Ep 22. Hot Wheel of Fortune
- TVPG
- April 2, 2015
- 20 min
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In this episode of Pawn Stars season 11, Rick and his team are presented with a unique Hot Wheels collection that is sure to rev up their interest. A man bursts into the shop with a treasure trove of over 2,000 Hot Wheels cars, and the Pawn Stars team are quick to assess the collection's value.
As the team sifts through the collection, they discover some very rare and valuable pieces. One of the most unique cars in the collection is the Hot Wheels Beach Bomb, a redline car that was never released to the public. The Beach Bomb was designed to carry a surfboard through its rear window, but due to a manufacturing error, it was deemed too unstable to mass-produce. Only a handful of Beach Bombs were produced, making them one of the most valuable Hot Wheels cars in existence.
Other rare finds in the collection include a 1968 Custom Fleetside with an enamel paint job, a blackwall-era Baja Breaker, and a Volkswagen Bus with surfboard. As the Pawn Stars team appraises the Hot Wheels collection, they are impressed by its quality and attention to detail. The collection is a testament to the passion of a lifelong collector who has spent countless hours searching for the perfect additions to his Hot Wheels empire.
As the episode progresses, Rick and his team negotiate with the collector to purchase some of the rarest pieces in the Hot Wheels collection. In one intense negotiation, the collector offers a bulk discount on some of the more common cars in the collection, but is hesitant to part with some of the rarer pieces. The Pawn Stars team counters with a generous offer, leading to a satisfying conclusion for both parties.
Throughout the episode, the Pawn Stars team provides history and context for the Hot Wheels line, discussing how the popular toys have evolved over the years and what makes certain cars more valuable than others. They also share stories about their own experiences playing with Hot Wheels as children, highlighting the emotional connection that many collectors feel towards these iconic American toys.
Overall, this episode of Pawn Stars offers an entertaining and insightful look into the world of Hot Wheels collecting. With stunning visuals of the unique cars and engaging commentary from the Pawn Stars team, "Hot Wheel of Fortune" is a must-watch for any fan of the popular toy line.