Did anyone catch the episode: Hot Wheels 50th anniversary on T.V?

[Topcat]

It was a pretty cool show

Showed the Snake & Mongoose and said it was a major marketing that put them over.
Interview of Don & Tom as well.

Too much to show & tell.

[Topcat]

The most valuable Hot Wheel is the Magenta Metallic VW Micro Bus with Surf Boards.

Valued at $150,000 plus.
I saw it once at Petersen's Hot Rod Museum (under glass)

[Cuda Cody]

Years ago in the 90's a buddy had that Hotwheel.  He was big in to Hotwheels.  He sold it and bought a new Viper.

The most valuable Hot Wheel is the Magenta Metallic VW Micro Bus with Surf Boards.

Valued at $150,000 plus.
I saw it once at Petersen's Hot Rod Museum (under glass)

[Topcat]

They said on the show they discontinued it because the center of gravity was too high with the bigger Redline wheels. Very few were made.

So it's like the Susan B Anthony. I suppose in some way.

[Chryco Psycho]

Years ago in the 90's a buddy had that Hotwheel.  He was big in to Hotwheels.  He sold it and bought a new Viper.

Seems like a good trade . both are collectable wheels but the Viper should be more fun !!

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Yes I watched it. I was a little to "old" when these came around. I'm of the "matchbox" generation.  Now I wonder where all those cars my brother had went??? 

[RUNCHARGER]

I was a bit old as well when they came out. I did have a few of the originals though but they are all gone, probably given away to kids over the years. I pretty much remember Hot Wheels starting in 1970 because of the Snake and Mongoose deal.

[ZEN357]

Great show, wish I still had my Hot wheels Collection from when I was a kid.