How to build Hot Wheels race tracks, custom Hot Wheels, and Hot Wheels collecting
Fantasy derby league, please help us test
March 8th, 2010 | No CommentsAfter a couple months of brewing on the Message Boards and after quite a few weekends of work, the Redline Derby Fantasy Racing League has been launched and is currently in beta testing – which means I need your help!
The graphic design of race cars
March 10th, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the reason I collect cars is that I like to look at them. I’m not a motorhead as much as I am a designhead. To me, cars are less about power and more about style…and this translates to the diecast scale as well. I love the colors, the designs, the decals, the chrome.
Faster Than Ever cars aren’t always faster
February 24th, 2010 | No CommentsAre the Faster Than Ever (FTE) mainline Hot Wheels faster than non-FTE? Yes and no. At a technical level they are. The FTE cars have nickel-plated axles which do make the wheels spin a little faster and a lot smoother. But just because car is better equipped doesn’t make it better on the track.
Some simple [...]
To open or not to open?
February 12th, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe “Should I Open It” debate will never go away. In this modern age of toys where it seems everything is collectible, everyone seems afraid to open the box. It doesn’t matter if it’s action figures or diecast cars. At some point in the past 15 years toys went from being disposable enjoyment to becoming [...]
Display cases, showing off your collection
February 4th, 2010 | No CommentsCompared to many Hot Wheels collectors my car collection is meager. Serious collectors probably buy more cars in a single month than I’ve managed to collect over the past 10 years. But regardless how much you collect or why you collect, everyone likes to show off them off. So how do you show your cars [...]
Big Your Own Race Track
Build Your Own Race Track
With a few simple supplies from your local home store and a free weekend you can
build your very own race track for less than $50.
Learn how
Take Apart Your Cars
How to Take Apart Cars
Got a drill? Then you can take apart your Hot Wheels cars easily. Slow and steady is the only rule.
Lets get started!
How to Paint Your Cars
How to Paint Your Cars
Hot Wheels cars come with great paint jobs already but that's no reason
not to add your own style! Giving your car a custom paint job is easy
with the right tools and free weekend. It's a great first lesson in
customizing your Hot Wheels.
Learn how
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