Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show(Osaka, Japan May 28, 2006) '49 & '51 Merc

Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show(Osaka, Japan May 28, 2006) '49 & '51 Merc

I paid $107.40 for this one(shipped).  It's been one of the hardest chased item for me in 2017.  I've seen it go as low as $80-something, as high as $150.  I was trying to go for the lowest number, but as they released just 2,000 of these, they don't come around a whole lot.  I was very happy when a eBay seller accepted my offer for $100 + shipping.

Hot Wheels Custom Car Show(Osaka, Japan May 28, 2006) '49 & '51 Merc

It says the paint was designed by hot rod designer "Coop".  I know nothing about nothing, so I couldn't tell you anything about this guy, except I fell in love with the purple '51 he designed.  I think purple can be the best color on a car when done right.  



Hot Wheels   Custom Car Show merc

Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan   '49 & '51 Merc

Hot Wheels Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan  '49  '51 Merc

Flat black '49 actually looks really cool.  Very high quality.

Hot Wheels Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan  '49  '51 Merc

Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan   '49 & '51 Merc

Flame tampo looks tad grainy/rough?  I'd still make this purchase all over again though.  It's such a sweet design & the chrome looks amazing!  :)

Hot Wheels ホットウィール Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan   '49 & '51 Merc

Hot Wheels Custom Car Show Osaka, Japan  '49  '51 Merc

Only 2,000 sets.  I have few of these Hot Wheels Japan/RLC sets, but this one has spectacular art on the box & the cars are stunning!

3 comments:

  1. Oh boy, lovely set !!
    Coop made many devilish sexy girls on many album covers !!
    More famous in the 90's !

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    1. I'm going to have to look this up.

      *googles*

      Wow, he's got really nice style to his art. I love it!!

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  2. Good work, Carlo. This type of posting helps others to understand the starts and stops, and trials and errors involved in the creative process.Racing car decals

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