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27 Jun 2024, 10:10 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Yesterday, I visited six or seven toy stores, looking for Hot Wheels or Matchbox collectibles. It was a successful adventure, as I found the Audi 90 Quattro Super Treasure Hunt! It's my third one in ten years! I am as immersed in the Hot W...
25 Jun 2024, 19:30 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I'm shocked at the sheer number of Car Meets happening recently. Everyone is into organizing these, but sadly, there's no essence in them most of the time. Still, I'll give my local countryside meet a chance in a few days. That...
25 Jun 2024, 10:53 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I will be hunting for diecast cars again tomorrow. I have no clear objective for that, but if I come across anything interesting, I'll pick it up and review it for you afterward. Since I decided not to renew my Hot Wheels Red Line Club mem...
24 Jun 2024, 12:40 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Our planet currently accommodates almost eight billion people. We are all unique, but would it seem that way to someone coming from an alien world? Alas, we each have a strategy to stand out from the crowd. I admire 3D artists. They can create ...
24 Jun 2024, 11:18 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / If you ask me about two of my favorite car-focused series, I'll tell you about Initial D and Wangan Midnight. Going all out on the touge or the highway is risky. But I'd probably feel safer on the mountain road. The more you increase t...
24 Jun 2024, 09:38 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I've noticed a change in mindset over the years. I went from "More is better" to "Less is best". And I've applied that in various areas: cars, food, and Hot Wheels. In previous stories, I've discussed how Matt...
23 Jun 2024, 19:11 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Sometimes, people will ask me about the quickest way to get a big Hot Wheels collection. There are several answers, but if you prefer quantity over quality, look at the Mainline series. If you start buying each new case, you'll have 15 boxe...
22 Jun 2024, 14:29 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Something rather unexpected happened to me a few days ago. I was on a short vacation when I came across a toy store I hadn't visited before. And it had so many Hot Wheels cars inside, but I didn't buy a single model. I just couldn'...
22 Jun 2024, 10:31 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I had a very special week. I must have driven over 1,864 miles (3,000 km) in five days, but it was worth it. That's because a third of that time, I sat behind the wheel of the 2024 Mazda MX-5. But more on that in a future story. As I was o...
17 Jun 2024, 13:00 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / After watching Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai," I will likely look at some other classic Japanese movies. But I'll add some modern films in between for the sake of diversity. I haven't paid much attention to at least one medi...
16 Jun 2024, 09:40 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / It's June already, and I haven't ridden my bike this year yet. But that moment is coming right up. I spent almost $1,000 on new parts to have it ready for the season, including new Dunlop tires and a new clutch. Not only do I plan on ...
16 Jun 2024, 07:23 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Something very interesting happened to me yesterday. While driving, I noticed an orange Datsun 240Z parked in front of a car shop. I stopped and talked to the owner for 30 minutes. But I was sad to hear he preferred to stay anonymous rather than sh...
15 Jun 2024, 18:57 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I recently started watching older movies, returning to the '60s and even the '50s. I didn't enjoy Bullitt as I had hoped, but I had a blast watching Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai." I disliked Steve McQueen's movie...
15 Jun 2024, 15:47 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I am going on another long road trip tomorrow. And my wife decided to do a bit of cleaning inside the car. She just walked in the door and said: I found more Hot Wheels; when did you buy these? If you walked into my house two years ago, you'...
10 Jun 2024, 11:47 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / For my upcoming Hot Wheels story, I plan on unboxing 25 or more collectibles. I'm unsure if it will be painful, exciting, or both, as I've recently kept most of them intact. I went to buy some donuts earlier today. And it "just so...
9 Jun 2024, 09:52 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / In less than one month from now, I'll take my RX-7 up a very special road. It has been on my bucket list since I bought it. And then, in late August, I'm heading back to the racetrack with it. I don't get as much racetrack seat t...
8 Jun 2024, 13:39 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / A friend of mine recently told me how much he loved Cars 3. I realized I hadn't seen it yet, even though it appeared in 2017. After watching it last night, it left me with a strong sense of hope for the future. Sometimes, people who don...
6 Jun 2024, 12:32 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / One of my childhood friends is currently leading a fairly good life. He took on a senior management role at a huge automotive company and probably earns 10 to 20 times more than I do. But all that comes at a huge cost: almost zero free time and ple...
6 Jun 2024, 08:52 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I must confess: I don't understand people who don't have hobbies. Hobbies are an exciting path to follow in life, with all the ups and downs involved. They keep boredom away and can bring joy in times of need. Having multiple hobbies ...
1 Jun 2024, 14:31 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I have several family members who love driving trucks. It's not just a job for them; it's a passion for big rigs. I've never driven one myself, but I see how it could be fun. I guess that's why so many non-truckers turn to Euro ...