Best On The Block: October 2022

It's the last day of October, so it's time to show six of the best releases that were featured in various post during the month.

#1: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI - 2022 Hot Wheels Premium

Why I Picked It: If you checked out the post this release was featured in, then you already knew I was going to pick it for this month's edition of Best On The Block. And if you thought it would take the number one spot, then you were right! I, for one, think this is one of the best looking premium Forza releases they've made. I mean, just look at it!

#2: Automobili Pininfarina Battista - 2022 Hot Wheels Red Edition

Why I Picked It: It's no lie that certain exotic cars look truly magnificent when they are finished in red, and the Battista is definitely one of them. Now, at some point in the future, there might just be another red one, but it could end up being finished in a dark version of the color. Of course, there's nothing wrong with that, but I do think the Red Edition red is an absolutely perfect color for this car. So this release will always be one of my favorite ones.

#3: '87 Dodge D100 - 2022 Hot Wheels Mainline

Why I Picked It: I know this release is a Treasure Hunt, but being a special release is not the reason why I picked it. As you can see, this release features a very nice looking BFGoodrich livery, and the decoration wasn't just applied to its sides, either. For this release, the decision was made to also decorate its hood as well as its roof. So due to the design choices that were made, I feel this is one of the best looking releases on the block right now.

#4: 1962 Plymouth Savoy - 2022 Matchbox Collectors Series

Why I Picked It: Turning a stock looking classic American car into a drag car is not something I was expecting to see from Matchbox. But after seeing this release, I can honestly say that I am not opposed to seeing them do this more often. In my opinion, the Matchbox designers have created a drag car that looks just as nice as the various ones from Hot Wheels.

#5: Tesla Roadster - 2022 Matchbox Mainline

Why I Picked It: For the second time now, I've decided to pick Matchbox's version of the Tesla Roadster. Like the Viper RT/10, this too is a Matchbox casting that looks way better than Hot Wheels' version, and I was very excited to see another release of it. Now, I won't pick it every time it's released, but I do think it deserves to be in the spotlight one more time. Plus, this truly is a nice looking release of it.

#6: BMW Themed Fleet Flyer - 2022 Hot Wheels Premium Box Set

Why I Picked It: Surprise! I bet you thought you'd never see one of these haulers featured in a Best On The Block post. Now, it's not like I haven't liked any the ones we've gotten, it's just I usually don't pick them because there are so many other awesome releases that I absolutely have to pick. In fact, all three of the M Series cars this box set came with would have normally been picked over this Fleet Flyer. But I am extremely happy to finally see a hauler that matches the various BMW releases we've gotten over the years.

Okay, those are the six releases that I picked for this month's edition of Best On The Block. Now that you know my favorites, I want to know yours. So go ahead and let me know what your favorite releases were from this month.

Today On The Boulevard: 2022 Matchbox Sets - Only Three Releases

Hello, and welcome to a new edition of Today On The Boulevard. I still stand by my opinion that Walamart is one of the worst places to look for diecast cars. However, that doesn't mean I'll never check any the stores that are near me. After all, there are many different diecast releases that are only sold there, and it's not just releases from Hot Wheels, either. Like the aforementioned brand, Matchbox also has sets that are only sold at Walmart. And sometimes, there are a few releases that pique my interest. So even though I don't expect to find anything there, I will usually try to check at least one Walmart whenever I go to Target. At the end of the day, it doesn't hurt to look because there's always a chance you could find that one release, and my decision to check has once again led to me finding a few releases that I wanted. So with being said, let's go over what I found.

One of the latest Matchbox sets is called "Japan Origins," which as the name suggest, is a JDM themed set. Now, for obvious reasons, Walmart exclusive JDM releases are never added to my want list. However, this time they were because there were a few releases from the set that I wanted to have. But I knew my chances of seeing anything from the set would be low, and I was right! Most of the time Walmart got the set, folks took everything but the Mazda 3. So I was starting to consider giving up, but as usual, I chose not to. And I'm glad I didn't because '85 Toyota 4Runner was finally left behind.

There are not that many releases of this casting, and it's all thanks to them loosing the Toyota license a few years ago. And that was right around the time that I got into collecting Matchbox, too. That's why I only had two releases of this casting in my collection. So I figured I might as well try to acquire a third release of it. 

I also really wanted to have this one because it's not white. I mean, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the first two that I had, but it truly is refreshing to have an example of the 4Runner that's finished in a different color. And I absolutely love the metallic gold they picked.

