How to build Hot Wheels race tracks, custom Hot Wheels, and Hot Wheels collecting

One 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.

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I’m a fan of Mythbusters. There’s nothing better (or worse) than a Mythbusters Marathon on a Sunday afternoon. In a recent episode they did an experiment that involved dimpling  car like a golf ball to see if it got better gas mileage (Dirty Car vs. Clean Car). In an extreme case they discovered the theory [...]

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I’m guessing most of us aren’t professional diecast customizers. Weekend customizers like myself are limited to what space we can muster in our house. Whether it be in the basement, garage, or elsewhere, we have to make do with what space we have. Here’s a quick look at my Redline Derby work shop.

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After seeing this model being featured over at BattleGrip.com, I now have a new shopping target – the Fast Fortress. I haven’t found one on the pegs yet, but if I find it you better believe I’ll be grabbing one or two – for the wheels!

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When I found an old childhood Matchbox car I saw it as a challenge. A restoration challenge to see if could bring back this toy’s former glory. It was pretty well beat up as it was a much loved car back in the day, but it was not beyond repair. And honestly, it turned out [...]

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When you enjoy customizing cars your Hot Wheels, shopping changes a bit because now are you not only looking for cars you don’t have in your collection, but you’re eyeballing cars for parts that you can use in other custom creations. Whether it be tires, a spoiler, or some chrome, keeping an eye out for [...]

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