Hot Wheels / Diecast Models

[Tyler]

Does anyone still get the Hess truck every year?

My dad got me the Hess truck, every single year, since 1991. He passed in 2020, which was the last Hess truck I'll ever get, to put closure on his tradition. I thought it was cool that 2020 was their first ambulance because it was (unfortunately) fitting for what we want through in his final year.

 

[Smitty]

Does anyone still get the Hess truck every year?

My dad got me the Hess truck, every single year, since 1991. He passed in 2020, which was the last Hess truck I'll ever get, to put closure on his tradition. I thought it was cool that 2020 was their first ambulance because it was (unfortunately) fitting for what we want through in his final year.

Omg my dad and I used to have a HUGE Hess truck collection! I miss it honestly

 

[Tyler]

Omg my dad and I used to have a HUGE Hess truck collection! I miss it honestly

I still have the ones he got me, in their boxes. But they all have some miles on them - I played with them a lot as a kid, lol.

 

[Meclizine]

Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.

 

[Tyler]

Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.

Appreciate that. Personally, I do enjoy the hunt.

 

[Captqc]

Front and back of package.

 

[Tyler]

This one is not mine but it’s cool and hard to get right now, apparently.

 

[TCOTUE]

This one is not mine but it’s cool and hard to get right now, apparently.

Added to my list! That’s nice!!

Here’s my family photo!

In all reality I just started collecting again a few months ago. Still trying to decide if I want to unpackage them, or just find a duplicate to each one. Then I’d have one I could mess with and one to put away. I feel like I more hiding that my nieces have gotten me. It’s a standing tradition at Christmas for them to get me a HW.

 

[Tyler]

Added to my list! That’s nice!!

I wonder if there's a website that lets you track your own collection. I'm sure there's many.

Still trying to decide if I want to unpackage them, or just find a duplicate to each one.

I decided to take the route of opening them, putting them on a shelf in the garage (when I had a house), and not stressing about their future value. This is a very casual hobby for me -- I buy only a few a year. Keeping them in the box would mean I'm taking it too seriously, which is a problem I tend to have with most of my hobbies. So I decided to not do that this time.

That old Nissan you have is cool. I appreciate Matchbox for putting out "boring" trucks whereas Hot Wheels has always focused on the over the top stuff. I say "boring" because I don't think most kids would want that Nissan over a lifted/modified truck. But I was always the opposite and loved the vanilla stuff.

 

[B_Lui]

Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.

If you wouldn't mind and if you find a Voodoo or two I would very much appreciate it since A. I seem to be striking out and B. like you said about the eBay scalpers I won't get one from them on principle.

 

[B_Lui]

This one is not mine but it’s cool and hard to get right now, apparently.

That's awesome! My sister has a white SR5 Premium 4Runner. I should try and find one of those for her birthday. Funny how she has become somewhat of a car person since getting her 4Runner.

 

[yotatuner]

I've been able to find some on OfferUp.

Victor - YotaTuneR

 

[TCOTUE]

That old Nissan you have is cool. I appreciate Matchbox for putting out "boring" trucks whereas Hot Wheels has always focused on the over the top stuff. I say "boring" because I don't think most kids would want that Nissan over a lifted/modified truck. But I was always the opposite and loved the vanilla stuff.

Funny you mention this, as I'd also love to have a clean hardbody. Keep it stockish and just enjoy it.

 

[OzarkLander]

My dad just showed me this. This is my uncle.

 

[Smitty]

My dad just showed me this. This is my uncle.

My jaw met the floor.. :0

 

[OzarkLander]

It’s funny because I just seen this thread this morning and my dad stopped by work today and was like look at this. I knew I had to post it here.

I always walk down the toy aisle at Walmart and my wife hates it. I’ll pick up a few here and there, usually Classic broncos because that is my first love. Also anything classic bronco like these hanging in my office.

 

[Tyler]

It’s funny because I just seen this thread this morning and my dad stopped by work today and was like look at this. I knew I had to post it here.

I always walk down the toy aisle at Walmart and my wife hates it. I’ll pick up a few here and there, usually Classic broncos because that is my first love. Also anything classic bronco like these hanging in my office.

Since you like classic Broncos, you might be interested in the GreenLight brand that I mentioned. They have a lot. Random Walmart link that I found on Google:

Greenlight Ford Bronco

Shop for Greenlight Ford Bronco at Walmart.com. Save money. Live better

www.walmart.com

 

[Tyler]

@Paige saw this thread and brought this home from Target yesterday.

 

[Tyler]

Here’s just a few I have on a shelf in the guest room I stay in at my in-laws’. Rest are in our storage unit.

That H1 Hummer - My dad bought it in 1999. I found it unopened in his tool room about a month ago. Of course I opened it - it’s not something I’d ever sell or trade.

 

[OzarkLander]

Since you like classic Broncos, you might be interested in the GreenLight brand that I mentioned. They have a lot. Random Walmart link that I found on Google:

Greenlight Ford Bronco

Shop for Greenlight Ford Bronco at Walmart.com. Save money. Live better

www.walmart.com

O man I would go broke with all of those options. That’s awesome!

 

[406Camper]

You guys are killing it! I went to two more dollar stores in another city today 2 hours away (Bozeman) and no luck. It's all about the hunt.

 

[406Camper]

I got mine. Wife and I went to the next town over and she found it!

 

[Tyler]

I got mine. Wife and I went to the next town over and she found it!

Nice! Now you need the other color.

 

[Tyler]

Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...

hotwheels.fandom.com

 

[Smitty]

Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...

hotwheels.fandom.com

Excuse me sir, I'm gonna have to ask you to stop posting more Taco Hotwheels, I will be going into debt soon due to you posting more

 

[yotatuner]

Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...

hotwheels.fandom.com

There's a Red One ?

 

[Tyler]

There's a Red One ?

I mean, I guess? The website I linked to is the only time I heard of the red one. I’m not sure if they actually went into production.

 

[Tyler]

I found where they’ve been hiding them all lol

 

[Tyler]

These are on my personal list of ones I’d love to find for myself.

 

[406Camper]

I saw a sprinter van here at the Dollar Store.