I've noticed some distributors / sellers (maybe it was on ebay) advertising they'll include the Enterprise and Vengeance Hot Wheels to include as playfield additions. Where do they put those? Seems a little tacky, but I'm curious to see pics how it works out.

I'll look through the racks sometimes to see if there's something different like that and pic them up. I still need the battle-damaged Enterprise. I'll also pick up some classic race ones like the Ford GT-40 and other Le Mans stuff, some classic hot rods like Shelby and Corvette, some super cars I've seen on Top Gear, some TV-related ones like the Classic Batmobile, and uhmm, yeah, anything I can get my hands on. Not really... they have to be based on real cars or at least TV show cars.

Which ones do you like?

One of the few toys that I kept from my youth is my hot wheels collection from the late 60's. I have two regular size ralley cases and one large ralley case full of cars. They got played a lot so they aren't in the greatest shape. I have another case full of Match Box cars but the Hot Wheels are way cooler.

I have some older Matchbox cars I am trying to get some idea of what they are worth for an older relative. if anyone can help, hit me up. I also have some of the king size as well.

I collect one. The Johnny Lightning 1970 Yellow Corvette that was used for a few different sets.

They used my actual 1970 Corvette for the picture and to model it from.

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This thread got me to dig out my totes and all the ones still in bags from shopping trips piled up in the closet (laid out on table).

I used to have a lot more but had to sell off years ago when I needed the money.

Mostly Hot Wheels and some others like Johnny Lightning, M2 etc. I buy mostly muscle and movie/tv cars but also have some odd ball stuff.

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Most of the ones I have are of the Panoz race cars: GTR-1 and LMP-1. Even used them on table centerpiece for a wedding reception. I do few others like the Superbird and Corvettes. (not pictured). Also I have 1/32 Panoz slot cars. All because I bought a 2001 Panoz Esperante'.

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I used to. I have a collection that spans from '68 to '93, basically the first 25 years. I have a bunch of stuff after that, but not organized. I haven't bought anything in a looooong time.

Here's a small sample. It's always fun to open a case full of redlines.

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I've got a ton of hot wheels I need to sell. I have games waiting to come in the basement so it's either the hot wheels collection or the games. Hmmmm

I might be interested in some, any pics?

Anyone else notice there's a lot of Michigan collectors here?

Cool thread. My sons 3rd bday is coming up next week and I decided to get him some hot whelels race tracks and some cars to run on them....he's been getting into that stuff lately and I wanted to get him started on the "cool" toys. I have a small set of old cars from when I was younger and I think I'm more excited to play with this stuff than he is

Most of my stuff I am selling will be 2013-2015 stuff. I have a tom of batman stuff treasure hunts and a couple supers

The originals were released in '68 but some of the early cars are dated 1967 as when they were designed. My first Hot Wheels item that I got when I was 5 was one of these pop up houses. Probably one of the first accessories they offered. Later came suoer chargers, zopters, sizzlers, and even the hot line train. We had track running everywhere.
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Never have seen those before. My Brother and I had Redlines with the wheels worn to the line. Lots of fun! We had at least 150 feet of track. Smashing them was the best. I also had the set with the gliders that launched from special cars. Years of memories.

The Mongoose and Snake drag set was my pride and joy...

You mean like X-mas time in 1969?

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1969, 1970, 1971, 1972. Total Hot wheels Christmas gifts. The Police Chase set was $27.00 in 1971, I bought with my weekly allowance. 14 weeks to save up for it. Then the Sizzlers came out and that put Hot Wheels over the top.

I sent my money in and joined the "hot Wheels club". I got decals/sticker badge ect. and a note promising the "BOSS HOSS MUSTANG" in a few weeks because demand out ran supply. I NEVER GOT MY BOSS HOSS!

I don't collect them per se or at least I don't go out of my way for them. I would like one day to get the orange Royal Flash and the playset I had when I was a kid. Otherwise I have a couple Countach ones and I did buy the two Lotus Esprit ones that came out recently. One is red and one is white from James Bond.

They were selling those Hot Wheels club kits at a local toy store so I got one for a birthday present. Much to my dismay I opened it up and found a Heavy Chevy instead. But there was a lot of other neat stuff in that box.

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Yep. I got a BOSS HOSS and that large product booklet with the club.

So Odin. Heavy Chevy, and a 'Kuda were also Club Cars. All 3 of them were Chrome Editions.

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That figures. They sent all the Boss Hoss's to Canada.

A few years back a local vintage toy store had an unopened Hot Wheels club kit for sale for around $300. I decided it was not worth chancing again. They did advertise it would come with a Boss Hoss Silver Special. And by the way, what is that kid holding in his hand?

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$300 is a little steep for nostalgia. I've seen near mint Boss Hoss sell for $35.00. That Jacket Patch was cool too. The product brochure was printed with quality photos and high grade paper, it was, slick, neat-o, and cool man.

We even got to learn who Dan Gurney was.

Can anyone help me?

There are some online price sources for Matchbox cars, such as the following: http://realpriceguides.com/matchbox/matchbox.asp

However, the prices listed in almost all price guides I've seen are for mint condition cars, and any scratches, damage, and/or missing pieces severly knocks the price down. Vintage Matchbox cars also came in a storage box with the picture of the vehicle and name on it. Check to see if any prices listed are with or without the box. Collectors of these cars would obviously value the original box. On top of the condition thing, determining actual prices you can realistically sell these for comes down to the old supply and demand rules.

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Got my son this set up for his bday.....tracks are fun!!

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Oh and I found my old collection of cars in this matchbox wheel.....front row is all hot wheels, second row is matchbox and the small back row is no namers. These are all 70's models.....seems as that's when I was into them for a bit.

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Did you guys catch the show on Discovery's "Fast and Loud"? It's a special episode titled "Hot Wheels, Big Deals". They visit the Hot Wheels studio and will build a '68 'vette for Hot Wheels to make into a toy car.

I missed it earlier and I just started watching the repeat tonight, looks good.

It's on youtube but they charge $1.99 to view it. Can't find any free sources right now.

I've sold lot's of them over the years from different collections I've came across. I had like 50 some mint redlines a few months ago

I know a lot about the redlines and old matchbox, I enjoy learning about them and other diecast.

my nephew on the other hand has way more then I had as a kid. he's nuts about them

OH BOY! Matchbox is going to put Fast and Loud on the map. After spending $100K to sponsor NHRA Top Fuel car , a Major Flop...DNQ in Dallas.

Is there a place to send older cars to to get the wheels/axels fixed up?? I wanted to let my lil one play with my old collection but most of them have bent axels and/or dicked over wheels. So they aren't really playable if I can't even get them moving.

You might have to buy a few new cars..about $1.00 at Target

That is an option. Thanks dude.

I would think that would be about the only option considering what they cost new. Maybe if it was some rare car you could spend the money to get them fixed but to just get played with again you'll end up spending more than a whole new fleet of cars. Plus your kid with get the fun of opening them up too.

I have a thousand plus new Hot Wheels. Stopped collecting about 20 years ago so nothing recent. I wish I could find someone interested in buying.