There is one thing that's bothering me about this release, though. And it has to do with the Japanese Nostalgic Car decal. Not long after I found this release, I came across a picture of it on the internet, and it showed the other side of it. Once I saw it, I immediately raised an eyebrow because the decal was not placed on the same spot. On the side you can see, it's just behind the door. But on the other side, it's actually on the door. Now, I'm sure many collectors won't mind, but in my opinion, the design choice has kind of ruined what would have been a terrific release. And it would have been my favorite one, too. I mean, I still like it, but I just can't ignore a design choice like that. So if this release was a part of a White Booth Wednesday post, I'd most likely give it a seven out of ten. Okay, let's move on to the next set.

A few months ago, the latest installment to the Jurassic Park franchise was released, and matchbox has once again decided to give collectors more diecast replicas of vehicles from the movie. Now, I usually don't pay too much attention to them because I don't feel the need to have some of the vehicles. For the most part, I am only interested in certain ones, and it's usually just the Jeeps. But this time, there were two different ones that I wanted to have, and I knew they were going to be the hardest ones to find. But as usual, after a certain amount of time, folks moved on. And that allowed me to finally find the entire assortment on the pegs. So with that being said, the first one I wanted is '86 Ford F-150 Truck.

 

To be honest, I haven't really watched any of the movies in the Jurassic Park franchise, so being a movie replica is not why I wanted this release. Basically, I was solely interested in adding another nice looking example of an older Ford pickup truck to my collection. You see, I wasn't always into collecting diecast pickup trucks, so I've missed a lot of cool releases of them. That's why I've made an effort to try and find any new pickup truck release.

Now then, there is one design choice that I really like, and it has to do with its overall appearance. The card art depicts this pickup truck with mud on it, and I suspect that some of you out there might have wanted it to look like that. However, I think most collectors prefer the clean look, and you already know that I do.

Like pickup trucks, motorcycles are also vehicles that I want to have more of. But they are usually not released as much as the other types of vehicles. So I definitely try to find them whenever they are released. And as most of you already know, this latest Jurassic World assortment has one in it.

From what I can gather, the actual motorcycle that's seen in the movie is the Montesa 4Ride. Now, for obvious reasons, Matchbox couldn't give fans of the movie the actual vehicle. However, in my eyes, this casting looks exactly like it. The only real major difference is the shape of its headlight. So I'd say this is still a fantastic movie replica. Of course, I don't really care about it being from a movie. I was just interested in having another motorcycle.

Well, those are the latest Matchbox releases that I added to my collection. I would like to be able find the other Japan Origins releases that I want, but if I can't, then that's fine. After all, they are Walmart exclusive JDM releases. So I'm satisfied with any of the ones I'm able to find. Now then, with Matchbox's Jurassic World line, I can honestly say that I'm a little more interested in it now, and it's all thanks to the two releases I got. So you might just see more of the Jurassic World releases talked about here.

So what is your favorite release from these two sets? Go ahead and let me know down in the comments section. Alright, that's all I got for this edition of Today On The Boulevard. Until next time, thanks for reading, and happy collecting.

White Booth Wednesday #159

 It's once again time for another Wednesday showcase here on the boulevard. Here's this week's featured vehicle.

Vehicle: Barbie Extra

Brand Or Series: 2022 Hot Wheels Tooned

Boulevard Rating: 7

How I Feel About This Release: For some, the first release of this casting might be the better of the two because it has a pink interior. After all, it is not everyday that we see a Hot Wheels release with that interior color. But I personally think this one is better. Why? Well, when I think of a Barbie car, the first thing that comes to mind is an overly flashy vehicle that is finished in pink. And this recolor is an accurate depiction of that, which is why I feel it fits the Barbie theme a little more than the first one. Of course, the first one is still cool, but this one just has Barbie written all over it.

So how do you feel about this week's featured vehicle? Go ahead and let me know down in the comments. Till next time, happy collecting.

My Want List: 2022 Matchbox And Hot Wheels - Cool Rubber Tire Releases

Hello, and welcome to another edition of My Want List here on the Star Boulevard of Speed. Like you, I also pay attention to each of the premium assortments that are released. Sometimes, I want the whole assortment, while other times there's only one or two releases that I want. So despite being the hardest releases to find, I will sometimes add a premium release or two to my want list. Of course, I don't really expect to find any of them. But there has been many times where I was able to chance upon them, and it's always exciting when that happens. And recently, I was able to chance upon some of the latest premium releases from Matchbox and Hot Wheels. So with that being said, let's get this post started!

