Why Redline Archeology?

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.

Welcome to the 1964-65 World’s Fair Sinclair Dinoland!

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 with dinosaurs and dinosaur bones.  From my earliest memories, dinosaurs seemed to occupy most if not all of them.  One of my earliest memories was the 1964 World’s Fair in New York where my parents and grandparents took me to the dinosaur exhibit.  I was so excited to see all the incredible displays of all the dinosaurs I had only seen in books.  There was also a vending machine outside the exhibit that produced wax figures of about 6 different dinosaurs that you could pick from.  I think, if my memory serves me right, each figurine cost a dollar which was a lot of money back in the day.  Trust me, I was not spoiled at any level, and this was going to be epic if my parents agreed to allow me to pick from the dinosaur menu and take one home.  Of course, my sweet grandmother who was with us, paid for this amazing gift and I went about choosing my most incredible prize of the century.  Yes, I choose the T-Rex.  What 4-year-old boy wouldn’t, right?

My grandmother allowed me to put the four quarters in the machine, but I needed a little assistance from my father who easily lifted me up and I carefully placed the money into the slot.  I pushed the button next to Mr. T-Rex and off we went.  The machine started humming and making all kinds of noises for what seemed like an eternity to this four-year-old.

An authentic Mold-a-Rama T-rex!

The clouds separated, the sun shone its beautiful self and down dropped this incredible eight-inch figurine that was still cooling off.  It was so warm, and I remember every detail about this incredible moment like it was yesterday.  I slept with it for the next few months, I’m sure.  It truly went everywhere with me and never left my side.  I still have it to this day!

So that’s my story and I’m sticking to it, but this truly was the start of my desire to become a professional dinosaur bone digger upper or what us more refined folks like to call an Archaeologist.

Visit Dinoland and watch the Mold-A-Rama in action

I talk all about my desire of becoming an archeologist in my two books, “Redline Archaeology” & “Redline Archeology 2.”  The second part of the story is that a long-time collector friend of mine who is just as passionate about these Redline Hot Wheels as I am, after looking at my collection in my office, just shook his head and said, “You truly are the Indiana Jones of Hot Wheels.”

So, as you can see, not only did my childhood desire to become an archeologist lead me down a certain path in life, but it also truly ended up being wrapped around something I am totally passionate about.  Hence the name Redline Archeology was born, and it couldn’t have suited me better.

So, there you have it, the true and unedited story behind the Redline Archeology name.  If you have anything to add to this blog, please post a comment below.  Lots more to come from the world of Redline Archeology.  Collections from all over North America and the world arrive every week and are featured on the Redline Archeology YouTube channel.  Be sure to check out our latest incredible discoveries and amazing videos and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single new video.

Happy Redline Hunting and hoping that you all can capture an original collection of Redline Hot Wheels real soon!

Remember, it’s all about the “Hunt” and “Capture!”

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REDLINE ARCHEOLOGY: A History of Diggin’ Up Original Hot Wheels Collections and REDLINE ARCHEOLOGY 2: The Dig Continues

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