Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Wheels products that will be appearing in stores and online.* 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:

Here are the next case code cars you should be seeing in stores now. They are case code ‘M’; being stocked now.

New Models: Scorcher in purple (pic’d); Yur So Fast in white (pic’d); ’10 Ford Shelby GT500 in yellow (pic’d); the Brave and the Bold ‘Batmobile’ (pic’d); Sand Blaster in tan camo. (pic’d); Ducati 1098R in red (pic’d); ’67 chevelle SS 396 in blue (pic’d); ’10 Aston Martin DBS in silver (pic’d); Howlin’ Heat in gold (pic’d); Back Slider in silver and blue (pic’d).

HW Racing: Canyon Carver in copper red. HW Hot Rods: ¼ mile coupe in green; ’37 Ford Woodie in white.

Night Burnerz: ’70 Ply. Road Runner in gold. Mystery cars: Purple Passion in pink; Aston Martin V8 Vantage in orange.

All Stars: Mazda Furai in red; ’10 Lamborghini Gallardo in white; Ferrari 308 GTS in blue.

HW Performance: Pro Stock Firebird in orange. Faster Than Ever: ’65 Mustang Fastback in red.

HW City Works: Four-1 in black; ’07 Caddy Escalade in yellow Taxi trim.

Track Stars: Phototype H-24 in drk. red.

HW City: Scorchin’ Scooter in silver.

Muscle Mania: AMC Javelin AMX in red/wht./blue; ’70 Ply. Superbird in yellow; AAR Cuda in blue.

HW Garage: Ferrari P4 in blue; H2GO in blk./wht. (pic’d).

Race World: City- 5 Alarm in green. Desert- Sand Stinger in red.

Treasure Hunts: Ford GTX1 in blue (pic’d).

Exclusives:

Walmart – Special selection of cars packed with key chains and tagged as ‘Key to Speed’ cars.

10 packs: ’70 Ford Torino in yellow.

Other series:

2010 Delivery series: Code “M” expected this month; releases to include: Hooker Headers Power Panel 2nd color; Centerline ’56 Flashsider (pic’d); Bell GMC Motorhome 2nd color; Ed. Pink ’50’s Chevy 2nd color (pic’d); Holley ’62 Chevy pickup 1st. & 2nd. colors (pic’d); Mr.Gasket ’72 Ford Ranchero; Good Year ’55 Chevy Panel; Crower ’59 Caddy Funny Car 2nd. color (pic’d).

HW Garage series: Code “L”, are expected soon

Larrys Garage; Phil’s Garage; and Waynes Garage will return soon.

Speed Machines: Case code ‘H’ expected soon.

Monster Jam 2010: No new releases this month.

2010 Dragstrip Demons: Case code ‘E’ expected soon.

IZOD Indycar series: No new releases.

A Sneak Peek: Here’s a look at the RLC rewards cars for this year.

Special release: A 12 car packed case of 2 different cars from the Danica Patrick NASCAR release.

Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Wheels products that will be appearing in stores and online.* 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:

Here are the next case code cars you should be seeing in stores. They are case code ‘H’; being stocked through end of April into May.

New Models: ’81 DeLorean DMC-12 recolor in gold; Formula Street recolor in blue; ’09 Cadillac CTS-V in moroon w/2 tone interior (pic’d); Torque Twister in orange (pic’d); ’71 Dodge Charger in orange (pic’d); ’08 Dodge charger Drift in Mopar silver/blue tampo’s.

HW Performance: Pro Stock Firebird in blue; Camaro Convertible Concept-green; ‘92 Ford Mustang-red.

HW Racing: Custom Ford Bronco in white; Circle Tracker-blue; Madfast-blue.

HW Garage: Dune it Up in green (pic’d); ’10 Camaro SS in silver (pic’d); ’10 Ford Mustang GT in blue (pic’d).

HW City Works: Rescue Ranger in green.

HW Hot Rods: ’32 Ford in blue (pic’d). Night Burnerz: Asphalt Assault-orange and blue; ‘09 Nissan GTR-black; ‘67 Custom Mustang-red; 24-Seven-red; Datsun Bluebird 510-white.

