Four New Hot Wheels Cars Which Are Bigger Than Usual

What scale are you interested in? What kind of cars do you like? How much display space do you have at home? And how big of a monthly budget can you spend on this hobby? I only know a handful of people who can afford to stick to a 1/18th-scale (or bigger scale) collection. I interviewed two last year, and it's not hard to tell that something like that requires a considerable budget and sizeable room.

My first model cars were 1/43rd-scale Bburago collectibles when I was a kid. But I've paid more attention to smaller, 1/64th-scale vehicles in recent years. They're cheaper to buy (in most cases), easier to display, and easier to transport if you need to move up shop. Mattel has a strong background in 1/64th-scale vehicles, but it doesn't mean it hasn't tried exploring other areas.

Many years ago, the Hot Import Night D-Force series featured 1/50-scale items, including a Honda S2000, a Scion xB, and a Mazda RX-7. And some of you may have noticed that the Premium 1/43 line began anew in 2023. We saw six different cars last year. It started with the Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 and ended with the Mercedes-AMG GT3.

Unsurprisingly, item no. 5, the Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) V-spec II Nür with NISMO Parts,‎ is one of the most expensive, with prices reaching $100. For 2024, the diecast manufacturer seems to have seven models lined up for the 1/43rd-scale collection. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is returning for the second year in a row, but this features a Velocity Blue finish. The only other carry-on item is the '23 Corvette Z06.

I'd rather have last year's Accelerate Yellow version, but it's almost as good in Amplify Orange Metallic. If the '69 Modified Ford Mustang looks like a glitch in the Matrix to you, then worry not! Mattel used it in the Elite 64 series, too, and this is just a larger-scale version of that vehicle. The cool part about it is that you get to see finer details, but that comes at an increased price.

I would probably consider adding Ronald Wong's Porsche 911 GT3 RS to my collection if there weren't so many more options on the market. Frankly, I'd rather make the step up to Solido-spec 1/18th scale cars than buy 1/43rd-scale ones with a Hot Wheels logo. But that's just me. Besides that, Phil Riehlman designed the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, which is pretty spectacular! Someone is asking for $148 for all four cars on eBay, but I'm sure you can find a more affordable alternative at various online diecast stores.