First Look: Hot Wheels Simpsons Family Car...

So what's next?

We have the Homer, and now the Family Sedan, and there has to be more coming.  First thought is obviously the Canyonero, which would be a perfect choice for Simpsons fans, as would Mr. Plow.  (It's name again, is Mr. Plow.)  But being a wagon aficionado, I hope it is Marge's people mover.

Now I start with that, because I have said numerous times before, I am not really into character cars.  I like the real stuff, and while I can't argue at all the appeal of The Homer, and it is understandably a hit among the masses, it just isn't my cup of tea.  But this family sedan?  I love it.  I really do.

I didn't think I would.  When Wheel Collectors got the batch, the Simpsons Sedan was more a curiosity than anything I was interested in.  The BTTF Hover car, for example, got its feature on the blog and was then thrown into the donation pile.  Not this one.

It's cute.  It's simple.  It may be the most everyday-street-car-oriented casting Hot Wheels has done in awhile.  Just a simple sedan you grew up with.  Kind of funny that a cartoon car might be the most realistic family sedan Hot Wheels has done in awhile.  What was the last one?  The Ford Fusion?

Here is some of the charm.  The pink color of course, but the front and rear tampos look great.  The detail in the interior is really nice too.  The seats actually look comfortable.

I didn't expect to like this one, but I do.  It is bound to be popular, so I don't think me liking it changes anything.  But just know I'm a fan.

And that is why I want to see Marge's Wagon.  If it has the small town classic charm of the sedan, it will be a must-have.

(Find the Sedan at Wheel Collectors...)


Hot Wheels Simpsons Family Sedan (2015 New Models):

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Case Report: Opening a 2015 Hot Wheels International N Case...

Two batches to go, and 2016 is upon us.

Maybe not the year, but the Hot Wheels line.  We already know of two 2016 Super TH's (the blue Acura NSX we previewed yesterday has been confirmed), and more tidbits are emerging.  We will pass along anything we learn.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves.  There is still a lot to get to in 2015.  We have seen sneak peeks of all the models, but there are still some surprises coming, including what should be a dandy batch of Kmart exclusives.  Oh, and that Nissan 180SX a few of us are excited to get our hands on.

Oh, and this batch.  Batch N.  The one that just arrived at Wheel Collectors:

Hot Wheels Batch N at Wheel Collectors

There are few models I am interested in, and quite a few I think many of you are interested in as well.  So shall we get to it?

As always, this is a random case taken off the pallet that was delivered to Wheel Collectors, and each model, pulled 3-by-3.  Let's see what we've got:


Hot Wheels 2015 N Case:

Reg TH Alert:

Interesting case.  A reg TH, but no Super.  That is not a surprise, but not even a regular Supra showing up is.  Thankfully, the basic and Super appeared in other cases.

This may not be my favorite version of the Supra, but it is a great Super TH.  We will give it a full feature a little later.  And on top of that, this is a great case.  That Simpsons car, along with another chance to get the BTTF Hover Car should make a lot of you happy.

Your thoughts?

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