Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Hot Wheels Batmobile Series 2009
source: www.1966batmobile.com
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Maisto 1/24 Nissan GT-R
If you want to see the pre-production process of this beautiful die-cast, here from the official blog of Maisto: Maisto Daily Dose
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Maisto 1/24 Jaguar XJ 220
One of my favorite item in my collection is Maisto 1/24 Jaguar XJ220. I bought this stuff 10 years ago for only $5 (Maisto usually cheaper than Hot Wheels or Mini Champs). Maisto still produces this diecast until now.
If you want to know more about Jaguar XJ220 you can find here:about jaguar xj220
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Hot Wheels 2009 Line Up
Mattel released the line up for 2009 , here you can find the list in this poster.The line consists of 42 New Models, 12 Treasure Hunts, 12 Track Stars, 24 Mystery Cars, and 10 Segment Series of 10 cars each. The Segment Series in 2009 are Hot Wheels Racing, Muscle Mania, HW Special Features, HW Designs, HW City Works, Heat Fleet, Faster Than Ever, Rebel Rides, Dream Garage, and Modified Rides.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Hot Wheels Designer's Challenge Review
Last May, I decided to collect the line of Hot Wheels® Designer’s ChallengeTM. My effort to find the series was not so difficult. I was able to collect 7 cars of the series after visited 15 mini marts in my city (
About the line itself, the Designer's ChallengeTM was created as a way for Hot Wheels® to honor its automotive partners and have them actively participate in the die-cast brand's 40th anniversary celebration in 2008. The Hot Wheels’ ® producer, Mattel did something it's never done before. It asked outside designers to come up with designs for its die cast cars.
Automotive manufacturer participants in the Hot Wheels® Designer's Challenge™ - Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Lotus and Mitsubishi - were tasked with designing a car that captured the die-cast brand's core essence of speed, power, performance and attitude, while also encompassing the distinct attributes of each company's automotive brand values. In addition, each car had to be able to perform a loop on classic Hot Wheels® orange track.
From each manufacturer, Mattel selected three designs which were then judged by a panel that included Hot Wheels executives and designers as well as editors from the Los Angeles Times, Car and Driver magazine, and Men's Journal magazine.
The designs selected for the Hot Wheels® Designer's ChallengeTM line include:
1. Dodge XP-07 (Dodge, designed by Mark Reisen)
The Dodge XP-07 was designed by Marc Reisen, who says Hot Wheels® track sets spark fond memories for him (he still collects Hot Wheels® cars that catch his eye). In designing the Dodge XP-07, Reisen’s inspirations were the Chrysler Turbine showcar era, ‘80s muscle cars, and the Hot Wheels® Twin Mill. Twin XP-07 turbine engines, functional air intakes, and turret-style glass combine to give this Designer’s ChallengeTM winner an epic look made for breaking land-speed records.
2. Gangster GrinTM (Ford, designed by Steve Gilmore)
Ford’s Gangster GrinTM was designed by Steven Gilmore. After college, Gilmore drove cross-country from
3. GM ChevroletorTM (General Motors, designed by Amaury Diaz-Serrano)
The ChevroletorTM was designed by Amaury Diaz-Serrano. The proud owner of 500 mint redline Hot Wheels® cars, Diaz-Serrano says his love for desing was definitely influenced by Hot Wheels cars. In designing the Chevroletor, Diaz Serrano made a car that combined row power with the styling of land speed record cars of the 1930s. Roof-mounted torpedoes, side fender loops, and a 1500 hp V16 engine give this Designer’s ChallengeTM winner the look of a gladiator ready for battle.
4. Honda Racer (Honda, designed by Guillermo Gonzalez)
The Honda Racer was designed by Guillermo Gonzalez. Growing up in
5. Lotus Concept (Lotus, designed by Steven Crijns)
The Lotus Concept was designed by Steven Crijns. Crijns grew up in
6. Mitsubishi Double ShotzTM (Mitsubishi, designed by Gary Ragle)
The Mitsubishi Double ShotzTM was designed by Gary Ragle. As a child, Ragle custom-painted and even waxed his Hot Wheels® cars, saying they definitely influenced his decision to become a car designer. In designing the Mitsubishi Double ShotzTM, Ragle made a car that celebrates Mitsubishi’s rally-winning heritage. Two exposed engines, strong wheel arches, and a wrap-around windshield make this Designer’s ChallengeTM winner the ultimate rally weapon.
7. HW-40™ (Hot Wheels®, designed by Jun Imai)
The HW-40TM was designed by Jun Imai. As a child, Imai never imagined he would end up worked alongside Larry Wood, who designed Imai’s very first Hot Wheels car, the Dicie Challenger. In designing the HW-40TM, Imai made it fit for drag, drift, road course, or trips to the toy store. The jet turbine engine, seamless body, and one-piece “glass” hood and windshield make this Designer’s ChallengeTM winner look bold, aggressive, and muscular.
In my opinion the most beautiful from my collection is Lotus Concept. It has very smooth shapes and lines. However, if asked which one has the most unique design I would say that Honda Racer’s design is astonishing.