Hot Wheels release the Nissan Z Proto

[Donalex]

...maybe some people think this is an actual car?

Or, a reservation. ???

 

[ZDreamer]

I want a diecast model, but not made by Hot Wheels though. I'm not sure if the quality was always like that--a toy to chew on, but it's not an esteem model.

 

[GrishTXU]

The bidding on this Hot Wheels Z seems reflective of basic economics: the supply is low (I’ve only seen 1 available so far) and the demand to be one of the first owners must be high.

 

[West Aussie]

The bidding on this Hot Wheels Z seems reflective of basic economics: the supply is low (I’ve only seen 1 available so far) and the demand to be one of the first owners must be high.

Hot wheels don’t make one of a kinds…there will be plenty out there soon enough.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

...maybe some people think this is an actual car?

All you need is this bad boy.

 

[GrishTXU]

Hot wheels don’t make one of a kinds…there will be plenty out there soon enough.

For sure, once it’s widely released the bids on eBay will normalize…down to a few bucks

 

[RicerX]

Y'all are picky AF about the looks of a $1 toy. LOL

Having done my time through college working full time at Target many moons ago, I have learned to never underestimate the wild nature of Hot Wheels collectors. That's a whole other world, man. Those dudes would learn the delivery schedule and line up waiting for the doors to open at 6am to get first picks on new cases.

Mattel has also figured out their collector base and they release premium lines of the cars and stuff that are far better in detail and stuff. The retail premium cars are around $10 typically. I'm sure they'll make one of the Z in the future. I bought 5 or so of the original premium line (called Speed Machines at the time) in 2009 for the GT-R, and sold one of them last year for about $200. They have a members-only Redline Club that releases limited cars that cost $40 direct from Mattel and routinely price in the three-figure range on the secondhand market.

I have a handful of the first editions of the R34 GT-R that came out in 2010 that I bought in 2010 for $0.98 a piece... those sell for around $40 a piece now. If you know what to buy and keep them a while, people pay lots of money for them.

Collectibles market has always been crazy, but went even crazier when COVID hit. The first half of the pandemic left a lot of people with no other hobbies and stimulus money. Whatever works for you!

 

[RicerX]

RLC Exclusive Midnight Purple R34:

Hot Wheels Skyline R34 MNP

 

[GrishTXU]

Y'all are picky AF about the looks of a $1 toy. LOL

Having done my time through college working full time at Target many moons ago, I have learned to never underestimate the wild nature of Hot Wheels collectors. That's a whole other world, man. Those dudes would learn the delivery schedule and line up waiting for the doors to open at 6am to get first picks on new cases.

Mattel has also figured out their collector base and they release premium lines of the cars and stuff that are far better in detail and stuff. The retail premium cars are around $10 typically. I'm sure they'll make one of the Z in the future. I bought 5 or so of the original premium line (called Speed Machines at the time) in 2009 for the GT-R, and sold one of them last year for about $200. They have a members-only Redline Club that releases limited cars that cost $40 direct from Mattel and routinely price in the three-figure range on the secondhand market.

I have a handful of the first editions of the R34 GT-R that came out in 2010 that I bought in 2010 for $0.98 a piece... those sell for around $40 a piece now. If you know what to buy and keep them a while, people pay lots of money for them.

Collectibles market has always been crazy, but went even crazier when COVID hit. The first half of the pandemic left a lot of people with no other hobbies and stimulus money. Whatever works for you!

To your point about the craziness of the collectibles market, the current bid is $127.50!

 

[GrishTXU]

As an fyi, I’ve personally spent way too much money on Hot Wheels and other model cars. But hey, it’s fun and I enjoy it a lot. I’ve got an IG page where I post pics of my collection.

 

[therumblewagon]

As an fyi, I’ve personally spent way too much money on Hot Wheels and other model cars. But hey, it’s fun and I enjoy it a lot. I’ve got an IG page where I post pics of my collection.

Yeah, I mean honestly, more power to ya (and others)—life is too short, we all work hard, might as well enjoy it. If it brings you happiness, full speed ahead.

 

[Haste]

As an fyi, I’ve personally spent way too much money on Hot Wheels and other model cars. But hey, it’s fun and I enjoy it a lot. I’ve got an IG page where I post pics of my collection.

Awesome collection! Nice to see some 240Z's in there

 

[GrishTXU]

Awesome collection! Nice to see some 240Z's in there

Thanks!

 

[johnny_10196]

Might as well make it a set.

https://www.carousell.com.hk/p/美品-🇯🇵-tomica-limited-日產-nissan-fairlady-z-10-models-車仔套裝-1140178350/

 

[GrishTXU]

Might as well make it a set.

https://www.carousell.com.hk/p/美品-??-tomica-limited-日產-nissan-fairlady-z-10-models-車仔套裝-1140178350/

That is awesome! Hmmm, I sense the urge to start searching eBay….