I really haven't had that much luck with Matchbox's Collectors Series. Usually, the assortments never last that long on the pegs like the various Hot Wheels premium assortment. And that's why you haven't seen me talk about any of the releases that I like. Fortunately, I had a bit of luck this time around with the latest assortment. So I was able to see all of the new releases. Now, even though I found all of them, there were only two releases that I wanted, and the first one is the Drag Beetle.

Yeah... I'm sure this is going to be the one release everyone wants. I mean, why wouldn't it be? After all, it's a Volkswagen. As for me, I have no interest in how popular a certain casting is, and I'm sure a lot of you feel the same. In fact, I'm sure many of you also wanted to have at least one example of this casting in your collection too. Now, it's not like I don't have any other drag cars in my collection, it's just I don't have many of the castings that feature a body that lifts up. That's why I had to have this release.

Now that I'm able to see how this casting actually looks, I can honestly say that it's not bad. However, I also have to admit that there is one feature that's bothering me, and its the mechanism that allows its body to lift up. In my eyes, its design is a little odd, and I do kind of think it takes away from how awesome this casting could have been. At one point, Hot Wheels had their own version of a drag Beetle that featured a body that opened, and it didn't have a huge boxy feature on the back of it. So I feel Matchbox should have taken Hot Wheels' design into consideration when they wanted to create a way for this casting to have a body that lifts up. Ultimately, I'm still glad to have one of these, so I can kind of ignore the back of it.

Lately, Matchbox has given us back-to-back classic car releases, and I could be happier because I love being able to have decent stock looking examples of vehicles from a bygone era. And one classic car that I've really enjoyed being able to collect from Matchbox is the Plymouth Savoy. Now, I knew there was going to be another release of it in this year's Matchbox mainline, but I definitely wasn't expecting to see a second one in this year's Collectors Series too.

This example of the Plymouth Savoy is truly something I thought I'd never see. After all, this is Matchbox, and I'm not used to seeing them turn stock looking American classics into drag cars. Usually, that's something I'd expect from Hot Wheels. But I can honestly say that I am very pleased with their decision to do what the other brand normally does with their classic American cars. And I'm not opposed to seeing this done more often. In my opinion, the Matchbox designers are more than capable of making racing liveries that are just as good as the ones that are created by the Hot Wheels designers. Of course, I still want to see stock looking premium releases, but I think it'd be great to have a racing themed one like this every now and then. 

This release also has a nice amount of front and rear tampo details, and I really like how they added "BEAST" to its license plate section. I also like how they painted its grill as well as the areas around its tail lights black.

Ultimately, I still like the first two releases a little more, but that's simply because they are plain examples of this beautiful American classic. But I can't deny how awesome this drag race themed release is, and it's definitely going to be featured in the 1:64 Scale GT's auto museum. Okay, let's move on to the one Hot Wheels premium release I got.

Last month, Hot Wheels released an Entertainment assortment that had five cool releases in it. But like the latest Matchbox Collectors Series assortment, there were only two releases that I wanted. Sadly though, I was only able to find one of them. Now, I'm sure you already know which release I couldn't find, so there's no reason to really talk about it. And to be honest, it's not the one I absolutely had to have. I only added it to my want list because it's a new casting. But I already knew it'd be the one release that I couldn't find if the assortment ever made it to the pegs. So I'm not disappointed at all, and how could I be? After all, I was able to find the release I wanted the most, which is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI.

There's been a few Forza themed premium releases now, and I think this is one of the best ones. In fact, I think it's a little better than the Forza themed S15 Silvia. I mean, just look at this release! Like many of you, I was also pleased with the first release of this casting, since it was plain. But I was hoping to eventually see one with a design on it. And I have to say, they have definitely blown me away with the design choices that were made for this release. I especially like how the Tommi Makinen stripe was used as an inspiration for this release's stripe. Oh, and I also really like how it has a California license plate that says "GAMER." 

Since the first release of this casting was given the 10-spoke wheels, I thought the next one would either have the 5-spoke or 6-spoke Real Rider wheels. Now, either one of those would have been a great choice for this release, but I think it's cool how they chose a smaller BBS LM style wheel with a bigger tire. In my opinion, this design choice will help to make this release stand out for many years. Although... I guess there could be another one with these wheels. But even if there is, I feel this particular release will still be one of the best ones.

