HOT WHEELS 2014 #29 ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE (BLACK) VARIANTS + ERRORS SPOTTED! - 1.DECEMBER.2013

One of the hottest looking models in 2014 is undoubtedly this model - ALFA ROMEO 8C COMPETIZIONE. The look itself is amazingly stunning, very sporty and yet very elegant indeed! I have been looking up and low to find out is there any variants found either in the net or the ones that i have in hands. And yes, finally there is! :D Check it out.

ROUGH GRILL (FRONT)

SMOOTH GRILL (FRONT)

You might not notice it right away but if you take a moment and take a closer look, surely you will notice it. It takes me awhile though. I can't really say whether this has the early version and the late version for it as i received these cars in the same batch (same code for the C CASE series). You can always compare it with other base numbers to indicate whether there's any differences or not.

As for the various errors found in late November 2013 for 2014 MAINLINE C CASE series, as usual, there are wheels errors, position of the car inside the bubble / blister and some other possible errors that still hasn't been listed here. For now, here are some of the errors spotted til recently.
ERROR: WRONG POSITION IN BLISTER.

ERROR: WRONG FRONT WHEELS - CHROME RIM WITH BLACK MC5 WHEELS.
NOTE: STRANGELY, THIS WERE FOUND IN SHORT CARD VERSION.

ERROR: UNPAINTED REAR WHEELS - LARGE BLACK PR5 WHEELS.

ERROR: REAR SMALL WHEELS - CHROME PR5 WHEELS.

With the first edition of its body color - GLOSS BLACK, really a great choice for this kind of sporty model. Can't wait to see more exciting body tampos and new color shine upon it. Smoke tinted plastic windows just make it a perfect BLACK CAR and i love black so much! :D

Hope you enjoy reading my blog and thank you for all your time & support.
Will surely see more updates coming up soon just for you! Take care folks! :D

HOT WHEELS 2014 #30 1990 HONDA CIVIC EF (RED) RE-INTRODUCTION + VARIOUS ERRORS SPOTTED UP-TO-DATE! - 20.DECEMBER.2014

Many of you might already seen this model over and over again but here, i would like to re-introduce this stunning model again before i proceed to reveal on all various kind of errors been spotted from first released in 2014 MAINLINE C CASE series til recently. At the beginning when it first released in mid of November 2013, there are no errors or variants spotted until late November 2013. So let's have a look at all angles (front, side, rear & top surface) of this model, shall we. :) I have added all the specifications on the details body tampos for the normal first body color - RED.

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW (BOTH SIDE BODY TAMPOS ARE THE SAME)

REAR VIEW

TOP SURFACE VIEW

Now, since we are clear on the body tampos and all the normal condition on this model, let's get to the interesting part where we have spotted lots of various errors found specially on this model only. Most of the errors spotted were from U.S. LONG CARD EDITION & just one INTERNATIONAL LONG CARD found with one simple error. Let's begin with the simple errors found on front view.
ERROR: OUT OF POSITION FRONT HEADLIGHTS & SIGNAL LIGHTS.

ERRORS: MISSING FRONT HEADLIGHTS, RIGHT SIDE OF SIGNAL LIGHT
& SILVER HONDA LOGO.

These errors found below are from side view.
ERROR #1: EXTRA BLACK PAINT ON SIDE.

ERROR #2: EXTRA BLACK PAINT ON SIDE.

ERROR #3: EXTRA BLACK PAINT ON SIDE.
INTERNATIONAL LONG CARD EDITION

Now, let's look at a bit complex on the 'NOT FITTED' windows.
ERROR: CRUSHED FRONT ROOF TOP CAUSES UN-FITTED WINDOWS.

ERROR #1: NOT PROPER INSTALLED WINDOWS.

ERROR #2: NOT PROPER INSTALLED WINDOWS.

For side body tampos, there's all kinds of conditions such as out of position to missing some parts. Check it out.
ERROR: WAY OUT OF POSITION AT SIDE TAMPOS + FRONT SIDE SIGNAL LIGHT.

ERROR: MISSING BLACK WORDINGS 'VTEC' + ALMOST MISSING BLACK WORDINGS 'PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION'.

ERROR: MISSING ORANGE STRIPE.

ERROR #1: 2 CARS WITH MISSING SMALL PORTION OF METAL AT SIDE BODY.

ERROR #2: MISSING SMALL PORTION OF METAL AT SIDE BODY.

ERROR #3: MISSING SMALL PORTION OF METAL AT SIDE BODY.

