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  • New Matchbox Mix of European Cars Is Coming in 2026
    I have bought more Matchbox collectibles in 2025 than I have in my entire life. I set most of them free (this is the way). Obviously, some were nicer than others, and I've learned a few lessons. Do you know what the sole reason is that's stopping me from buying... Read more »
  • The Marauders: Rediscovering 5 Epic Full-Size Mercs That Packed Some Serious Muscle
    Throughout its history, Mercury offered some impressive land yachts that combined style with serious V8 muscle. Among those were these five models that shared the Marauder moniker in one way or another. In the late 2000s, Mercury was seen as the Detroit brand that was the most "successful" at delivering... Read more »
  • 5 Classic Convertibles That Featured Retractable Hardtops Long Before It Was Cool
    A retractable hardtop may seem like a cool, relatively modern feature, but its roots can be traced back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. During the past three decades, we've witnessed several remarkable convertibles that were made even more impressive by the addition of a retractable hardtop. Aside from the... Read more »
  • Great Scott: Hot Wheels Car Culture Welcomes the Golf R32
    I've been thinking about pursuing a Hot Wheels HKS collection for some time now. I'm even more enthusiastic about the idea after seeing the upcoming Boulevard Nissan Skyline GT-R. I delved into the HKS topic last year and have since acquired my first two models. I'm talking about the 2023... Read more »
  • Toyota GR GT3 Is Ready for Its December Reveal, It Will Get V8 Firepower
    It has already been almost four years since we first saw the GR GT3 concept car, which Toyota unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show. It's been four years of waiting for the Japanese marque to turn that car into production. Now, it is finally happening. Brace yourself for a December... Read more »
  • 2026 Hot Wheels Boulevard Mix 2: Godzilla Wins Again
    My buddy Mike recently helped me recover some data from an old hard drive. I haven't had access to it in at least eight or nine years. And there were plenty of things for me to be excited about. That includes a selection of albums I used to listen to... Read more »
  • New Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Set Raises the Stakes
    I haven't done any drifting days this year. But snow drifting has been off the menu for more than a few years now. Seeing Fredric Aasbo going all out on the frozen lake seriously activated my fear of missing out. There's something special about going sideways on ice or snow.... Read more »