It’s good to have a hobby during downtime. Theodore “Ted” Gray’s hobby is documenting the early and often obscure history of Hot Wheels products. And his latest book, published in 2020, is just the thing Redline Hot Wheels enthusiasts needed last year. For that, and all of his other endeavors to preserve history in miniature, […]
Tom Daniel an industrial designer by trade, is probably one of the most popular model designers around. With over 75 of his designs being manufactured as scale model kits. Here is a great video compilation from maxsmodels.
John Greaves is the winner of our MCHOF Showcase Contest, speeding past the competition with his impressive collection of 1/18th scale models. Greaves recently paired down his collection of Hot Wheels Redlines from 120 models, holding on to favorites such as his Highway 61 Fred Gibb 427, Billy The Kid Challenger and the 1/12th Kyosho […]
ENTER THROUGH MARCH! We’re extending our Showcase Contest through March 31st. After 3 weeks or 1000 submissions, we’ll close entry and judge your submissions starting March 31st. Shelby American Collection President Steve Volk will join us to help choose the best all-around showcase and once a winner is determined, we’ll announce the results on April […]
Creating an account and adding your information First, sign in or make an account on hobbyDB. Once you’ve made your account, head to your Showcase. Click on your Username on the top right of the home page. Now click the edit button at the top of your info section on the left of your Showcase. […]
The Shelby Cobra today stands as one of the most legendary sports cars in history. Before the fame and the kit-cars, though, there was this: Chassis number CSX2000, the first AC ACE to be fitted with a Ford V8 by Carroll Shelby in his southern California shop. This 1/18th Scale model comes from The Hamilton […]
Larry Wood has recently unveiled a collection of trading cards that encapsulate some of the artwork from the legendary Hot Wheels designer. Entitled “The Ones That Got Away,” this high-end, 10-card set features the never-before-seen work of the Model Car Hall of Fame class of ’09 inductee. Larry has the distinction of being a two-time […]
The Model Car Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2021 class of inductees for several categories. Each person or brand is worthy of their inclusion because of current or historical contributions to the model car collecting world. Model Car Designer of the Year – Ryu Asada Ryu Asada found his dream job right […]
The Model Car Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2021 class of model vehicles for several categories. Each model represents the finest achievements in detail, innovation, and character for various scales. 1/10 Scale Model of the Year – Schuco Zündapp KS 50 Once known primarily for their basic but nice windup car models, […]
