RLC OVERDRIVE - The 5th Reason To Leave Hot Wheels!?

James here to explain the new RLC Overdrive from Mattel and how it could very well be the 5TH reason as to why someone should leave hot wheels! Is this just another money grab for Mattel or is this a benefit? Let's find out together who this favors right now!
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[@modelcarshouston]

It's time to move on people. There are far better alternatives in 2024!

[@Anth230]

Yes... absolutely. Spread the word brother. Better and more exclusive options out there people....not saying people should not buy Hot Wheels anymore. But keep it at retail Premium if you must.

[@baffledsquirrel2122]

They can’t fix the site or shipping problems but they got time for a new membership.. they want your money and dont care about ANYTHING else.

[@modelcarshouston]

Priorities

[@satyrangel2730]

right my is this on Rlc Exclusive '68 Custom Plymouth Barracuda Order Status: Processing , wtf paid what's the delay

[@virgooos3495]

still wondering why some people always get blinded by nostalgia rather than admitting the facts that hotwheels is not the best diecast brand todas

[@modelcarshouston]

🐑

[@Anth230]

EXACTLY

[@jjoworld]

For the price they are. Go buy mini gt for a dollar if you can lol

[@virgooos3495]

@@jjoworld no need for you to tell me because i will lol

[@jjoworld]

@virgooos3495 sure you will

[@smallmodelcollector]

Hot Wheels is a sad reflection on the stupidity of collecting. I say start with MiniGT which look far more realistic or Choro-q for far more unrealistic. Or just regular mainline HW for good value.

[@modelcarshouston]

literally 1000% this is what I've been preaching this entire time. I know the diehards think all I do is bash hot wheels but honestly it's a mindset shift and they're just too stuck in their ways. There's literally a better life out there for true passionate collectors.

[@Mikey094]

As someone who has missed numerous releases due to web site issues or been too busy and just forgot about a release this is a small price to pay considering I would have to pay more for scalper prices.

[@jermainesambrano9499]

Totally worth it.I did the math and divided the releases by the $100.And it's only $3 extra per car.Well worth it. Plus we don't have to sit by the computer every Tuesday at 9 AM and pray that we get the car when we're just guaranteed it right off the bat.

[@preludeboy99]

The membership limit is 10k. So I imagine that’s the total they can make on top of regular memberships.

[@baffledsquirrel2122]

There could be 1 million member ships but I’m from Canada so no matter what I wouldn’t get one.

[@galindoa1972]

I just "renewed" my RLC membership just so I could get the Nissan that was just released. I hear that more cool cars are going to be release this year. With this new upgrade to the membership, it should be interesting how it works out for collectors like me that only get a few releases of the RLC cars. I forsee that it's going to be even more troublesome to get some of these releases because of this overdrive membership that alot of collectors are going to have enough and kiss hotwheels goodbye.( me probably included) I think that in the long run, Hotwheels just shot itself in the foot with this program. I don't think they thought it thru completely.

[@modelcarshouston]

supposedly, they've been talking about it for 3 years in some forum.

[@RealAvus]

I am moving away from Hot Wheels to Mini GT and Tomica Premium instead.

[@Steeziii47]

Bro I collect both hot wheels and other brands like inno/ignition models. But bashing one kinda gets old. People collect what they like. Like tryna conform people to a religion on car collecting 😂. No hate. Just speaking my mind how you do brotha.

[@modelcarshouston]

It's perfectly OK to actually NOT be apart of something just because it exists. Don't become a sheeple. You realize I have access to EVERYTHING but even I draw the line.

[@blackkmanbigdan]

I just got 2 RLC cars I wanted in a row. No reason to leave. However, I have taken an interest in 1:24 cars recently. Especially Big Time Muscle and Jada.

[@pashapash85]

weird. im not an overdrive member and ive gotten the max amount of rlc's each drop. i just log on at 9am put it in my cart and pay. whats so hard about that?

[@gregoriomule]

Yup. This might be my last year with them as well. When my membership expires i will say "up yours" and Bu Bye.. At the current cost for an RLC with Shipping to Canada is around $50, I can get 3 maybe 4 from different companies and get better quality. Looking at other options and yours my friend is making the switch very promising.

[@TheYogiCollection]

PREACH! 🙌 This is a total money grab. They are NOT giving us we don't already have with our $10 membership. IF they included the master sets like the STH and Master Mainline Set but they DON"T. I'm going to take a wait and see approach.

[@jjoworld]

To be honest. 10$ a year for membership is not much. If was 10 a month like a ring camera then no doubt I would be upset

[@airdreams1]

I quit the RLC years ago due to all of the problems. One of those problems being all the scalping that goes on. With guys that have 3, 5, 10+ memberships and enough money to buy the fastest possible internet, taking all the cars and then reselling them at an absorbent price (scalping). Tell some of these guys even pay their non collector friends to help get the cars for them. You know like a small finder's fee. and yes, it is nothing more than a way for Mattel to grab even more of your money.....

