Yearly Archives: 2012


First Look: 2012 Hot Wheels All Stars 1

If you dream of living like a high-roller or just have a love for supercars, then check out the Hot Wheels All Stars series.  It features 10 of the world’s hottest supercars.

The series includes:
#1 Lamborghini Reventon
#2 Megane Trophy
#3 Aston Martin One-77
#4 Porsche 911 GT2
#5 Ferrari 599XX
#6 Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
#7 Ferrari California
#8 Lamborghini Estoque
#9 ’09 Ford Focus RS
#10 Ferrari 458 Italia

Here is a look at the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.
Hot Wheels Lamborghini

The Superleggera’s light weight coupled with a 570 HP V-10 can propel the car from 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds.  The MSRP is $237,600 but you can pick up the Hot Wheels version for $1-$2.  You can also browse Ebay Motors to see what they have in case you just want to dream or you have plans of winning the lottery someday.

The 2012 Hot Wheels price guide was just updated with the most current prices and variations for the ’12 HW All Stars.


First Look: DW-1

In memory of IndyCar racer, Dan Wheldon, Hot Wheels has released a special version of 2012 New Model #42.  The original release was the 2011 IndyCar Oval Course Race Car which comes in both black and white versions.  Now there is special edition named DW-1 and it features a maroon and white paintjob, Dan Wheldon tampos and the British flag, and Real Rider wheels with rubber tires.
Hot Wheels DW-1

Dan Wheldon was the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in both 2005 and 2011.  He died in an accident at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October 0f 2011 at the age of 33.  Dan Wheldon was also a guest star in the voice cast for the TV series Hot Wheels Battle Force 5.

While the regular issue of the 2011 IndyCar Oval Course Race Car sells on the secondary market for up to $2, the DW-1 version can bring as much as $10.  The DW-1 is much harder to find than the regular issue and is highly sought after by collectors.


First Look: Volkswagen Beetle Super Treasure Hunt 1

Here is a first look at another one of the Super Treasure Hunts of 2012.  Collector #151, the Volkswagen Beetle from the Heat Fleet series, is one of the newest Super Treasure Hunts.  The regular version has metallic blue paint, white OH5 wheels, and flames on the side only.
Regular Volkswagen Beetle

The Super Treasure Hunt version has white Real Rider wheels with rubber tires, Spectraflame blue paint, and flames painted on the hood and roof which is also reflected on the car on the packaging as well.  The Super Treasure Hunt version is currently averaging $40 on the secondary market while the regular version may bring up to  $3.  The Volkswagen Beetle is always a collector favorite and this rare Super Treasure Hunt will be a highly sought after piece.
Beetle Super Treasure Hunt

If you have found any Super Treasure Hunts in your searches, be sure to visit our forums and show them off.


Lamborghini Tetris 2

If you are lucky enough to be able to drive a Lamborghini Gallardo, this is what you don’t do.  Don’t try to play Tetris in traffic.

If you have deep pockets, maybe you can find a bargain on real Lamborghinis on Ebay.  If you pockets aren’t so deep, or have holes in them like mine, you can look for a wide variety of Hot Wheels Lamborghinis on Ebay or search your local toy section for this 2012 New Model Lamborghini Aventador.

Lamborghini Aventador

Whatever your passion, Lamborghinis or Lincolns, stop by our forums and strike up a conversation about it or join in one of the thousands of conversations already going.


’69 Camaro Super Treasure Hunt

One of the newest Super Treasure Hunts to hit the pegs is the ’69 Camaro from the Muscle Mania – GM Series.  First there was the regular issue which features five spoke wheels and it averages $2.00 on the secondary market.

Now the Super Treasure Hunt version has been released and it features red stripes on the hood, Redline Real Rider wheels, and an updated image on the packaging.  It is currently averaging $45 on the secondary market.