Friday's Live Update from Hot Wheels Collector National '24

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Friday's Live Update from Hot Wheels Collector National '24

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Apr 7, 2024

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Chuck and David are live from the Hot Wheels Collector Nationals talking about all the diecast collecting action that's happing on all 15 floors of the Crown Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, GA.

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Apr 7, 2024

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Friday's Live Update from Hot Wheels Collector National '24

Friday's Live Update from Hot Wheels Collector National '24

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