>>9436785>cant say im a fan of the wheels thoughDefinitely would look better with the wheels in pic related, I think.
>>9436741>I have a newer version of Sting Rod, but it's not even close to your versionYeah, it's had a good number of repaints, and a sequel. It was originally from the "The Hot Ones" line in 1981, which was advertised as having new, faster wheels and axles. The line got an homage/revival in 2011, and it's got some pretty neat, sometimes weird, lesser-known castings.
>Again thanks for the infoI'm not one to take credit that isn't due,
>>9435746 is a separate kind anon who answered your question.
>>9436734Yeah, I just got back into diecast for the first time in almost 20 years and I've missed a lot. I find most of the cars on my checklist by browsing the Hot Wheels wiki and jumping between licenses/years/designers/lines and just seeing what appeals to me. It's how I find neat shit like Studa-Beaker that I've never really seen anywhere else.
>Sadly I never did the RLC clubI only learned that was a thing a few months ago and I've just shamelessly spent a chunk of my stimulus check buying the ones I like on the aftermarket. I'm mostly done backlogging, so now I'm just keeping tabs on whatever's new every year.
>Again thanks for the information, you have some awesome cars anonAlways glad to help a fellow enthusiast. Happy motoring!
>>9436572>What's to be guilty about is how you handled your collection as a kid.Is it really? The combined durability and cheapness of diecast cars were some of their biggest appeals, and pretty much all of the advertised play patterns involved shamelessly whipping them at high speed into destinations unknown. I did take better care of my toys than most kids, but when it comes to my childhood cars, their little dents, chips, and bent axles only make me love them more. Reminds me of happier, more carefree times.
