HOT WHEELS 2004 TREASURE HUNTS SET

Congratulations! You now own what's considered by many to be the holy grail of the Hot Wheels collector series. In 1995 Mattel introduced Treasure Hunt vehicles - a series of 12 cars issued monthly with exclusive decorations and a very limited production run. Nine years and nine series later, these cars are still some of the most sought-after models and almost impossible to fin. This HWC online exclusive offers avid Hot Wheels fans and collectors the opportunity to purchase all twelve '04 Treasure Hunt vehicles in a limited edition set in a stylish display package. You'll treasure this precious collection for years! ['65 Pontiac Bonneville, GT-03, Cadillac Cien, Double Demon, Super Smooth, Splittin' Image, Altered State, Morris Wagon, Whip Creamer, Tantrum, Audacious, Meyers Manx] Set will come in the original white box it shipped with from Mattel. Buy it now.

WHAT IS A TREASURE HUNT?

A Treasure Hunt Car is a series car just like all the others. There are 12 cars per series year, one for each month of the year. Some of these Treasure Hunt cars have synthetic tires and look much different than the other series cars and make them more appealing to collector. These cars are on cards just like the other series cars and have series banners just like all the others. The one thing that make them really stand out is that they have either a dollar sign "$" on them or a picture of a treasure chest along with the series banner has always been he color green. You know, the same color as money

At first, these cars were very limited in production. In 1995, they were released with a production run of 10,000 for each car. This number was printed in the upper left-hand corner of the face of the card. With production numbers being that low, they were indeed a treasure to find and worth all the commotion they created.

In 1996, the production number was increased to 25,000 for each car, giving the collector a better chance of finding them. This number was also printed on the face of the card. This was the last year any production numbers were printed on the cards. It seems as time went on, the production numbers have increased and are not released to the public anymore. (From Hot Wheels Variations The Ultimate Guide : Written by Michael Zarnock)

HOT WHEELS : ELITE FERRARI 599 GTB FIORANO

The new challenge facing Ferrari, the Pan-American 20,000, will start on Thursday 24 August 2006 The expedition will begin from the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte in the country of Minas Gerais.The journey will see two Ferrari 599 Fioranos travel over 32,000 km (20,000 miles), with journalists from around the world behind the wheel on alternate stages. The tour will grant Italy significant visibility: Ferrari is known as a symbol of Italy and for this reasons the cars will visit embassies in the sixteen countries through which the convoy will travel. There they will meet members of the Italian community and the local media. From Brazil, the convoy will travel through Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, the USA and Canada, and end up in the United States at the beginning of October. The expedition will then move on to visit several US states until it reaches Canada, before concluding in New York on 17 November. limited edition model of the Fiorano, finished in bright red and white. model length approx 25cm, opening doors enable the interor to be viewed, detailed dash panel with paddle change levers on the steering wheel, moveable wheels with treaded tyres, poseable front wheels, nicely crisp decals with map of America on roof.

HOT WHEELS - FERRARI F40

Ferrari celebrated it's 40th anniversary in 1987 by giving the world the fabulous Ferrari F40. The F40 was the most advanced car at that time with a top speed of 210mph and an acceleration of zero to 60 in 3.8 seconds.

Well detailed 1/18 scale model of the Ferrari F40 with opening doors, opening hood, opening trunk, detailed interior rubber tires steerable wheels. Perfectly modeled engine accurate gauges and dash inside dimensionsL-9 (Approximate)H-3.25 (Approximate)W-4 (Approximate).

HOT WHEELS 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMERATIVE REPLICA 1983 REAL RIDES SHELBY CLASSIC COBRA

This is Hot Wheels Anniversary Commerative Replica 1983 Real Rides Shelby Classic Cobra Blue Convertible. It is dark blue body with two white stripes arcoss top, black interior, clear window, unpainted and grey hub RR's. See more.

HOT WHEELS 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMERATIVE REPLICA 1981 OLD NUMBER 5

The "Old Number 5" that it has in the box is from the "Hot Wheels 30 Years" series that was issued in 1981 and released in 1998. It is red body, beige interior, BS wheels, "Fire Dept 5" on the hood and Louvres on both sides of engine. See more.

