Hot Wheels Haul: $8 (or Loonies, CDN) & Maybe HWEP?

"Lets Just Drive" (lets-just-drive) 02/27/2014 at 18:22 • Filed to: HOT WHEELS, HOT WHEELS EXCHANGE PROGRAM, HOT WHEELS HAUL

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Wife says, "Taking Etta down-town to do some shopping." Asks, "Can you drop us off on the way to work?"

Of course, I thinks, rubbing my grubby mits. "How about right by ye old Hobby shop?" Asks I, "Would that be good?"

Of course, says she. Then, as we're loading into the Mustang, she pauses. She's caught on too late; I'm buying some die casts. 1/64th of a second later, we're off.

"Love you," I say, kissing wife and daughter.

"Ten bucks," she pleads. "At least until your work space is set up."

Yup.

In the brand of Matchbox I found this awesome, excellent Alpha 155 in sexy livery and yet another Mustang, though with a glass (see; plastic) roof. There was also a really nice Chevy truck, but I had to let it and a couple others go in my attempt to stay on (or under) budget.

Over in the Hot Wheels bin I was able to uncover a plain, red Stratos without any flashy paint (and loathsome wheels - note; wheel swap!) and a Ford GT-40 with an unusual paint scheme on a faded card. Oh, and did I mention the Ferrari? It's a 512 M and you're soooooo jealous!

Frosted > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:23

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I have that Lancia as well. Alfa is baller as shit.

hethoughtofcars > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:24

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Does the back of the Ferrari flip up so you can see the engine?

Lets Just Drive > Frosted 02/27/2014 at 18:24

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I saw it, snagged it and knew that there'd have to be something pretty special to bump it off. Nothing special-er came along.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:25

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For the Stratos

I'll give you a 2004 Mustang GT Concept?

Lets Just Drive > hethoughtofcars 02/27/2014 at 18:25

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Yeah huh it sure do.

Because that's just sexy hotness wheels.

carcrasher88 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:25

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That's the GT40 I had as a kid! Nice find!

Also, what year First Editions is that Ferrari? I remember having one, but can't remember the specific year.

Lets Just Drive > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/27/2014 at 18:28

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I can completely hook you up with this, or another, Stratos.

But I don't really collect concepts as I prefer production cars. It's also the reason I'll probably trade the 512 M on eventually for something really nice; I don't really collect "race" cars but buy 'em to trade 'em. More or less.

That said, it'll have to be something pretty special for the Ferrari.

But back to the Stratos, yes you can, but not for the Mustang concept because I know you've got cool-as-shit running through your veins, Maxy.

Lets Just Drive > carcrasher88 02/27/2014 at 18:28

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'06

carcrasher88 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:29

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Got it. That likely makes it one of the last ones I got when I was younger. Gotta keep an eye out for that. Thanks!

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:30

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I do have a spare GT500 Super-snake also

I'll post a picture of what I got when I get home.

A3R0 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:30

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I have that 512M!
The decals are all gone, though.

EL_ULY > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:32

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Holy Jebus, what a haul !

Lets Just Drive > carcrasher88 02/27/2014 at 18:33

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I think they did an '08 also? Can't really look at the moment, but yeah. I think so.

EL_ULY > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:33

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that ferrari!!!

Lets Just Drive > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/27/2014 at 18:34

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Done.

So done.

I'm also on the look out for the current Boss 302 if you happen to stumble across one.

You got my email? I don't recall, yo.

Lets Just Drive > A3R0 02/27/2014 at 18:35

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I'm so zooming around on the floor tonight.

With beer.

Because adult reasons.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:36

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I do not.

I'll gib you pictures tonight after class. You get optimal pick.

Lets Just Drive > EL_ULY 02/27/2014 at 18:36

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The Lancia just got snapped up by Maxy.

I recall you mentioning you're interested also? I'll keep an eye out; probably turn one up this weekend.

hethoughtofcars > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:36

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I've got the yellow one. I love modern hot wheels where doors or hoods open (someone should compile a list!)

EL_ULY > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:37

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metal \m/ !!!!

Lets Just Drive > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 02/27/2014 at 18:37

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If we were on a show on History, like... "Pawn Wheels" or "Hot Stars"... we'd totally shake hands just now.

With spit.

And beer.

carcrasher88 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:38

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Yeah, they did. Had a different paint scheme.

Apparently there were a total of 8 2006 First Editons variants between 3 colors, 2 different types of wheels and either a small #6 or a large #6 on the side.

The alternate wheel (the FTE - Faster Than Ever wheel) was exclusive to the blue paint color, and all 4 variants (blue 5SP, blue FTE, red 5SP, and Metalflake Silver 5SP) were available with either the small or large side number.

Lets Just Drive > carcrasher88 02/27/2014 at 18:40

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TIL that I don't know shit about the collector side, I just like the toy part. Oh, and the modifying part.

PJV > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:41

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Sorry for the bad quality photos

CPT Speedbump > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:43

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Wheres everyone find the Stratos!! D:

PJV > PJV 02/27/2014 at 18:43

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Some more

Lets Just Drive > PJV 02/27/2014 at 18:43

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I like the cigar tube that says, "This is an ADULT'S collection and goes with beer."

carcrasher88 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 18:43

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That seems to be a new thing going around. Looks like it's time to update the Oppo dictionary. (:

There's usually only 2 variants of a years version of a car (whether it's a First Editions/New Model or not). This car is definitely not the norm when it comes to HW cars, that's for sure.

CPT Speedbump > hethoughtofcars 02/27/2014 at 18:58

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I have this one :) and a few others that have opening parts :D

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 20:34

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Really nice Chevy truck. I'm interested. What was it?

Justino6969 > Lets Just Drive 02/27/2014 at 22:28

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I need to stop buying losing lottery tickets and start buying hotwheels..

Lets Just Drive > Justino6969 02/27/2014 at 22:31

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Right?

Buick Mackane > Lets Just Drive 03/01/2014 at 15:14

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What does "HWEP" mean?