Now for the Important Stuff - HotWheels

[awildermode]

Is their a video online that shows how these cars a made in general? I assume it's mostly robotic manufacturing. I also assume the more expensive part detailed cars involve more human labor.

While there are some robotics involved, there is a lot more hands on labour than one would think, even the Mainline ($1) cars.

Unfortunately, the process is proprietary and confidential. A lot of toy (and other consumer product) companies deal with some very sensitive licences. So, no cameras are allowed in the facilities. But, if you watch enough "How It's Made", you can figure out the process.

I am sure there are some bootleg videos out there, but nothing official.

[wrkey]

Went hunting for HW cars this weekend. Only found this variety in the WalMart stores. Target, Toys-R-Us had none. All together I picked up 22 of them so don't try looking for them on the north side of Houston and Spring and Conroe.

I used the basket swap method and when we were done, my son and I just lifted the basket and dumped the rest back in the box. I plan on giving some away to special people at car shows and if someone special get's a ride or a photo with Della.

Will be looking for more!

Finally got a half dozen of these in Wallyworld today. Subtly different from the others in the metal. (Note to self - 3 months from when James gets them, til I can get them )



They were located just past the Christmas trees, to the left of the garlands. In freaking October. October! I was in on September 18 and the Christmas trees were up then. Who buys a Christmas tree in September?? /rant

[Dangermouse]

Went hunting for HW cars this weekend. Only found this variety in the WalMart stores. Target, Toys-R-Us had none. All together I picked up 22 of them so don't try looking for them on the north side of Houston and Spring and Conroe.


Will be looking for more!

Aha, a new recruit into this addictive madness

[refugeefromcalif]

I also went out this weekend and hit both Wal*Marts, Big KMarts and Toys-R-Us reasonably local to me.
None of the stores I hit had any bins full of cars, only ones hung on racks.

Not a D was found.

I'll try them all again next weekend.

George

[wrkey]

... and the Walmart in Ennis Texas has been stripped of their 17 cars.

Again... all the same 'grey stripped' ones.

[Kenny_Z]

I went in search again yesterday and came up empty.

[jawn101]

I still have never seen a New Wave D - maybe they haven't been released yet?

I combed my local Super Walmart (the one I pillaged last time was just a smaller store) and came up completely empty as well. Curses!

[SS Spoiler]

Found 13 cars in Walmart. It pays to be the only DeLorean in Kalispell, MT.

[ALEXAKOS]

Found 13 cars in Walmart. It pays to be the only DeLorean in Kalispell, MT.

Buy only 12..... just to avoid the case of bad luck

[sdg3205]

Anyone else ever seen these?