3 January 2026

2026 Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Hot Wheels Collection

There’s something about the start of a new year that makes us want to begin again.
Fresh goals. Fresh energy. Fresh perspective.

And honestly?
2026 feels like the perfect time to start a collection.

For me, that collection happens to be Hot Wheels.

My business partner Dianna and I both love collecting 1:64 scale model cars.
Not because we think everyone should.
Not because it’s trendy.
But because it brings us real joy.

And that joy has been surprisingly life-changing.

Collecting Isn’t About the Object

It’s About How It Makes You Feel

I can’t speak for anyone else.
I can only speak from personal experience.

Collecting Hot Wheels has added something to my life that I didn’t even realize was missing.

It’s calming.
It’s grounding.
It’s exciting in a quiet, meaningful way.

In a world that moves way too fast, collecting forces you to slow down.
You stop scrolling.
You stop rushing.
You focus on something small, tangible, and real.

That matters more than we think.

Why Hot Wheels?

Let’s be honest — Hot Wheels are fun.
They always have been.

But there’s more to it than nostalgia.

Hot Wheels are accessible.
You don’t need a huge budget.
You don’t need a massive space.
You don’t need permission from anyone.

You can start today with one car.

One car turns into a theme.
A theme turns into a collection.
And suddenly, you’ve built something that feels personal.

For Dianna and me, it’s about the details.
The design.
The history.
The stories behind each model.

Every car represents a moment in time.
A memory.
A version of who we were or who we’re becoming.

You Can Collect Anything You Love

Here’s the important part.

This isn’t really about Hot Wheels.

You can collect anything that brings you joy.

Art.
Vinyl records.
Books.
Vintage toys.
Sneakers.
Watches.
Comic books.

If you enjoy owning it, appreciating it, and caring for it — it counts.

Collecting is deeply personal.
There are no rules.
No finish lines.
No right or wrong way to do it.

The best collections are the ones that reflect you.

Why 2026 Is the Right Time

The world feels heavy right now.
Busy.
Noisy.
Overstimulated.

We spend so much time chasing the next thing that we forget to enjoy what’s right in front of us.

Starting a collection in 2026 is a way to reclaim something simple.

It gives you:

* A sense of purpose outside of work
* A creative outlet
* Something to look forward to
* A reason to slow down

And maybe most importantly — it gives you joy without pressure.

You’re not collecting to impress anyone.
You’re collecting because it makes you feel good.

That’s powerful.

The Fulfillment Is Real

I never expected collecting 1:64 model cars to have such an impact on my life.

But it has.

It’s taught me patience.
It’s reminded me to appreciate small wins.
It’s helped me reconnect with creativity and curiosity.

Some days, just organizing the collection or adding one new piece feels like progress.
And progress — even small — feels good.

In a world obsessed with “more,” collecting teaches you to appreciate enough.

Start Small. Start Now.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a collection, take this as your sign.

You don’t need a plan.
You don’t need to know everything.
You don’t need to go all in.

Just start.

Pick something you love.
Buy one piece.
Enjoy it.

That’s how every great collection begins.

For us, it was Hot Wheels.
For you, it might be something completely different.

And that’s the beauty of it.

Here’s to starting something meaningful in 2026 —
one small, joyful piece at a time.