Here's a question you might never consider: How much does a Hot Wheels toy car weigh? I tested several models and the results ranged from 1.1 ounces (31 grams) to almost two ounces (56.7 grams).
The heavier ones were all part of Mattel's new Silver line of metal-based cars. So it's safe to assume that the vehicles in the Premium Collections or the exclusive Red Line Club series might be even heavier, hence my guess that the latest RLC feels like two ounces of gold. The diecast manufacturer has surprised me once again with this release, but I also have a tight schedule as I'm getting ready for a track session this weekend.
However, some of you may know that Hot Wheels has an impressive array of Ford Mustang diecasts to choose from. A quick search on eBay will reveal that several variants will set you back over $400, and that’s just scratching the surface. I was excited to see the Dark Horse Mustang finally join the Mainline series earlier this month, but today we’re looking at something a little more special. And I’m not talking about the 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R we saw a few months ago.
This one is pretty special too, but I'm sure many of you will agree that the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is one of the greatest ever. If you look hard enough, you might find that the diecast manufacturer had at least one version of it in the 1970s as part of the Sizzlers series. But it doesn't even begin to compare to the Jun Imai-designed casting in the 21st century. Since day one, we've seen two slightly different iterations at Vintage Racing, sporting a dark yellow finish.
All was quiet for six years; the Boss joined the RLC Exclusive collection in 2017. Not only did it look spectacular in Spectraflame Blue, but the company also only released 7,000 units. Apparently, you’ll need about $300 to add this variant to your collection. The 34th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention was pretty good if you can live with the old-school Redline wheels. I’d rather go with the 2021 RLC Exclusive edition.
Interestingly, the Mexico Convention Mustang isn’t all that expensive, at around $125 each, and the 2022 Collector Edition is even cheaper. The eighth and final version of this casting came out yesterday, and it sold out in a heartbeat, as expected. This time around, Mattel went with a Spectraflame Bright Yellow paint job, which makes this collectible look almost like a gold nugget.
The Real Riders 5 Spoke Mag Style fit like a glove and the color is nice too. The only thing some collectors have complained about is that there are no moving/opening parts. Not everyone is happy with the price point and some voices are saying that it is just a glorified Premium item. It would be great if Mattel changed things for the future. Have you bought one yet? And what do you think of this year's RLC range?