Spotlight: 68 Chevy Nova error car

 A couple of weeks ago, I was flipping through the pegs at Walmart, just looking, not really planning to buy anything, and then this 68 Chevy Nova fell out.  This car is from the latest 2017 Flames series, nice but it doesn't really do anything for me.

I was going to put it back and just happened to glance at it and noticed something amiss.  The rear wheels aren't supposed to be 5 spokes.  I can't tell if it's just this one wheel or both rear wheels that are messed up.

Here's a closer look at the car.

And here's how it looks on the Hot Wheels website.   My car is orange coloured, but the one displayed here looks more like a burnt orange.   Well, that's today's spotlight car, see you next time!

Hot Wheels Datsun Fairlady 2000

Happy New Year!  I just found this little beauty at a nearby Walmart.  There were tons of this new Hot Wheels Datsun Fairlady 2000 in the dump bin, both on short card and long card.  

I was worried that it would be hard to find this new 2016/2017 casting but it looks like Mattel made sure there will be plenty to go around.

The Fairlady is part of the 2017 Legends of Speed sub series and is number 22 of 365 cars for this year.  Looks like there will be a new or recolored model for each day of the year.

This new casting has lots of nice details on the front grille and rear tail lights.  There are some pretty aggressive fender flares around the wheels.

With all the racing logos, there's no doubt this import is ready to race.  I can't wait to see this model re-issued in normal non racing livery.  I have a hunch that Mattel will probably re-issue this car in gloss or flat black pretty soon.