Hot Wheels

The Beatnik Bandit: Big Daddy’s Oldsmobile

The Beatnik Bandit: Big Daddy’s Oldsmobile

When Hot Wheels released their first 16 cars in 1968, it was clear that most of them were based on customized versions of recognizable street cars, but one of the most popular was a modified 1950 Oldsmobile. In 1961, customizer/cartoonist Ed “Big Daddy” Roth took an Olds frame, shortened it a bit, and added some […]
Hot Wheels Stunt Action

Hot Wheels Stunt Action

And after watching this video of POV action (via a custom Hot-Wheel’d GoPro), you’re gonna want to bust open a few of the blister cards on some HW Race Team cars, lay down some track and try some of these stunts yourself. Hat-tip to Gizmodo for link to the clip.

Model of the Day: Big Buck Beach Bomb!

Model of the Day: Big Buck Beach Bomb!

Yup – that’s the real deal. The guys from PlayTape pulled some strings to get this original Beach Bomb to help launch their new Hot Wheels-licensed track tape. Valued at $100k+, this Beach Bomb is the most valuable Hot Wheels you’re ever likely to see!
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