hot Wheels Newsletter revealed the first of five limited edition convention pieces that will be part of the 40th Anniversary celebration. Its no [...]
Greenlight’s “Golden” Z06 Indy 500 Corvette
This fall Greenlight will be releasing a 1:24 scale replica of the E85 Ethanol Concept Z06 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car driven by two time Indianapolis winner Emerson Fittipaldi. What makes this piece truly special is Greenlight’s use of the very same PPG “Gold Rush” paint used on the full size E85 Ethanol Corvette. When [...]
Introducing the diecastAUDIO Drag Bus!
Its with great pride and pleasure that I introduce to you, the first ever diecastAUDIO VW Drag Bus! This ultra-limited piece is the result of the hard work and incredible talents of Bryan Pope of Pope Designs and had been designed to appeal to diecastAUDIO and VW Drag bus fans alike. Not only is this [...]
Mexico Collector’s Exhibition Update
Last week mentioned the Hot Wheels Exhibition happening in Mexico later this year and made reference to the official website being written in Spanish. Well, die-cast customizer extraordinaire, Chris Walker (aka Nightstalker) wrote in to mention that there is in-fact an English version of the website! Chris will be attending the exhibition as well, so [...]
Win free die-cast from Jada’s Vintage Vault
Back in June, Jada launched the Vintage Vault Contest Series that gives collectors the opportunity to win free die-cast from a secret stash of original products that have long since left the store shelves. Vintage Vault Contest #4 is currently under way and will end on July 17th The winner will be announced on July [...]
Hot Wheels Spy Shots!
These spy shots (taken via cell phone) reveal a new 4 car series called “Race Aces” that will be available exclusively at Target at the end of July. Castings in the series include the RD-10, the Chevy 1500, the Subaru Impreza and the Trak Tune. Each car features nickel-plated axels and a chrome finish.
UPDATE: Due [...]
Mexico Collectors Exhibition in September
Diecast goodness is traveling across the border this fall for the first annual Mexico Hot Wheels Collectors Exhibition. The two day event is being held on September 6 & 7 at the Hotel Maria Isabel Sheraton and will feature a mix of Code 3 cars and a drag bus created by Mattel. Be sure to [...]
