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4 Dec 2023, 12:35 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I'm still hard at work trying to finalize the last details on my FC RX-7 five years after I bought it. Even though I don't get to drive it as much as I want to, I'm still grateful to know it's there. But in the back of my ...
3 Dec 2023, 20:05 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / People often ask me why I collect Hot Wheels cars. I have several reasons, and I've mentioned some of them before. Two of those reasons have to do with money and space. It's tricky to build a 1/18th-scale display, not to mention any sizes...
2 Dec 2023, 07:42 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Taking photos of Hot Wheels cars feels relaxing to me. I try to make the vehicles look as realistic as possible, working only with my smartphone and natural light. But I might get a miniature diorama, some scale figures, and a more advanced camera ...
1 Dec 2023, 19:07 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Over a decade ago, one of my favorite artists released a song about people's vices in life. And he mentioned how exciting it is to find someone who shares your obsession. And that's spot on. Most of my friends are either obsessed with car...
30 Nov 2023, 20:14 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Do you ever acknowledge that a particular string of events has led to your current life? I'll tell you what happened to me. A couple of days ago, someone posted several photos of the Nurburgring, all covered in snow. I shared those photos ...
30 Nov 2023, 13:11 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Do you remember that video of Elon Musk taking delivery of his new McLaren F1 in 1999? He was under 30 then, which must have been a happy moment. If you want another inspiring story about McLaren's iconic machine, Jay Leno has one you'll ...
30 Nov 2023, 08:33 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Imagine you had access to a time machine and could return in time. Would you change any of your past decisions? I sometimes think about the day I almost bought a Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-T for $3,000. I was still in college and decided to wait a few ...
29 Nov 2023, 22:38 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / My physics teacher always told me that a person who tries to juggle too many things at once won't become a master of any of them. And this applies in so many areas of life, including Hot Wheels collections. The best way to go about the hobby i...
29 Nov 2023, 19:52 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Most modern cars can go up to 124 mph (200 kph). That wasn't the case 30 or 40 years ago. But things become slightly more complicated when aiming for the magical 186.41 mph (300 kph) barrier. You need a car with a good drag coefficient, an...
29 Nov 2023, 18:45 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Motorsports can be fun, but we should remember that they can also be quite dangerous. I've had my fair share of shunts, mostly in drift cars or motorcycles. And I've learned to be more careful when I'm engaged in such situations. ...
29 Nov 2023, 16:39 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / One of my close friends called me last night and invited me to his place on Saturday. I had forgotten it was his birthday in December, and I knew I had to buy him something nice. So, I visited my favorite store and bought him a 1/18-scale race car....
29 Nov 2023, 00:24 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / My father was never into cars and motorcycles. One of my grandfathers used to work on tractors, while the other drove a coal truck for a living. I've often asked myself whether my kids will ever like the same things I do, but I'm mentally...
28 Nov 2023, 23:05 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / The Internet has changed how we perceive the world, and it's not always for the best. You can travel the globe from the comfort of your home if you can't afford to do it in person. The virtual experience paints only part of the story but ...
28 Nov 2023, 20:31 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I recently went to a high school reunion and found out one of the quietest kids in class is now an enormous motorcycle enthusiast. He told me about his F 900 XR and mentioned he has two motocross bikes. I instantly remember having never ridden a mo...
28 Nov 2023, 17:36 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I had the craziest dream last night, and it might be due to all the Hot Wheels stories I've written recently. I was walking down the street in my small hometown and spotted a store I had never seen. It was full of old, rare, unique diecast car...
27 Nov 2023, 22:49 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Christmas is just around the corner. And you know what that means! People are already on the hunt to buy presents for their loved ones. But that is easier said than done sometimes, especially if you've got a picky SO. I've always had a kn...
27 Nov 2023, 20:03 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I grew up dreaming about Japanese sports cars, but most of my older buddies were into BMWs and Volkswagens. It was easier for them to get parts for these cars, and they enjoyed German engineering. I was never a fan of any generation of the VW Golf....
27 Nov 2023, 16:00 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / When I started working for Volvo in 2018, I noticed all the XC60s, XC90s, and other models driving down the road. Recently, I've been increasingly interested in custom Hot Wheels cars. One or two people in my local community get involved in th...
27 Nov 2023, 14:27 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I haven't been fortunate on my recent Hot Wheels "hunting" sessions. So there was only one alternative: buy some from various sellers online. I am now waiting to take delivery of the yellow Porsche 930 Turbo from the Boulevard set an...
26 Nov 2023, 14:14 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / One of my friends just moved into a new home and asked for advice on building a display for his Hot Wheels collection. Many solutions are available online, and I can't wait to have my own home to set up my "man cave." If I have to de...