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

Yeah, it's wild that Mattel found a way to scalp themselves while writing themselves a million dollar check. (10k*$100). They mentioned in each of the overdrive emails that it's limited to 10k memberships and you know they're not making 10k more of each car to compensate as that will hurt the "value" of limited run RLCs, which means they're even harder to get on the drops and the cost of the overdrive club is now overhead the scalpers and resellers will pass on to the collectors. Mattel wins, the resellers and retailers win (no judgement. You'd be silly not to take advantage of it at your shop) and the rest of us lose.

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

​@user-uf8xn9yq5nLMAO

[@modelcarshouston]

that guys gone lol

[@DiecastMediaNetwork]

​@@modelcarshouston lol

[@jjoworld]

10 k is not a lot when there millions of hot wheel fans lmao

[@JDIDDJNZ]

Some of you take these cars waaaayyyy too seriously they're just cool looking toy cars that are fun to collect, humans make everything political it's kinda stupid

[@modelcarshouston]

And scalpers, which are human, make having a hobby not so enjoyable, and it's kinda stupid.

[@JDIDDJNZ]

@@modelcarshouston they don't affect me at all ... clearly you take it to seriously

[@dustinrossi9384]

Rlc was always bullshit to me, I've tried my hardest and never could get any of them, such a rip off, then add scalpers... I tried my best for the longest time for even cars I didn't want... always sold out or page messing up.

[@jjoworld]

If tried 5 times. 2 times i managed to get the magnus Porsche and white integra. Both times I had to put my card info while in line. So it's possible

[@DIGITALidYOUTUBE]

I loathe scalpers. But if I get this membership and I sell the cars I don’t want to cover the cost would that be evil? Just so I get the ones I want without dealing with scalpers to get them.

[@Naztalgic]

Im with you on this one! This is just a blunt insult to the "Fans" But sadly they will pay for this. Its cheaper to buy on ebay at this point I would much rather buy collector grade models from various other brands!

[@modelcarshouston]

Now we're talking!!!!!!!

[@boost_is_happiness6011]

Overseas, even canada from what i see in our local fb groups. Glad i ditched hotwheels a while ago. So many better diecasts for those prices.

[@jermainesambrano9499]

This guy has no idea what he's talking about.If you do the math and divide the hundred dollars by other releases it's only three dollars per car extra and you're guaranteed the car Well worth the hundred dollars

[@anazazi]

im glad that i have done with cardboard diecast ....

[@preludeboy99]

I made a video on my channel discussing this. I agree with you with paying for shipping, taxes and not having any type of rewards. I don’t agree that scalpers will have an advantage just because you can only get one unless the limit says 2. Also scalpers would probably be using bots to secure a large quantities of stock. So why spend money on a membership when you can use bots?

[@sariazalea-qx5vy]

People have forgotten that hot wheels are toy car that goes on the track not collector car that goes on display

[@vizmarkluna4830]

So you’re going to pay $100 for an rlc just to race it?

[@sariazalea-qx5vy]

@@vizmarkluna4830 no 1$ for the mainline

[@Anth230]

Sure. The mains and premiums are still great. Display is fine. But yeah there RLC is a ripoff now...

[@nissangeek]

I did it, reluctantly. I collect the other brands too, however. I don't care too much for mainlines and the STH/TH stuff. I work during most releases and my profession doesnt always allow for sitting and staring a computer screen to fight for a car that sells out in 30 seconds. I do feel that this should have been something that is guaranteed as a basic member, maybe set up differently. instead of opting out of each release if they gave the option to opt in to a release. each member is guaranteed 1, can battle it out at the drop for a second if they so choose. WIth that said, I'm moving my concentration to building dioramas and displays rather than gathering more pristine packaged cars to stick in a box and stuff in storage.

[@jjoworld]

Got the rlc drive. There is going to be taxes and shipping fees everywhere. Now i dont have to rush at 11am to get a casting lol. If i dont like it ill just skip it or re sell it. Scalpers would have to buy many rlc drive on each account and that doesn't make sense. Not every casting is sought after

[@GravyMovies]

It’s a pre-sale specifically marketed to FOMO collectors?

[@lululito124]

At least cars don't run out as fast with so many more being made. I buy to collect not to flip. I only buy the ones I like anyway.

[@ahmadhakhimi236]

Inno64 Top Secret back there 👀

[@satyrangel2730]

i'm a rlc member but hell no some diecast are just poo poo i cant say sh@@ .

