Big Fun, Miniature Diecast at the 15th Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals


Our good friend and  diecast collector Chris Parker attended the 15th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals from March 25-29 in Lexington, Kentucky. While some models were hard to find, good times were aplenty. Here are some highlights from Chris.

The entry to the conference hall featured giant loops of orange track. No one was allowed to ride on them, however.

The entry to the conference hall featured giant loops of orange track. No one was allowed to ride on them, however.

Several Hot Wheels designers were on hand to sign cars and posters and talk about their creations. Here Mark Jones shows off an upcoming creation… a wild custom Corvair Greenbrier Van surf dragster. No word when this model comes out, but it will be a cool one!

Several Hot Wheels designers were on hand to sign cars and posters and talk about their creations. Here Mark Jones shows off an upcoming creation… a wild custom Corvair Greenbrier Van surf dragster. No word when this model comes out, but it will be a cool one!

The one and only Larry Wood is always happy to spend time with his legions of fans.

Howard Rees is always happy to spend time with his fans.

Steve Vandervate presents one of his creations, a custom first generation Camaro.

Steve Vandervate presents one of his creations, a custom first generation Camaro.

Special edition Hot Wheels cars were available to attendees. Note the special white letter tires exclusive to this show. They include…

The 69 Ford Mustang Boss 302…

The 69 Ford Mustang Boss 302…

Drag Dairy funny car with flip up body…

Drag Dairy funny car with flip up body…

Greenwood Corvette race car…

Greenwood Corvette race car…

1967 Ford Bronco...

1967 Ford Bronco…

… and the Dodge Charger Funny Car.

… and the Dodge Charger Funny Car.

As if the convention wasn’t already enough fun, Chris celebrated his birthday at the event. He makes a convincing Simpsons character, doesn’t he? With him is Mike Zarnock, who is a member of the hobbyDB advisory board.

As if the convention wasn’t already enough fun, Chris celebrated his birthday at the event. He makes a convincing Simpsons character, doesn’t he? With him is Mike Zarnock, who is a member of the hobbyDB advisory board.

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