Hot Wheels Collector Bruce Pascal

Horacio sat down with Bruce Pascal, the world’s largest collector of Hot Wheels.

They discuss:

How he acquires collections, including his most recent acquisition of 6,000 cars from California
The advantages of acquiring new cars and having distribution channels through other collectors on eBay
The best way to get involved in the hobby (conducting research through Facebook groups, books, and websites)
The most valuable cars (Sweet 16 cars based on real cars, or cars shown at car shows)
His other collections (including Preston Tucker memorabilia) and how that led him to start collecting Hot Wheels.
How he purchased the rarest Hot Wheels car in the world
How one noted collector called Bruce’s purchase a fake, and what he did to prove it was real
How he tracked down 400 former Hot Wheels employees and associated partners
How his collection has gained increased acceptance among collectors and hobbyists
The history of the famous Pink Rear Loading Beach Bomb
Strategies and potential inefficiencies in the current market
His personal museum
The future of his collection and his thoughts on Hot Wheels NFTs