Well, I think you already know the next release I'm going to pick for this month's edition of Best On The Block. And who knows, I might also pick one of the Matchbox releases too. But you'll just have check out the post at the end of the month to see. 

So how do you feel about the releases I talked about today? Do you like one of them more than the others? Go ahead and let me know your thoughts down in the comments section. Okay, that's all for this edition of My Want List. Until I find more releases, thanks for reading, and happy collecting!

White Booth Wednesday #158

It's once again time for another Wednesday showcase here on the boulevard. Here's this week's featured vehicle.

Vehicle: '62 Ford Mustang Concept

Brand Or Series: 2010 Hot Wheels New Models

Boulevard Rating: 10

How I Feel About This Release: Yesterday, I published an additional feature where I showed the latest 5-packs that I added to my collection. One of them was a Ford Mustang themed pack, and it had a new release of this concept car in it. So I decided to pick the debut release for this week's edition of White Booth Wednesday. And the reason why is because it's still my favorite one. Sure, I like the latest release, but nothing beats an accurate replica. Although... I do have to admit that it's not perfect because it doesn't have the entire stripe design. But this is a $1 mainline release, so it's only going to have so much detail. At the end of the day, this is still a fantastic release, and I think it deserves the rating I gave it.

 

So how do you feel about this week's featured vehicle? Go ahead and let me know down in the comments. Till next time, happy collecting.

2022 Hot Wheels And Matchbox - 5-Packs And A Box

Hello, and welcome to a new additional feature here on the Star Boulevard of Speed. Each year, there are a wide variety of different releases from Hot Wheels and Matchbox. And for the most part, the releases I want are a part of each brand's mainline. But every now and then, I end up wanting a release that's not as cheap as those. Sometimes, the releases I want are a part of a Hot Wheels or Matchbox 5-pack, while other times they are a part of a premium assortment or box set. And recently, my want list had two 5-packs as well as a Hot Wheels premium box set on it. Now, to be honest, I was only really expecting to see the 5-packs. In my experience, they become extremely easy to find as time goes on. Anyway, I was also able to find the box set on the same day I found the packs, and there's a reason why I couldn't be happier. But I'll go over that set last because I want to talk about the 5-packs first, and I'm going to start with the one from Matchbox. So let's begin!

I really look forward to Matchbox's 5-packs because they sometimes have a release of an older casting that I thought I'd never see. So even if I don't necessarily want some of the other releases, I will definitely take the opportunity to acquire the older casting. After all, a 5-pack release of an older casting could be its final release. That's why I absolutely had to buy the new Autobahn Express III pack.

You see that grey car with the gold wheels? That right there is the 2002 Opel Speedster, and it's the main reason why I had to have this 5-pack. The casting's first release was way back in 2003, and I missed all of its releases because I wasn't really into diecast at the time. So I'm glad they've given collectors like me another chance to have this cool car. And I don't know about you, but I think they've picked a nice exterior and wheel color scheme for it. 

Now, the Opel might have been the one I wanted the most, but this pack has another release that I had to have, and it's the Volkswagen GTI.  

Unlike the Opel, the Volkswagen GTI is an older casting that I already had. However, I only had two releases of it prior to this one, and they aren't finished in colors that stand out. Now, I do still like them, it's just I've wanted to have an example of the casting that stands out a little more. You know, one that's finished in a more lively color. So if this 5-pack didn't have the Opel, then this release would have been the main reason why I got it.

So what about the other releases? Well, the Porsche Panamera and the Polizei themed BMW M5 are fine. The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300 is the only one I don't really care for. I mean, it does fit the theme of this 5-pack, but I feel they should have picked another German car instead. But there's usually one 5-pack release that I don't like, so I can ignore it. At the end of the day, I'm just happy to have nice looking release of the Opel Speedster. Alright, let's move on to the 5-pack from Hot Wheels.

For the most part, Hot Wheels puts together themed 5-packs with vehicles from different manufacturers. But every now and then, they put together a manufacturer specific one, and they are among the 5-packs that I look forward to each year. Remember the awesome Lamborghini themed one? Yeah, I bet you do. Well now they've released another awesome manufacturer specific 5-pack. And this time, it's all about Ford and their Mustang.

