2014 HOT WHEELS VARIANTS UPDATES - SUPER & REGULAR TREASURE HUNT$ #206 DATSUN BLUEBIRD 510 WAGON (SPECTRAFLAME DARK RED + CHILI RED) - WRITTEN ON: 10.AUGUST.2014

As you might aware that since the mass spreading of the Super Treasure Hunt$ Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon has been on sale at net, one special thing that caught my attention is that not just the variants in wheels that we have seen (in my previous post) but also the front grill of this vehicle. Some have it and some don't. Check it out.

Even with the so called "Employee's Prototype" version with the used of different real rider rubber tires, there's also has been spotted with no front grill edition.

This is the only one found so far on the net sold with incredibly high value at the end of the auction.

Even the ones that sell in bulk, doesn't seems to have found the one without front grill edition.

If you look closely on those front grills, they all have it accept that the ones on the back roll which was not been captured in photo. Even the carded ones - whether it is the INTERNATIONAL OR U.S. LONG Card edition (the International Short Card edition hasn't appear on net yet), there hasn't been much details on the front grill edition so far.

Originally, from the first edition of this casting, which is in the 2013 Boulevard series, it has the front grill pattern.

The ones that lamley group (blogger) found - whether it is regular or super TH$ version, has front grill edition.

I only manage to found one without front grill edition so far for now. Regular THunt edition.

So, for those who likes to collect this in full, always check with your seller to obtains the ones that you need, whether it has front grill or not. And for the wheels variant, it is safe to say that for now, just keep looking for the carded edition with all those variants in it is the best for ones collection. And for those who really wants it all, be patient and sometimes, you never know what you will find in the future that someone might let go of their collection and you will find what you are looking for, alright. Now, despite all these variants that we have seen so far, this model will be appear in 2014 Hot Wheels Mainline Q Cases. So look out for the official release which is expected to arrived in the Europe and U.S. regions in mid of August to early September 2014.

Hopefully there ain't gonna be lots of variants when this wave arrived eh.. :)
Alright then. Thank you for viewing my blog and will definitely have more updates just for you!
See you soon. :D

2014 HOT WHEELS MAINLINE P CASE WITH 25 CARS + SUPER & REGULAR THUNT$ SPOTTED ON 31.JULY.2014

After SDCC convention event has ended on 27.July.2014 (Sunday), 4 days later we have finally seen the new wave for Hot Wheels 2014 Mainline P Cases (INTERNATIONAL LONG CARD EDITION) with 25 cars (new casting & colors) has been revealed on net. The eBay seller - Grana Toys, was one of the very first to released this wave. U.S. long card edition has been spotted with pre-released pics found on net. The INTERNATIONAL short card edition has not been sighted at this time except for the SUPER TREASURE HUNT & REGULAR VERSION #209 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY (both Dark Blue & Baby Blue body color) has been surfaced on eBay on 13/July/2014. Check it out.

HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - GARAGE

#209 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY

1. SUPER TH$ - SPECTRAFLAME DARK BLUE
2. REGULAR TREASURE HUNT$ - LITE BABY BLUE

These U.S. carded was not supposed to be released at this early stage though. The earliest ones was spotted on 3/July/2014. Its the so called "prototype" version which only have body color without any tampos on it. During that time, no one knows that this is the 2014 14th Super Treasure Hunt$ in the Mainline series. Check it out.

The bike has this orange-yellowish rubber ban tight around it so that the bike won't comes apart has this "prototype" version has not been riveted yet. As you can see, there's still no sign of new rubber tires been use for this latest super treasure hunt$ series. If you wanted to know more on various types of Hot Wheels Motorcycle / Bike in Treasure Hunt$ series, just click on here, ok.

Now, for the Regular Treasure Hunt, La Fasta has been selected as the 14th models in its series. With Lite Baby Blue body color & Black stripes tampos. The Copper Chrome Muscle Car 5 spokes wheels has been used.

HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - SPEED TEAM

#34 LA FASTA (LITE BABY BLUE)

 Let's starts with new models, shall we. :)

2014 NEW CASTING / MODELS:
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - FUTURE FLEET
  #58 CLEAR SPEEDER (CLEAR TEAL+ORANGE) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - FUTURE FLEET
  #60 WATTZUP (BLACK+GREEN) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD - STUNT CIRCUIT
  #104 CARBONIC (DARK RED) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD - DAREDEVILS
  #125 HW POPPA WHEELIE (BABY BLUE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
NOTE: The HW Poppa Wheelie has its series number printed wrongly with Rev Rod. Suppose to be HW Poppa Wheelie is in #125 & Rev Rod is #87. Check your car just to be sure, ok.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW RACE - HW RACE TEAM
  #150 VELOCITA (BLUE) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW RACE - NIGHT STORM
  #189 FAST FELION (BLACK+GREEN) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - GARAGE
  #205 PROJECT SPEEDER (METAFLAKE GREEN) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - GARAGE
  #210 HW FORD TRANSIT CONNECT (DEEP BLUE) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.

