Greenlight HD Trucks series 9

Welcome,

Series 9 is coming out soon, so lets take a look at what will be offered in this series!

This series has some beautiful eye candy. Not too long ago, Greenlight added USPS to their collection of real companies. There is also an Explorer that we will be seeing soon. The International Durastar looks great with the USPS decals on it. I've noticed lately that they did in fact get new Internationals.

This RV is new to the line up and it looks great. Greenlight is great with details and this RV is a prefect example of why their products are so collectible.

The International ambulances have been a hit with me since day one. Greenlight has added this lovely casting into this series with a Las Vegas Fire. I will more than likely get a few of these for my collection! It would be nice if Greenlight make a case of 6 different numbered ambulances. I'd buy a case of those!

Overall, this case is amazing. I'm glad to see new castings as well as the old castings.

K-Day Collectors Event Feb 2017

Welcome,


  It's that time of the year again. K-Day is Feb 18th. A time for all those who collect to come out and get their hands on a case. That is, if there are enough cases. Kmart isn't the best at these events and I don't mean to be rude, but they need to learn to follow the rules. Every time I go, there is something different happening.

   Anyway, this year is looking good! Finally something everyone was asking for.....Datsun Bluebird 510.

Mixed reviews on it. I really don't like the wheels. The wheels don't fit in with the car.

Color wise, I think it looks great!

Info + photo came from here. http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/news/datsun-bluebird-510-buy-20-hw-cars

Make sure to follow the rules for the mail in.

Now, onto what we will be expecting.

Hot wheels has some special Kmart exclusive color cars that are going to appear.

55 Chevy is in recolor. I just barely found the first release (black) of the year. Now its in a beautiful green! Really cool looking car! I'm excited for this one!

Cool one isn't really what it says. "Cool" Not so cool. But then again, its more for the young ones than us collectors.

Custom 56 Ford Truck in its second color of the year. This casting looks amazing and I'm sure it will also be the star of the show. That is until a super is pulled. But you can say, I'll be getting my hands on a few.

Dodge Viper (not sure if in line up this year) looks great in the black. Another model I am looking forward to. I bet it will look great in some rubber wheels!

The first to market cars.

BMW M4 doesn't look too bad in the blue color. Not sure if that's an actual color that BMW uses, but maybe they should???

Chevy Silverado looks sooooo beautiful. This model for sure will be getting some rubber wheels. I think by far this is the best color we have seen in 2017. Still wishing I got the Target red color... Kinda looks like its plastic and I will be mad if it is...

Lamborghini Coutach doesn't sit right with me. I just don't like the tooned cars.

Photos and info are from here: http://www.hotwheelscollectors.com/news/kmart-collector-day-218-exclusives-first-markets

Thank you for reading and good luck!

Have fun collecting...

Greenlight HD Trucks Series 7

Hi Readers,

My name is Adam, and I am a great friend of Martin. This is my first review, so bear with me. Any complaints can be directed to Martin, since he asked me to help.

Today I am going to be reviewing three new additions from Greenlight’s HD Trucks Series 7.

For those of you who are fans of the TV show “The Walking Dead”, now is your chance to have your very own replica of Dale’s Winnebago. This is a brand new 1:64 model of the 1973 Winnebago Chieftain. I look forward to seeing this model, as it looks really nice in the drawing. Greenlight always focuses on detail, and they have done that again with this model. 

Also part of this new release is a 1:64 2013 International Durastar 4400 box truck. I am a big fan of International (not as much as Martin though), so I am always glad to see new releases of International trucks. This is just a basic Gulf Oil box truck, so there is nothing overly fancy about it, but I still think it’s going to be a really nice model.

The third new release in this series is the 2013 International Durastar Ambulance from the FDNY. This is Greenlight’s first 1:64 FDNY ambulance. For those who are International fans, or FDNY fans, you will know that FDNY never had Durastar ambulances, so I am not sure why they didn’t make a Terrastar model. Nonetheless, it still looks really nice. They adapted the decals that are on the real FDNY Terrastars to fit the Durastar, so it looks very realistic. I am excited to see this model in stores.

Thank you for reading and have fun collecting!

Greenlight Muscle Series 16

Hello,

   Greenlight has released another Muscle series. Series 16 looks amazing. I picked it up mainly for the Camaro SS, but I am liking the other models.

The Gulf Mustang looks Amazing. Along with the other releases this year, this completes a nice set! Cannot wait to see the other Gulf cars and trucks expected in the coming months!

I started to fall in love with this Hell Cat. It's such a great looking model with the red with black rims. I would like to see a black with red Hell Cat. In my video, I mentioned that Greenlight should get together with Motor Trend and do Roadkill cars. General Maintenance would be an awesome hobby exclusive!

Here is a photo of General Maintenance from Hotrod.com

The moment we've all been waiting for.... the 2016 Camaro SS. Seriously who doesn't like this color combo? It has classic Camaro yellow with black and might remind you of the Transformers movie. As a Ford Guy, I do like my GM cars. All hate aside people, let this Camaro shine!

Accidently called this next one a Charger. Oops. Sorry to all the Mopar guys out there. This Challenger is just as classic as they get. Perfect color combo. Greenlight does their classics really well!

Okay Ford guys, another Mustang for you. The Shelby GT500 is not like your average Mustang. Trust me, this car is awesome. If you've driven one, you know how fun it is and how easy it's to go sideways. *It was a one time mistake of too much power after taking off from a stop sign...saved it, didn't hit a crowd or the curb.* Anyway. I would like to see a classic red with white if they haven't already released it. If they did, I must hit the web to find one.

