+Scott Dunlap Thank you so much, that is music to my ears. I like to think of myself as somewhat of a Hot Wheels historian. So glad to be of help to you and everyone else that collects vintage Hot WHeels!
oh man, your video was like a time machine. That was my childhood. As a child, we went to the next city once a week, to get groceries and stuff, and I always made my mom buy me a Hotwheels. The California Customs were the coolest looking once - I think they still are - I am in love with those cars. I think since then I am just stuck with Hotwheels, real cars and California:) A few years ago I had a little car parts business and my friend designed me some stickers after the design they used on those buttons, which are included with the normal CCs. btw can you tell me, why there are some california customs which appeard in the mainlines? They do say California Customs on the windshields, but I am sure they were mainline cars. again a great video, I just watched the latest one you released and thought I watch this one again.
Another epic video, and a cracking one! Isn't it a liberating feeling cracking these open, one day, I'll have to open some of my vintage stuff up, when I get a fancy display case. Thanks for sharing.
+Jeff Hill It is very fun opening some old cars! It makes the hobby so much more meaningful to me knowing I am opening for my enjoyment and not keeping these cars for top value to another collector after I'm dead. LMAO Thanks for the comment my friend, and thanks for watching!
I'm serious when I say this but they should have a Hot Wheel history show on Saturday mornings or on one of those documentary show channels and you should be the host. I'd watch it as many of your viewers would also. Thank you for your time.
+Bobby Millionaire I would be honored if a broadcast network would invite me to such a show, it's a great idea Bobby! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
Dude the only person I know that has as much specific info on HW 'S has a catalog that explains most every thing u can imagine about HW' S . I really like those big slick cars ' u call scorchers I think ' I dont ever rember seeing them in stores
+James Rodgers Hahaha, I am somewhat of a walking Hot Wheels encyclopedia... The Super California Custom cars were from 1992, and had a short run. I don't remember seeing many of them growing up, but it's possible they didn't come to my area back then.
I always love your videos and your knowledge about vintage Hot Wheels never ceases to amaze me, have you ever considered writing a book about your collecting adventure? Lots of collectors would love it. Keep up the great vids.
+ZamacParkingLot I have thought about writing a book, only thing is there is lots of great info already on the subject from other collectors / authors. It's not out of the question though, maybe one day when I have more time to write I will do such a thing but right now I'm focusing on making educational and entertaining videos. Thanks for the compliment and comment!
Very Cool stuff...as always! Blown Camaro's were super nice, I have never seen them before...... I think I may have to track one down ,and hopefully find that red one for a great pair to display!!!
Great vid bro. I love it when you do some cracking on the oldies. Love your channel. Don't stop what you're doing. Excellent presentations on all of your videos.
+BigCat9966 Thank you very much, I really appreciate the support and feedback. I will always do these videos for UA-cam as long as it exists.... and beyond if necessary with a website. Thanks again brother!
Just wondering if you'd consider reviewing the Wildwave Stunt Set? There's very little info about it anywhere, and it has the coolest little beach diorama base plate.
Great vid. Each colour variation of the Super Cal Customs has an individual name, for example the pickup truck in pink is the Big Sur-Prize while in orange it's called the Bod-Acious. Regarding a comment of a previous video about the CAT Steam Roller from the matchbox Dirt Machines 2PK, I just found out that mine is from a hotwheels set (forgotten the name, sorry) that comes with a spare roller and mouldable 'clean' dirt. It's in a book I have. Also have you heard of the 1995 Hot Wheels Top Speed cars? I have three myself and were a mystery to me for 10+ years, as they don't have anything on the base, I just found our that they're called Top Speed, and information on this series is hard to find, do you know anything about them?
+reeceracing123 I have not heard of the top speed cars, no. But thanks for letting me know about them I am quite curious to research them now! Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video!
wtffor I just wrote an article on Hotwheels Wikia about them, I have 3 cars myself which I will photograph and upload to the wikia and add to the page.
Eres un héroe de los Hotwheels enserio muchas gracias por darte un tiempo para nosotros y subir semejantes videos saludos desde monterrey México y arriba los Hotwheels !!!!!!!!