2014 OLD CASTING / MODELS WITH NEW COLORS:
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - GOAL
  #12 YUR SO FAST (RED+BLACK) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - GOAL
  #13 TORQUE TWISTER (FLAT ORANGE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - GOAL
  #16 SCOOPA DI FUEGO (RED) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - GOAL
  #17 FAST FISH (YELLOW) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
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- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - MUSTANG 50TH
  #92 2005 FORD MUSTANG GT (YELLOW) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD - OFF TRACK
  #111 TEAM HOT WHEELS BUGGY (SILVER) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD -DAREDEVILS
  #122 MONSTER DAIRY DELIVERY (SILVER) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD - HOT TRUCKS
  #137 2009 FORD F-150 (ORANGE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
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- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW RACE - HW RACE TEAM
  #142 IMPAVIDO 1 (WHITE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW RACE -HW RACE TEAM
  #145 24/SEVEN (WHITE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW RACE -THRILL RACERS
  #157 HW40 (BLACK+BLUE) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - GARAGE
  #207 2014 CORVETTE STINGRAY (BLUE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
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- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - THEN AND NOW
  #226 TWIN MILL III (RED) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - MUSCLE MANIA
  #233 '64 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS (WHITE) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.

If we were to compare to the upcoming soon-to-be-released U.S. batch in this wave, we might noticed there are some that are not found in INTERNATIONAL wave.

There were 4 cars unseen in International wave:

- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW CITY - PLANET HEROES
  #73 GROUND FX (GREEN) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW OFF-ROAD - TEST FACILITY
  #117 BONE SHAKER (BLACK) ~ 2ND BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - ALL STARS
  #197 LAMBORGHINI ESTOQUE (SILVER) ~ 1ST BODY COLOR.
- HOT WHEELS 2014: HW WORKSHOP - GARAGE
  #204 SCREAMLINER (BLACK) ~ NEW CASTING (2ND BODY COLOR).

So, there you have it, folks! :)
The early month of August already started and there's still no sight of U.S. Long card edition as well as the International Short Card edition yet. But i will keep you guyz posted, alright.
The next final wave which is the 2014 Mainline Q Case will be very interesting to look at. There will be possibly be a mixing of new card designed version as well as new cars for 2015 Hot Wheels Mainline series. hehe :D  Expected to be released in end of August to early of September 2014.
Stay tune for more updates.
Thank you for all your times & support. I'll see you soon. Take care! :D

HOT WHEELS 2014 BACK TO THE PAST REVIEW: HISTORY ON ALL SUPER & REGULAR TREASURE HUNT$ MOTORCYCLE/BIKE SERIES - WRITTEN ON: 3.AUGUST.2014

Let's look back to the past, shall we. Since 1995, that was the year Treasure Hunt series has first started in Hot Wheels mainline series and not all series in each years has motorcycle ever enlisted in its series. This is not the first time Hot Wheels has ever produced Harley-Davidson Fat Boy bike. If you refer back to the old days of Hot Wheels, they actually produced a much more sophisticated details on this almost look alike bike.

2000/2001 1/18 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy bikes

You can get this set by following this link here.

2000 1/64 Harley-Davidson Rumble Road Motorcycle Set

2002 1/18 Scale Harley-Davidson (Transparent Box Set)

2001 1/64 Hot Wheels 100% Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (RED)

2001 1/64 Hot Wheels 100% Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (PURPLE)

If you look closely to the back covers of these cool products, one of the product stated "100% Hot Wheels cars are crafted with meticulous attention to detail that has made Mattel THE WORLD'S COOLEST CAR COMPANY for over 30 years." & also the 1/18 scale product with these statement "2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (VALID ONLY IN U.S.A)". These statement will have both advantages and disadvantages with some critics might added. But we have not seen these statement for quite some times now. Not much warranty for both consumers or buyers these days and not much of a passion in "crafted with meticulous attention to detail" in any of the series nowadays. But, we are still hoping to see these valuable passion in the future of Hot Wheels.

Nevertheless, Hot Wheels first started Treasure Hunt in mainline series back in 1995 and the very first motorcycle to be enlisted in the Treasure Hunt series is the Scorchin' Scooter in Hot Wheels 1998 mainline series.
Hot Wheels 1998 Treasure Hunt #750 Scorchin' Scooter (METAFLAKE RED). And it started with NOT real rider rubber wheels BUT normal plastic wheels.

(WITH GUARANTEED FOR LIFE LOGO ON CARD)

(WITHOUT GUARANTEED FOR LIFE LOGO ON CARD)

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

Since then, Hot Wheels has stop enlisting the motorcycle in the Mainline Treasure Hunt series until the year 2001, Blast Lane has enter the list.

HOT WHEELS 2001 #5 BLAST LANE (GOLD)

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. LONG CARD EDITION

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

It test on the body color this time with GOLD BODY COLOR WITH GOLD CHROME RIMS, 3 MOTORCYCLE SPOKES PLASTIC WHEELS. The front headlights painted with BLACK FRAME, SILVER headlights. Top of oil tank painted black. And one of the detail at rear (near top side of the seat) painted BLACK (GOLD STRIPES TAMPO) with RED & WHITE HOT WHEELS logo, BLACK wordings "treasure hunt 2001".
Beautiful bike indeed!

