Hot Wheels Collector Bruce Pascal

Horacio sat down with Bruce Pascal, the world's largest collector of Hot Wheels. They discuss: How he acquires collections, including his most recent acquisition of 6,000 cars from California The advantages of acquiring new cars and having distribution channels through other collectors on eBay The best way to get involved in the hobby (conducting research through Facebook groups, books, and websites) The most valuable cars (Sweet 16 cars based on real cars, or cars shown at car shows) His other collections (including Preston Tucker memorabilia) and how that led him to start collecting Hot Wheels. How he purchased the rarest Hot Wheels car in the world How one noted collector called Bruce’s purchase a fake, and what he did to prove it was real How he tracked down 400 former Hot Wheels employees and associated partners How his collection has gained increased acceptance among collectors and hobbyists The history of the famous Pink Rear Loading Beach Bomb Strategies and potential inefficiencies in the current market His personal museum The future of his collection and his thoughts on Hot Wheels NFTs This podcast was originally featured as part of the Alts newsletter issue: Hot Wheels Collecting with Bruce Pascal --- Follow Alts - Website & newsletter: https://alts.co - Discord: https://discord.gg/DEkHgzggwC - Twitter: https://twitter.com/altassetsclub - Insta: https://instagram.com/alts_co - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alts_co - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmgk4gzQ56QvpyegBJJVQA?sub_confirmation=1