Like Pokemon and other trading cards, Hot Wheels cars are collectibles with a huge following around the world. Collectors often seek out the rarest Hot Wheels cars and spend years building their collections.
Where can I buy Hot Wheels?
These little elaborate toy cars are available at most major stores across the United States. There are also online hobby stores that collect rare items. Of course, you can also buy Hot Wheels directly from Mattel. Other places where you can buy these cars include Target, Walmart, eBay, and even Facebook Marketplace.
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Without further ado, here are seven of the best places to buy Hot Wheels, both online and offline.
1 – Target
Target sells almost everything you need for your home. This includes everything from kitchen appliances and living room furniture to amenities and, of course, Hot Wheels. In fact, Target has an extensive section dedicated to Hot Wheels cars. This means that they have a wide variety of toys. These include seasonal models, special releases and collections released in the current or previous year. And we don’t just sell cars. You can also purchase truck pieces and sets from their vast collection, perfect for the next time you’re looking to expand or start your Hot Wheels collection.
2 – Walmart
Walmart is probably the best place to buy Hot Wheels offline. We have a large selection of Hot Wheels models that vary by season. Special models and sets are also available. You can also purchase individual track pieces or complete track sets from here. In the store you can find everything from cheap models to rare special sets if you are lucky.
3 – eBay
As any avid Hot Wheels collector knows, eBay is a great place to find rare vintage car models and special sets. In fact, eBay is a collector’s paradise, with everything from Pokemon collectibles to Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh cards. So the collection of Hot Wheels toys on online auction sites is understandably huge and growing. Suppose you’re looking for a cool, inexpensive model to gift someone, but you’re also looking to add a rare collectible to your set. If so, eBay is definitely the place to go, especially if you’re looking for vintage rarities you can’t get anywhere else.
4 – Amazon
Amazon is also a great online store for buying rare and exclusive Hot Wheels. This online retailer sells thousands of Hot Wheels toys, including individual track pieces, entire track sets, specialty models, seasonal and annual releases, and more. If you’re looking to build your Hot Wheels collection from scratch, Amazon is one of the first places you should check.
5 – Best Buy
Best Buy is also a great place to buy Hot Wheels single models and sets online and offline. Prices are in the slightly higher range compared to other retailers. However, we also have a large selection of seasonal special models and trucks.
6 – Toys R Us
Toys R Us is the best place to buy seasonal and annual releases online. Unfortunately, the selection is a little limited, but you can find most of the latest models.
7 – Mattel
Aside from online stores and offline retailers, one of the best places to look for Hot Wheels models is Mattel itself. Mattel is a manufacturer, so you can get the best prices on toys at Mattel’s online store.
Our collections range from seasonal releases to special sets, individual track pieces and sets, and even spare parts. Unfortunately, our inventory only includes current models, so if you’re looking for vintage or rare collectible Hot Wheels, Amazon and eBay are still your best options.
8 – Wheel collector
If you’re a serious Hot Wheels collector, then Wheel Collectors’ online store is worth a visit. Their list includes hundreds and thousands of cars, individual parts and track sets. The Hot Wheels collection is divided into Basic and Premium. Includes models from multiple series such as Redline Club, Retro Entertainment, Pop Culture, ID Cars, Boulevard, Garage Series, Racing Series.
9 – Facebook
The Facebook Marketplace is a relatively new scene, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some great collections out of it. You can buy, sell, and even trade items in the Marketplace.
Like eBay, it’s frequented by collectors, so it’s a great place to look for rare and vintage Hot Wheels. Special sets and spare parts can also be found here. The collection is diverse and ever-growing, so you have to be careful when something special comes online.
Bonus: Diecast Republic
Diecast Republic is a hobby store based in San Antonio, Texas. Featuring an extensive collection of collectible cars, including but not limited to Hot Wheels models. Includes most current models and seasonal sets. We also have a large selection of luxury cars. Diecast Republic also has an online store, but the brick-and-mortar Hobby Super store is worth a visit.
Ananyaa Bhowmik is a neurodiffusion queer pop culture journalist with Wealth of Geeks. She has worked with brands such as Sterling Holidays, Myntra, Bajaj and The Loud Interactive. She is an independent scholar, cat parent, and performance poet. Her research and interests focus on her digital marketing, Aboriginal Canadian history, queerness in media, and her pop studies of culture and fandom.