Great video as usual, I have a few of those Cal Customs myself, I just bought 8 of them for £10 including the '67 Camaro! If you look @5:16 is that an error in the A pillar on the Porsche? It looks like the pillar has a wee break in it, like all the metal didn't fill the die.
@5:11 of this vidio . That red porshe p911 out of the crash em crack up 3-pack in the close up it looked like the wkndow pillar on passenger side between the pasg side window n the windshild looked cracked. Is it? Sorry to point that our but if thats how it came so be it.
I think it was u that I had sent an email about asking ' Just were in H did u find all those wall shelves that u have your walls covered with ? Very cool
+James Rodgers The cases are made by Plano, model number 5234. Still available from some online distributors, although not sold in Wal Mart anymore like they used to be. :(
Ahh I wish I new u needed those crack ups. I have both dead mint extras. I would have hooked u up. Do u need the gold version of the silver crack up. I have a mint extra. It was a 2pick exclusive. Lmk. I love cracking cars. Older the better.
Do you think it'd be easy to find just the stampers from the crack ups? I found those two cars loose but I'd like to find the stamper, I'm a complete at for those Crack-Ups
I have seen just stampers for sale on eBay before, and they weren't that expensive... If I were you I would just keep checking until you find the ones you want. If anything stampers might be easier to find then the cars themselves, IMO
+wtffor then I definitely am going to go after these cars, it's a bid, 20 bucks for the 4, I hope I win, I also found that Camaro California custom for 8 bucks, is it worth it? Is that the rarest white version? The orange with turbine and dark Windows
Wondering if you could help me. I'm looking for a California customs car as a gift for my husband. From what he remembers it looks an awfully lot like the Camaro or "blown camaro" as you called it, but he said he remembers that the top of the car would lift up. If that makes any sense. It wasn't a fixed body. If you could maybe point me in the right direction that would be very helpful!
+Brakkett There was a Funny Car in the California customs series, only one, with an opening top. It was white with blue and bright pink decorations on the sides, only thing was it was a 70's Corvette. I don't know of any Blown Camaro's or Camaro's of that body style released by Hot Wheels featuring an opening top.
+wtffor that must be it! He never could remember what type of car it was, but he said the colours on the side of this camaro you show here looks familiar (blue and pink). Thanks for the help!
I have the 57 Chevy pink and orange and a yellow and red corvette and the porch.you opened in the first of the video.would sale or trade them if any one was interested
To wtfor' I think thats how u spell ur email name ' thanks for the info . I find your vids . most informative ' I know a friend of mine as I think I said ' has a H Ws book from back in the 90s . Im sure all of witch has been updated since . I have never seen the H W's Cali . customs cars . I dought u can still find them in stores now ' I like that 34 coup & I thought I had seen a 55 chevy on the back of the card u had shown in this vid .
+James Rodgers Glad to be of some assistance in your collection and Hot Wheels hunt, and thanks for watching and commenting! I really like SouthTexasDiecastCollectorsDOTcom for recent info on vintage Hot Wheels, check it out if you haven't already.
I Really din't like the super customs an those big ugly tires. I Really loved the Pontiac banshee's though. I Used to have a full set every color an Variation.
The Suzuki samurai was the biggest joke. It really is an ugly car. Hated it never collected it.The real Suzuki was really a Piece of junk Mechanics hated working on them. Some shops refused to work on them as well which wasn't Illegal.
oh man, your video was like a time machine. That was my childhood. As a child, we went to the next city once a week, to get groceries and stuff, and I always made my mom buy me a Hotwheels. The California Customs were the coolest looking once - I think they still are - I am in love with those cars. I think since then I am just stuck with Hotwheels, real cars and California:) A few years ago I had a little car parts business and my friend designed me some stickers after the design they used on those buttons, which are included with the normal CCs. btw can you tell me, why there are some california customs which appeard in the mainlines? They do say California Customs on the windshields, but I am sure they were mainline cars. again a great video, I just watched the latest one you released and thought I watch this one again.
+G Love Thanks for watching and the cool comment, very interesting and I think many of us can relate! I don't know why there are cars in the mainline with California Customs on the windshields. Personally I have never seen one of these, perhaps they could be errors, rare variation, or rare repack?