ERROR: FLAT BLACK PAINTED SIDE FRAME WINDOW.

The next part, we will be looking at errors on wheels installed.
ERROR: UNPAINTED FRONT CHROME RIMS WITH TOTAL BLACK OH5SP WHEELS.

ERROR: UNPAINTED REAR CHROME RIMS WITH TOTAL BLACK OH5SP WHEELS.

ERROR: WRONGLY INSTALLED FRONT CHROME TRAP5 WHEELS.

As you can see, there's so many errors that sometimes hard to keep track for just 1 car model. So far, there are no error or variant spotted for short card edition. If these errors were to be obtain by just one collector, it would be fascinating to look upon on a view like museum-style collection eh.. :)

One of the interesting part of this model is the side body tampo that Mattel used are real genius indeed. When you look far away, you might not see whether is it just lines or wordings beside the 'DOHC' logo near front wheels. And it is wordings - PROGRAMMED FUEL INJECTION. Real cool huh.. Not just that, there's another tampo 'VTEC' which consists of very small lines within the wordings logo. If you check real close on those words, it is very detailed!

So, remember to check your collection to find out whether you have any of these errors or variant that could possibly be found, alright. I love error or variant cars as much as the normal ones. If you have any error or variant that you spotted, feel free to share it together, ok. :)

That's all for now, folks. Hope you enjoy my blog and see you all soon.
Take care guyz! :D

HOT WHEELS 2014 #21 MAZDA RX-7 (RED) VARIATION SPOTTED! - 18.DECEMBER.2013

For those who loved this casting so much and collectors alike, here are the very first variant found in 2014 MAINLINE D CASE series. Before i proceed to the show the variant, let's take a look at the previous versions.

2012 HW PREMIERE / NEW MODELS #31 MAZDA RX-7

VARIANT - MULTI-PACK - MAZDA RX-7 (BLUE) WITH CHROME MC5 WHEELS

ERROR OR VARIANT - MAZDA RX-7 (BLUE) WITH WHITE 10SP WHEELS

2012 SUPER SPEEDERS - MAZDA RX-7 (PEARL WHITE)

2013 REGULAR T-HUNT #22 MAZDA RX-7 (GREY)

And now with 2014 MAINLINE D CASE series has spotted variants just like the 2014 #195 '92 BMW M3 (RED) - WITH & WITHOUT INTERNAL ROLL CAGE. Check it out.

WITH INTERNAL GRILL (EARLY VERSION)

WITHOUT INTERNAL GRILL (LATE VERSION)

Take a closer look at the internal grill. We would be monitoring the next 2014 Mainline E cases to see whether this model still has the internal grill or not. Higher chances are that there will not gonna be that extra internal grill anymore.

So, do check again on your latest collection for this model to identify the differences between these 2 variants spotted in this mid December 2013, alright. Also you might check on all the collections of yours because starting in this late December 2013 onwards, there's gonna be a lot of changes coming up soon. One thing for sure is that somehow Mattel has been trying to cut 'a bit' of their cost production on these fine models where we first witnessed the first changes in the hardness (quality) of the carded in this mainline series. Then comes with the mainline boxes which is more softer than the previous year's quality including the middle 'separator' that located in the middle layer in the box. The outer box also has spotted that there is no more purple color printed on it. Then later came with the solo tape which suppose to have black HOT WHEELS logo but there are non starting in this year's A Case series. There are cases in the earlier stage where the bubble / blister used in every mainline carded form has been reduce the hardness of it until there are alot of complaints which in the end causes the production quality of the blister changes back to normal form of hardness. These situations are only the beginning as we will be seeing more changes beginning of next year. Let's gather some thoughts here to find out if there are more changes that we haven't mentioned here, alright folks. :)

There are still more updates coming up soon as i have prepared them in the speed of our human strength, hopefully can catch up with the currently 2fast 2furiously productions from Hot Wheels itself. As you all might aware that we will be looping again from what we have seen in all the previous years production series from Hot Wheels. - Happy New Year, Valentine's Day, SDCC, Easter Eggsclusives, Kroger's, Kmart's, Toys R Us's, Walmart's, All sorts of Conventions, Halloween, 4th of July & Red Line Club exclusives throughout the years. Not to mention the multi-packs, Retro Entertainment, Pop Culture, Color Shifters, Light Speeders and more. :) Wow.. so.... many! :D Hoping to see more exciting new casting & new body art tampos soon! Do you smell what MATTEL is cooking?? Are you ready for another round? :D

Alright then. Thanks for visiting my blog and your time.
As usual. More updates coming up soon. Take care guyz & happy collecting! :D

2013 HOT WHEELS POP CULTURE K CASE + 2013 POP CULTURE M CASE - FULL 6 CARS SET SPOTTED! - 14.DECEMBER.2013

As we are reaching the end of 2013, this year's latest and last batch of HOT WHEELS POP CULTURE K CASE seems to be focusing on cartoon series THE FLINTSTONES again! Very colorful deco for all of its own unique castings. Some of the hot selling cars in this batch are: Convoy Custom, '64 GMC Panel & Quick D-livery. Check it out.

