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Diecast Fanatics Facebook Group Debuts!

Diecast Fanatics Facebook Group Debuts!

Diecast News Network is excited to announce the debut of our new Facebook Group – Diecast Fanatics!

Created to further the enjoyment of the diecast collecting hobby, with an emphasis on 1:63 scale, Diecast Fanatics is open to Facebook members of all ages to share their love of diecast collecting. Featured brands include – Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Maitso, Johnny Lightning & more.

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Hot Wheels Speedy Pérez, 2017 Legends of Speed 2/10

Hot Wheels Speedy Pérez, 2017 Legends of Speed 2/10

This Hot Wheels Speedy Pérez was released as part of the 2017 Legends of Speed Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBQAZq24YVg[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Hot Wheels® & Speedy Pérez

Vehicle: Speedy Pérez

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-119

Series & #: Legends of Speed 2/10

Colors: red

Tampos: carbon fiber pattern & ’11’ on top; Mexican flag and sponsor logo on the side of the…

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Hot Wheels Double Demon, 2017 Street Beasts 8/10

Hot Wheels Double Demon, 2017 Street Beasts 8/10

This Hot Wheels Double Demon was released as part of the 2017 Street Beasts Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JexMyXYapg[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Larry Wood

Vehicle: Double Demon

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-102

Series & #: Street Beasts 8/10

Colors: orange

Tampos: none

Interior: none

Windows: chrome

Misc: […]

Base: satin blue; metal

Wheels: chrome, orange & black…

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Hot Wheels Cool-One (2004), 2017 HW Art Cars 8/10

Hot Wheels Cool-One (2004), 2017 HW Art Cars 8/10

This Hot Wheels Cool-One was released as part of the 2017 HW Art Cars Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXW4sfEUoWA[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Mark Jones

Vehicle: Cool-One

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-054

Series & #: HW Art Cars 8/10

Colors: Yello

Tampos: white, dark blue & red blocks on sides & top; ‘Hot Wheels’ on sides; large white ‘H’ on top

Interior: chrome

Windows:…

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Hot Wheels Lamborghini Countach, 2017 Tooned 6/10

Hot Wheels Lamborghini Countach, 2017 Tooned 6/10

This Hot Wheels Lamborghini Countach (‘Tooned) was released as part of the 2017 Tooned Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXGCy09RBKU[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Fraser Campbell

Vehicle: Lamborghini Countach

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-054

Series & #: Tooned 6/10

Colors: Red

Tampos: detailed headlights, Lamborghini logo on front

Interior: black

Windows: tinted; black

Misc…

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[DEAL] Hot Wheels Collectors, Up To 50% OFF Select Items

[DEAL] Hot Wheels Collectors, Up To 50% OFF Select Items

HWC Spring Specials – Up To 50% OFF Select Items!

I received an email today from HWC that they are having a ‘HWC Spring Specials’ event with up to 50% off select items.

– At the time of this post, sale items include –

1:24 Scale Indycar® Series

1:64 Scale Indycar® Series

2009 Hot Wheels® Summer Smash Deco Delivery®

20th Annual Hot Wheels® Collectors Convention Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

21st…

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Hot Wheels Off-Duty, 2017 HW Rescue 3/10

Hot Wheels Off-Duty, 2017 HW Rescue 3/10

This Hot Wheels Off-Duty (truck) was released as part of the 2017 HW Rescue Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKYcwmgMd_w[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Fraser Campbell

Vehicle: Off-Duty

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-114/

Series & #: HW Rescue 3/10

Colors: orange

Tampos: black & yellow stripes; HW logo & ‘RSQ Team 4’ on sides

Interior: black

Windows: tinted

Misc: black…

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Hot Wheels Chrysler 300C, 2017 Tooned 10/10

Hot Wheels Chrysler 300C, 2017 Tooned 10/10

This Hot Wheels Chrysler 300C was released as part of the 2017 Tooned Series.