HOT WHEELS CAR KEEPERS

The Hot Wheels Car Keepers 10-Pack is a set of ten plastic clamshell cases designed to protect and display Hot Wheels cars. The clamshells are designed to fit all Hot Wheels basic cars, and Hot Wheels Classics. The Car Keepers 10-Pack also includes one exclusively decorated vehicle. See more.

HOT WHEELS : THE ULTIMATE REDLINE GUIDE

Jack Clark & Robert P. Wicker Hot Wheels, The Ultimate Redline Guide, Second Edition, takes an in-depth look at Redline Hot Wheels cars manufactured between 1968 and 1977. Everything you loved about the first edition is still here! Over 1,500 larger-than-life color photographs complement hundreds of listings, which include all color variations and current collector values. Besides Hot Wheels cars, collector buttons are listed and valued, as are track sets, play sets, sticker sheets and decals, parts, and related merchandise. This all-new second edition has been revised and expanded to include more variations and values for both loose and packaged vehicles. The new standard for Redline collectors also includes special sections on prototype vehicles, as well as vehicles inspired by 1970s cartoon series. Collector checklists are once again provided, in addition to user-friendly indexes. Multiple, full-color photos of each vehicle make it easy to identify cars. Cars are listed by value, from common to rare. The best guide for Redline Hot Wheels collectors just got better! See more.

HOT WHEELS : THE ULTIMATE GUIDE VARIATIONS

Hot Wheels variations, even with minute differences, can be double the value of a collectible die-cast car. It's all in the details when you're dealing with Hot Wheels, and nothing is more detail driven than variations. Whether it's a slightly different shade of paint, a different wheel, interior or window, owning a variation can mean the difference between a $10 collector die-cast car and a rare find worth $500. This new edition of the ultimate guide to Hot Wheels variations features 4,000+ car listings, plus 2,200 large color photos to help you make smart investments and savvy assessment of your Hot Wheels collection.

About the AuthorAuthor/Freelance writer, Michael S. Zarnock writes Collector Guides and Articles about Hot Wheels® toy cars and is one of the worlds most respected authorities on Hot Wheels® and also holds a Guinness World Record ™ for his Hot Wheels® collection.

Some of Michael’s accomplishments over the years include racing Moto Cross as a teenager to building and driving many Show and Drag Cars as an adult. Some of those Drag Cars ended up being Street Racers for other people. Michael has many stories’ about those Street Racing days that he says he would like to put in a book, including the time he got kidnapped. He says, "Hey, It could happen. Who would have thought I would write books about Hot Wheels® ?"

The mid 1980’s brought another challenge to Michael when he became a singer/drummer and co-wrote songs in a band called "The Blister Tones". After 3 years and 3 Albums, the band split and he went back to working on his house and collecting Hot Wheels® again.

It’s come to be, that Michael has spent so much time and effort on his collection that he has become one of the world’s most respected authorities on Hot Wheels® and their variations.
So much so, that it prompted him to write a best selling Variation Guide called "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels ® Variations", that went into it’s second printing. The 2nd. Edition is written and scheduled for a March 2004 release. He has also done the "Warmans' Hot Wheels® Field Guide", the Hot Wheels® Collector Numbers section in "The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles", "Toys & Prices 2004" and a few others that are currently under development. All of these and future publications are available at Bookstores around the world. If you’re looking for up to date Hot Wheels® information, Michael is currently under contract with "Toy Cars & Models®" magazine where he writes a monthly Hot Wheels® Variation Guide. In his column he talks about the most current Variations to be looking for along with prices. See more.

