Hot Wheels Star Wars Planet Series - Tatooine

Here is The Vanster (DJL09), number 3 of 8 from the 2016 Star Wars Planet series. This series was another Walmart exclusive.  It was an 8-car series released around October of 2016. All of the cars in this series were non-licensed vehicles, so interest among collectors for the series for the cars themselves seemed limited. I've seen it said elsewhere that, while the card art was impressive, that was the only thing going for this series. I've liked all of Hot Wheels Star Wars offerings, including this one.
The Vanster has decos to commemorate Tatooine. This cost the same as a car from the basic line, so no special wheels, and no all-around tampos. I like the Vanster anyway, and like the tampos on it here. And the card art does look good.

Hot Wheels 1966 Dodge A100 Van - 2016 Pop Culture Peanuts (DWH13)

I'm of the right age (almost 50) that I couldn't help but see the A Charlie Brown Christmas every year until I was around 10. This was pre-cable, so there was not as much competition or alternatives. Variety shows may have varied from year to year, but certain shows became classics that got shown each and every year. With the Peanuts, I was OK with the repetition. From the soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi to a script that didn't insult the child viewer, there was so much to like about the show. The animation wasn't Disney, but it was serviceable. The show became an indelible part of my childhood memories of Christmas. 

I was glad to buy this model to commemorate that. The casting allows a nice surface for the tampos, and the silver paint compliments the theme. The art work is not from the holiday show, as Woodstock didn't enter the strip until the late '60s, and the special was made in 1965. This is a great model for the holidays.

2016 Hot Wheels Star Wars series - # 4 Rockster (DJL07)

Hot Wheels releases (it seems almost monthly) small series of themed cars that are available exclusively at Walmart. A few months ago there was another 8 car release with a Star Wars theme - this time, planets shown in the movies. I assume in a bid to save money, the cars in these series are not licensed vehicles. That really isn't a draw back for me, as I get these for the tampos and the art work, not for the cars in particular. Here is Rockster (DJL07), a good choice to represent Hoth.

Hot Wheels '34 Dodge Delivery Bus (DLB45) - 2016 Pop Culture, DC Comics

I picked up a few examples from this series, and I really need to be a little more choosy. I like the casting, and this is the only example I have of it in my collections. But the tampos aren't my cup of tea. It may be that I'm just not that big of a Batman fan, as I keep buying the Hot Wheels Star Wars, which are similar in execution. And I really like the Hot Wheels Star Wars releases.

Matchbox Jeep Wrangler Superlift (MB832) from 2016 Walmart Jeep series

Here is another offering from Matchbox's 2016 Jeep series offered through Walmart. It is the Jeep Wrangler Superlift (MB832), and is based on a real vehicle. Not a personal favorite of mine, to be honest. The card art on this series is well done.

Matchbox 1943 Jeep Willys (MB784) from Walmart Jeep series

Earlier this year Matchbox released an 8 car series of jeeps through the years that was a Walmart exclusive. Here is the 1943 Willys MB, commonly referred to as a jeep. Willys, through mergers, became part of AMC, which was acquired by Chrysler in 1987. Jeep became its own badge, and that is why this is called by Mattel as a Jeep Willys. I like the casting and like this version. For a buck it does a great job of representing the original.

Hot Wheels Ford GT - ZAMAC version (DHX89) from 2016 Mainline

The ZAMAC versions of various castings are worth collecting in my opinion. The bare metal with just the tampos add an interesting variant. This Ford GT is a great example - in the Gulf livery, it looks great. As a ZAMAC, it looks different but still looks great.

Hot Wheels SRT Viper GTS-R (DHP38) from 2016 Mainline

Vipers have been fairly popular, with a number of castings being released by different manufacturers. Here is a recent offering by Hot Wheels dressed up in the Team: Hot Wheels colors. 

Hot Wheels 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 (DHX59) - 2016 Mainline

The recent release of this casting has sparked some interest on my behalf for Rally Cars. Here is the 1970 Ford Escort RS 1600 sporting Castrol logos. 

BMW 2002 (DHX90) - ZAMAC version from the 2016 Mainline

This is the ZAMAC version of the BMW 2002 (DHX90) from the 2016 Mainline. Hot Wheels made some good choices for its recent ZAMAC versions. This is 1 of 5 from the BMW segment.

BMW Z4 M Motorsport (DHR82) from the 2016 Mainline

As part of the 2016 Mainline, Hot Wheels had a 5-car segment for BMW. Here is 3 of 5, the BMW Z4 M Motorsport (DHR82).

1965 Ford Mustang (DLV24) from the 2016 Stars and Stripes series

From the 2016 Stars and Stripes series, here is number 3 of 10 - the 1965 Ford Mustang (DLV24). Nice casting, nice tampos. I turned 9 on the Bicentennial, and this really captures that spirit.

1977 Custom Dodge Van (DLV20) from the 2016 Stars and Stripes series

Here is #4 of 10 of the Stars and Stripes series released through Walmart. This is the Custom '77 Dodge Van (DLV20). I like the casting to begin with, and it looks great dressed up in the patriotic theme. 

Hot Wheels Stars & Stripes Series Camaro Z28 (DLV29)

Here is #5 of 10 from the Stars and Stripes series released at Walmart. This is the Camaro Z28 (DLV29). I like that this one is Zamac, which seems fitting. These were released in late winter, where a July 4th time-frame would seem to make more sense. The tampos are well done on all of these offerings, and I'm glad I've got the complete series.

Hot Wheels 2016 Camaro SS (DHP14) from the 2016 Mainline

Here is #9 of 10 of the Muscle Mania series from the 2016 Mainline - the '16 Camaro SS (DHP14), new for 2016. It is featured in the Forza Motorsport video game (I'm not familiar with the game, so thanks, Google). From the back of the card: "Specialty: Redesigned for 2016 with 0-60 acceleration in 4.0 seconds and a 0.97g corner grip, the most powerful '16 Camaro SS yet is ready to break some records! Precise contours create maximum aerodynamics while the lighter frame-hugging body pushes this Camaro to a hot new agility."

Hot Wheels 1969 Dodge Charger 500 (DHX91) Zamac version

Here is one of the more recent Zamac offerings from Hot Wheels and Walmart - the '69 Dodge Charger 500 from the 2016 Mainline.

Baja Bone Shaker (DHP87) from 2016 HW Mild to Wild series

I've been a fan of the Bone Shaker ever since I saw the real version at the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Here is the latest version of the Baja Bone Shaker, #7 of the HW Mild to Wild series from the 2016 Mainline.

Hot Wheels 2014 Honda Odyssey (DHP26) from the 2016 Mainline

New for 2016, here is the 2014 Honda Odyssey (DHP26) from the Mainline. From the card: "Specialty: The aero body kit and hood scoops on this '14 Honda Odyssey are an indication that this is no ordinary people mover. A turbo V6 revs high as gases exit the dual exhaust above the massive rear diffuser. Two child seats and a panoramic roof ensure the kids get to school on time and in style." As a father who owns a mini-van, I really like the fact that the interior has the car seats on this.

Jeep Willys 4X4 (MB955) from the Walmart 2016 Jeep Series

Matchbox released a Jeep series exclusively through Walmart earlier this year. Included was this Willys Jeep Pick-up, MB955, which is the best of the offerings in my opinion. The 5 horizontal bars across the v-shaped grill places this as a '50 to '52 model referred to as the 473.

Matchbox 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - Walmart Jeep Series

Another offering from the 2016 Walmart Jeep Series - the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. This casting is well rendered and looks good in white.