Tag Archives: Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels Aisle Driver review

Posted on August 30, 2017 by yo go re

Well, huh. If this is #2 of 5, then I was wrong about Let's Go having that number, and presumably I haven't missed #4. Good to know! Born: 2017 Birthplace: El Segundo Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: This souped-up, crazy cart … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Pedal Driver review

Posted on August 16, 2017 by yo go re

Well, looks like I missed #4. Born: 2014 Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: This single-seat pedal racer may look old school, but with a blown engine, side exhaust and plenty of style, it's geared up to … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #181

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Rustin Parr

Sometimes you find some stuff you're looking for (Dooooooolph!!!) and sometimes you find some stuff you're hoping for (novelty Hot Wheels!) and sometimes you find some stuff you never imagined would exist... (Looking at you, Cat'o'Clock) But not matter what, … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Grass Chomper review

Posted on February 15, 2017 by yo go re

After the Fig Rig and the Let's Go, Mattel began an entire series of Hot Wheels called "Ride Ons" - all cars designed for minifigures to attach in various ways. The first one I saw was the Tankanator, but since … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Mars Rover Curiosity review

Posted on August 5, 2016 by yo go re

Remember this famously sad xkcd comic about the Mars Spirit rover? Today we may have something that's even sadder than that. And now, some more OAFEry:The Crust and the Furious Animals often use specific displays to ward off rivals A … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #171, Part 2

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Rustin Parr

So we previously/recently looked at the first half of this insane, week-after-SDCC spending spree I went on, so now... let's finish it up with the stunning conclusion! So much of this half is stuff I'd been waiting on getting but … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #169

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Rustin Parr

Oh boy, we're pretty much caught up with my weekly buying! Huzzah! This batch is stuff I got back in June and then also the weeks before and after San Diego Comic-Con 2015. And now, some more OAFEry:"Spider-Man: Far From … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #161

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Rustin Parr

All right, kids, we're getting close - so very close! All of these were picked up within the last month or so which means I'm almost caught up on my backlog of compulsive materialism! Best of all, I have two … Continue reading →

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Rustin's Spoils of the Week #144

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rustin Parr

Aaaaand we're back. My apologies for about a two month break; things have been hectic in both the professional and personal areas of yon author's life. But let's "get real" here, for a moment: I can't help but suspect/admit that … Continue reading →

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Hot Wheels Let's Go review

Posted on August 8, 2014 by yo go re

Turns out the Fig Rig was just Step One in Mattel's plan to trick Lego fans into buying Hot Wheels - Step Two is the "Let's Go." Born: 2013 Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA Designer: Hot Wheels Specialty: "Let's GO" … Continue reading →

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