WARMAN'S HOT WHEELS FIELD GUIDE : VALUES AND IDENTIFICATION

Hot Wheels are collector cool - more than 15 million people proudly collect Hot Wheels.
Follows the format, but expands on the details of the first edition of the popular Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide. With one Hot Wheels car sold every six seconds, Mattel's reign on pocket-sized racers is at top speed as the company marks 40 years of die cast devotion. This new edition of the popular portable field guide offers you an extensive collection of Redlines, Blackwalls and Number Pack vehicle details, as well as a "Wheel Guide" for easy identification, not to mention up-to-date secondary market pricing and more than 500 fantastic color photos of some of the finest and most highly prized Hot Wheels cars ever produced. Just like Hot Wheels, this pint-sized guide is poised for top performance.

Michael Zarnock’s passion for die-cast cars puts him into the Guinness Book of World Records for owning the greatest variety of die-cast cars. He’s the author of two editions of Hot Wheels Variations and helped create the first editions of Warman’s Hot Wheels Field Guide, both published by Krause Publications . See more.

1/64 SCALE DIECAST DISPLAY CASE CABINET

Solid hardwood case of beautiful design and construction. A prefect way to display 1/64th scale vehicles. Slotted shelves to keep cars in place. Installed wall brackets to hang. This case can display up to a total of 60 1/64 scale Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Racing Champs, Playing Mantis, Fun Line, Revell, diecast, racing usa-online, NASCAR, Diecast, Mattel, Slot cars, etc. A glass door keeps inquisitive fingers away, as well as dust! (vehicles are not included). See more.

HOT WHEELS : 1/18 FERRARI 250 LM RED DIECAST CAR MODEL

The 250 P evolved into a saleable mid-engined racer for the public, Introduced at Paris in November, 1963, the LM was successful for privately-entered racers around the world. About 32 models were built in 1964 and 1965, with all but the first few powered by 3.3L 320hp engines, though the name did not change with the increase in displacement. A fully-independent double wishbone suspension was specified with rack and pinion steering and four wheel disc brakes model length approx 23cm, finished in allover red chrome plated moveable spoked wheels with kock ons and treaded tyres.Opening rear engine cover reveals the detailed engine bonnet is also openable the doors open to reveal the detailed cockpit. See more.

HOT WHEELS 1/18 ELITE FERRARI 250 GTO LTD EDITION

This is Hot Wheels 1/18 Elite Ferrari 250 GTO Ltd Edition die-cast model car. A special model to celebrate Ferrari's 60th Anninversary Finished in a Matt Yellow individually numbered on a black base.

HOT WHEELS ROLLIN' 100 CAR CASE

This is a great case for kids with LOTS of cars. A few of these replaced the many unsightly bins of cars we had around our house. Keeping them in a case like this cuts down on damage to the paint and being on wheels makes it easy for kids to move the fun from room to room / clean up after themselves. The slots that hold the cars come in a variety of sizes. Some of the largest trucks won't fit, but most will. (Comment by M. Roth)

New for 2006! Blue & Black Asst. The 100 car case has a cool new look & includes a removable dual launcher. Lift the telescoping handle & wheel the case anywhere. Boys can launch 2 - 1:64th scale vehicles at once. This case holds up to 100 - 1:64th scale Hot Wheel Vehicles. Order Now.

HOT WHEELS OVER THE DOOR DISPLAY CASE

It's cool to display 120 of your favorite 1:64th scale Hot Wheels Vehicles. This lightweight case clips on the back of a standard door. Store and display vehicles in these awesome vinyl pockets.

This is really neat. It holds a ton of cars and fits over the door. Our boys have a million cars (not really, but they have filled up 2 of these w/leftovers). The slots are pretty good sized and there is a larger pocket towards the top. However, not all cars fit in the pockets. It doesn't hold larger type vehicles (example: ambulances, bulldozers, ect) but most of the cars fit nicely. Overall is a smart idea to get the cars off the floor (and out from underneath your feet!). (Comment by Melissa Kyle) Order Now.

HOT WHEELS FIRST EDITIONS BATMOBILE 2004

I collect bat mobiles, and haven't been happy with the new design since the 1966 George Barris version... until now ! This car enhances all the great features from the popular T.V. Series version. Everything from the domed windows and duel exhausts, to the extreme bat- winged tail fins, makes this one of my favorite Batman "Hot Wheel" car's ever ! The NEW purple and black paint job was the icing on the cake ! (Comment by Scott C. Derry "Toy Collector") See more.

