Make Some Money at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2023

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By RC Staff

26 May 2023

The 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is well underway, with stops coming to plenty of American cities. Each tour stop features a collection of cars both full-size and 1:64 scale, along with the chance to make a little money. Buying the right Hot Wheels cars sold only through these events is an opportunity to flip them for way more than you paid. Sound interesting? Whether you prefer the smell of motor oil or hard cash, there’s something for you at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2023.

What is the Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2023?

Hot Wheels Legends is an ongoing promotional tour for the brand done since 2018. It was originally a celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th anniversary, and has grown into a highlight for collectors. Every year, car enthusiasts around the world are encouraged to submit their cars into a contest. The winning entry has their car immortalized as a real-life Hot Wheels toy.

Since 2018, the tour has grown rapidly. The 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour includes nine stops across the U.S.  similar to a car show. At a stop, contestants and collectors alike have an opportunity to check out various builds and buy exclusive Hot Wheels merchandise.

While the cars are cool, our focus is on the Hot Wheels. Each stop of the tour takes place at Walmart, and there are numerous rare and exclusive Hot Wheels sold during the tour. One example is the Honda S2000 with keychain.

2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Honda S2000

While this particular S2K is also available for sale online, it only restocks during Tour stop livestreams. Additionally, many buyers report exorbitant shipping costs when trying to buy one, sometimes exceeding $50.

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour S2000 only costs $35, so it’s no surprise people are hesitant to shell out that much extra cash for one, even if the S2000 was in stock. That said, if you’re able to make a trip to an upcoming Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop, these cars were much easier to buy. These can resell for $60-$70, so snagging one while you can is a good idea.

There’s no purchase limits on the Legends Tour S2000 for in-person sales, so feel free to stock up. The aftermarket around these Hot Wheels should remain strong for the immediate future.

Is the Hot Wheels Legends Tour free?

There’s no fee to attend the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. If the tour is coming to your city, why not stop by? Considering that you actually make money by attending, it seems like a pretty good deal.

Additionally, there’s actually a second car you can get from the 2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, and this one resells as well.

2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour ZAMAC Firebird

If you spend $20 or more on merchandise during a tour stop, you can get a special ZAMAC Firebird Hot Wheels car completely free. These cars are a re-release of a 2017 edition toy. For the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, they’ve received a new look featuring unpainted metal.

The ZAMAC Firebirds resell for around $40 on eBay. As an event exclusive release, it’s unlikely they will be sold in stores again. These are definitely desirable cars for a Hot Wheels collector.

2023 Hot Wheels Legends Tour stops

This year, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour will be coming to nine American cities. As of the time of this article’s publication, both the Miami and Charlotte stops have passed. The Atlanta stop will take place this week on May 27. Here’s the full list of stops and dates:

• May 13, Miami FL
• May 20, Charlotte NC
• May 27, Atlanta GA
• June 10, Detroit MI
• June 24, Chicago IL
• July 8, Houston TX
• September 9, Dallas TX
• September 23, Phoenix AZ
• October 7, El Segundo CA

All tour stops aside from El Segundo will take place at a local Walmart. For a stop’s store address, or to enter your car in the contest, visit the Hot Wheels Legends Tour website.

The Tour is a great opportunity for car collectors, Hot Wheels enthusiasts, and fans of making money. If it’s coming to a town near you, why not stop by? Especially if it ends up earning you a little extra cash.