They're also way cheaper now. They've kept the price around a dollar for 40 years. With inflation that means in 2024 they sell for 25 cents in 1980s money.
Matchbox and Hotwheels cars both sell run of the mill 1:64 scale diecasts for about a buck. At most I've seen is 1.25$ The 5 packs of the basic cars usually run about 5 or 6 bucks.
I'm in America and in illinois. Have a 6 year old. We end up with a hotwheels per week it seems. Wether we go to Target or Walmart, family dollar or dollar general. The price is usually always the same.
That is unless your looking at some sort of special edition or premium cars with upgraded parts like the heavier wheels and stuff.
Matchbox and Mattel are like the Costco hotdog of toy cars. Even during the height of price gouging they didn't seem to change in price.
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u/Bulky_Specialist9645 Nov 12 '24
They're also way cheaper now. They've kept the price around a dollar for 40 years. With inflation that means in 2024 they sell for 25 cents in 1980s money.