Mystery cars: ’70 Dodge Hemi Challenger in yellow.; Nissan Skyline in silver.

Global All Stars: Citroën C4 Rally-red; ‘73 Ford Falcon XB-yellow; VW SP2-orange; Ferrari 308 GTS QV-blue. Muscle Mania: ’69 Merc. Cougar Eliminator in green; ‘66 Ford Fairlane-yellow; ‘69 Pontiac GTO Judge-orange; ‘67 Camaro-black.

Faster Than Ever: Custom V-8 Vega in white; ’67 Pontiac GTO in white/teal

Race World: Beach- Sharkuiser; Rockster. Highway- Pit Cruiser; Airy 8.

Treasure Hunts: Rat Bomb (pic’d).

Walmart Specials; New Birthday cars coming this month include: ’65 Pontiac GTO (pic’d); ’68 Chevy Nova (pic’d); ’40 Ford Pick up (pic’d); Nissan Titan (pic’d); ’69 Camaro convertible.

Other series:

2010 Delivery series: code “J” expected in Apr.; cars will consist of: Kendall – Double Demon (pic’d); TRW – 8 Crate (pic’d); Hurst – Custom ’59 Chevy (pic’d); Milodon – ’56 Chevy Nomad (pic’d); Ed Pink – 50’s Chevy Truck; Edelbrock – ’83 Chevy Silverado; Crower – ’59 Caddy Funny Car; Bell – GMC Motor Home.

HW Garage series: code “G”, are expected in Apr.: Larrys Garage: ‘51 Buick LeSabre-gold (pic’d); ‘57 Chrysler 300-redorange (pic’d); Bone Shaker-purple (pic’d).

Phil’s Garage: 8 Crate-red and white(pic’d); ‘68 Plymouth Barracuda-black or yel. (pic’d); ‘66 Nova-black and green(pic’d).

Waynes Garage: Shoebox-black and gold(pic’d); Fish’d and Chip’d-black(pic’d); Rolling Thunder-gold(pic’d); Street Rodder-red and black or white and gold(pic’d).

2010 Dragstrip Demons: Case code ‘C’: ’75 Chevy Monza FC – Army Snake(pic’d): Altered State – Mike Zarnock; ’74 Vega FC – Snake(pic’d); ’68 Barracuda Pro Stock – Bill Stiles; ’70 Camaro FC – USA-1 Bruce Larson; ’77 Corvette FC – Mongoose Corvette.

Speed Machines: No new releases this month.

* – Please note that this list was compiled based on information gathered by collectors from online research and personal finds at retail locations. The ability to find select pieces will vary based on geographic location and the frequency that your local retailer refreshes their stock.

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Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Wheels products that will be appearing in stores and online.* 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:

Here are the next case code cars you should be seeing now in stores. They are case code ‘F’; being stocked by end of February into March.

New Models: Bread Box in red (pic’d) – ’71 Maverick Grabber in yel. (pic’d) – Formula Street in yel. (pic’d) – ’67 Chevelle SS 396 in gold (pic’d)

’10 HW Performance: Ferrari F430 Challenge in yellow.

HW Racing: K&N ’08 Challenger SRT8 in wht.

Hot Auction: ’56 Merc. in 2 tone green (pic’d).

Mystery cars: Formul8r in red.

Track Stars: Side Draft in met. mustard.

Other vars. collector series: ’07 Silverado in blue; AMC Javelin AMX in red w/wht. + blue; Asphalt Assault in org; ’09 Ford F-150 in blue; Deuce Roadster in black w/flames; ’65 Impala in brick red; ’55 bel-air in red.

Race World: Beach- Meyers Manx in blue; Deora II in org. (pic’d) Highway- OCC Splitback in purp.(pic’d); Bad Bagger in gold (pic’d).

Treasure Hunts: Chevy Camaro in org. (pic’d).

