Steve Vandervate, known by “HWCVAN” or “Van” to most collectors, is one of the main Graphic Designers for Hot Wheels as he designs graphics for all premium level lines (HWC/RLC, Conventions/Events, Pop Culture, Car Culture, and Entertainment lines) as well as some vehicles in the themed and basic assortments.
Caution! Reading more will make you want this piece… The #’57 Buick from the 2010 RLC #sELECTIONs series is often a forgotten release in Red Line Club lore. This charismatic casting from the mid-2000s was a #Larry Wood Design that — outside of this and its first release […]
Hot Wheels of the Day ’83 Chevy Silverado 18th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals RELEASE YEAR: 2018 • CASTING DESIGNER: Jun Imai Two weeks ago, Collectors Events Unlimited — the folks that put on the annual Nationals & Conventions — unveiled the #’83 Chevy Silverado as one of […]
Hot Wheels of the Day RWB Porsche 930 Car Culture / Silhouettes RELEASE YEAR: 2019 • CASTING DESIGNER: Jun Imai Amazing to think that the #RWB Porsche 930 once came three to a case (of 10) in Hot Wheels #Car Culture. Back in 2018 & 2019 premium, there […]
Hot Wheels of the Day Convoy Custom 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals RELEASE YEAR: 2012 • CASTING DESIGNER: Larry Wood Picking my favorite #Hot Wheels Race Team vehicle is like picking among my kids: I won’t do it. Plus, there are so many — over 300 according […]
The Hot Wheels #Car Culture / Team Transport line has given collectors a wide range of livery combos since it launched in 2018. One of the most notorious decos in Hot Wheels history was notably absent however: the #Hot Wheels Race Team. The deco has served as a […]
It’s clear that the vast number of Red Line Club members buy the cars. The sellouts of pieces produced in the tens of thousands are evidence that the RLC is as popular as ever. What many RLC members fail to utilize, however, is their right to vote in […]
The success of the Hot Wheels #Vintage Racing line has been well documented across all collector sites since the line’s initial demise. There are some gorgeous vehicles in that set. What were we thinking as collectors back then? How did we let these cars slip by us? There […]
The #Hot Wheels Cool Classics came and went. For as long as Series 1 (2013) seemed to hang on the pegs, Series 2 (2014) — with a more diverse casting selection — didn’t stand much of a chance. The Cool Classics introduced us to the #Retro Slot Wheels […]
There has never been a Hot Wheels vehicle with an adjustable suspension — until now! The toy industry thrives on innovative product yet one of the most popular toys of all time — Hot Wheels — have remained largely unchanged for the better part of 52 years. Innovation […]
It sure feels like with every mix of Hot Wheels #Car Culture / Team Transport there is a level of excitement that comes with it. Not sure if that comes from other collectors, internally or is a solid mix of both. Whatever it is, its a great feeling […]
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