This Boulevard set is a special one as it reaches the magic number 100. Does it also have special Hot Wheels cars to go with that? Well, read until the end and create your own idea and maybe this way I can help you buy this set or skip it next time you see it in the stores.
LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LPI 800-4
Italian cars are nice to the eyes and this new version of the Countach is exactly that, although we are used to this type of cars to have stock paint, some small graphics would have been nice. I don’t know yet what you guys think about it, but with this kind of details should definitely be satisfying, although some of you might hold back when it comes to the wheels and mostly the different size between front and back.
MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4
Mitsubishi is another interesting one, not released long ago and was also only part of premium series so far. While it is also in the stock color, as well as all of the previous variations it’s looking very good, the green combo with the gold rims work really well and I see no issues on it. The pop-up headlights, used a lot on sports cars in the 90’s give this one a nice retro look, small spoiler in the back, headlights and even a license plate.
You’re going to find these on the pegs for sure, as collectors, resellers, hoarders or whatever you want to call them are not going to go crazy for this one. The graphics on the cards are the classic Boulevard theme, we got used to it by now, I guess that if it works don’t change it is what designers are thinking of. It’s the first JDM car of the set and maybe the next one might be more desired.
2021 TOYOTA GR SUPRA
I don’t know about you, but this version of the Supra has something different, it’s looking like a collector’s wish made with AI and we know how good AI can be these days. Made with this kind of graphics, liveries and all the logos, also our eyes are switching from the stock, plain colors of the first two castings pulled out of the case might make this one the more interesting of the set, or at least the best JDM for sure.
When it comes to value this one is not going to make you rich either, I’m sorry! It has many variations released so far, interesting ones, in the premium as well as mainlines, with two versions, 2020 and 2021 with some small differences like the back spoiler on the 2020 one! The one in this case might actually be ON TOP, considering it's a JDM and we know how loved these are by the community, by diecast cars collectors.
NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (BNR32)
Probably the highlight of the set this Skyline GT-R is a model that any diecast cars collector will have issues finding it on the pegs when they’re hunting in the stores. I will start saying that I have seen collectors not being that impressed about this variation and I respect their decision, but I don’t understand it, I say it’s an amazing casting. The details are cool, the wheels are nice and the GodZilla artwork should be like that, not clean and clear, it’s supposed to be faded, that is how it was intended.
It looks like it’s a lower resolution, not very clear, but again, that’s how it was intended and personally I’m ok with it, I mean, you can’t please everyone, right? It has a few variations as well, premium, mainlines and Super Treasure Hunts. When it comes to value, well, the Skyline is still new and has a higher price that the previous in the box, in the future it will definitely go higher in prices so make sure you get your hands on one or two extras.
'60s FIAT 500 D MODIFICADO
The last one in the case might also be the last choice for many collectors as this Fiat is not what I previously called other castings, an eye catcher. While I personally don’t find it that interesting either, the casting itself is very well made with details, cool wheels, although small and simple artwork that represents the Italian flag colors.
It’s one of the smallest castings, based on real life cars that Hot Wheels is making in the premium series and we can even see the engine, although without any kind of details on it. This one also is not going to bring you a lot of financial value in the future, so if you’re in it for that, even if it’s the wrong reason, then this one isn’t it either, so you have to keep on searching.
The last two numbers of the mix are also the best ones and I am not sure if it was intended but the Skyline and the Countach are going to appear in many collections, now or in the near future. I am sure they’re going to stay in mine. Boulevard has reached 100 with this mix … any of you are going to stop now? … keep on going? … or maybe do like me and just choose the castings you like from each mix?
Thank you for reading! You can watch the full case unboxing on my channel JonToyCars!