My heart skips a beat every time you open the package
that rubber stamp really took me back! i totally had one of those!
You are a true historian. I find the time period of these cars to be the years I know least about-so I always learn something from you.
+Scott Dunlap Thank you so much, that is music to my ears. I like to think of myself as somewhat of a Hot Wheels historian. So glad to be of help to you and everyone else that collects vintage Hot WHeels!
This video is so much fun. Love coming back and rewatching it every now and then
oh man, your video was like a time machine. That was my childhood.
As a child, we went to the next city once a week, to get groceries and stuff, and I always made my mom buy me a Hotwheels. The California Customs were the coolest looking once - I think they still are - I am in love with those cars.
I think since then I am just stuck with Hotwheels, real cars and California:)
A few years ago I had a little car parts business and my friend designed me some stickers after the design they used on those buttons, which are included with the normal CCs.
btw can you tell me, why there are some california customs which appeard in the mainlines? They do say California Customs on the windshields, but I am sure they were mainline cars.
again a great video, I just watched the latest one you released and thought I watch this one again.
The California edition cars are so beautiful, the colors reminds me of 6 flags, raging waters and Santa Monica.
Love that Cal Custom Blown Camaro. I had the real rider version as a kid. Also had the Tubular Turbo Super Cal Custom.
+20JK10 Yes they are cool for sure, thanks for the comment!
I only have enough room to display about 200 cars , I own about 10,000. I love your set up and and enjoy your enthusiasm for the hobby. cheers .😁
Wow! That's awesome! Takes me back. I still have a blue 3-window '34 and a gold '35 Caddy from the Cal Custom series.
Super cool les hot wheels😊
I have never seen a super Cali custom! They rock!!!!
+radar468 Aren't they cool!?!?!
These cars are treasure, wow.
Kids back then had cool toys
Love the colors on those California Customs...definitely remember having them as a kid...well done again sir
+Austin Batista Thank you! The Cal Customs are so cool
Another epic video, and a cracking one! Isn't it a liberating feeling cracking these open, one day, I'll have to open some of my vintage stuff up, when I get a fancy display case. Thanks for sharing.
+Jeff Hill It is very fun opening some old cars! It makes the hobby so much more meaningful to me knowing I am opening for my enjoyment and not keeping these cars for top value to another collector after I'm dead. LMAO Thanks for the comment my friend, and thanks for watching!
I'm serious when I say this but they should have a Hot Wheel history show on Saturday mornings or on one of those documentary show channels and you should be the host. I'd watch it as many of your viewers would also. Thank you for your time.
+Bobby Millionaire I would be honored if a broadcast network would invite me to such a show, it's a great idea Bobby! Thank you for your continued support and encouragement!
Dude the only person I know that has as much specific info on HW 'S has a catalog that explains most every thing u can imagine about HW' S . I really like those big slick cars ' u call scorchers I think ' I dont ever rember seeing them in stores
+James Rodgers Hahaha, I am somewhat of a walking Hot Wheels encyclopedia... The Super California Custom cars were from 1992, and had a short run. I don't remember seeing many of them growing up, but it's possible they didn't come to my area back then.
I always love your videos and your knowledge about vintage Hot Wheels never ceases to amaze me, have you ever considered writing a book about your collecting adventure? Lots of collectors would love it. Keep up the great vids.
+ZamacParkingLot I have thought about writing a book, only thing is there is lots of great info already on the subject from other collectors / authors. It's not out of the question though, maybe one day when I have more time to write I will do such a thing but right now I'm focusing on making educational and entertaining videos. Thanks for the compliment and comment!
as usual, another fantastic and extremely informative video....love watching you open these beauties!!
+Robert Sartain Thank you very much, I really appreciate the supportive feedback! More videos coming soon!
Very Cool stuff...as always! Blown Camaro's were super nice, I have never seen them before...... I think I may have to track one down ,and hopefully find that red one for a great pair to display!!!
Great vid bro. I love it when you do some cracking on the oldies. Love your channel. Don't stop what you're doing. Excellent presentations on all of your videos.