[@ryanmrowka8970]

Im waiting for the release of 5 different cars i already paid for. i think the new F1 is the longest wait right now, which is june 2025 my next one is either the matchbox g wagon or the RLC VW DRAG BUS id have to check 😢

[@modelcarshouston]

You and all of us (including me!)

[@daneself858]

Never getting RLC again even in the secondary market

[@ashborn5943]

stop buying and collecting hotwheels. seriously. idk why so many collectors still do.

[@huy7573]

I'm so glad i've moved on to other brands. 2 years ago i would want to get every RLC. Now i don't care. If i miss it that's more money going to other brands. Not paying that 99 bullshit

[@iShark02]

I feel rlc is a scam so imma stay on mainline and premium instead...

[@Anth230]

Smart move my bro. 😎

[@osvaldoneedfordiecasttrujillo]

Overdrive is sold out. Scalpers dream come true

[@sjv2004]

I think maybe because of conflicts in middle east. It might become the cause of shipping problem to Asia countries

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

I'm with you

[@modelcarshouston]

100%

[@raimundas_p]

For me this hobby is way more than Mattel. I mean if I won't have an opportunity to get the model for the right price (I'm EU), well, okay. It will be sad, but I won't pay more than it's worth for exactly me. Like with Inno64, I have CLDC for the right price, but I don't have TopSecret. I can buy one and I believe it would be the most amazing model in my collection. And still it is not worth the money in current price with all shippings and other things. Mattel just canceled shipping to my country. Of course there are other ways like resellers. But at all I can't understand their strategy and if I will not have an fair opportunity to take that models, well.. It is as it is. Even if they make really great RLC's (those with display cases). It's just sad, because it is hobby and they do things so hard. But from their side they always were about only money making, but not about money making + fair hobby. Maybe in old times, but not in nova days.

[@Moirzdthird2010]

These rlc cost 100 usd for that price , there still using tampos for headlights and tailgihts, they also are not scale accurate 😭 tomica premium or majorette premium which cost less has opening parts and lenssed headlights and taillights for tomica at least, for majorette the taillights are painted but the front is lenssed.

[@modelcarshouston]

Exactly!!!!

[@coilstrike]

How is this fair on regular membership people?

[@modelcarshouston]

I tried to think of ways, but I'm not sure. I guess you guys would get all the "Not so popular RLC"

[@ArcticSeminole]

No, regular members just got bent over!

[@bdanyluk]

QUIT CRYING ABOUT BUYING TOYS....go collect stamps or something

[@ValentineToybox]

It says RLC but I expect the Super Treasure hunt and full year sets are not included

[@JAD3R1DIECAST]

😂😂 scalpers got to see this video🎉🎉

[@modelcarshouston]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆

[@celinefoong9248]

For real rlc collectors, it worth to sign up rlc override. No need to spend more money buying from reseller. Just hope all the rlc is ur favorite cars. Yes I'm going to stop buying rlc. I jointed rlc last year. N my 1st rlc purchased is the green jaguar n mattel misssed out my order n refund my money instead post out my order.

[@Anth230]

No it's not worth it. It's a scam man. They make 35000+ You just watch thee complaining where most of the stuff is ready to get after the sale. Except for 2 or 3 releases this year most stuff will take hours to sell out.

[@Anth230]

No it's not...

[@jtekchannel1262]

HATE YOU FOR DISS ON HOT WHEELS TOO MUCH AT LEAST THEY HAVE REAL WHEELS NOT ROCK WHEELS DON'T MOVE AFFORDABLE COMPARE WITH $50 FOR THAT YOU CAN GET UPTO 5 PREMIUM CARS JUST FOR 1 MODEL HAVE BE AN FAVORITE

[@modelcarshouston]

Your caps lock is on.

[@vash337]

It would literally be cheaper to buy 2 RLC cars from a scalper

[@vladxd6652]

At this point star collecting real cars 😂

[@DieCashCars]

I think it’s worth it, it just depends on the RLC releases for the year. 2024 there will be an r34, and new castings of a Supra and RX7

[@biglou76]

Thank you this guy is just hating

[@Unspoke]

What are other releases?

[@IF040020]

Hot wheels will have 0 resell value in the future, since adults are moving to other brands. And the HW models itself are toys. So no not worth it.

[@furyofgungnir]

The supra and rx7 are membership year 24, but I doubt we will see those until 2025. This overdrive ends dec 31st. 2024 so for those it will have to be 2025 overdrive. The chameleon r34 shouldn't be too long away. We're already seeing people offer pre orders for unspuns and loose of it.

[@majorgrub1730]

Of course you of all people will think it's worth it.

[@hotwheelcollector16]

I thought it's better for collectors

[@modelcarshouston]

Real collectors, yes.

[@supradoom]

I wish I owned Mattel.

[@modelcarshouston]

Now that is a true statement lmao