Walmart Specials; Various cars w/Good Year stamped tires; Exclusive colors, Mustang Fastback in yel.; Valentines Day cars: ’68 Merc. Cougar; Baja Breaker (pic’d); ’68 El Camino; 365 GTS4 Daytona Spider; Night Burner. St. Patricks day cars: Blast Lane (pic’d); Funny Money; ’69 Chevelle SS 396; Corvette C6; Limozeen. Target specials: Valentines: ’68 El Camino; ’68 Couger; ’69 Corvette; Avant Garde; Baja Breaker; Golden Arrow.

K-Mart Specials: K-Days cars: Excl. colors – ’70 Superbird in wht. (pic’d); ’57 Bel-Air in red/wht.; Mustang Funnycar in org.; Thunderbolt in gold. 1st. to market – ’70 AAR Cuda in wht.; GMC Motorhome in blue; V-8 Vega in wht. Mail in car – ’62 Corvette in blue. (pic’d).

Other series:

2010 Delivery series (Code “F + G” expected for Feb into Mar):  Wynn’s Super Van; Centerline ’56 Flashsider; Holley ’62 Chevy; B+M ’34 Ford Sedan Del.; Hedman Headers Anglia Panel; Mooneyes Cool One; PPG VW DLX Station Wagon; Hot Wheels Hiway Hauler (pic’d); Mickey Thompson Baja Breaker w/ M/T tires, (pic’d); Hays ’69 Chevy Pickup; ISKY racing cams Ice Cream Truck; BF Goodrich ’56 Ford; Mr. Gasket ’72 Ford Ranchero (pic’d); Pennzoil Convoy Custom (pic’d).

HW Garage Series 2010 (Code “E, F, G”, are expected in Feb into Mar): Larry Wood- Bone Shaker (pic’d); Rat Bomb (pic’d); Phil Riehlman- ’70 Ply. Road Runner (pic’d); ’69 Pontiac GTO (pic’d); ’65 VW Fastback.

2010 Dragstrip Demons (Case code ‘C’ expected in Mar)

Speed Machines (Case ‘C’ expected in Feb into Mar): ’09 Nissan GT-R Spec.V (pic’d); Ferrari 333 SP (pic’d); Jaguar XJ220 (pic’d); Porsche 911 GT3 Road (pic’d); Saleen S7 (pic’d); Tesla Roadster (pic’d).

* – Please note that this list was compiled based on information gathered by collectors from online research and personal finds at retail locations. The ability to find select pieces will vary based on geographic location and the frequency that your local retailer refreshes their stock.

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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) – ’08 Dodge Charger Drift in blue (pic’d) – Tooligan in gold; Sting Rod II in yellow (pic’d) – ’09 Caddy CTS-V in black (pic’d) – VW Beetle in DK.red; Scorcher in red – Snow Ride in orange (pic’d) – ’08 Viper SRT-!) ACR in white – Fangula in purple (pic’d) – ’09 Corvette Stingray Concept in yellow – Backslider in green – Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (pic’d)

’10 HW Performance: Pass’n Gasser in red – ’41 Willy’s in yellow

HW Racing: Mustang Funny car in blue/purple – F-1 Racer in blue

Hot Action: Ford Thunderbolt in white – Bugatti Veyron in blue

HW City Works: Hummer H2 SUT in yellow

Heat Fleet: Custom VW Beetle in red w/flames – Jeep Scrambler in brown

Mystery cars: Hyundai Spyder in black w/flames – Nissan 350Z in purple – Duel Fueler in silver – Jaded in orange

Track Stars: Drift King in army green – Twin Mill III in green – Dieselboy in blue

Muscle Mania: ’70 Ply. Superbird in greens – ’67 Dodge Charger in blue – ’70 Buick GSX in blue – ’69 Pontiac Firebird T/A in black.

