RLC Series 13

After a years break, the Hot Wheels Red Line Club is on a roll in 2015.
Arriving today after taking a while to reach my USA shipping address are the next two Series 13 releases - the 64 GMC Panel, and the Haul of Flame.

Just like the Breakaway Bucket late in 2014, these two releases were ready to ship as soon as they were offered via the shop. And just like the Breakaway Bucket, these two castings were on my 'meh' list for the year.

The 64 Panel in the right colour scheme and tampographs can look fantastic, but my interest in this release was limited at best. Interest on the Facebook group however was high enough that I took the gamble and ordered two on sale day in order to bring in my maximum allowed number of three. And, now that I have the casting in hand, I am very glad I did bring in the maximum allowed - 1 is heading to a new home, 1 is staying in my collection and the remainder is currently on hold by a Facebook group member.

The Haul of Flame is an interesting casting, based off the real bus that carts Mattel Employees around HQ. Sadly, the bright orange and blue just didn't work for me in all the promotional images and for the first RLC release in a while "slept in", resisting the temptation to order additional items. In hand though part of me really regrets that decision as it does look a lot nicer in person compared to any promotional images but I have to live with my decision as this release is heading to a new home.