Hot Wheels

Cars released in 1968
Beatnik Bandit (designed by Ed "Big Daddy" Roth)
Custom Barracuda
Custom Camaro
Custom Corvette
Custom Cougar
Custom Eldorado
Custom Firebird
Custom Fleetside
Custom Mustang
Custom T-Bird
Custom Volkswagen (designed by Ira Gilford)
Deora (based upon a real custom surf-truck designed by Harry Bradley for Dodge)
Ford J-Car (based on the real race car that became the Ford GT40 Mk IV)
Hot Heap (based upon the Model T roadster known as "Tognotti's T")
Python (designed by Dean Jeffries, based on Bill Cushenberry's "Cheetah" show car)
Silhouette (based upon Bill Cushenberry's custom car)
Hot Wheels

Diecast Model Cars Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels a little history of these popular diecast collectibles. Before Hot Wheels the leader in the small diecast model car industry was Matchbox by Lesney, a British company. Elliot Handler of Mattel brought out a series of model cars for young boys based on the popular custom and racing cars of the time, 1968. The first of these diecast models was the Custom Camaro, one of 16 models designed by Harry Badley. Mattel was able to capture a large part of the market with a number of new features such as low friction wheels and styling more in tune with the times.Hot Wheels

Dinky Diecast Cars Update

Just read where rare Dinky vehicle sold for $40,000 and a set of 6 sold by Canadian collector went for $70,000 in March this year. This is not likely the kind of model we will find at a yard sale but you never know. Don't overlook anything in your searches.

Dinky Diecast Cars

Dinky diecast model cars trucks and more. The Dinky line of models dates back to around 1934. This company made all sorts of models including airplanes, ships, military models and many others. The original models were scaled to fit model train layouts. Many of these older models are very valuable in todays market, a rare Dinky model sold for over $19,000 a few years back. Maybe not in every collectors budget but you need to know what can and does happen in the collectible world. Lots of Dinky toys available on my website.

Military Diecast Models

A favorite of many collectors are the military diecast models now available. You can find all types of military models, airplanes, trucks, armour, tanks and more. The military diecast models are very popular with diorama builders, and general military collectors. A quick search on the web will bring you thousands of choices.

Diecast Consruction Models

A lot of those old toys you played with as a kid are now becoming rare diecast collectibles. I am sure you can remember that favorite dump truck or car from way back. Many collectors will look just for the toys they remember from the past and keep them just for the memories and thats fine. The more dedicated collector will have more reasons to collect including the rarity of the items. The popularity and art form of the collectible will also be considered. So whether you are collecting just for the joy of it, or trying to make a little money from your efforts I hope to help you with your hunt for that special model or . Thanks for the visit Roger

Nascar Diecast Collectibles on Squidoo

Do you Squidoo. A great place to have some fun with your hobbies. You can build a lens so easy on anything you like, show off your collectibles or sell some to bankroll your collection. It,s free to use , and make as many lenses as you like. And a great place just to look around, check out my pages on collecting http://squidoo.com/nascarcolletibles and http://squidoo.com/lighthouse-collectibles you will find a link there to sign up on squidoo if you want to make your own pages and show the world your collection and connect with others interested in your hobby.Thanks for stopping by Roger