2013 POP CULTURE K CASE LIST:
1. '49 FORD F1
2. '64 GMC PANEL
3. 1951 GMC C.O.E.
4. CONVOY CUSTOM
5. HAULIN' GAS
6. QUICK D-LIVERY

A great collection not to be miss! :D
A little sneak peak on the upcoming 2014 POP CULTURE: LOONEY TUNES M CASE - FULL 6 CARS SET. According to 1stopdiecast web site, these cases are called the 2014 POP CULTURE M CASE but some refer these to as 2014 POP CULTURE M CASE. One weird thing about it is that where is 2013 L CASES then? No sign of the 2013 POP CULTURE L CASE to be found at this time. These will have to be confirm back once the actual POP CULTURE cases coming out soon in this late December 2013. All carded display here are official (updated on: 28.December.2013). Now it is OFFICIAL. THIS CASE IS CALLED 2013 POP CULTURE M CASE. Check it out.

2014 POP CULTURE A CASE full list:
1. '71 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE
2. '40 FORD
3. '85 FORD BRONCO
4. KENWORTH W900
5. VOLKSWAGEN T1 DRAG BUS
6. CUSTOMIZED C3500
ARE YOU READY FOR 2ND ROUND OF POP CULTURE SERIES? :D

I have also listed all the previous 2013 POP CULTURE cases series here for you to do some reference, ok. Enjoy collecting!

2013 POP CULTURE J CASE full list:
1. '29 FORD PICK-UP
2. '70 CHEVELLE DELIVERY
3. ANGLIA PANEL TRUCK
4. BREAD BOX
5. DECO DELIVERY
6. SMOKIN' GRILLE

2013 POP CULTURE H CASE full list:
1. '40 FORD COUPE
2. '67 FORD BRONCO
3. '70 CHEVY BLAZER
4. LA TROCA
5. SUPER VAN
6. SWEET STREET

2013 POP CULTURE G CASE full list:
1. 1934 CHRYSLER AIRFLOW
2. '59 CADILLAC FUNNY CAR
3. DOUBLE DEMON
4. LOW FLOW
5. NEET STREETER
6. VOLKSWAGEN T1 PANEL BUS

2013 POP CULTURE F CASE full list:
1. A-OK
2. CONVOY CUSTOM
3. DREAM VAN XGW
4. FAT FENDERED '40
5. HIWAY HAULER
6. SMOKIN GRILLE

2013 POP CULTURE E CASE full list:
1. '49 FORD C.O.E.
2. '77 PACKIN' PACER
3. CUSTOM '52 CHEVY
4. HAULIN' GAS
5. QUICK D-LIVERY
6. SUPER VAN

2013 POP CULTURE D CASE full list:
1. 8 CRATE DELIVERY
2. '55 CHEVY PANEL
3. '56 FORD F-100 PANEL
4. COOL ONE
5. '63 STUDEBAKER CHAMP
6. '67 AUSTIN MINI VAN

2013 POP CULTURE C CASE full list:
1. '52 CHEVY
2. '56 CHEVY NOMAD DELIVERY
3. '65 VOLKSWAGEN FASTBACK
4. GMC MOTORHOME
5. HAULIN' GAS
6. VOLKSWAGEN T1 DRAG BUS

2013 POP CULTURE B CASE full list:
1. '34 FORD SEDAN DELIVERY
2. '59 CHEVY DELIVERY
3. BAJA BREAKER
4. DAIRY DELIVERY
5. MIDNIGHT OTTO
6. SUPER VAN

2013 POP CULTURE A CASE full list:
1. '10 PRO STOCK CAMARO
2. CUSTOM '69 VOLKSWAGEN SQUAREBACK
3. DAIRY DELIVERY
4. DREAM VAN XGW
5. FUNNY MONEY
6. SPOILER SPORT

Well, hope you enjoy the pics and info. :D
Thank you for visiting my blog and your time.
Will definitely have more updates coming up soon. See you real soon. Take care! :D