All Stars: Lamborghini Gallardo in black

HW Hot Rods: Bone Shaker in blue

HW Garage: La Fasta in silver

Race World: Cave- Evil Twin; Swoopy Do – Volcano- ’64 Lincoln Continental – Earth- Paradigm Shift (pic’d); Stockcar (pic’d)’ Speedway- Cadillac LMP; Saleen S7

Treasure Hunts: Classic Packard (pic’d) – Old # 5.5 w/wht. tires (pic’d) – 69 Talladega (pic’d)

Walmart special colors: ’40 Woodie in yellow – Ferrari 430 Scuderia in red – Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback – FTE in yellow

Other series:

2010 Delivery series (Code “D, E, F,” all expected in Jan/Feb):

GMC Motor Home – ’55 Chevy Panel – ’56 Flashsider – Custom ’62 Chevy – ’59 Caddy Funnycar – ’83 Silverado – 50’s Chevy Truck (pic’d) – ’34 Ford – Combat Medic – Dairy Delivery – Anglia Panel – Cool One – VW DLX Station Wagon (pic’d) – Super Van – Hiway Hauler – Baja Breaker – ’69 Chevy Pickup – ’32 Sedan Delivery

HW Garage series 2010 (Code “D”):
Larry Wood: Custom ’66 GTO Wagon (pic’d) – Phil Riehlman: ’70 Chevelle SS – Wayne Scott: Chevelle Wagon (pic’d) – Neet Streeter (pic’d) – ’57 Chevy (pic’d) – Other cars: Fish’d & Dipp’d (pic’d) – Buick Le Sabre Concept (pic’d) – Ferrari 288 GTP (pic’d) – ’41 Pro-Mod Willy’s (pic’d)

Store Only Garage series Promo’s:

Walmart: Tail Dragger – VW Drag Truck – ’58 Ford Edsel

Target: Custom ’56 Ford Truck – ’64 Custom Galaxie – ’65 VW Fast Back

TRU: ’69 Pontiac GTO – Rat Bomb – ’70 Roadrunner

Speed Machines (Case ‘B’): Bugatti Veyron – Enzo Ferrari – Ford GTX-1 – Ferrari 575 GTC – Porche Carrera GT – ’07 Shelby GT 500 – Gallardo LP 560-4

* – Please note that this list was compiled based on information gathered by collectors from online research and personal finds at retail locations. The ability to find select pieces will vary based on geographic location and the frequency that your local retailer refreshes their stock.

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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 Blue; Ford GT in white race trim; Corvette C6 in red.

’10 New Models:

• - ’10 Ford Shelby GT500 in blue; ’67 Pontiac Firebird in green; Corvette Stingray concept in silver; Spider Rider in orange; 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo in black (inter. card).

Muscle Mania:

• - Olds 442 re-color in purple.

HW Designs:

• - Hyper Mite in orange.

Mystery cars:

• - Zotic in yellow.

Other cars:

• - Mad Propz in primary colors.

T-Hunts:

• - Bone Shakers, Mustangs and some Fire Eaters showing up.

Promo’s: K-day cars:

• - ’69 Chevelle SS 396 in blue; ’67 Camaro in matte silver; Dairy Delivery in anodized silver.

Walmart:

• - Halloween and Christmas cars are beginning to show on the shelves.

Autozone:

• - Has a special line called “Mustang Mania”

Collector Lines

2010 Delivery series:

• - Expect to see case code “A” very soon. This will be one of the more popular series for 2010.

Classics series 5:

• - Case code ‘N + P’: Many re-paints but the coolest new casting is the ‘Semi’.
• 

Larry’s Garage:

• - Wraps up it’s run with the Holiday selection for 2009. Case code “Y”. Six cars total include: Dairy Delivery; ’67 Pontiac GTO; ’57 Chevy Bel-air; Bone Shaker; ’69 Camaro; Ford Delivery. (pictured below). The all new “Garage” series begins in December.

2010 Dragstrip Demons:

• - Case code ‘A’; expected in Dec. with all new cars.

Speed Machines:

• - A new 2010 series with all real production cars in it. Cars all have co-molded tires similar to the old Acceloracers rims. Expected in December.

2009 Holiday Rides:

• - “A” series said to be through hobby retailer only; selections include: ’41 Willys coupe; ’50 Caddy w/Go-Kart; Baja Bug; Pontiac GTO Wagon; Letter Getter; and Texas Hold’em. All come in two colors.