Then again, it skips another 5 years just to see another motorcycle model to be enlisted in the TH series.

HOT WHEELS 2006 #49 PIT CRUISER (METAFLAKE DEEP PURPLE)

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. '06 LONG CARD EDITION

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

Then when every Hot Wheels Mainline series reach the end of the released in each years, there will always have some changes to the design of the card. This time, it has the 2006 model kept in the 2007 new designed card.

In 2007, motorcycle model's name HAMMER SLED introduced to TH series. This time, it has a regular version (which means, normal body paint color) & a super Treasure Hunt$ edition (which means, special body paint) but with both normal plastic tires.

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. LONG CARD EDITION (REGULAR TREASURE HUNT)

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. LONG CARD EDITION (SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. SHORT EDITION (SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

In 2008, there is no treasure hunt for motorcycle / bike series in Hot Wheels mainline series.
It skip just one year later, in 2009, there has been some changes to the type of material used in wheels section for bikes. Mattel uses REAL RIDER RUBBER TIRES WITH TRACK PATTERNS on the bike's tires for SUPER TREASURE HUNT$ EDITION.

HOT WHEELS 2009 #45 BAD BAGGER (OCEAN BLUE)

INTERNATIONAL, U.S. & TARGET EXCLUSIVE *SNOW FLAKE* LONG CARD EDITION (REGULAR TREASURE HUNT)

INTERNATIONAL & U.S. LONG CARD EDITION (SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

*SPECTRAFLAME BLUE BODY COLOR*

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

(REGULAR TREASURE HUNT)

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION (SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

*REGULAR TREASURE HUNT HAS PLASTIC TIRES, CHROME RIMS, BLACK PLASTIC 3 MOTORCYCLE SPOKES WHEELS*

*SUPER TREASURE HUNT$ HAS REAL RIDER RUBBER TIRES WITH TRACK PATTERN, CHROME PLASTIC 5 MOTORCYCLE SPOKES WHEELS*

An improved version of the super treasure hunt motorcycle series indeed! Beau..ti .... ful!!! :D

It kinda like skipping a year before another bike appeared Treasure Hunt series. But only this once.

2011 HOT WHEELS #64 OCC SPLITBACK (METAFLAKE ORANGE)

INTERNATIONAL, U.S. & U.S. FACTORY SEALED SET LONG CARD EDITION

(REGULAR TREASURE HUNT)

NOTE: To identify INTERNATIONAL CARD, look at the bottom (front cover) where there is a printed wordings 'TREASURE HUNT 11' where there is no apostrophe ` before the number 11. If there is a apostrophe ` at the number 11, like this one TREASURE HUNT `11, this means this card version is U.S. Card Edition.
1. TREASURE HUNT 11 - means INTERNATIONAL CARD EDITION
2. TREASURE HUNT `11 - means U.S. CARD EDITION.

2011 HOT WHEELS #64 OCC SPLITBACK (SPECTRAFLAME DARK ORANGE)

INTERNATIONAL, U.S. & U.S. FACTORY SEALED SET LONG CARD EDITION

(SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

NOTE: To identify whether it is an INTERNATIONAL CARD or U.S. CARD, look at the bottom (front cover) where there is a printed wordings:
1. T-HUNT$™ 11 - means INTERNATIONAL CARD EDITION
2. TREA$URE HUNT$ `11 - means U.S. CARD EDITION.

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

(REGULAR & SUPER TREASURE HUNT$)

Another improved version. Wither extra larger Real Rider Rubber Tires wheels at rear with Track Pattern. Amazing machine indeed! :)

In 2012, the game changes. There will be no more same casting built with different wheels or painted with 2 different body paint job. This time, only the Regular Treasure Hunt of this bike make it to the Treasure Hunt list. Whereas for SUPER TREASURE HUNT$ LIST, it is a HIDDEN castings of 15 different models inside the mainline series.

HOT WHEELS 2012 #52 DUCATI 1098 (ART YELLOW)

INTERNATIONAL,U.S. & FACTORY SEALED SET LONG CARD EDITION

INTERNATIONAL SHORT CARD EDITION

Now, let's go back to the future as in now, hehe.. As what we have seen so far, the latest Treasure Hunt for a Hot Wheels bike model has finally been revealed in 2014 Hot Wheels Mainline P Cases wave. A rough review on this bike can be seen here in my other post.

Hopefully we will be able to see more of the bike series in every year for a treasure hunt series eh. The latest one is really blowing out my mind.. haha :) Go check it out.. go hunt it down.. and for your information, the rarest and the hardest to find through all these times in the treasure hunt series is always the bike casting! :)

Alright then. I guess i will have to end it here for you now.
Hope you gain all the information you need in my post, ok.
You have a good time & thank you so much for reading my post, visiting my blog and very much appreciate all your support all these times around, ok. God bless. Take care, guyz! See you all soon. :D