User talk:BigBadBrad01

Adding pics with new editor
I'm still not able to get pictures to show the way the others do. see http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Old_Number_5.5 Any help would be appreciated. ranugad 23:31, 28 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Just replaced the "thumb" part with "75px" and I think you're good then. BigBadBrad01 06:09, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

Couple of Q's
I dropped a question about uploading images from online sources onto the help pages FAQ, if you could swing by and check it out, I'd appreciate it. ranugad 15:22, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

My Castings
Hi Brad, A co-worker just told me about your wiki so I'm visiting for the first time. I wanted to set you straight on which cars I've designed. To the best of my knowledge, these are the cars I've designed in chronological order:
 * 2003:
 * Batmobile (from the Michael Keaton version), Fatbax Silhouette, ‘Tooned Splittin Image, Hardnose Toyota Celica,Slikt Back,Wail Tale


 * 2004:
 * Blings Ford Bronco Concept, Blings Hummer H3


 * 2005:
 * Hummer H2, Formul8r, Preying Menace


 * 2006:
 * ’70 Pontiac Firebird,2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI


 * 2007:
 * Croc Rod, Ferrari 599 GTB


 * 2008:
 * Custom '62 Chevy Pickup, CCM


 * 2009:
 * Draggin' Tail, Bye Focal II, '70 Cougar Eliminator, '72 Chevy Vega

I did not design the '47 Chevy Fleetline. Not sure who did that one.

Keep up the great work! Thanks! -Rob (Kingu66)


 * Hi, is this Hot Wheels Designer Rob Matthes? If so, I'd gladly make the changes to your car list and on the casting pages themselves. Feel free to make any edit as you see fit as well. I may know a lot about Hot Wheels but my information is mainly secondary. Its nice to have you aboard here. Check in and often! In the future if you leave a comment make sure you sign it as well with the ~ . Thanks! BigBadBrad01 19:18, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Casting Names
Hi Brad, I learned doing the lists the casting names on the card with our names together will work. Example Purple Passion will take you to Purple Passion. Now let's say the page Purple Passion is already there, watch what happens without making a redirect with Steel Passion with a break in the middle. Purple Passion has to be first then a | break then Steel Passion ""Example click here still takes you to the Purple Passion Steel Passion. Fantazim 21:47, 4 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, I actually use that trick quite often. It comes in handy in lists so you don't have to put Cool-One (2004), you can just put Cool-One and it goes straight to the page. With that trick, I never understood why people don't like the Disambiguation Pages. BigBadBrad01 02:51, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi Brad, I completely understand your thoughts on the Disambiguation Pages a week or 2 sgo I had to make to make one, Dodge Charger Daytona since there 2 completely diferent 1970 Dodge Charger Daytonas. I'm just like yourself, looking what is would be easier for a seach, and most important the easier for the new user. -Fantazim 04:06, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Bill, new users surprise themselves how fast they catch on with things like Wiki's. After all, it's not rocket science!  We shouldn't have to "dumb everything down" just for them.  Just a thought.  HaarFager 05:16, 5 February 2009 (UTC)

E-mail Address
Brad, here's my e-mail address, so if you could send me yours, we can talk about "administrative" things offline, so that it doesn't keep adding to our talk pages. (haarfage@hamiltoncom.net) HaarFager 21:50, 25 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, yeah. I thought it would be a good idea to let people know I was available for help since being made an administrator, so I placed that note at the top of my talk page.  I also mentioned that you had been promoted to administrator, also.  So, you might want to add this information on your talk page, too.  I also said that if anybody had a question and I didn't know the answer, you and I would figure out the answer and then I would get back with them on it.  Things are getting fleshed out quite nicely here on the Hot Wheels Wiki, and I think that will make it easier to figure out things we encounter from here on out.  If you know what I mean.  So many precedents have already been set we just have to keep things uniform.  Well, gotta go.  I'm still working on that list to send you and my Tips On How To Photograph Hot Wheels page.
 * Hey Kenny, I don't have much time to talk here but I thought I'd just check in and let you know my email is bradbannach@yahoo.com. I hope you had a great Christmas. Talk to you soon. BigBadBrad01 19:47, 26 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Brad, I finally finished the Tips On How To Photograph Hot Wheels page. I e-mailed this request to you also, but in case it doesn't go through or something, please look it over and see if everything's formatted correctly and written clearly.  I think it's pretty simple and straightforward and should help a lot for new users.  HaarFager 02:26, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Thanks
Hey Brad it's Pylot. I just wanted to drop by and say thanks for the welcome. I'm a new collector just getting started and I'm still trying to figure things out so I'll ask if I need any help. Thanks again. Pylot 18:36, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Pylot, no problem at all. It looks like you are doing a great job already! Keep up the great work, I'm here to help let me know if you need anything. BigBadBrad01 19:14, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Admin
Hi, Brad! Thanks for your note about Wickamouse... I just gave him a permanent ban, so hopefully he won't be a problem anymore.

You guys are doing amazing work here; I'm so impressed! If Brian isn't around much, then there should be more admins around to take care of things... Would you be interested? If you guys want to talk and figure out who would be the best admins, then you can let me know and I'll give you the admin powers.