Lastly, another for the Mopar guys. The Roadrunner is just classic by nature. Such a lovely car with a lovely color. You can't go wrong by adding this one to your collection.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM25LqLyufo

Thank you for reading and watching. More to come soon!

First Gear Ram Trucks

Welcome,

    Are First Gear trucks low end or high end? This is a question that is asked often and I always have this to say.

"First Gear is a brand that is beyond high end and the details are above high expectations."

   With this in mind, I would like to add the fact that the models are more for the older collectors. I got my first, First Gear truck when I was either going to 6th grade or already in that grade. The funny thing about my first truck was the fact that it is a truck I find so ugly and don't even like. For those who know me well, know that I do not like the Mack R model. Ever since I was a kid, I just found it to be ugly. Anyway, that truck started my First Gear collection. The other thing I would like to mention is that you have to be very careful with these trucks. Some of them have small parts which could in fact be broken off.


   Now lets get into this new model! For all you First Gear fans, I cannot wait to get my hands on the new Dodge Ram 5500. I'm sure some of you will feel the same way. Take a look at this beauty!

Best part is, another release of it!

Overall, I am excited and will most likely go crazy and get them. The trucks are scaled at 1/34. Yes, there are moving parts. The boom moves up and down plus turns 360 degrees. The boom extends which is a plus if you're setting up a display to showcase these lovely trucks! For those who do customs, the chassis is perfect!

Incase you were wondering, these models are $85 a piece and well worth it!

Thank you for reading and I hope you will find these models to your liking. Info and pictures are from First gears website.

Greenlight All Terrain Series 4

      They are back and so am I! This time we can't be too disappointed, can we? I mean look at the selection!
How about I put them in order of my favorite to least favorite?

1. 2017 Dodge Ram 2500. This will be the second release of this new casting. First one being in red with black. I picked this one as my favorite because it looks amazing. This actually could be a Sema style truck. It looks perfect for off road. The previous Dodge Ram trucks got nothing on this new one!

2. 2015 Chevy Silverado. This beauty is back and look great in this color! Don't get me wrong, but the colors beforehand weren't as beautiful as this one. although, I would love to see this casting in black bandit series.

3. 1941 Military 1/2 ton 4x4. We all know why this one came 3rd. Look at those flames! The truck overall has an amazing appearance to it.

4. 1977 Ford Bronco. This casting would have been #3 if it wasn't for the beefy tires on the 41. This Bronco is probably the best one released by Greenlight to date.

5 and 6 of course are the two keeps. Don't get me wrong, they aren't that bad looking. They aren't models I'm excited about. I think lately there have been on Jeep over kills with Greenlight and Matchbox. Maybe something new next time around to go with the 2017 Dodge Ram? Overall, this series isn't bad. I might as well get a case for myself and pick up an extra Ram! Can't wait to see this hit the stores!  

K-Day Hot Wheels Collectors Day Event

It's that time of the year again!


Have you placed your order for your cases? I know I have! The reason I buy cases are for review and/or if I cannot make it to the event. Another reason, Kmart has been closing stores left and right. A lot of collectors and scalpers then go to other stores where there might not be enough cases to go around. 

*Update* New list of closing Kmart stores shows my local Kmart near my new house will be closing!

That sucks, oh well.

Excuse me Mattel, can Target hold these events? Before you know it, there won't be any Kmarts. Might as well give it to Target. Why Target? Well lets look at Toys R Us first. They put the stuff out on the pegs. How is that a fair shot at something interesting? Walmart, employees are always hiding stuff for the "collectors." Target on the other hand seems to be more fair when it comes to hot wheels.

Photos from Hot Wheels Collector.com

K-Day exclusive colors -

First to Market -

Not bad at all! If you can make it to the events, good luck! If not, go to kmart.com and order yourself a case or few.  The event is Sept. 24, 2016.

Have fun collecting!

GreenLight Hitch and Tow Series 7

Welcome Back,

Greenlight Hitch and Tow Series 7 is out! This is an amazing series! Mainly because the castings aren't bad at all.

I ordered two cases! Both cases were different. One case will be posted below and the other was posted on my YouTube Channel; Martinsdiecastreview.

 Here we go!

The Dodge Ram looks great! Black and blue go great together! I'd love to see the 2016 Dodge Charger in black with blue stripes.

Ford Explorer came out looking great. It would be nice to see this model return in NYPD colors!

Probably the best model in this case! Glad there were two so I can open one up!

Gulf cars from Greenlight. Keep them coming!

Chevy Silverado looks better than it did in the series before. Eye candy!

I'll open one of these for sure!

I was lucky enough to get a Green Machine in my other case! Below is a picture of the Ram Green Machine I found a few days before.

Have fun collecting!

Greenlight GM Collection Seres 1.

Take a look at the latest from Greenlight! Who isn't fans of the Corvette or Camaro? Well, never mind. There are people who aren't fans, but these look to be worth collecting! The series might turn out to be great. Maybe a Silverado next series?  So many possible castings in the future. I'll be getting a case of this series!

I'm really liking the new Camaro. Here are future releases of it!

 This one is currently out and is a hobby exclusive! The red makes it stick out more!

Check out the new Camaro convertible!

 Future release of the Black Bandit! I'll post the rest of that series another day!

Bumblebee, is that you hiding in the future line up? I'm not sure but this casting looks great!


Hope you liked this look into future releases. Maybe Greenlight will make a Ford or Dodge collection. Have fun collecting!

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