Backlot Diecast #001
Interesting diecast auctions, news and more, including a very rare Hot Wheels Gold Countach from the Revealers series (try finding that on eBay!)
Hey everyone - here is the inaugural Backlot newsletter! Let me know what you think and what you’d like to see in future editions. This is a big experiment.
Below I’ve included sections on:
Auctions: Interesting auctions from eBay, Facebook etc.
News (Get that RLC drop today?)
What are you collecting now?
Some solid auctions right now:
Live Auction on Facebook this Wednesday at 8pm ET. Scott Tyler (I’ve bought from him a bunch — great guy) is hosting a big live auction on Facebook this Wednesday evening — tons of cool Hot Wheels blackwalls, and Cal Customs. It will be on the “Hot Wheels Pitstop” page (you have to join and be approved ahead of time). You can often get deals on these live auctions too. I’ve been collecting a ton of 80s and 90s Hot Wheels in 2020 and Scott always has awesome finds. Here is a pic:
One of my favorite sellers on Instagram, Larry Webb, is running a big multi-day sale right now. Reasonable prices, and tons and tons of cars — you can build a box. His username is @webb6hotwheels — definitely give him a follow and check out the sales (I turn notifications on for his posts, as the cars can go fast):
Lot of 73 Vintage Lesney (Link) - I’m a sucker for Lesney collections and this one caught my eye — currently bidding at at a cool $1,200 on eBay, it’s a great set of 73 vintage Lesney (lots of Moko) with boxes. Some unique ones in there for sure. This is the kind of stuff that defines “attic find!”
Here is a nice little set of Hot Wheels Redline vans and trucks (link) — currently bidding at $32 and 2 days left. Might bid on this myself!
Missed the RLC drop today? The Spectraflame black 1969 Dodge Charger is going for $55-$60 bucks on eBay. A bunch of listings up here.
Pretty cool little lot of older Tomy Tomica cars here. I definitely have a couple jammers full of these — I feel like they don’t get as much attention as they should. Great detail, and they usually have suspension and some opening parts to them. Currently bidding around $22 (with $12 shipping on top).
Did you catch the RLC drop?
I was lucky enough to get a confirmed order for the RLC release earlier today — it seems like the new Hot Wheels system is working better — for me at least? I had missed the last few RLC releases and was glad to remember this one at 12p ET. I’m pretty pumped to see how the spectraflame paint looks in person. Did any of you get one?
What are you collecting now?
Here is the casting I’ve been hunting down a lot lately (I’ve been on a blackwall kick for a while) — the Hot Wheels Turbo Mustang. I imagine it’s popular with a bunch of you too. You can’t beat the Foxbody. Let me know what castings you’re on the hunt for now - what’s at the top of your wish list? Shoot me an email.
I’m trying a bunch of different stuff in this newsletter — let me know what you guys want to see the most. Customs? Collection pics? Different brands?
Thanks all!
Best,
Matthew