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Stick’s Redline Garage: The Tri Baby
In 2009, Larry Wood officially announced his retirement after 40 years with Mattel and what better way to pay tribute to a designer that has brought us so many cool casting then to feature the Tri Baby. The Tri Baby was the first “concept car” Larry produced for Mattel.
This casting was released in 1970 in [...]
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) – [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
WWHW6: The Street Rodder has arrived
A short while ago I posted the e-sheet of the upcoming Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels 6 Street Rodder convention car. Just this past week these photos popped up on the official WWHW6 site and truly prove that is piece is just as awesome looking as the e-sheet hinted!
This this Larry Wood designed “new-for-2009″ casting [...]
Hot Wheels Designer, Larry Wood: “I Want Your Job”
Saying “I want your job” to Larry Wood actually has some potential now that he’s officially announced his retirement at the 2009 Hot Wheels Collector Nationals. If you think you’re up to the task, then check out this video posted by Mark from RaceGrooves.com. It features candid interviews, highlights from Larry’s career and gives a [...]