+BigCat9966 Thank you very much, I really appreciate the support and feedback. I will always do these videos for UA-cam as long as it exists.... and beyond if necessary with a website. Thanks again brother!
"Totally Gnarly Vid Dude" ....Took me Back to the day of The Hype of California Custom Name Brand. Thanks
Wonderful cars and video. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just wondering if you'd consider reviewing the Wildwave Stunt Set? There's very little info about it anywhere, and it has the coolest little beach diorama base plate.
Love the vids. On the last Cal Custom Ferrari you opened the roof stripe is also slightly different!
Saludos amigo..!!! 👋🏽 Feliz inició de semana para vos, Dios te bendiga 🇬🇹🇺🇸
Greetings friend .. !!! 👋🏽 Happy week started for you, God bless you 🇬🇹🇺🇸
Great vid. Each colour variation of the Super Cal Customs has an individual name, for example the pickup truck in pink is the Big Sur-Prize while in orange it's called the Bod-Acious. Regarding a comment of a previous video about the CAT Steam Roller from the matchbox Dirt Machines 2PK, I just found out that mine is from a hotwheels set (forgotten the name, sorry) that comes with a spare roller and mouldable 'clean' dirt. It's in a book I have. Also have you heard of the 1995 Hot Wheels Top Speed cars? I have three myself and were a mystery to me for 10+ years, as they don't have anything on the base, I just found our that they're called Top Speed, and information on this series is hard to find, do you know anything about them?
+reeceracing123 I have not heard of the top speed cars, no. But thanks for letting me know about them I am quite curious to research them now! Thanks for the comment, and glad you enjoyed the video!
wtffor I just wrote an article on Hotwheels Wikia about them, I have 3 cars myself which I will photograph and upload to the wikia and add to the page.
Love the Hot Ones and Crack-Ups!
+Hot Wheels TV They sure are nostalgic aren't they?! And so colorful... I love them too. Thanks for watching and commenting Mike!
+wtffor I find Crack-Ups and the other odd stuff at the bottom of boxes of stuff at yard sales. Most people have no idea what thy are!
That Porsche 911 including the red one I had all the Variations Including the metallic silver which was very rare to find.
Eres un héroe de los Hotwheels enserio muchas gracias por darte un tiempo para nosotros y subir semejantes videos saludos desde monterrey México y arriba los Hotwheels !!!!!!!!
Another awesome informative video thanks
+Paul Wooten (wrfcustoms) Thank you!
Very cool thanks 👍 😊 like th Cadillac
You have an amazing collection sir love your videos.
+Bryan Mahoney Thank you very much!
I love your collection
Thank you!
By the way you can buy a mini turntable for your cars to put on show off.
ANOTHER AWESOME video Mate!!!!! VERY informative will keep my eyes open for the Z/28 Camaro Variations. Thanks again Mate Happy Hunting to ya!!!!!
+JoshTheCollectorGuy Thanks my friend, glad that this video was of some assistance with your awesome vintage collection!
Great video as usual, I have a few of those Cal Customs myself, I just bought 8 of them for £10 including the '67 Camaro! If you look @5:16 is that an error in the A pillar on the Porsche? It looks like the pillar has a wee break in it, like all the metal didn't fill the die.
I agree about the width of the caddy
hi colector! where can i buy some wall shelves like yours? i can'd find them anywhere...
@5:11 of this vidio . That red porshe p911 out of the crash em crack up 3-pack in the close up it looked like the wkndow pillar on passenger side between the pasg side window n the windshild looked cracked. Is it? Sorry to point that our but if thats how it came so be it.
I think it was u that I had sent an email about asking ' Just were in H did u find all those wall shelves that u have your walls covered with ? Very cool
+James Rodgers The cases are made by Plano, model number 5234. Still available from some online distributors, although not sold in Wal Mart anymore like they used to be. :(
Ahh I wish I new u needed those crack ups. I have both dead mint extras. I would have hooked u up. Do u need the gold version of the silver crack up. I have a mint extra. It was a 2pick exclusive. Lmk. I love cracking cars. Older the better.