But there's one catch -- it's super important on a wiki to post a welcome for every new person that edits. That's the way you keep people around, and get them to come back and make more edits. So whoever's going to be an admin has to promise me up, down and sideways that whenever you see a red "talk" link on Recent changes, you go to that person's talk page and say hi to them. :) Does that sound good? -- Danny (talk ) 02:35, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Hey Danny, thanks for the help! Its great that we have your support in trying the build a reputable guide here and the fact that anyone can help us in doing so is a great thing! As far as helping out as an admin, I'd be honored to help. I'd also like to nominate Kenny aka: User:HaarFager. He has been very helping in welcoming new members and his contributions are unmatched. Anytime there is something "controversial" we like to talk and come up with a solution before anyone gets mad. I hadn't known him before the wiki, nor do I know him that well, but he seems like a great guy and I believe he'd do a great job. Between us, we'd be a great team in welcoming and helping new users...never missing a beat. Thank you once again for being helpful and I am looking forward to this wiki being the top guide on the web for Hot Wheels. BigBadBrad01 04:14, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * That sounds great! I gave you and Kenny admin status, so now you can delete pages and ban vandals as you see fit. I'm really glad you guys are becoming friends and colleagues on the wiki. I think a wiki is perfect for building a collectors' resource like this, and it'll be great to see it grow! I'm sorry that I'm not around as much as I'd like to be -- but if you have any questions, please let me know, and I'm always happy to help out! -- Danny (talk ) 05:04, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Thanks Danny. If we need you we'll be sure to contact you. Thanks for being such a big help. BigBadBrad01 05:09, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Brad, I thought of another good idea we can employ when greeting new users. We need to come up with some handy tips, like searching for variations of the page you're about to upload that already exist, before you upload another one, various tips like that; a link to the the photography tips page I'm going to upload and anything else you can think of that a new user might like or need to know.  (Knowing about the recent changes page is something that I only stumbled on to after being on here awhile.  Now, it's the first thing I go over when I log on.  I can see the new vehicle pages and any new images of all the great cars I don't have.  Yet....!)  By showing them some things right up front, they won't have to just jump right in, not knowing how to do anything.  I had worked on wiki's before, but this one was a lot different to others I'd worked on, so it would be helpful to have a starting point for new users.
 * Something can be created that we can just cut and paste and it will be identical every time. Plus, in this way, we can kind of direct them in the correct way the wiki is shaping up to be by suggesting methods already used here, and it will turn out to be more uniform.  HaarFager 14:16, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * That sounds like a great idea Kenny. Why don't you send me what you have in mind when you finish it and I'll add what I can to it. I do all the same things you do from visiting the recent changes first to just visiting new pages. I always like to see what other people have added. Its been great looking at all of the photography skill between you, fantazim (Bill), and vista69 (Mike), among others. I'm not going to be on here much til after the holidays, but after that I'll be on here as usual. So lets get a little something going so we can get any new users up to speed. TTYL. BigBadBrad01 15:15, 22 December 2008 (UTC)


 * One thing I'd like to update on the wiki as soon as possible, and although it doesn't involve new users, per se, it would eventually. And that is to update our "click to preload a template" template.  We seem to have settled on one that has 13 columns, a separate one for the vehicle color and tampo color, etc., and I'd like to see the default sort and a "Category:Category Name Here" kind of thing at the bottom with that, so it's preloaded in place whenever somebody creates a new page.  I've went in and added the default sort to a lot of pages where it wasn't present and it would be helpful if it could just be created instantly with the "click to preload a template" button.  I suppose you and I have the power to do this and update the template, but I'll admit I don't know how.  Once I learned however, I would know then.  Do you think we could update the template form?
 * I, too, will be a little busy until after Christmas, so I'll work on a list of sorts and get it to you as soon as I can. I have been running the photography tips page I want to create around in my mind, so I'll try to upload that soon, also.  Well, that's all for now.  Have a Merry Christmas, Brad, and everyone else I've met on this wiki.  I hope you all have a happy holiday and a safe New Year.  Take care of yourself!  HaarFager 23:27, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I Second the motion Kenny. It would save ME a couple steps.  I quit using the template and have been copy/pasting listing that already had the separate "Tampo" column and "Category Default". Although I admit that the "Category Default" column tends to be an after-thought, sorry 'bout that. Later,Vista69 00:29, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey guys! To tell you the truth, I am not sure how to modify the template either. I'll have to look though when I have a little more time. Probably after the holidays. Maybe by then we can all decide how the template should look. Have a very safe and Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! BigBadBrad01 02:32, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad
I'm not a frequent visitor to HotWheels.com, I just like to collect. Thanks for your complements about my recent pictures, I think they're still too big but I'll work on that and the lighting too. The pictures that I started uploading to the site were older files on my hard drive that I had taken with three different cameras and various lighting conditions over an eight year span.(Vista69 22:48, 20 December 2008 (UTC))

Hi Brad, Wikamouse was at again today, this time he change the names on the 2009 list, can he banned, it seems to me this is a game to him. Fantazim 19:15, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, I don't have any privileges to ban people but we should get a hold of User:Toughpigs. His name is Danny and is an admin here. BigBadBrad01 20:16, 21 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the follow up : ) I have 3 requests as the Hot Wheels by Collector Number grows, when I'm putting the titles of info I notice Highway Hauler and the Peterbilt Tank Truck / Tank Truck needs help, thanks Fantazim 05:09, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, did I get them all? I found a few more as well. :) BigBadBrad01 05:21, 22 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I guess what I can do is keep the string just below lol Alive '55 needs to go with Classic Nomad. BBL Fantazim 05:29, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad, Happy New Year, I need you to look at the Ratbomb is it ok to fix the way it should be? Let me know. Fantazim 07:46, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, good ahead and correct it. Happy New Year to you as well! BigBadBrad01 07:51, 2 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Brad, I need you to look at Big Rig, and Kenworth T-600A same casting and same pics used to. Also can you start the page Valentine's Day Cars Page, I have a complete set, but LOL afraid to take out of the blister, did not find Ground Hog Day though : (. Got bunch of goodies to keep me busy.  Fantazim 22:49, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, I just redirected the Kenworth T-600A page to the Big Rig page since the Big Rig page had all of the info the Kenworth T-600A page had anyways. You can go ahead and make the Valentine's Day Cars page, I haven't found them yet so I don't really have any info for them. You should add the ones from last year to that page as well. I have a pic of the 2006 Dodge Viper Coupe already. BigBadBrad01 22:56, 25 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Ok cool, I'll do that showing all info, rumor has it too that Target might be getting the packs of these as well, but will not say anything until I or some of us do some homework. Thanks Brad. Fantazim 23:02, 25 January 2009 (UTC)

Hi Brad, Sorry I didn't get your message in the List of 2009 Hot Wheels, until now. I fixed the Supers took the S off and put in the right codes, also both Treasure Hunts share the same collector number, just have different codes, sorry about the over-look on my part. We have 2 new Users and they were Questioning on how we get codes and I posted a list from Hot Wheels Collectors Link, if that was ok to put the link in talk area. Also, I'll try better to proof read what I'm doing too. Fantazim 23:21, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Pictures
Brad, what are our guidlines for pictures being posted here. Example Pylot posted a picture that seems to correspond with all his photos but, there is an eBay logo on the one, the Saleen thanks. Fantazim 18:05, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I think, but am not sure, that each user is responsible for copyrighted images, plagiarized text, etc. Also, its possible those people may have permission from the image owner. Example, I got permission from Boobostank to use his images here. I make sure to note it every time I upload a photo of his. This may be a better question for Danny (User:Toughpigs) if you are concerned. I personally am not going to enforce any restrictions unless it gets excessive or we get complaints. BigBadBrad01 18:30, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * In addition, as an fyi, that picture of the yellow Saleen S7 (from ebay) was posted by the infamous User:Wickamouse (now banned for life), not User:Pylot. BigBadBrad01 18:36, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks Brad and sorry user:Pylot Fantazim 18:49, 24 December 2008 (UTC)

Moving Pages
Anyway, I'd like to know why the Wikia can't have separate pages for the same castings with different names? I was bummed that you had moved the pages that I created for the Plow Trucks aka Bywayman. Why can't we have both? I understand why you would want to have the Bywayman with plows added to one page. But why can't there ALSO be a separate page for the Pavement Pounder, Super Scraper AND the Power Plower. I see that the pages are still on the www. Will you please bring them back (and other future same castings with different names) back to the list? I Believe that it would be a valuable Cross-Reference tool for a lot of collectors. Please reconsider moving pages to similar castings. Thanks.(Vista69 22:48, 20 December 2008 (UTC))
 * Hi Brad, wasn't sure if you got my message on the mustang stocker page, after being on Souths Site I found that the Mustang Stocker, goes with the Boss Hoss, and the Boss Hoss (Chrome) and not sure about how to layout these 3, should we do a link to show 3 different ones. Let you make that call.  Your page has all the work on it.  Fantazim 03:04, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, I didn't have any plans for the pages as I do not know that casting very well. Do what you think is right. BigBadBrad01 03:07, 6 February 2009 (UTC)

Two Identical Pages
Brad, I just noticed that there are two identical pages that have been created for the Hot Wheels.com 5-Pack. I created one when I was working up all my 5-Packs and you created one also. Mine is named Hot Wheels.com 5-Pack and yours is named HotWheels.com 5-Pack. They are identical except that mine has all the information and images and yours just has the name of the vehicles and images. One should be deleted, but it would seem easier to keep the one that's finished, so would you mind deleting yours or redirecting it or whatever has to be done? It's not that I just want to keep mine, it'll just save having to add all the information to yours and deleting mine. It's up to you because we don't need both. HaarFager 10:43, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Kenny, I don't mind redirecting either one. But isn't it HotWheels.com 5-Pack since there are no spaces in web addresses? If so, I'll just copy all the info over to that page. BigBadBrad01 21:14, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Brad, you're correct on there being no spaces between words in web addresses, but on the actual Hot Wheels.com 5-Pack, Hot Wheels is spelled the normal way, with the space between the two words, followed by the .com. Hope this helps.  HaarFager 21:37, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Ahhh, gotcha. BigBadBrad01 21:48, 18 December 2008 (UTC)

More Redirect Requests
Brad, I hate to keep asking, but I have a few more redirects for you. There are a few various Real Rider wheel pages, RR, that need to be redirected to the main Real Rider page. Pages such as CDDRR and WWDDRR. When I was creating a lot of the wheel pages, I knew this would need to be done, but didn't know how to do it myself. That's why there might be several other types of Real Riders that don't have a page yet, but will need to be redirected as well. For instance, GHRR, RHRR, CDDRR2, LWDDRR, 5SPRR and many others that don't even have a name attached to them. They mainly didn't get a name because when I was working them up, they had colored white walls that I couldn't tell what color they were, so I left them unnamed. (Being totally colorblind has it's disadvantages at time.) Hope you don't mind me asking for all these redirects, but I've been completely swayed over to your centralization project. Someday, the Hot Wheels Wiki will appreciate all the saved space this free's up. HaarFager 12:59, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Brad, could you please redirect my page for the Superscraper, (which should have been named Super Scraper) to the Bywayman page? Somebody came in and created another Super Scraper page, so something will need to be done with it also. There is also a page for a version of this casting called Power Plower. It will have to be redirected too. I have moved all the descriptions from my Superscraper page, (and the other Super Scraper page, too), and those on the Power Plower page to the Bywayman page already, so no information should be lost by doing so. Thanks! HaarFager 08:03, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, one additional note - this casting was also released with the name Pathbeater. No page has been created for this version yet, so I don't know what all's involved for redirects for it.  I just wanted to let you know in case you could put in a redirect for that name even though a page doesn't yet exist for it.  HaarFager 08:13, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Kenny, hope you are doing great. I started redirecting the pages but when it comes to the Path Beater, has the Bywayman casting ever been released under that name? There is a Path Beater casting still being released whereas that Bywayman casting has been discontinued. The Path Beater used to be called Surf Patrol. I'll make a page shortly to avoid confusion. BigBadBrad01 08:18, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I just checked and I got that wrong. The Pathbeater and Surf Patrol are different trucks than the Bywayman and Super Scraper.  But, I originally got the information that they were the same casting as the Bywayman from Vista69's Super Scraper page and didn't confirm my facts.  So, you won't have to worry about redirecting those.  However, the Power Plower is just like the Super Scraper, so that one will have to be redirected.  Sorry for the confusion, but I shouldn't believe everything I read, apparently!  That was fast, thanks!  HaarFager 08:34, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Ok Kenny, I think I got all the pages the Bywayman casting falls under. I even created a Path Beater page so there is no confusion. The castings look the same but certainly aren't the same lol. Well I'm off to bed. Have a great night. Talk to you soon. BigBadBrad01 08:42, 15 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad can you take a look at the '57 Thunderbird and the '57 T-Bird (1978) I believe that the '57 Thunderbird needs to be redirected or to be incorporated. Thanks Fantazim
 * Hey Fantazim, I redirected the page to the '57 T-Bird page because there are the 3 '57 T-Bird/Thunderbirds. Let me know if you need help with anything else. You're doing a great job. Keep up the great work! BigBadBrad01 21:50, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks Brad looks great, thanks for the kind words, and I like the photos you take. Fantazim 03:46, 16 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad it's me again, look at the '56 Nomad then look at the Since '68 Series can you redirect the one to the other, I have quit a few pics to post for that series. Thanks Bill Fantazim 23:48, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, do you mean make a table for the series? BigBadBrad01 23:51, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Yeah, also lol double check for 1970 chevelle the links aren't open but when they do they won't redirect unless they are ahead of time, a suggestion.Fantazim 23:54, 18 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I still had to make the pages for the '70 Chevelle SS & the SS Express when I made the '70 Chevelle page. As far as the Since '68 page, I'll try and get that table together tonight. I've been on here too long and I have to get back to work. BigBadBrad01 00:22, 19 December 2008 (UTC)


 * I see that a few users on here are using the South Texas photos I thought we weren't aloud, I found one on the Dodge Concept Car Fantazim 00:25, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I can answer your question about this issue. I, too have noticed a few pictures being used that were obviously from the South Texas website and I asked an administrator about this once.  Evidently, somebody on here has connections with that website and has permission to use the photos.  But nobody else does.  So, that's why nobody else uses their photos.  I hope this helps answer your question.  Kenny.  HaarFager 01:39, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks Kenny - understood Bill Fantazim 02:03, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad could you Change the Cadillac V-16 on the 2008 List to Cadillac Sixteen, and redirect it to Cadillac V-16 Concept, and the Cadillac V-16 (Hardnoze) should go there to. The origanal name of this was Cadillac V-16 Concept 2004 it was later in 2008 that Web Trading Car Card is calling this the Cadillac Sixteen. Fantazim 03:16, 23 December 2008 (UTC)
 * No prob Bill. BigBadBrad01 03:29, 23 December 2008 (UTC)

Hi Brad, I have some photos for the Hummer H2 2006 First Edtions but what is listed say 2004 First Editions this should be the Blings. There are so many listings for the Hummer can you make a Disambiguation Page. Fantazim 22:24, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Bill, I'll do what I can now for creating the Hummer H2 Disambiguation Page, but I'll have to add pix for it later. I'm still on vacation in Wisconsin. BigBadBrad01 23:20, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks Brad, did not know, enjoy yourself. Fantazim 23:40, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Designer
I'm sorry. but it is pet-peeve of mine to give the actual designer it's due. Change it as you want it, but it won't be my last time.
 * Thanks, Designers put tons of themselves in each ca,even those that are replicas. It's nice to get some credit.Etscherne 07:56, 22 April 2009 (UTC)

Welcome
Hi, welcome to the wiki! Thanks for

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Check out the FAQ for more tricks.

Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -- Danny (talk ) 06:10, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Hey, those are some nice looking Deora II pictures you've uploaded! The Deora II is a favorite model of mine. I'm going to upload a few Deora II pictures that aren't represented yet with one. HaarFager 13:04, 22 September 2008 (UTC)

Brad, I hope you don't mind, but when I joined the Hot Wheels Wiki recently, I came across your user page early on. I liked the way you had set it up, so I emulated your design in setting up my own user page. You know what they say - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! HaarFager 02:48, 26 September 2008 (UTC)

Brad, thanks for commenting on my Zamac World Race Deora II picture! Before I ever bought it off the guy that was selling it on eBay, I researched that particular model. All the references I could find showed that the back wheels were the same size as the front wheels. I had half convinced myself that it was a distortion through the plastic cardfront that made them look bigger. Then when I got it, I saw that they were indeed bigger.

Now, exactly what does it mean when you say this is a wheel error? Since there were only 2000 made, does that make mine worth less than the others since they are not in error and mine is? I don't know anything about errors. Thanks for any help you can offer on this. HaarFager 19:06, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, Brad. Like you, I have just about every Deora II model and I haven't opened any of them. What ones I have loose I purchased on eBay already opened because I couldn't bring myself to open any! Thanks for the info! HaarFager 20:13, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

MSGs: That's cool. I was just adding a couple that I have. If there's any extra info that I might be able to find for you on these models let me know.Kevinharbin 02:12, 8 October 2008 (UTC)

Hey, Brad - thanks for adding the Octopark Playset Deora II with the 10SP's! I got to looking at the one I have still inside the playset and that's the kind of wheels it has. I didn't even notice! The one I photographed and uploaded was a loose one I got off eBay from a guy in Hong Kong, so I don't know if that makes a difference or not. Is it even an official model or a bootleg? You never can tell with those far-eastern countries sometimes. I don't mean to put them in a bad light, but countries in that part of the world have been known to pirate and counterfeit items before, this is a fact. But, thanks for uploading it, the Deora II page is quite impressive! HaarFager 21:02, 9 October 2008 (UTC)

Awesome job building the Bone Shaker page ... You did good. AGENTAIR

Naming Conventions
Brad, I noticed you had changed the name of the original Hiway Hauler so as to differentiate it from the later release of 1992 with the same name. Generally, I think it's best to leave the original casting with it's original name, unencumbered with any prefix or additions to the name. Such as what I did with Ambulance and Ambulance (1989 Workhorses) and Lamborghini Countach and Lamborghini Countach (1997). I feel it's only fitting that the original release gets to keep it's name and in this way, the Wiki ends up with less overall name changes for people to keep up with. It's kind of like how the movie "Rocky" doesn't get it's name changed to "Rocky I" to differentiate it from "Rocky II," "Rocky III," etc. You just know plain old "Rocky" is the first one. That's my feelings on the matter. The way it stands now, when you click on a link for Hiway Hauler, it takes you to a page where you have to pick which one you want. I'd like the names to work like they used to and take a person directly to the page. It's quicker, easier and a whole lot less confusing. What do you think of this? Can the name of Hiway Hauler, the first casting, be changed back to plain "Hiway Hauler?" There's a trick to make a link have a different link name as opposed to the name that shows for you to click on. The markup goes something like: 2 "["Vehicle page/link name here|Display name here 2"]" Go into my user page sometime, like you're going to edit it and you can see how I've managed some of these kinds of link naming conventions. I'm just trying to help make things a little easier for people. HaarFager 21:13, 17 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Hey Kenny, I know what you are saying about the links and I see what you are saying about the Hiway Hauler page. I for one like the format that I put it into because lets say someone is looking at the more the Hiway Hauler and they see a link that isn't formatted correctly. It would then take them to the Hiway Hauler (1980) page only confusing someone more when they see that this castings run ended in 1996. I like the "multi casting with the same name" page because it checks any errors that any rookie link makers may have made. See Cool-One. It takes you to the page and you see a pic of the original and the newer casting. I think all pages where there are similar names should look this way. Take a look at that and tell me what you think. BigBadBrad01 22:09, 17 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Brad, that link to Cool-One does look very nice, but I'll just go in and change all the links for my Hiway Hauler from the first casting. I prefer that when I click on a link for that one, it takes me straight to it.  HaarFager 23:04, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Vehicles With Missing Parts
Brad, what's your opinion on posting images where the vehicle in question has parts that are notably missing? I have an image of a Ramp Truck and until someone else posted one, I didn't even know it was incomplete. But, it came in a group of cars I got off of eBay. I have hesitated to upload it to the correct page because it's not really descriptive and as such, not very useful in identifying the model. What do you think we should do here on the Wiki, as far as setting a standard about that? HaarFager 01:02, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Kenny, If you know its missing parts I'd avoid posting it unless it is super rare or something. I thought about this for a while a night or two ago when I was working on the Super Modified page. The person that uploaded the photo has the Super Modified without the wing on it. I was going to delete it but didn't really want to delete someone's pic. Now, if I had a replacement pic, I would. I think though that if I had a car that was missing pieces I just wouldn't upload it in the first place...unless, like I said, it was super rare and I didn't think there were many out there to begin with...I guess then I would just make a notation that it is in fact missing a piece. Which is what I think I ended up doing with the Super Modified. BigBadBrad01 07:18, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Brad! Then I won't even post my image now.  I could have placed it as a Gallery image so people could see what the front of it looked like, but since someone has already posted a complete vehicle, there's no need to.  I have a Gunslinger that's missing the big gun on top and a Jet Threat II that's missing the windshield so I probably won't post those, either.  HaarFager 14:49, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
 * If they are errors I say you should post them in the gallery. It is always fun to look at them! I like you pic of the Surf'n Series by the way...only if every series could have a pic like that! BigBadBrad01 18:21, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
 * Oh, those two aren't errors, they're just old and missing the parts. Thanks for the compliment on the Wild Wave Series picture.  I had a blast setting that one up, in fact although it was about freezing outside here, I felt warmer while I took that picture!  I guess it was being on the beach that did it.  HaarFager 19:51, 21 November 2008 (UTC)

Custom Deora?
Brad, have you seen the signature banner of a member on HWC.com called Deora4? It's got a Deora II that I've never seen before and was wondering if it was a custom or what? It sure is a nice looking one! Perhaps it's one of the few versions not represented by an image here on the Wiki? HaarFager 22:05, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
 * I've never seen it before. I'm assuming its a custom. Its definitely 1:18 scale. Look at the wheels. BigBadBrad01 01:12, 25 November 2008 (UTC)

Mitsubishi Eclipse
Hey, Brad - where did the Mitsubishi Eclipse page go that I did some work on? The link to it that I have on my user page now directs me to a page with 3 pictures and names of cars and none of them appear to be the page I worked on. Where did it go? Renaming pages like this seems to be very confusing to me. Maybe I'm stupid, I don't know, but I can't find stuff anymore. I think it would be best to leave the first release with it's original name so the people that really use this wiki can find it. For those who are new and unexperienced, we should just tell about all other versions on every version's page, with links to find them. That way, new users can find the car they have if they're not sure which version it is, but they will find out there are more versions. The people that know there are more versions don't need a page to tell us there is more than one version. It just seems like excess pages in the Wiki. If I have created any excess pages, they should just be deleted. HaarFager 22:46, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Kenny, there was a Mitsubishi Eclipse page there that I did delete to make room for the broad Mitsubishi Eclipse page. There weren't any pics on it and and it just had some info for the 2007 team release of that casting and it was incomplete. I didn't think anyone would care. I was going to add it to the new page when I got a chance anyways. The problem I have with your format is that for one, according to the way you are putting it, the first casting to have the name should keep it. Well if that is the case, the page you created was wrong to begin with because the Mitsubishi Eclipse ('Tooned) was released in 2003 and was the first to have that name. This is precisely why I think disambiguation pages work better. Also, when new castings come out and say "Mitsubishi Eclipse" you don't want someone going to the wrong casting, you at the very least want them to see that there are multiple castings with that name and that they can click on the thumbnail to bring them to the casting they were looking for. I find your way of putting links in the description very confusing. Yes, you do have to change the links under your name page (sorry) but this way if someone is for example adding the 'Tooned Mitsubishi Eclipse to the List of 2009 Hot Wheels and writes Mitsubishi Eclipse in there, its not going to take them to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible page. On another subject (somewhat), I have been making multiple pages for castings in the wiki and all having them redirect to 1 page. This cuts down on the chances of 1 casting having multiple pages out there which I am finding more and more of. BigBadBrad01 23:07, 1 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Yeah, that was the one I was talking about. I remember there being some information about a 2007 Drop Top version, so that was the page I worked on.  I didn't create it, but did a little work on it, but I don't know who created it or named it.  Do you happen to remember which version that information was with?  That way I can fix the link on my user page.  As for there being multiple pages of vehicles with different names that are all really the same casting, what you're doing is probably what should be done.  Having a vehicle like the Letter Getter, then it being released with about a dozen different other names is very confusing even to me.  Everything should redirect back to the original casting like you're doing it.  I'm glad you thought of that!  HaarFager 00:05, 2 December 2008 (UTC)
 * I went back and added the info that you had put in for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Convertible. It was the 2007 Ragtops & Roadsters version. There was a wheel vari on that one as well so I added that one and the rest of the versions. I'm glad you like what I was saying. I proves very useful on that Batmobile page. Go lukc redirecting those Letter Getter links. I think that casting may have the most amount of names. :) BigBadBrad01 06:25, 2 December 2008 (UTC)

Undoing Changes
Brad, I went and undid what you had done to the image size on my 2003 Wild Wave Series page, then I got to thinking why you had done it. Apparently, each user sees things differently on their computer than anyone else does when looking at the same page. I have uploaded a printscreen of what it looked like on my computer and how I formatted it to look exactly like that. It can be found here: So, please don't take offense, I go into detail over there in the text below the photo that tells what I was seeing. Have you noticed this issue yourself, and is there a way around it? Spending all that time formatting a page and then to find it doesn't actually look anything like what you just spent all that time doing is kind of frustrating to me. I wonder if there is some kind of work around or should I bring this to the attention of one of the administrators to find out an answer? HaarFager 05:51, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Hey Kenny, Here is a shot of how it looks on my screen. [[Image:Wild_Wave_Screen.jpg|75px]] It looks like this on my home computer which is a PC and my work computer which is a Mac. Both are set to 1280x1024 resolution and on 22" monitors. Thats why the text isn't pushing the table down created room for the picture on the right. BigBadBrad01 06:37, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Brad, for showing me your view. That's kind of what I suspected it looked like.  Is every page stretched out wide like that for you?  I don't know if you can tell it or not from the picture I uploaded, but the whole page, table width and all, shows in the screen and it's not stretched out like that.  I wonder why it does that?  Shouldn't we be concerned about this?  Because it seems like I'm formatting a whole lot of potential pages that are going to look just like this one and be unusable.  I don't want to waste my time and have to have somebody come after me and fix everything I do so that it won't be screwed up.  Should I bring this to an administator's attention and see what we should do about it?  Or am I the only one experiencing this issue?  I want the pages I create to look good and be useful at the same time.  HaarFager 08:22, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * No Prob. Yeah maybe one of the Wiki guys can help us out. I am good at copying code but not so good at creating it to do what I want with it. Its funny thought because now I see why everyone was disagreeing about the pictures on the casting pages. Some wanted 75px others like me 100px. Depending on what size screen you have makes a difference in your preference. Try getting a hold of that "Danny" (toughpigs) fellow and see if he can help. I'll try to fool around with it tomorrow if you can't get it to work better. I'm out for the night after I finish uploading the Chevy Silverado pix I took tonight. BigBadBrad01 09:23, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Brad. I'll send a message to "toughpigs" and see if he can help.  Catch you later!  HaarFager 09:37, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Where do you live that you are up so late? I am in Arizona and its 2:39a here. BigBadBrad01 09:39, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * You know, I was just wondering the same thing about you! I live in Southern Illinois, but I work nights and get home around 2 a.m. a lot of times.  It's 3.51 a.m. right now here.  I grew up in Southern Arizona, a smaller town called Safford.  HaarFager 09:52, 5 December 2008 (UTC)
 * Nice! I make my own schedule so I'll probably go in about Noon tomorrow...or I may just work from home. I grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin but moved out here 2 years ago. I wish I could stay up and upload all the cool things I took pics of tonight but that'll have to wait until tomorrow. Good Night for real this time! (This site is so addicting) BigBadBrad01 10:04, 5 December 2008 (UTC)

Updating Lists/Pages under Designers
Brad, I noticed when you click on a Designer via Castings by Designer,that not every casting is shown. Pages exist for many more cars particularly in my own case and when I edit a casting's designer you may not see that casting under that designer's name even when a page exists. Can you tell me how to edit this info. I've gotten really into correctly listing the designer of each model. I want all the designers to have full representation here.Etscherne 03:38, 23 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi Eric, in order to get a casting (or castings) onto the pages you are talking about. Go to the page for that casting, and add a category for that designer. Most designers have categories already. For example, to make the Seared Tuner (or Sho-Stopper as I prefer) show up for add "Eric Tscherne Designs" to the Seared Tuner page and it will show up in that category. As far as the casting showing up on the table on your page Eric Tscherne, that is up for someone to add to that directly. I hope this helps. If you have any more Questions please don't hesitate to ask. BigBadBrad01 05:44, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Hi
Hey there, I do know you saying that you must love Hot Wheels, well I certainly do, been collecting those cars since I was 2, and I'm 14 right now and still have them all, got like 400 cars approximate.

And with the Mechanix page, I know I dont have all the cars listed beacause I do know I missed some, I do own the game and I also think I might have missed a track, anyway, I'll try to finish it when I can.

Cheers,

Marauder 09 01:33, 24 April 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi, this is Kenny, another administrator on here. I'm glad to see your enthusiasm about Hot Wheels!  Although, I have to say that when I was your age, I didn't have near as many Hot Wheels as you do.  I would have been mighty envious of your collection!  I'm 48 now, so all I can say is never lose your love of Hot Wheels!  I still love them a lot.  Check out my user page sometime to see how much I still love them.  Keep up the good work!  HaarFager 18:20, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Fclass
Have heard of the Hot Wheels Race Aces series and the Hot Wheels Ferrari Racer series? The first one's exclusive to Target and the second one's exclusive to Toys R Us. Could you also add other series' and colors to Evil Twin? Fclass 15:11, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I have heard of both of the series. I picked up a few of the Race Aces as well as the Ferrari Racer Series. One thing to keep in mind is that the Ferrari Racer Series was available Internationally & at some hobby shops in the U.S.A. before it was available at TRU. Therefore, it technically isn't a TRU exclusive. Feel free to make edits and start pages yourself. That's the great thing about the wiki. Anyone can do it! BigBadBrad01 16:38, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Hello. It's Fclass again. I recently bought a Ferrari 5 pack that includes the following: Ferrari 599 GTB, Ferrari 550 Maranello, Ferrari F355 Spider, Ferrari 365 GTB/4, and Ferrari 456M.

That isn't listed in the 2009 5 packs page. Also, you created the '67 Pontiac GTO Convertible page. I created the 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible page. Want to merge the two? Fclass 14:23, 18 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Hey Fclass, you can go ahead and add that Ferrari 5-Pack to the 5-Packs page...don't be afraid! :) Also, sorry about not seeing the '67 Pontiac GTO Convertible page you started. I'll go head and merge them. BigBadBrad01 02:17, 20 May 2009 (UTC)

I don't have the image of the 5 pack. If you have it, you can add it. Actually, you can check it out at South Texas Diecast. They don't have the other 2009 Ferrari 5 pack that's listed. Fclass 17:48, 21 May 2009 (UTC)

Is it possible to merge one category into another? I want to merge Category:Ford Cars into Category:Ford Vehicles so it can cover cars and trucks (it was really HaarFager's idea). Is it also possible to rename or move a category? Because I don't see the Move option on the top of categories. Wikipedia can move categories. Why can't this? Fclass 17:38, 16 June 2009 (UTC)
 * The only solution I knew to this was to redirect the Category:Ford Cars page to the Category:Ford Vehicles page. Its essentially what moving it does. The one thing you'll have to do though is go through all the Ford Cars that have the Category:Ford Cars and change that category to Category:Ford Vehicles. BigBadBrad01 18:45, 16 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Could you delete Category:Ford Cars, please? I moved all the vehicles to Category:Ford Vehicles. Could you also do the same with Lincoln and Mercury? In other words, make a Category:Lincoln Vehicles and a Category:Mercury Vehicles and I'll move the cars myself, and afterward, you delete the old categories. Fclass 18:22, 18 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm not going to be able to get to this right away but you are more than welcome to create one yourself and start moving them. I don't think I am going to delete the old ones, but insetad redirect them to the new ones. BigBadBrad01 20:47, 18 June 2009 (UTC)


 * I think it would be better if you deleted the old categories like Category:Ford Cars and Category:Dodge Cars (I'm working on Category:Dodge Vehicles). Also, where can I find data on redirecting a page? I looked everywhere and I can't find it. Fclass 13:24, 19 June 2009 (UTC)

How do I become an administrator? Fclass 14:48, 22 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Why do you want to become one? BigBadBrad01 18:39, 22 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Just curious. Fclass 13:52, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * What Kenny (Haarfager) told you was pretty much it. BigBadBrad01 22:39, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

Is there any reason why you moved the Tooned Lamborghini Countach page? And what's the reason behind the Ferrari and Lamborghini pages? Fclass 14:32, 26 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I moved the Lamborghini Countach ('Tooned) page because I feel as though its easier to find under this name. I had searched for it under its correct name: 'Tooned Lamborghini Countach and could not find it because it was spelt Tooned Lamborghini Countach. Doing it this way eliminates the chance for error with and without the apostrophe. In addition, it also looks nicer on the Lamborghini page. I created the Ferrari & Lamborghini pages so people who are fans of the brands can see all the models Hot Wheels has done. I personally am a fan so I think its cool to see. BigBadBrad01 14:46, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

I recently created Exhausted (Fatbax), but I did not know Exhausted was already created. Could you please merge the two and have Exhausted (Fatbax) as the title? Fclass 16:37, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

I recently created the Mitsubishi Pajero (Tooned) article. Hellers4 started Mitsubishi Pajero. Could you please delete the one started by Hellers4? And could you block this guy? Fclass 17:46, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I'll merge the two. I'm not going to block him though. It wasn't done with malicious intent. I did leave him a message to please check more carefully when creating pages. BigBadBrad01 21:31, 8 July 2009 (UTC)
 * You didn't merge them yet. Fclass 17:13, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry. Haven't got around to it. BigBadBrad01 06:24, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

Hellers4 created Hot Rod. It's unknown what kind of vehicle this is. Could you ask the person what it is or delete it? Fclass 15:29, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Situation resolved. It has been deleted. BigBadBrad01 00:45, 15 July 2009 (UTC)

Hellers4
When Editing a casting how do you start a new row User:Hellers4

I started Mercedes SL55 AMG, yet Mgoch started Mercedes SL55. They're both the same. Just check it out at South Texas Diecast. Could merge the second one into the first? Or delete the second one?Fclass 17:13, 16 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Solved. BigBadBrad01 17:30, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Is there any way I can see which new articles have been created? Is there a special page for that? Fclass 14:38, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Basically, just go to the latest activity box to the left and click on more to see all the updates. Anything with an "N" next to it is a new page. BigBadBrad01 15:07, 17 July 2009 (UTC)

Car and Driver Wiki
Do you think you can help me with Car and Driver Wiki:User:Hellers4
 * What do you need help with? I'd be happy to help. BigBadBrad01 04:39, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Starting new pages and getting info.User:Hellers4

The Custom '66 GTO Wagon is by Pontiac, right? Also, what vehicles are La Troca and '56 Flashsider based on? Fclass 16:50, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, the GTO is by Pontiac. The La Troca & '56 Flashsider are based off of Chevy models. BigBadBrad01 18:29, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

Where did you get your information for the '72 Plymouth Duster Thruster? Fclass 14:06, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * From my own knowledge. I put what I could remember, then I verified it between several online sources. That is usually what I do. Why do you ask? BigBadBrad01 15:06, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I wanted to know what your online sources were. You can still tell me what they are. Fclass 16:00, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Well my number 1 source is firsthand knowledge. My top two online sources are HWC.com casting database and SouthTexasDiecast.com. I trust both and trust the people who built them. I have found the occasional error though...so nothing is perfect. That's why the best knowledge is firsthand. BigBadBrad01 05:32, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Blazer 4x4 is a Chevrolet vehicle, right? And what does "unknown Corgi" Mean? Fclass 15:04, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Where do you see "unknown corgi"? The Blazer 4x4 is a Chevy Vehicle. Corgi is a brand of diecast cars the Hot Wheels brand bought out back in the day. So some castings were made by Corgi but then Hot Wheels started producing them.
 * Bronco 4-Wheeler is from Ford? Fclass 15:06, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes Sir. BigBadBrad01 22:19, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * How do you get the photos of the castings? Fclass 17:27, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I either take them myself, or I ask people for their permission to use their photos here. BigBadBrad01 17:41, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

The Simpsons family camper
Is The simpson family camper Baja Breaker. I found it in list of 1990 hot wheels. [User:Hellers4]
 * Hi Hellers4, Since I'm the guy responsible for your question to Brad, the answer is, YES. The Simpson's Family Camper was originally released as the Baja Breaker, and I included it with the list of 1990 Reissues with it's reissued name. Vista69 03:32, 3 August 2009 (UTC), Mike
 * Thanks for answering Mike! BigBadBrad01 05:27, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Hellers4 created Military Tank, but it doesn't exist. Could you also redirect The Simpson's Family Camper to Baja Breaker? They're the same. Baja Breaker had The Simpsons artwork on it back in 1990. Fclass 14:25, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Done. BigBadBrad01 01:23, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Which year was the Drive-In Set released? Fclass 17:06, 5 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I figured the Drive-In Set out. Some user named User:Killerkars vandalized the Mystery Cars article. Fclass 18:07, 8 August 2009 (UTC)

Old Number 5 vs Old Number 5.5
Is there a diff. between Old Number 5 and Old Number 5.5 User:Hellers4
 * Yes, quite a few differences. Check out the pix. Look at the hood. BigBadBrad01 23:09, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks and is Old no. 5.5 number 2 [Hellers4]
 * Huh? BigBadBrad01 05:03, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

I'm sorry I mean is Old Number 5.5 the 2nd Old Number 5 (example:Twin Mill, Twin Mill 2, Twin Mill 3)[Hellers4]
 * The Old Number 5.5 is essentially the Old Number 5 with a few mods. That's why they added the ".5" because its different enough to not be the same casting as it was before. BigBadBrad01 15:36, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

trading hotwheels
hey everyone. i bought like 5 mystery cars and now i have doubles! anyone know of a site to go to for trading hot wheels? User:Killerkars
 * Go to, there is a trade board there. Don't forget to sign your posts with a ~ so I or anyone else can see who wrote it without having to look it up. BigBadBrad01 15:36, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Race Truck
Hellers4 started Race Truck, but Bywayman went under that name in 1995. I tried to move it, but was unsuccessful. Help. Fclass 16:18, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * It's okay now. I figured it out. Fclass 16:58, 10 August 2009 (UTC)
 * The Race Truck is also the name of the Heavyweights casting. It appeared in SELECTIONS and in the 2008 Red Line Club Rewards Series. BigBadBrad01 18:32, 10 August 2009 (UTC)

Pontiac Grandprix
Hi, Can you delete the page Pontiac Grandprix (Nascar). This is a declination of Pontiac Stocker. I Hope is it better if I create the same page style that the T-Bird Stocker. Many thanks and sorry for this creating page. Mgoch
 * Done. BigBadBrad01 20:52, 10 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Just so you know, Hellers4 started Pit Crew Car, but that's another name for Pit Crew. I redirected Pit Crew Car to Pit Crew. Fclass 18:29, 11 August 2009 (UTC)

Stagefright
How come categories are unable to appear at Stagefright? Fclass 17:09, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I figured it out, Fclass. Part of the coding for the Gallery was missing and it was throwing off the coding on the rest of the page.  I put the end of the Gallery coding on the page and now the categories work like they should once again.  Thanks for catching this!  HaarFager 04:17, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Good job Kenny! BigBadBrad01 19:22, 14 August 2009 (UTC)