Showing posts with label Scorcher. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scorcher. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

HW 3-pk Zotic, Scorcher, & Loop Coupe + 2003 Zotic!


Hot Wheels 3 pk Zotic, Scorcher, & Loop Coupe + BONUS ROUND 2003 1st Edt. Zotic!
I picked these up separately some time ago, and while organizing recently thought they'd make a good post. Some collectors aren't into HW fantasy models, but there are several I enjoy like the Loop Coupe, Scorcher, and now the Zotic. Had a lot of fun filming these! Check out the video: 


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Thursday, October 16, 2014

HW 2012 Scorcher, Synkro & Asphalt Assault


These are from the eBay haul I posted on Oct. 6th: the HW 2012 Scorcher, Synkro & Asphalt Assault. I'd been on the lookout for another Scorcher, but was also seriously interested in several other castings, including the Asphalt Assault... 



I am mad for this little car! I'd more recently picked up the Mystery Model Series Asphalt Assault that is in the reverse color scheme from this teal-blue 2012 model- what a pair! The car debuted in 2004, and I'm definitely interested in finding more. I love the V-10 showing through the vented hood though this Mitsubishi-inspired casting...



I wasn't looking for this drab green Scorcher, but thought I'd take a chance and am glad I did- the dark red & black graphics look great against the base color, and gun metal interior compliments the military color scheme...



The dark gray undercarriage doesn't show much on this car, but looks better than the white base on my orange 3-pack Scorcher. I'd like to find a couple more and will be on the hunt...


I can't recall what possessed me to pick up this Synkro, but the vac-metal interior and clear red body sure have a lot of eye-appeal. The car debuted as an AcceleRacer in 2006, was a Track Star model, then a Thrill Racer by the time of this 2012 release. The small chrome details in the tail pipes and hood appointments are nice...



I'm not certain when these clear bodied cars were released under the X-Raycers banner, though I do have several recent models from that line, including an orange Nerve Hammer and blue Hi-Tech Missile...

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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Hot Wheels 3-pks!


Picked up a couple HW 3-pks, which can be a mixed bag- especially at the oddly more expensive price point of $3.88 for what are otherwise three, regular ol' dollar cars. That said, some of the cars in these interested me enough to take a chance, so here we are....


The first pack contained a '99 Mustang, a Porsche Cayman S, and what's designated as a '63 Corvette Stingray on the undercarriage- the latter of which interested me most. This red Corvette has an exaggerated features that appeal to me, including large rear wheels- I've yet to identify it on the internet. It looks nothing like a Stingray of that vintage, but I like it nonetheless...




In spite of a little paint slop, I like this yellow '99 Mustang more than expected- I think the red interior contributes to it's overall appeal...



I'll admit, that I'm not the world's biggest Porsche fan, and though I like the blue paint on this Cayman S, the scratched left headlight tampo kinda killed it for me...




The second 3-pk favors a little better in my opinion, featuring a '12 Corvette Z06, a burnt orange Scorcher, and a Maverick Grabber- the reason I picked it up...


I like Corvettes in general, and while yellow isn't my preferred color on this car, the grey racing stripes & interior are nice. The headlight tampos are very cool as well, and I like the red rims- cool car!



As I said, the Maverick Grabber in this 3-pk caught my eye, and I'm pretty happy with it. The green sparkle paint gives it an appropriate '70's vibe I dig, and 5 spoke mags. This realistic casting has a 2009 date underneath...



Last but not least, this ferocious looking Scorcher turned out to be my favorite! The vac-metal interior is tinted gold by the yellow windows, matching the snappy PR5 rims. Based on a Nissan concept car, this casting first appeared in 2010, and was designated a "Track Star" by 2012. I'd like to find a couple more!


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