This pack has five castings that I already have, but each one is definitely a casting I've wanted to have more of. I especially wanted to have more examples of the '62 Mustang Concept. For some reason, there's only been one mainline release of it, and that release is the only one I had prior to this one. So I'm truly happy to finally have a second one that looks nice. 

Now, I do have to admit that there is one thing I don't like about it, and it has to do with the color of its wheels. In my opinion, the wheel color just doesn't suit it. So if it was up to me, I would have given it all chrome wheels instead.

Besides the '62 Mustang Concept, I also really like the '69 Boss 302, and the reason why is because it doesn't have a lot of decoration on it. Now, as you might already know, I also like to have plain releases of the castings I like. But I don't think there'll ever be a completely plain release of this casting because it was designed to be a race car. So the next best thing would be one with a simple side stripe or one with a simple hood stripe, which is what the 2019 Fast and Furious release has. So to be honest, the '69 Boss 302 is the other Mustang that made me add this 5-pack to my want list.

Ultimately, this is a terrific 5-pack, and I almost got an extra one to open like I did with the Motor Show pack. Okay, let's move on to that premium box set.

Like the 5-packs, the box sets also sometimes have vehicles from different manufacturers, while other times they have vehicles from a specific manufacturer. And this latest premium box set features three beautifully decorated BMW M Series cars.

For some, the 2001 BMW M5 E39 is the highlight of this set because it's a new casting. But my favorite one is the M3 E46, and I feel it stands out the most because it features a simple livery as well as a windshield banner. The bronze 6-spoke wheels are another reason why I like it so much. In my opinion, the color goes great with the BMW colors.

As you can see, this box set also has the 2016 BMW M2, and it's another casting I've wanted to have more of. To be honest, I really wasn't impressed by any of the other releases after the blue one. The 2019 release is the only other one I would have gotten, but I didn't like how it had no front and rear tampo details. That's why I only had one release of it prior to this one. So yeah, this was one box set I couldn't miss.

There's been instances where I'll praise a premium hauler because it has no additional designs or vehicle manufacturer decals on it. But that's not the case this time around. I actually happen like how decorated this Fleet Flyer is. And I think it's nice to finally see a premium hauler that matches a lot of other BMW releases.

Okay, that's everything I found. Now, I might have liked some of the releases more than the others, but they are all great additions to my collection. And yes, that includes the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U300. Although I don't like it as much as I like the other releases that are featured in this post, I do have to admit that its not a terrible looking release.

So were you able to add any of these releases to your collection? Go ahead and let me know down in the comments section. Alright, that's all for this additional feature. Until next time, thanks for reading, and happy collecting!

My Want List: 2022 Matchbox Mix 5 - Glad To Be Done

Hello, and welcome to another edition of My Want List here on the Start Boulevard of Speed. Last month, I was able to find some of the releases I wanted from Matchbox's 2022 mix four and five. But my want list still wasn't complete, so the search continued. Now, there were a total of seven release that I still needed to find. Three of them were in mix four, and four of them were in mix five. And I was able to get all but two of them. One of the releases that I got was initially in mix four, but it seems like it was a part of mix five as well. Although... it could have just been a remnant that had yet to be placed on the pegs. Anyway, my mix five want list is now complete, and I couldn't be happier because I really didn't think I'd ever see two of them. But good things come to those who wait, right? And I don't mind waiting. Alright, let's go over what I got.

Some of today's hottest 1:64 scale diecast models are the various replicas of Tesla's vehicles. Now, being popular is both a good thing and a bad thing. Why is that? Well, let me start with the good. Right now, the world is starting to shift towards an eco-friendly future, and being popular makes it so the next generation of drivers will want to collect them. And that should ultimately make them have an interest in driving vehicles that are eco-friendly. 

So why is it also a bad thing for them to be so popular? Well, having a lot of hype means they'll usually be some of the hardest releases to find. And that makes it so you could ultimately miss out on a certain release. That's why I sometimes sigh whenever I see a new Tesla release from Matchbox that I'd want. And there ended up being three of them between mix four and five.

As most of you already know, this isn't the first Model X from Matchbox. The first one was actually released back in 2019, and it was in the Moving Parts line. Sadly, that casting has yet to be used again, and I don't know if it ever will be. That's why I'll sometimes say that I'm worried about a certain casting being a one-and-done thing. Anyway, Matchbox has finally made a basic version, and I think looks great. And you already know that I'm happy about its exterior color. 