+dreadnok320 I can't wait to see your gift box!!! Thanks for all the encouragement and kind words, Dread!
So cool
Thanks for cracking!
wait a moment, what are those two corvette at 1:46 ? never seen them before.. O_O
*AWESOME*
*BEACH PATROL*
got my support..nice content!
Do the Cali Customs have working suspension?
Do you think it'd be easy to find just the stampers from the crack ups? I found those two cars loose but I'd like to find the stamper, I'm a complete at for those Crack-Ups
I have seen just stampers for sale on eBay before, and they weren't that expensive... If I were you I would just keep checking until you find the ones you want. If anything stampers might be easier to find then the cars themselves, IMO
+wtffor then I definitely am going to go after these cars, it's a bid, 20 bucks for the 4, I hope I win, I also found that Camaro California custom for 8 bucks, is it worth it? Is that the rarest white version? The orange with turbine and dark Windows
Wondering if you could help me. I'm looking for a California customs car as a gift for my husband. From what he remembers it looks an awfully lot like the Camaro or "blown camaro" as you called it, but he said he remembers that the top of the car would lift up. If that makes any sense. It wasn't a fixed body. If you could maybe point me in the right direction that would be very helpful!
+Brakkett There was a Funny Car in the California customs series, only one, with an opening top. It was white with blue and bright pink decorations on the sides, only thing was it was a 70's Corvette. I don't know of any Blown Camaro's or Camaro's of that body style released by Hot Wheels featuring an opening top.
+wtffor that must be it! He never could remember what type of car it was, but he said the colours on the side of this camaro you show here looks familiar (blue and pink). Thanks for the help!
I have the 57 Chevy pink and orange and a yellow and red corvette and the porch.you opened in the first of the video.would sale or trade them if any one was interested
To wtfor' I think thats how u spell ur email name ' thanks for the info . I find your vids . most informative ' I know a friend of mine as I think I said ' has a H Ws book from back in the 90s . Im sure all of witch has been updated since . I have never seen the H W's Cali . customs cars . I dought u can still find them in stores now ' I like that 34 coup & I thought I had seen a 55 chevy on the back of the card u had shown in this vid .
+James Rodgers Glad to be of some assistance in your collection and Hot Wheels hunt, and thanks for watching and commenting! I really like SouthTexasDiecastCollectorsDOTcom for recent info on vintage Hot Wheels, check it out if you haven't already.
How many money you have spend on these? Anyway, so awesome
+Atticus Falcon Ohhhhh..... I've spend a lot of money on my collection. Thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars.
wow
Man where did u find these Ebay or a flea markit ?
+James Rodgers Pretty much all eBay
2:15lets you know you can watch the whole thing
Ooooh I cant watch!!!!!
Well i do own a hot ones pontiac fiero
You know when you open a car the value drops 10% on the car
Red Camaro
Red camaro going for $80 to $200 in 2020
for sale?
+Uva Musico no, sorry, nothing for sale.
I Really din't like the super customs an those big ugly tires. I Really loved the Pontiac banshee's though. I Used to have a full set every color an Variation.
The Suzuki samurai was the biggest joke. It really is an ugly car. Hated it never collected it.The real Suzuki was really a Piece of junk Mechanics hated working on them. Some shops refused to work on them as well which wasn't Illegal.
oh man, your video was like a time machine. That was my childhood.
As a child, we went to the next city once a week, to get groceries and stuff, and I always made my mom buy me a Hotwheels. The California Customs were the coolest looking once - I think they still are - I am in love with those cars.
I think since then I am just stuck with Hotwheels, real cars and California:)
A few years ago I had a little car parts business and my friend designed me some stickers after the design they used on those buttons, which are included with the normal CCs.
btw can you tell me, why there are some california customs which appeard in the mainlines? They do say California Customs on the windshields, but I am sure they were mainline cars.
again a great video, I just watched the latest one you released and thought I watch this one again.
+G Love Thanks for watching and the cool comment, very interesting and I think many of us can relate! I don't know why there are cars in the mainline with California Customs on the windshields. Personally I have never seen one of these, perhaps they could be errors, rare variation, or rare repack?