Star Trek 1/50th scale:

• - Case code ‘B’ just came out.

1/87th:

• - No new releases.

* – Please note that this list was compiled based on information gathered by collectors from online research and personal finds at retail locations. The ability to find select pieces will vary based on geographic location and the frequency that your local retailer refreshes their stock.

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Two years ago I wrote a post about my fortunate experience of finding a Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt at a local Walgreens in my hometown during my traditional Christmas visit. Finding a Treasure Hunt at the same location on Christmas Eve two years in a row was quite a thrill.

In 2007 I was hoping to repeat the find for a third year in a row, but unfortunately I came up empty handed. However, to my surprise this past Christmas brought the magic back. While passing through the checkout I happened to glance down and see a single peg of Hot Wheels with a hint of green sticking out on a card in the middle! As many collectors will agree, the rush of excitement you get when finding a t-hunt just cant be beat.

Finds like this really help to keep the spirit of collecting alive, and I’m still amazed that I’ve managed to find 3 t-hunts in 4 years on the same day in the same location each year. Check back after Christmas this year to see if my luck continues!

Do you have a similar Treasure Hunt story? Please share it with the readers via the comments section below!

Collectors on various diecast boards have started posting pictures of the first 2009 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt to begin appearing in stores. The first casting is the “Bad Bagger” motorcycle. Not only do the pictures give us a close look at a pretty cool casting, but they also revealing the new packaging differences between the “Regular” and “Super” Treasure Hunts.

Super Treasure Hunts now have more subtle dollar signs at the bottom of the card. In addition, a new “TH” logo has been added to the top and a small triangle of green has been added to the corner on the opposite side of the card. Collector KinkyRasta provided these pictures in a thread over on HotWheelsCollectors.com.

What do you think of the new package changes?

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]

Not only is it Election Day next Tuesday, November 4th, but its also the return of Mattel’s highly anticipated Treasure Hunt Set. For the second year in a row, this set will feature all 12 of the 2008 Treasure Hunt cars, PLUS all 12 of the 2008 “super” Treasure Hunt cars. Each car will come on individual blister cards, and the “super” Treasure Hunt cars feature special finishes and Real Riders® wheels not found on the regular treasure hunts! Included in the set are two of each of the following vehicles — one Treasure Hunt and one “super” Treasure Hunt — for a total of 24 vehicles:

• - Chrysler 300C
• - Dodge Viper
• - ’64 Buick® Riviera
• - ’69 Camaro
• - ’70 Plymouth Road Runner
• - 16 Angels
• - Ford Mustang GT
• - Dodge Challenger Funny Car
• - Drift King
• - Hot Bird
• - Qombee
• - Rockster

Each set is individually numbered and will be priced at $249.99 (plus shipping & processing). Obtain a set will surely be a challenge with only 2000 untis being produced. However, for many collectors (like me!), the occasion of finding a Treasure Hunt might come around once or twice a year, so this is a prime opportunity to obtain each an every Treasure Hunt release for the year in one shot.

Be sure to visit the official sale announcement on HotWheelsCollectors.com for additional details about the sale.

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]

This is just a quick reminder to collectors that participating Kmart stores around the country will be hosting another “Kmart Collector Day” this coming Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 9AM (local time). For those who might be new to these events, its an excellent opportunity to open you own fresh case of Hot Wheels and obtain several new cars that Mattel includes specifically for the day. For some, this day also provides an opportunity to find a Treasure Hunt or Super Treasure Hunt as well!

This time around collectors can look forward to finding the following three cars in special Kmart-only colors:

• - 2008 Corvette ZR-1 (2008 First Edition in Yellow)
• - 1965 Mustang Fastback (2008 First Edition in Black)
• - 1971 Plymouth GTX (2008 All Stars in Blue)

You’ll also find the following “First to Market” cars:

• - Custom ’62 Chevy (2008 First Edition)
• - 1941 Willy’s Coupe (2008 All Stars)
• - ’69 Camaro Z28 (Web Trading Series)

Click here for a list of participating Kmart locations. Images of each car can be viewed here.

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]