In 1995, Mattel introduced a new way to collect Hot Wheels. Cars were issued as "New Model Series" in a set of 12, along with several specialized 4-car subsets. The New Models would soon give way to the title "First Editions" in 1996, and the issue numbers would increase, but the same categorizing technique took place over the years. This guide will break down and list all of the sets and "approximate" values.
Note that the NCHWA utilizes a pricing method called "Star Value©." Instead of specific dollar values, each car will be assigned a Star Value© to indicate rarity and price range. There are simply too many variables to place a "set" value on any model, so a range will be used instead to indicate where that particular model may fall on the secondary price scale. The Star Value© chart will be placed at the bottom of each page for easy reference. A +/- indicates that the car falls either into the lower/higher end of the Star Value. This pricing method is unique to NCHWA.com and allows for artificial inhibitors on market conditions such as "secondary buyer-itus" and new releases. NOTE: As of 10/8, ALL sections in this Price Guide have been completed, through the latest releases for 2012. |
