Hot Wheels
The best of the latest diecast news from the world of Hot Wheels
Stick’s Redline Garage: Hairy Hauler
The Hairy Hauler! This has to be one of the craziest looking castings from the 70’s. I like to think that this might what have resulted if a Heavyweight casting was given to Jesse James at Monster Garage (if Jesse worked for Mattel in the 70’s!!).
Obviously, Jesse James was not the designer of the Hairy [...]
In the Stores: Hot Wheels (Jan/Feb 2010)
Here are the next case code cars you should be seeing now in stores. They are case code ‘D’ out now and ‘E’ being stocked by end of January into February.
Basic releases:
’09 New Models: Fast Gassin’ in red/chrome.
’10 New Models:
’67 Chevelle SS 396 in red (pic’d) – ’67 Pontiac Firebird 400 in green (pic’d) – [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage: Peeping Bomb
One of my favorite casting to come out of the 70’s era release has to be the Peeping Bomb which was designed by Howard Rees. I love it’s off the wall concept.
The features that stand out are its pointed nose and a high side profile which gives it great suspension travel for racing. The next [...]
Mike Zarnock’s Hot Wheels Variations, 4th Edition Cover
Hot Wheels author Mike Zarnock spent the last portion of 2009 working hard on the next version of his “Hot Wheels Variations: The Ultimate Guide” series. While the book won’t be available for purchase until May, Mike was able to share this shot of the cover as a sneak peek.
The fact that Mike’s very [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage: Turbofire
Turbofire! It’s concept speaks speed, style, and imagination. This casting shows the artistic depth and imagination of designer Ira Gilford. If this car was built in 1-to-1 scale it would probably wear a custom badge from the Winfield or Barris shops and would be finished in a 50’s style, custom fade candy paint scheme. It’s [...]
In The Stores: Hot Wheels (Nov/Dec)
Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Wheels products that will be appearing in stores and online through-out November into December.* Found anything that isn’t on the list? Please submit it via the contact page and we’ll update the list to your credit!
Basic Releases (Case Code ‘P’)
’09 New Models:
- Volkswagon Type 181 in [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Demon
The Hot Wheels Demon started life as the “Little Coffin,” a famous 1960’s show rod built by Dave Stuckey of Wichita, Kansas. Dave worked at the famous custom shop Star Kustoms, owned by Darryl Starbird. The Little Coffin went through a few transformations, and in 1962 the Monogram Model Company purchased the car for use [...]