Now, Hot Wheels did make their own version of the Model X, but I definitely like this version more. Of course, the other brand's version is still cool because it depicts the vehicle with its spoiler up.

Also making its Matchbox mainline debut is the similarly shaped Tesla Model Y, and like the other Tesla castings from this brand, it too is a nice 1:64 scale replica. And it's great how it basically has the same proportions as the Model X.

Just in case you didn't know, the Tesla Model Y is able to carry seven passengers. That right, seven! And this casting's interior piece accurately depicts that. So I think it's great how they chose to give it a window piece that's not tinted. Being able to see the interior piece is a huge plus for me because it adds to the overall appeal of the model.

In my opinion, Matchbox definitely has Hot Wheels beat when it comes to the overall design of a Tesla casting. And I know, the Hot Wheels castings are designed to be used on the brand's various track sets. But designing them like that has led to the creation of some diecast models that look a little off, and I think you all know what I mean by that. Of course, not all of their Tesla castings look bad. In fact, I think their Model 3 looks great. It's just certain castings look a little weird, and their Tesla Roadster is one of them. That's why I look forward to Matchbox's version of it, and I'm very happy to see another release of it.

The only reason why I got Hot Wheels' version is because I wanted to have an example of the car that's finished in silver. And I wasn't sure if there'd ever be a silver release from Matchbox. In fact, I wasn't even sure if Matchbox was going to give collectors any more releases of their version. Fortunately, that's not the case, and hopefully we'll continue to see a new release for many years to come. As for its exterior color, I actually think it looks better than silver. In my opinion, it kind of gives the car a stealthy look.

There's one thing all of these have in common, and it's a tampo detail that was applied to the license plate section. All three of them feature a white square with "zero emissions" insides of it. Usually, I would have preferred an actual license plate instead. But I'm sure they chose this detail to further promote the fact that they are eco-friendly cars. So I don't mind. Alright, let's move on to the next release I got.

Since re-acquiring the ability to make Toyota's vehicles, both brands have given collectors some fantastic models to add to their collection. And last year, Matchbox gave collectors a 1984 Toyota MR2. Now, as you already know, it isn't just an ordinary casting. Instead of just making a specific model, the Matchbox team chose to make four different versions of it. So it's always exciting when it's released because you never know which version of it you'll find. And once again, I was able to find two different versions. One has the headlights down, while the other has them up, and they are both left-hand drive.

In case you didn't know, my favorite version of this casting is the right-hand drive one with the headlights up. And I'd love to find that version every single time. But I do have two great examples of it in my collection. So at this point, it doesn't matter which version I find. All that matters to me is that I'm able to get the casting's various releases. That's why I don't mind the ones I found this time around.

Since there's been three releases of this casting, you'd think I'd have a specific favorite by now. Well, I don't. All three of its current releases are fantastic due to the colors they are finished in. I mean, the retro series release would technically stand out the most because its finished in a color that's not commonly used for licensed castings. But I also think this car looks fantastic finished in white as well as this version of red. That's why I like all of them equally. Alright, let's take a look at the last release I got.

There's been many different electric car releases from Hot Wheels and Matchbox. But as you know, vehicle manufacturers are also actively developing and making electric pickup trucks too. So what about a diecast version of those? Well, Hot Wheels has made the Tesla Cybertruck and the GMC Hummer EV. And now, Matchbox has given collectors of all ages the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. 

Gone are the days where a Ford Lightning is powered by a supercharged V8. But hey, at least you don't have to try and make an actual V8 sound while rolling this model around. All jokes aside, this is an pretty good looking casting, and I'm fine with its overall proportions. 

Now, it's no lie that I would have preferred a blue one, but I have to admit that this truck doesn't look too bad finished in silver. And based on the pictures I've seen, this releases's exterior color appears to be based on Ford's "Iconic Silver," which is one of the colors you could pick for the actual truck. 

Well, as you can see, I have nothing bad to say about these five releases. Each one is a great example of the casting. Now I just have to try and find the last two releases I need from mix four. Hopefully I'll be able to find them, but if not, then that's fine. Ultimately, I'm happy with all of the releases I found.

So how do you feel about the releases I talked about in this post? Go ahead and let me know down in the comments section. Alright, that's all for this edition of My Want List. Till next time, thanks for reading, and happy collecting.