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One of my favorite models from 2010 was this 1967 Pontiac Firebird that helped capture the Firebird’s details with a slight sporty edge of typical Hot Wheels fashion and the right stance.   Well for 2017 they did it again, but this time on a custom one-off done from the same car and same designer that inspired the 2010 release with modern conveniences. With the Ford Mustang hot in sales General Motors released their version of the pony car in 1967 with Chevrolet called Camaro and at Pontiac the Firebird.   For the Firebird not only was it tough to be better than its sibling but also to try and not interfere with the brand’s halo muscle car, the GTO.   Still, the Firebird stood out and went on to become successful, even sharing the brand’s muscle image during the dark times when the GTO was long gone.   Unfortunately the car and the Pontiac brand would not make a comeback going into the 2000’s.   The first release of...

This second group came from a second trip from 2017, this time more focused on a bunch of Ford Mustang’s, a Dodge Viper, and even a few Audi Avant wagons. Matchbox Audi Wagons: can’t get enough! The RS6 Avant has been revived for 2018 thanks to a return of the Audi license and Hot Wheels making a modern 2017 version (I’ll review that one at a later date), but before then the RS6 is a hot car for the secondary market as the value of them has skyrocketed during the time when Mattel could not release another one without the permission of Audi.   The RS6 is based on a 2004 Audi A6 Avant, adding flared fenders, revised front grille with larger lower grilles and a rear bumper with dual exhaust pipes.   The Quattro all-wheel drive system is then mated to a 4.2L DOHC twin-turbo V8 pumping out 444 horsepower through a 5-speed automatic transmission.   It is not only fast but versatile as well with seating for five and plenty of ...