Hot Wheels
The best of the latest diecast news from the world of Hot Wheels
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Silhouette
In the last Stick’s Redline Garage post I focused on The Python. Bill Cushenbery also built a sister car to the Python. That futuristic concept roadster was called the “Silhouette.”
The Silhouette premiered in January 1963 at the San Mateo Autorama, and by 1969 it became a Hot Wheels casting. It was probably the most remembered [...]
SUMMER SMASH 2: The Hot Wheels Deco Delivery Revealed!
Up until now we have only been privy to the e-sheet of the upcoming Hot Wheels Deco Delivery that will make its “first timer as a limited edition premium” debut at the Summer Smash this August. However, Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club President Jim Lombari had a special treat for those attending the June meeting [...]
Hot Wheels USB Key
Customizers can unleash their “inner-geek” with this fun video showing how to make a USB key out of your favorite Hot Wheels casting or any brand die-cast car. Enjoy!
[via youtube.com]
Mike Zarnock featured on WKTV news segment
Congrats to Mike Zarnock for landing this nice little TV new spot on the release of his Altered Roadster in the Dragstrip Demon series!
Local toy car collector has his real-life race car turned into a Hot Wheels
DEERFIELD, N.Y. (WKTV) – Think your kids have a lot of toys? Try being Mike Zarnock – almost 20,000 [...]
WWHW6: The Bone Shaker has arrived
This past weekend the two main Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels 6 convention cars were finally paired up when this incredibly good looking Bone Shaker arrived in Connecticut. With only 2000 being made, this piece is surely going to be sought after by collectors far and wide.
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The Bone [...]
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Python
The Python, originally labeled the “Cheetah,” was modeled after the fully functioning Car Craft Dream Rod show car built by Bill Cushenbery. Rumor has it that the name change was needed since Car Craft Magazine and Cushenbery would not release licensing rights to Mattel. Slight modifications were made by the Hot Wheels design staff for [...]
2009 Super Convention – The Hot Wheels Twin Mill Arrives!
I still have tons more 2009 Super Convention content to share and this is definitely one of my favorites. Getting to see Mattel’s full-scale Twin Mill in person is always a treat, but to witness Hot Wheels design veteran Larry Wood helping to push and pull it into the convention space at Circus Circus was [...]
