Still no sign of Hot Wheels Cargo Carriers...

After the JH2 series comes the Hot Wheels Cargo Carriers for the latest Car Culture instalment which I did an unboxing video on YouTube. It is a pain on the mental and wallet for majority of Hot Wheels collectors outside USA. We have to resort ordering online instead of just picking them up on pegs. They may come in weeks or months or never after USA releases.

Of course these are the new breeds of CC which Mattel set them at a higher price. I can see the effort and details but I just could not come to terms with the card. The oversize card no doubt with more room for graphics also add to the shipping cost of course this is not the case if I can have the luxury to pick it up on the peg.

It takes up unnecessary space and comes in a larger than usual carton. On the castings its a different story I must say I’m impressed with the level of details Mattel has put into it. The details are almost on par when I shoot the Ford Transit Super Van with the Porsche GT2 Gulf version

The VW Sunagon is also the “chase” car with one per set and that makes it 3 pieces for the Ford Transit.  The Honda Odyssey which appears in the “Fastest Cars” series on Netflix is my current favourite among the lot.

I can’t share he retail prices for Singapore as we still do not have any sign for JH2 yet sad… Anyway we will still end up paying for Hot Wheels after all the rant and has our local distributors need to buck up on that.

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2018 New Majorette release with Honda Civic TypeR Preview

For Majorette fans rejoiced! If you are not, 2018 is a good year to start collecting Majorette mini cars as they have a whole new range of new releases slated for this year. First big thanks to Majorette for these samples! The one I’m most excited about is the new Honda Civic TypeR casting. I am 100% positive that this will be in every collectors want list.

The 1/58 TypeR comes with the signature pearl white finish body with opening hatch. It comes with a 6 spokes rim with suspension and rolls superb. Needless to say this is definitely the most anticipated casting for 2018 and I believe Majorette will do a few more colour variations of the TypeR. Just be sure to do one in Police version :) Fingers crossed.

For Skyline collectors, Majorette has the MJT Motorsport livery which is a nice addition to their GT-R fleet. The castings is basically the same except for the new racing livery. The next in line is the VW Polo WRC casting which is similar to the No.1 collectors favourite the Redbull Racing Team. This Polo comes with the default VW Motorsport livery and definitely pairs well with the Redbull Team.

The Toyota Hilux Revo is also a new castings for 2018. I received the most query for this when I shared it on IG. It do not have any opening parts but it will definitely go along with majority of Majorette play sets or into your collection if you are a truck lover. Not to mention the full range of Majorette 2018 release will be displayed at our Singapore very first Diecast Expo on 28 - 29 April at National Design Center.

I will share a few more upcoming Majorettes in a bit and remember to stayed tuned to Hot Kustoms YouTube channel or follow me on my IG @hotkustoms. Overall 2018 is looking very bright for Majorette!

We pay a higher than retail prices for Hot Wheels and yet none are seen on pegs

Another VW T1 Panel added to my VW collection. This time in Scooby-Doo Series. This collectors choice casting is no stranger to all of us. It only appears in the premium range. Rubber wheels metal base and a usual guest in the Pop Culture series.

I believe this was launched in Christmas last year and goes well with my Mystery Machine Christmas theme custom. However till date it has not arrived in Singapore where collecting Hot Wheels is a hit and miss here. International collectors are paying much higher retail prices than U.S and yet it may not even arrived to our retail stores.

All the hype by famous bloggers / Youtubers make collectors from other regions pay the extra bucks to their reseller or partners. This VW T1 Van was passed to me by my pal who found it a a Hobby Store which charge higher than retail prices. A big thanks to my all friends for the help along the way.

Just a recap of the prices and availability of Pop Culture / Retro Entertainment worldwide.

See the prices I compile last Dec. 

Prices as below from the most expensive.

Ecuador - Avg 13 USD

Thailand - Avg 12 USD

Peru- Avg 12 USD

Germany - Avg 11.2 USD

Brunei - Avg 11.1 USD

Brazil - Avg 10 USD

UK - Avg 10 USD

Taiwan - Avg 9.5 USD

Myanmar - Avg 9.2 USD

Sri Lanka - Avg 9 USD

Indonesia - Avg 9 USD

Philippines - Avg 8.8 USD 

Australia - Avg 7.6 USD

Hong Kong - Avg 7.6 USD

Singapore - Avg 7.30 USD

Japan - Avg 6.2 USD

Vietnam - Avg 6 USD

Malaysia - Avg 5.8 USD 

Canada - Avg 4.9 USD

USA - Avg 4.5 USD

India - Not Available 

China - Not Available 

Spain - Not Available
Switzerland - Not Available

It’s an irony that although they are mostly make in Thailand my friends are paying a lot more in fact almost triple than U.S.A collectors. Scalpers issue aside it’s no doubt that collecting Hot Wheels are expensive for us but shouldn’t we deserved to get these international assortment release on time as well?

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Hot Kustoms Collection: Hot Wheels VW T1 Panel Bus

A walk through of all my current Hot Wheels VW T1 Panel buses through Instagram Live on 28 Nov 2017 with the exception of the latest Scooby-Doo Panel Bus. The model ares:

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Reese Pieces

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Universal Monsters Wolfman

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Grateful Dead

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Muppets Kermit the frog

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Star Trek 50th Annivesary

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Super Mario Bros

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus DC Comics Superman

• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Marvel The Wasp 
• Pop culture VW T1 Panel Bus Fatlace illest.com

Hot Kustoms Review: Hot Wheels Fatlace VW Panel Bus

A quick review of my illest.com Hot Wheels Fatlace '64 VW panel bus. The bus comes with a clear case as well as a bonus surf board and a decal sheet. Thanks to my buddy from the North for helping me to get this beauty to add in to my panel bus collection. 

It is such a shame that for the latest order from illest.com last week. Singapore and a few other countries are excluded from their shipping list.

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Happy Holidays Peanuts Volkswagen Candy Delivery Bus

With 2015 Holiday Custom Ford Escort Gasser

The Beatles USA Tour Volkswagen T1 Panel Bus

2012 Pop Culture Reese's Pieces Volkswagen Micro Bus

2015 Los Angeles 29th Convention Volkswagen Kool Kombi

Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Delivery Volkswagen Drag Truck. As featured in #lamleycustoms

2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus