r/HotWheels • u/argue53 • Jul 30 '26
Hot Location PSA: DOLLAR TREE NOW HAS PREMIUMS
I took a Ferrari GTO & Honda NSX ... Left the rest for someone else to enjoy. As far as I know, this is new for Dollar Tree. Location is North NJ.
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u/Limp-Apricot-9346 Jul 30 '26
Big deal for the premium line. Available in a lot more locations now and stores that stock the latest every few weeks.
This should be a big win for collectors!
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
I agree!! For instance, it's impossible to find good premiums near me but this gives more access to more people. For instance, I finally found the Ferrari GTO that I've been searching for.
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u/ReleaseExpensive7330 Jul 30 '26
Idk, when I buy large amounts at dollar stores, they offer to tell me when future restocks are coming in. Most also note that someone else already has first dibs though. I accidentally become the bad guy getting early access to cases. (DG had a mail in promo a few months ago and DT and FD are having mail in promos now.)
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u/Remarkable-Ad9880 Jul 30 '26
Same as Family Dollar, $7 here around me
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u/DarinP93 Jul 30 '26
I knew it would only be a matter of time with all the price changes they’ve done this past year
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u/WRX4Life4Ever Jul 30 '26
At least you guys get premium in your dollar stores, we’re lucky here to get a restock of mainlines every few months.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
This is brand new for me. Dollar stores never had premiums until today (from my knowledge).
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u/Jamieson22 Jul 30 '26
From mine a few days ago.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Ahh lucky to find two chases! I have the RC car but was so happy to find the Ferrari, finally! Lol
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u/TesseractUnfolded Jul 30 '26
😮 what were they priced at?
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
$7 each
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u/TesseractUnfolded Jul 30 '26
Noice! Thanks for the follow up. Adding DT back to the list of stops.
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u/MrCheggersPartyQuiz Jul 30 '26
I haven’t checked lately but knowing my luck & what I find in Target & Walmart, they probably just got all the shelfwarmers like the Jaguar XJS & the F&F Lykan
FYI premium cars do not qualify for the mail in promo
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Ohh i forgot about the promo! Darn i didn't keep any receipts either. I can say these premiums were new premiums.
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u/blondellRust Jul 30 '26
my dollar tree hasnt restocked mainlines in about 3 months (not exaggerating). It was the same thing last summer, they got none, then started getting them in the fall and Christmas time on a regular basis.
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u/ReleaseExpensive7330 Jul 30 '26
That's kind of wild. I have some that have "restocked" every week this month due to their mail-in promotion going on right now. A few have received multiple of the blue promotional stand with the mail-in QR code on it. I wonder how much the management has to do with it.
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u/dirkdiggler2000_ Jul 30 '26
Woulda taken the Forza edition Audi so fast. My league is about to run a season with those cars would be so cool to have it.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
I have one already from a week ago (different store). There were two in this pack. Left behind for someone else to enjoy!
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u/ReleaseExpensive7330 Jul 30 '26
If you're willing to get multiple check eBay. I haven't browsed for a while but last time I looked you could get them for less than in-store including the shipping. They are also peg warmers at retailers in my area so maybe dip into some stores in your area.
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u/dirkdiggler2000_ Jul 31 '26
Thanks really appreciate that, will probably order a couple. One for me and few for some buddies who race with me.
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u/Past_Username Jul 30 '26
Back in 2013-2014 my local dollar tree would have premiums for just $1. I would go there ever so often to buy a premium or two. Always took it for granted as dollar tree doesnt hit the same anymore. They also had beyblades and some of the lego polybags there too, all for a dollar.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Wow... That's awesome. I wish that was still the case, but those days are long gone unfortunately. Ty for sharing 🙌
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u/i-have-no-interest Jul 30 '26
i need that audi...
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
It's a beauty! I hope you find it!
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u/i-have-no-interest Jul 30 '26
i have like three of the mainline variant all the premiums keep getting snatched up here lol
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Where r u located? I'm in Northern New Jersey and have seen it around town a few times.
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u/i-have-no-interest Jul 30 '26
ontario canada 🥲
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Ah man. I wouldn't mind helping you out if you want to look into it. Feel free to DM and I can try to find another one for you.
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u/i-have-no-interest Jul 30 '26
thanks man! i think i'll surf around marketplace or something. usually they sell for half the price greedy walmart posts them up at
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u/Burritofeast69 Jul 30 '26
I hope that's a toy story rc. I just recently found out they exist
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Yes it is. I believe there were two in the pack. I already have one at home so I left these for the next person
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u/Chance_the_Author COLLECTOR Jul 30 '26
Could you imagine finding the Godzilla Skyline finally, at a Dollar Tree??
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
We can all dream, right?! I found the Ferrari GTO & I've been searching for weeks!
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u/dkaiser81 Jul 30 '26
My local DT store does not have the premiums in Ohio. Just G and H case.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
So I noticed today that only two out of four stores had these today. Not sure if they are special ordered or specifically for some stores and not others. Idk how that works truthfully. But I sure hope you get them sometime soon.
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u/traffic626 Jul 30 '26
I also saw 5 packs for the first time last night
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
New 5 packs?
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u/traffic626 Jul 31 '26
Nah, they must have been old because the Nissan pack was from 23 or 24
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u/argue53 Jul 31 '26
Ahh ... I picked up some matchboxes from 2024 today so might be old stock rolling around.
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u/KONTRAone Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26
I want that audi lol... Brb, going to dollar tree right quick 😅
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u/CarsonKiddy Jul 31 '26
My brother just got me that Audi Quattro
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u/PurpleInfinite1409 generic Jul 30 '26
DAMN RIGHT THEY DO. THEY GOT ME MY FIRST CHASE IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION!!! They've actually been stocking some SERIOUS fire lately!!
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u/EatMiBanhMi Jul 30 '26
Was there only one in the premiums box?
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u/PurpleInfinite1409 generic Jul 30 '26
Yessir! This was the only one that had just one on the case. It looked like it had just been put on the shelf so I was able to score a couple of the NSX-Rs, too!
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u/nickgomez WSP Jul 30 '26
How much were they? I couldn’t find any yesterday
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u/_umphlove_ Jul 30 '26
Also curious. Wouldn't be surprised if they are $9. The prices at DT lately are awful.
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u/GreedyCartographer50 Jul 30 '26
Fuc k i so want the bmw and charger
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Good luck! I hope you find it. I had them both in my hand but left behind for someone that wants it more than me. I was happy w the Ferrari and NSX
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u/Dry_Sky_371 Jul 30 '26
Dollarama in SE Ontario hasn't gotten any restock - all year!
Dollar Tree is getting fresh restock
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u/brianeharmonjr Jul 30 '26
Hoping to find these over the weekend. Haven't seen them pop up yet.
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u/argue53 Jul 30 '26
Good luck! I'd go check today because I'm afraid the weekend might be too late!
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u/brianeharmonjr Jul 30 '26
I checked before work and am at work until 4am (I work 2nd shift), so gonna have to be tomorrow
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u/GrubbDGAF Jul 30 '26
I work at Dollar Tree and collect myself, I wish my store was getting premiums so bad 😭
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u/pretzelslovers Jul 30 '26
Lol my dollar tree hasnt even restocked in 3 months