This 1:18-scale, red die-cast collectible model car has an openable hood and doors, and comes on a display platform. Manufactured by Jada Toys, it has a black hood and is individually packaged in a window box measuring 15.3" L x 7.5" W x 5.75" H. Launch date: August 10, 2007.

This 1:32-scale die-cast collectible model car measures 5.5" L x 2.5" W x 1.5" H. It features pullback motor action and openable doors, and is manufactured by Superior/Sunnyside. There are 12 pieces per display box, in assorted colors, and 48 pieces per inner box. Launch date: August 10, 2007.

This 1940 Ford Pickup Truck is approximately 1:18 scale and measures 9.75"L x 3.5" W x 3.5" H die cast collectible car. It comes in a desert sand color and is individually packed in a window box that measures 12.25" L x 6.5" W x 5.5"H. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The 2-1/2" die-cast metal school bus key chain has a pullback motor feature.  Orders are sold in lots of 12 pieces. Display boxes contain 12 pieces, inner boxes contain 144 pieces and case packs contain 576 pieces. The MSRP per key chain is $2.49. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The 1966 Pontiac GTO Drag Car is cast on a 1:18 scale. The 11-1/2” die-cast model car features a flip-forward hood, a removable body, realistic door hinges, hand-welded steel header pipes and interior roll cage, a fully-wired and plumbed engine, soft rubber tires, functional wheels, a working suspension and a lift off engine cover. The car is orange and yellow in color. Case pack orders contain six cars per pack. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300C Limousine is cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10-1/2” die-cast collectible model car features adjustable front wheels and functional doors, hood and trunk. The car is gold in color with a coffee top. Case pack orders contain six cars per case. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The Porsche 911 GT3 is cast on a 1:32 scale. The 5-1/2” die-cast model racecar features a pullback action, functional doors and a hardtop. There are no decals on the car. The car is available in six assorted colors: black, blue, red, silver, white, and yellow. Orders are sold in lots of 12 pieces. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The BMW Z4 Convertible is cast on a 1:24 scale. The die-cast model car measures 6.5" x 2.75" x 1.75" and features fully functional doors. The convertible is available in assorted colors. Orders are sold in lots of four pieces. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

This 1971 purple muscle car is a 1:18-scale die-cast collectible that measures 11” L x 4.25” W x 2.75” H. It has a hood, doors and trunk that open plus steerable front wheels and a detailed interior and chassis. This model is a limited edition of 1254 pieces. It comes in a window box that measures 13.75" L x 6.25" Wx 6" H. A case pack includes six pieces. Launch date: September 10, 2007.

This 1:16-scale, green die-cast collectible tractor measures about 8.75" long and is individually packed in a box measuring 10.75" L x 6.5" W x 6.25" H. A case pack includes four pieces. Launch date: September 10, 2007.
— Ray Goodhart, of Ages & Stages Toy Box in Golden, Colo., told TDmonthly that RC2 Brands die-cast vehicles are a best-seller in his store.
— Three of 55 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in May 2008 named tractors as a best-seller in the die-cast vehicles category.
— In May 2008, two retailers singled out RC2 as the maker of their stores’ best-selling die-cast vehicle.

This 1:18-scale, red die-cast collectible model car is 10" long and has a hood, doors, sunroof and trunk that open. It is individually packed in a window box measuring 14.75" L x 6.8" W x 6" H. A case includes six pieces. Launch date: September 10, 2007.

The Jeep Wrangler convertible is cast on a 1:34 to 1:39 scale and measures approximately 4-1/4” in length. The die-cast metal car comes in assorted colors and features pull back action. Launch date: October 19, 2007.

The postal truck measures approximately 4-1/2” in length and features pull back action. The die-cast metal truck is also designed with a U.S. Postal Service-style slide-away rear door. Launch date: October 19, 2007.
— “The mail vehicles are [our best seller]. … I guess a lot of kids see them,” Tara Friese, assistant manager at Tree Top Toys in Redmond, Wash., told TDmonthly, when asked about die-cast vehicles. “[If] we get 24 in …we'll have them for a week or two and then they're gone.”
— The “postal truck is a strong seller,” Linda Hill, owner of Emerald Isle Toys in Emerald Isle, N.C., told TDmonthly in May 2008, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast vehicle in her store.
— In May 2008, more than 27 percent of 55 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly named a public service vehicle as their best-selling die-cast vehicle.

The Audi A4 Hard Top car is cast on a 1:34 to 1:39 scale and measures approximately 4-1/2” in length. The die-cast metal car comes with fully functional doors and pull back action. The cars are available in assorted colors. Launch date: October 19, 2007.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 10" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/4”. The yellow metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims, and sits on a display plaque. Launch date: October 26, 2007.
— Generic toy cars were named as a holiday wish by boys across the country, reported Reuters. Even if Jr. doesn't go for this particular model, TDmonthly thinks Dad might like it!

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 1955 collectible model car sits in a 13-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" window box The white and yellow metal car sits on a display plaque and features a hood that opens. The Coca-Cola logo is visible on both side panels. Launch date: October 26, 2007.

The 1:24 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-1/2". The metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims. Launch date: October 26, 2007.

The 1:43 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 4” long. The Tom Daniel Hot Rods assortment includes Red Baron, Bad Medicine, Paddy Wagon, Ice "T", Cherry Bomb and Tijuana Taxi. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 10" x 6" x 5-3/4". The limited edition car is red with a gold helmet. Launch date: August 3, 2007.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model of the 1947 car measures 9"L x 3-3/4"W x 3"H. The car features functional doors, sliding bed motion, free wheel action and Prostar rims. Launch date: November 9, 2007.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model of the 2006 car measures 10-1/2"L x 4-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H. The car features a hood, a trunk and doors that can open and close. The car sits on a display track. Launch date: November 9, 2007.

The 1:64 scale die-cast collectible model car is packaged on a 6” x 8” blister card. Each assortment contains two cars from the following Option D – Wave 10 line: 1989 Nissan 240SX S-14, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan Skyline GTR R34, Mazda RX-8, Scion tC and Lexus SC300. Launch date: November 9, 2007.

This 1:18 scale collectible model of the 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger measures 10.75" L x 4" W x 3" H and has a hood, trunk and doors that open. It also features a fully detailed engine, steerable front wheels, working suspension and soft interior and rubber tires. It has a black top and comes in a window box measuring 13.75" L x 6.5" W x 5.75" H. It’s available in a case pack of 6 pieces. Launch date: November 23, 2007.

This yellow, 1:18-scale, die-cast collectible model car measures 9" L x 3.75" W x 2" H and has doors and a trunk that open. It comes on a display plaque and is individually packed in a window box measuring 13.25" L x 6.75" W x 5" H. A case pack of four pieces is available. Launch date: November 23, 2007.
— “Our number-one selling item [of 2007] was Hot Wheels,” Phil Wrzensinki, owner and manager of Toy House and Baby Too in Jackson, Miss., told TDmonthly.
— Darrel McKinster, owner of Darrel Toys and Collectibles in Denver ,Colo., named Hot Wheels by Mattel as his best-seller. “I’m a small store, but sold about 20,000.”
— Ten percent of retailers named small play vehicles as their best-selling item of 2007.

This 1:32 scale, die-cast collectible model car is a golden tone, includes a hood and doors that open, and measures 6.5" L x 2" W x 1.5" H. It sets on a display plaque, has a white top, and comes individually packed in a window box measuring 8" L x 4.25" W x 3.75" H. It’s available in a case pack of 12 pieces, and sold in lots of two pieces. Launch date: November 23, 2007.