The Hunt64 Blog
Guides, comparisons, and field notes for diecast collectors. Written by the people building Hunt64.
August 12, 2026 · Data
What Hot Wheels Are Really Worth: Data From 85,000 Collector Price Entries
We analyzed what 5,800+ collectors actually paid for Hot Wheels and what they value them at. The real STH premium, the most valuable modern castings, and why the pegs are still the best deal in the hobby.
August 3, 2026 · Comparisons
The Best Hot Wheels Collection Apps in 2026, Honestly Compared
Every serious Hot Wheels collection tracker in 2026: Mattel's official app, Die Carz, Hunt64, iCollect, and the rest, with real pricing, real gaps, and who each is right for.
August 1, 2026 · Comparisons
Die Carz vs iCollect vs Hunt64: Which Diecast Tracker Should You Use in 2026?
A straight head-to-head of the three most capable diecast collection apps: scanning, catalogs, pricing models, social features, and who each one is actually right for.
July 29, 2026 · Comparisons
Hot Wheels Showcase Alternatives: 6 Apps That Fix What Mattel's App Can't Do
Mattel's official Hot Wheels Showcase app is free and polished, but it can't scan cars, skips Matchbox, and tracks no values. Here are the alternatives collectors switch to, honestly compared.
July 26, 2026 · Guides
The Matchbox Collector's Guide: Numbering, Moving Parts, and Super Chase
How Matchbox collecting actually works in 2026: the three-number system, the current lines from Basic to Moving Parts to Collectors, and how Super Chase rarity compares to Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts.
July 20, 2026 · Guides
Mainline, Silver Series, or Premium? The Complete Hot Wheels Line Guide
What actually separates Hot Wheels mainline, Silver Series, and Premium lines: construction, wheels, price, rarity programs, and how to collect each tier without wasting money.
July 14, 2026 · Tools
Hot Wheels Base Codes: Decode Any Date Code in 10 Seconds
Interactive Hot Wheels base code decoder plus the full letter-to-year table. Learn what the letter and numbers stamped on your car's base actually mean.
July 8, 2026 · Guides
Hot Wheels Toy Numbers Explained: What Every Code on the Card and Base Means
Toy numbers, collector numbers, series numbers, and base codes: what each Hot Wheels code identifies, where to find it, and how to use it to pin down exactly which release you own.
July 1, 2026 · Guides
Never Buy the Same Hot Wheels Twice: How to Check Your Collection at the Pegs
Why every collector ends up with accidental duplicates, and the systems that actually stop it: from mental rules to spreadsheets to scanning your collection in the store aisle.
June 23, 2026 · Tools
Free Hot Wheels Inventory Spreadsheet Template (Excel & Google Sheets)
A free, collector-designed Hot Wheels inventory template with toy numbers, TH/STH flags, condition grading, and auto-calculating stats. No signup, no paywall.
June 16, 2026 · Guides
How to Catalog a Hot Wheels Collection: The Complete 2026 System
A method-first guide to cataloging Hot Wheels: what to record, how to grade condition, how to flag Treasure Hunts, and which tools actually work at scale.