RLC 2016 - Studebaker and Gulf

For those following the blog and/or my YouTube videos, you will know that I became very critical of the Hot Wheels Red Line Club in 2015 after the "upgrade" that saw the order process for new releases become so much harder along with a general feeling of "Mattel will never fix this". As a result, when it came time to renew my membership for 2016, I decided not to ... a decision that part of me regretted once I saw the first couple of cars that the club offered for 2016.

Thankfully my good mate in the capital city came to my rescue and was able to secure the first two special edition releases at cost (and I actually think they were sold to me below cost), and today after a few extra days in the New Zealand postal system they arrived ... and they are amazing.

First up is the 1963 Studebaker Champ, presented in a display box similar to the "Toy Fair" cars and a few other special releases. In hand, this release is spectacular and it surprises me that is is still available in the shop.

Next is the Porsche 993 GT2 done in the very pleasing Gulf colour scheme. As expected, this amazing piece sold out very quickly and commands some serious coin on eBay. Pictures just do not do this release justice and neither can my limited vocabulary ... so lets let the pictures do all the talking!

Huge thanks to my good mate from the capital city for the hook up, and if the Red Line Club continues with these excellent releases then maybe they will get a member in the 2017 year again.