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The HW Flames 5-pack changed country of origin. Previously they were made in Thailand and currently coming from made in Malaysia. Checking to see if others have changed, I found Dragon Blast 5-pack also is coming out of Malaysia. Continuing my search for other differences I notice two more 5-packs the Track Builder Systems and a new X-Racers. I was surprised to find them being made in Indonesia (Idon). I believe that this is a new manufacture for Hot Wheels cars by Mattel. Lastly there was another new 5-pack called HW City Works, which includes one of my favorite casting the Cockney Cab II. Keep an eye out for other change of manufactures and Check out all the new 5 packs along with other 5-packs from 2017 here.

When the Dodge Viper RT/10 was first released in 1993 it was immediately popular with collectors.  On the first run of the First Edition the casting lines were a little rough around the edges and was immediately corrected on later releases. Now nearly 24 years later a retooled version is released in the 2017 mainlines in the Then and Now series #281. Quite a few notable changes include: On the sides you can notice smaller wheels wells, an extended side pipes and detailed door lines. On the top is a more detailed windshield, and a cleaner interior opening The interior is looks the same but fits better to the opening On the front there is a more proportionate grille, smaller hood vents, and less pronounced fog lights. The rear end is flatter with more realism, with a smaller license plate holder and more details tail lights and bumper vents. The ...

All subscribers of the newsletter that come to the 31st Convention will receive a FREE special Hot Wheels Newsletter souvenir car done by Chris Stangler’s Customs. To subscribe to the Newsletter Click Here. Go to Collectors Event Unlimited for more information. This is car #3 in the souvenir sales car line up… Custom Convoy Limited to 2800 pieces…

The next Collector’s Mail in will be the Long Gone. Look for these 3 special color edition for you collection that should be coming in the ‘M’ case assortments, Items accepted for mail-in are: C4982- International long card hw basic L2593- USA long card hw basic K5904- 3 car packs 1806- 5 packs X6999- 9 packs H7045- 20 packs CGN22- 50 packs     Promotion runs Sunday July 2nd through Saturday September 9th. For More information click here

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The latest issue of the Hot Wheels Newsletter Issue 31-2 is out. Now in full color and contains the the 31st Hot Wheels Collectors Convention ticket form. All subscribers of the newsletter that come to the 31st Convention will receive a FREE special Hot Wheels Newsletter souvenir car done by Chris Stangler’s Customs. To subscribe to the Newsletter Click Here. Go to Collectors Event Unlimited for more information.

This is a beautiful rendition of the Gran Torino with it’s coke bottle styling and emphasized the on the long hood, short trunk and the radical large egg-crate grille. Mattel captured this and more in this Neo-Classics version in Spectraflame Olive a signature color made famous in the movie Gran Torino. The pale green stripes encompass the hood, roof, trunk, and sides and include all the trim details too. It has a chrome metal base and engine compartment, The hood opens, the first time for this model  to show off it’s eight single barrel carburetor engine. This piece is limited to 5000 pieces. Take look at all the ’72 Ford Gran Torino Sport  models issued.  

It looks to be an exciting season for Hot Wheels collectors. Check out these series to be released in the spring and summer of 2017 Themed Assortment Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Lamborghini Assortment Walmart Summer 20127 Pop Culture Mad Magazine Summer 2017 Women of Marvel Spring 2017 Car Culture Race Car series Summer 2017

When: Saturday, 2/18 at 9 a.m. local times Where: U.S. Kmart Stores* Info:  Click here to find a location. The first Kmart Collectors Day release is the Datsun Bluebird 510. Get one when you buy 20 Hot Wheels cars at Kmart or Kmart.com from 2/12/17 to 3/31/17. Specs: Body Color: Spectraflame yellow Deco: Hot Wheels logo on sides, black stripes on top and sides Body type: Metal Wheels: Real Riders four-spoke wheels w/ red line tampo Base: Full-metal, zinc-plated chassis Window Color: Light smoke-tinted Interior Color: Black Buy your 20 cars at the Kmart Collector Day event! 2/18/2017. The cases will include 4 special colors models and First-To-Market Hot Wheels releases. you can order special cases at Kmart.com for the event online starting on 2/12/17. For full details follow the Official Rules and follow the instructions. Special Colors ’55 Chevy – HW Flames (Green) Cool-One – HW Art Cars (Yellow) Custom ’56 Ford Truck – HW Hot Trucks (Blue) Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR – Nightburnerz (Black) ...

17th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals The second souvenir car for the 17th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals is a fantastic looking Texas Drive ‘Em. It’s sure to be a hit with attendees and collectors alike. The event will be held April 5-9, 2017 at the Doubletree in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information and first look at the Texas Drive ‘Em check in at the Collectors Events Unlimited Facebook Page.