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I was browsing and noticed a friend who has spent over $10,000 on Hot Wheels cars in the past two years is letting most of his collection go. I guess he's also trying to finish working on his racecar.
At the same time, another collector I know started an auction for all his loose Mainline models. Hot Wheels auctions are quite popular, as they often yield bigger profits for those organizing them. For example, a basic $1 item can sell for as much as $15 or $20. I'm talking about castings like the Toyota Supra MK4, the Mercedes-Benz 500 E or 560 SEC AMG, and sometimes the Porsche 911 GT2.
Since Mattel lost the Ferrari license almost a decade ago, most Hot Wheels collectors have redirected their efforts toward Porsche castings. And thank God we have plenty of those to choose from. I wrote a story on the topic in October of 2023, and the diecast manufacturer already had over 50 Porsche castings in its portfolio.
And we have had 11 new ones in 2024 if you count the 1:43 scale cars. I haven't researched how much it would cost to have the entire Hot Wheels Porsche collection at home, but something tells me it might be as expensive as buying a brand-new Indian FTR motorcycle. And guess what? There's a new one coming up soon!
Let me tell you something if you weren't already aware of this information: hunting for RLC Porsches is an expensive endeavor. Someone is trying to sell a lot of four Gulf 993 GT2s for $10,000! The RWB 930 can cost $1,500, and I've seen one Daniel Arsham Eroded car for $1,750. The 2019-released 964 can also go up to about $1,000, especially if it has Magnus Walker's signature.
The Gulf Racing 917K is slightly more affordable but can still cost roughly $500. Can you feel the cash sipping through your hands yet? When Brendon Vetuskey designed the 959 for its 2023 debut, Mattel had given up on limited production numbers for the Red Line Club. However, the first edition release for each casting is often more popular and, subsequently, more expensive.
I've seen the Spectraflame Red 959, ranging between $45 to $230 on eBay. I enjoyed the Spectraflame Black iteration more because it switched from the Real Riders Fifteen52 Outlaw design to the Real Riders Exotic rims. But the version we saw at the 38th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention is the best for two reasons.
First, it's yellow with 10-Spoke Real Riders wheels. And second, Mattel only made 6,200 units to go around! Some of you will argue that the Spectraflame Dark Blue model coming up in a few days is a lot more enticing. It marks the return to the Real Riders fifteen52 Outlaw wheels, but who knows how rare it will actually be?
It goes live on November 12, 2024, at 9 AM PT, and it will be available for $25 before taxes with a limit of two units per customer. The crazy part about it is that we'll get a Gulf Racing livery for this casting next year, and I imagine that will immediately reach "Holy Grail" status.
Since Mattel lost the Ferrari license almost a decade ago, most Hot Wheels collectors have redirected their efforts toward Porsche castings. And thank God we have plenty of those to choose from. I wrote a story on the topic in October of 2023, and the diecast manufacturer already had over 50 Porsche castings in its portfolio.
And we have had 11 new ones in 2024 if you count the 1:43 scale cars. I haven't researched how much it would cost to have the entire Hot Wheels Porsche collection at home, but something tells me it might be as expensive as buying a brand-new Indian FTR motorcycle. And guess what? There's a new one coming up soon!
Let me tell you something if you weren't already aware of this information: hunting for RLC Porsches is an expensive endeavor. Someone is trying to sell a lot of four Gulf 993 GT2s for $10,000! The RWB 930 can cost $1,500, and I've seen one Daniel Arsham Eroded car for $1,750. The 2019-released 964 can also go up to about $1,000, especially if it has Magnus Walker's signature.
The Gulf Racing 917K is slightly more affordable but can still cost roughly $500. Can you feel the cash sipping through your hands yet? When Brendon Vetuskey designed the 959 for its 2023 debut, Mattel had given up on limited production numbers for the Red Line Club. However, the first edition release for each casting is often more popular and, subsequently, more expensive.
I've seen the Spectraflame Red 959, ranging between $45 to $230 on eBay. I enjoyed the Spectraflame Black iteration more because it switched from the Real Riders Fifteen52 Outlaw design to the Real Riders Exotic rims. But the version we saw at the 38th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention is the best for two reasons.
First, it's yellow with 10-Spoke Real Riders wheels. And second, Mattel only made 6,200 units to go around! Some of you will argue that the Spectraflame Dark Blue model coming up in a few days is a lot more enticing. It marks the return to the Real Riders fifteen52 Outlaw wheels, but who knows how rare it will actually be?
It goes live on November 12, 2024, at 9 AM PT, and it will be available for $25 before taxes with a limit of two units per customer. The crazy part about it is that we'll get a Gulf Racing livery for this casting next year, and I imagine that will immediately reach "Holy Grail" status.
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