NEW VERSION OF A CLASSIC CAR : TV SERIES BATMOBILES

Hot Wheels : 2007 First Editions 1966 TV Series Batmobile

Hot Wheels 2007 First Editions 1966 TV Series Batmobile #15/36. This car has the classic gloss black with red pinstripe paint job, mesh grill, black base and chrome wheels.

Comment this diecast by Davidp (Florid, October 17, 2007)

I've been a big fan of the T.V. Batmobile since I was a kid. I've collected several versions over the decades including the Corgi, and the Husky diecasts, but I was never quite satisfied because, no matter how nice they were, they just weren't quite right. This new Hot Wheels version, while not spot-on accurate, comes closer than the previous versions. I particularly like the red pinstriping down the sides, although it would've been nice if it continued around the front and rear of the car. But hey, this is a toy. If you're really hoping for the ultimate in accuracy, you'll have to wait until early 2008, when Hot Wheels will be be releasing their 1:18 scale diecast, which will be scanned from the original car used in the '66 television show. Until then, this little gem will do nicely. See more.

HOT WHEELS 1966 TV SERIES BATMOBILE 1:18

This is the one and only officially licensed model of the original 1966 Batmobile featured in the TV series. Collectors have been waiting for this car, and our 40th anniversary seemed like the perfect time to release it. And since there are no others, we got together with George Barris to make sure we did it right. From the wheels to the curved windshield, 1966 TV Series Batmobile is detailed on an astonishing scale, embodying the history and heritage of Batman and Hot Wheels alike. Vehicle measures approximately 6"L. Shop here. and See more

HOT WHEELS 40 YEARS : NOT JUST A CATALOGUE

Hot Wheels 40 Years


Author by Angelo Vanbogart, Krause Publications, Hardcover 256 pages

Presented in a big, beautiful photographic format worthy of the "biggest" little collector cars ever made. Great "anniversary" gift for anyone celebrating Hot Wheels' 40th anniversary in 2008
If you're a collector of the ultra cool, sensationally sleek and super speedy Hot Wheels, you are in for a treat with Hot Wheels: Forty Years. This big, beautiful coffee table book tells the story of these miniature marvels through more than 600 stunning color photos, and historical details including company history, interviews with Mattel designers, major developments and trends. All the attitude and innovation of these revolutionary pocket-sized racers - Redlines, Blackwalls, Number Pack Vehicles, Prototypes and more, is captured in the pages of this must-have reference. Buy it now.

"interesting book, plenty of photos, not just a dry catalogue, goes into the history of the manufacturing and design process, great coffee table and reference book" Jeff Tate's comment.

35th ANNIVERSARY RED FERRARI 156 F1

The Ferrari 156, affectionately dubbed "sharknose" due to its characteristic air intake "nostrils", was a race car made by Ferrari in 1961 to comply with then-new F1 regulations that lowered engine displacement from 2.5 to 1.5 litres. It is one of the most iconic racecar shapes and one of the most distinctive of all Ferraris. Phil Hill won his only Formula One Driver's World Championship in it and the car also secured Ferrari their first Formula One World Constructor's Championship.

Bore and stoke were 73.0 x 58.8 mm with a displacement of 1,476.60 cc and claimed 190 PS at 9,500 rpm. Unfortunately, then-Ferrari factory policy inevitably saw all the sharknose 156s sMattel Hot Wheels 2002 Hall Of Fame 1:64 Scale 35th Anniversary Red Ferrari 156 F1 Die Cast Car crapped by the end of the 1963 season. Nevertheless a F 156 is exhibited in the "Galleria Ferrari" at Maranello, possibly a replica. However, the intake duct styling that made the "sharknose" so unique was applied over forty years later to the F430.

The updated Ferrari 156, used in the 1963 season, did not feature the distinctive sharknose design.

For collectibles : Mattel Hot Wheels 2002 Hall Of Fame 1:64 Scale 35th Anniversary Red Ferrari 156 F1 Die Cast Car.