Owners of the original Hot Wheels from the 1960s + 1970s, better known as “REDLINES,” are sitting on a treasure trove of not only nostalgia but also possibly a small fortune. These die-cast cars, especially the early Redlines, have become iconic pieces of toy history. Bob Young, Founder of REDLINE ARCHEOLOGY, is widely recognized among […]
When I heard that Jon M. Chu had signed on to direct a Hot Wheels® feature film, my first thought wasn’t about special effects or CGI stunts. It was about emotion. For someone like me who loves to find these gems in the wild and bring them to passionate collectors — those of us who […]
So, you’ve finally dug your old Hot Wheels out of your basement, attic, or storage, but you’re now wondering if these little gems have any value, and, if so, how can you find out. Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place. REDLINE ARCHEOLOGY is the premier appraiser and buyer of the original Redline Hot […]
The question I get asked most often when initially discussing someone’s childhood collection of old Hot Wheels, “Are my Hot Wheels worth money?” My textbook answer that I normally default to is, “Some are valuable Hot Wheels and some are not so valuable.” Basically, it all comes down to what I call the “3Cs,” which […]
Collectors and people alike always ask me “How do you consistently do it?”, “How does it work?” and the question most frequently asked is…“What’s a day in the life of a Redline Archeologist look like?” Well, since everyone is so curious what it’s like to, well, be me for a day, I’m going to let […]
People always ask me, “What are the most valuable and rarest car(s) you have ever found in a collection?” I always have to take a step back and gather my thoughts and think about all the collections and amazing cars I’ve uncovered over the last thirty years. Over the last three decades I always wondered […]
As most of you know by now, my love of Hot Wheels® began in the Summer of 1968. A truly magical time for me and so many others. The Sixties were a time of discovery for this son of a World War II veteran. Outside play was always on my and my friends’ minds. Well, […]
I sometimes get asked the question, “How did you come up with the name Redline Archeology?” AND “Why did you call your passion and hobby ‘Redline Archeology?’” The answer is two-fold. As a little boy growing up in post-World War II blue collar suburbia in southern New Jersey just outside Philadelphia, I was always fascinated […]
Over the last thirty years of being engrossed in this wonderful hobby, I’ve taken notice of all the ways collectors collect the Redline Hot Wheels®. I have found that every collector in this hobby is different and unique in their own approach. I’ve seen everything from focusing on one singular casting in every color to […]
Hard to believe that I have been at this so-called hobby of mine or what my friend Jacuveline calls my “Jobby” for almost thirty years now. One of the most important aspects of discovering original one owner Redline Era Hot Wheels® Collections is the timing of target marketing. In other words, what time of year […]