a little history of johnny lightnings

[@robbiemilnersr5699]

This takes me back to 10 years old and being the son of a mechanic i had Johnny Lightning, Hot Wheels, Matchbox. But my favorite track was J. L. I SPENT TWO SUMMER RACING THE NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS...IT WAS A BLAST and for the life of me i cant remember what happened to the track?, im sure my parents re-sold it...but thanks for the info and i also loved the Hot Wheels tracks with the super charger....this is my new favorite channel....keep up the great work....Rob M.

[@leniere309]

Great video, looking forward to a lot more. Cheers from South Australia.

[@moronicpest]

Just subscribed Derek. I still have about 150 Topper JLs. Even though they don't usually bring the prices of a lot of Hot Wheels redlines, I think they were produced in lower numbers. I still remember one of the commercial jingles for the Toppers, which probably can be found on youtube. I sold most of my redline collection in 2009 auctioned individually on ebay, but still have about 100 of the ones I had bought as a kid. Too many memories involved with those to part with them. The late '60s were a great time growing up for a kid who was into cars, with redlines, Topper JLs, and HO scale slot cars all in their heyday. I still actively collect and deal in slot cars as a reseller. I'll be looking forward to seeing if some of the guests you have on video talk about the old stuff from back then. Best of luck with your channel!

[@tt-rs1457]

Wow, 150 Toppers are quite a lot. 3 years ago, I didn't know they exist 🙂 Recently bought some of the original Toppers and some reproduction and the Tom Daniel Models of corse.

[@strictlyanything]

This is a great way to show us the actual cars and then we learn the differences thank you so much,

[@nikkirutter7704]

I was born in 57 and as a tomboy at heart, I loved those cars!! But.. the macros or micros? is what they called them were my favorite!!

[@imgonnapackit]

really enjoying the in-depth info thanks derek

[@candisellis185]

Every time I watch you I learn a ton! We should start calling you Professor Hot Wheels.

[@michellelathon]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@Josh-Kim]

looking forward to learning from your videos. Glad you're planning to upload content with live shows, flea markets, and such!!

[@GspeedR]

Nice presentation...Very informative! I've always wanted to know who Topper's original designers were. Mattel's designers held such a high profile while Topper designers remained in obscurity.

[@Howlinwolfreviews]

Just Subbed Buddy.

[@tt-rs1457]

Thanks for extensive he information. Round 2 also owned aurrora......I had these Slot Cras back in the 70th, when they where sold with the german brand Faller.......

[@billntpa]

Your knowledge is amazing on these, just a suggestion as many if not most of your subs are resellers. So you might consider giving values to the cars as you are explaining them so we can see what we need to look for and not over pay for them.

[@nascarman3345]

IM GOING to be getting into that on the 10th when were at the club so you see from actual resellers what there selling for

[@billntpa]

@@nascarman3345 I joined the Redline club at your suggestion by the way. :)

[@Wwally]

I picked up 40 or 50 JLs on card last week if you know anyone interested. If I recall correctly, there's 1 Topper, about 8 Zingers and more. All cars are Thunderbirds, released in the 90's. Cars are mint but the cards are not, some have yellowed blisters.

[@nascarman3345]

you can talk to steve at SK's diecast he will be interested

[@Wwally]

@@nascarman3345 Thanks

[@joelafauci4030]

What happened to the original johnny lightning redline & topper, Where do i find them?

[@nascarman3345]

The originals went defunct in 1972 similar to what happen with delorean just have to go to yard sales and flea markets or come to my club in Rhode island. Were we sell but were shut down now due to covid