The ‘tooned (from ‘cartooned’) castings feature very large wheels and shortened bodies.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV5XGXH0O-s&t=5s[/embedyt]

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Hot Wheels Mountain Mauler, 2017 HW Snow Stormers 5/5

Hot Wheels Mountain Mauler, 2017 HW Snow Stormers 5/5

Hot Wheels Mountain Mauler, 2017 HW Snow Stormers 5/5

This Hot Wheels Mountain Mauler was released as part of the 2017 HW Snow Stormers Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkxbT_rimP8[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Brendon Vetuskey

Vehicle: Mountain Mauler

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-138

Series & #: HW Snow Stormers 5/5

Colors: pearl white

Tampos: steel blue & black stripes;…

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2017 Hot Wheels, Rig Heat, 2017 Legends of Speed 5/10

2017 Hot Wheels, Rig Heat, 2017 Legends of Speed 5/10

This Hot Wheels Rig Heat was released as part of the 2017 Legends of Speed Series.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot4jXBbcm-A[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: …

Vehicle: Rig Heat

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-120

Series & #: Legends of Speed 5/10

Colors: blue

Tampos: white and green sponsor logos on sides; white ’13’ on sides

Interior: blue

Windows: clear

Misc: green cab

Base:…

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2017 Hot Wheels, Gotta Go, 2017 Experimotors 2/10

2017 Hot Wheels, Gotta Go, 2017 Experimotors 2/10

This Hot Wheels Gotta Go was released as part of the 2017 Experimotors Series.

1920’s styled truck/mobile toilet with a mechanical action of the toilet seat moving up and down when rolled.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRWuACiUYYc[/embedyt]

  Model Details –

Designer: Brendon Vetuskey

Vehicle: Gotta Go

Year: 2017

Collector #: 2017-101

Series & #: Experimotors 2/10

Colors: turquoise

Tam…

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Free Hot Wheels Collector's Edition 1987 Toyota Pickup via mail-order (purchase required).

Free Hot Wheels Collector’s Edition 1987 Toyota Pickup via mail-order (purchase required).

Off-road ready in Classic ’80’s Toyota Style!  

Akin to the Datsun Bluebird 510 Kmart offer, Mattel is offering a Collector’s Edition 1987 Toyota Pickup via mail-order, when you purchase any Hot Wheels 1:64 basic cars or multi-packs totaling $20.00 or more before tax from select assortment numbers from participating Walmart stores or Walmart.com.

This 1987 Toyota Pickup is another really…

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2017 Hot Wheels, '08 Viper SRT10 ACR, Night Burnerz 8/10

2017 Hot Wheels, ’08 Viper SRT10 ACR, Night Burnerz 8/10

This Hot Wheels ’08 Viper SRT10 ACR was released as part of the 2017 Night Burnerz Series.

The casting featured in the video and description is the 2017 Kmart Exclusive variant with a matte black finish vs the metalflake sky blue of the regular series release.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n18HT3zCtgQ[/embedyt]

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29th Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale [review]

29th Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale [review]

Toys, Toys, Everywhere at the Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale!  

My wife and I had a great time today attending (and shopping!) at the 29th Annual Tucson Collectible Toy Show and Sale today and picked up a few goodies – some Catwoman items and comics for her; and some Hot Wheels, Matchbox cars and Johnny Lightnings for myself!

This annual, one-day toy show and sale, is billed at the largest…

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2017 Hot Wheels, '64 Lincoln Continental, HW Art Cars 2/10

2017 Hot Wheels, ’64 Lincoln Continental, HW Art Cars 2/10

Part of my personal collection, this Hot Wheels ’64 Lincoln Continental was released as part of the 2017 HW Art Cars Series.

This is one of two releases of this casting that are both included as part of the 2017 HW Art Cars as 2/10 in the Series; however each release has it’s own distinct collector number and color scheme.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBlDaWdULjg[/embedyt]

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2017 Hot Wheels, Chevy Silverado, 2017 HW Hot Trucks 10/10

2017 Hot Wheels, Chevy Silverado, 2017 HW Hot Trucks 10/10

Part of my personal collection, this Hot Wheels Chevy Silverado was released as part of the 2017 HW Hot Trucks Series.

The casting featured in the video and description is the 2017 Kmart Exclusive variant with a matte finish vs the white of the regular series release.

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-n5XcLSwT8[/embedyt]

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2017 Hot Wheels, Emoticar, 2017 Experimotors 5/10 - Dark Blue

2017 Hot Wheels, Emoticar, 2017 Experimotors 5/10 – Dark Blue

Part of my personal collection, this Hot Wheels Emoticar was released as part of the 2017 Experimotors Series.

This is one of two releases of this casting that are both included as part of the 2017 Experimotors Series as 5/10 in the Series; however each release has it’s own distinct collector number and color scheme.

An interesting feature of this casting is the movable plastic drum that features…

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