US conventions and diecast shows

Two national shows carry the calendar, and a steady regional circuit fills the rest of the year. Dates and host cities change annually — always confirm with the organizer before booking travel.

• Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals

  Spring, annually · Rotating host city (USA)

  Registration packages sell out quickly and gate access to the headline convention exclusives.

• Hot Wheels Collectors Convention

  Fall, annually · Los Angeles area, California

  The largest Mattel-supported show, with the biggest dealer room and the widest exclusive lineup.

• Southern California Diecast Swap Meets

  Monthly · Greater Los Angeles / Orange County, CA

  Community-run. The deepest loose-car market in the country; cash and early arrival recommended.

• Texas Diecast Shows

  Quarterly · Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston, TX

  Strong regional circuit with a mix of dealer tables and collector-to-collector trading.

• Midwest Diecast Collectibles Shows

  Several times a year · Chicago, IL and surrounding metro

  Good for vintage Redlines and older mainline variants.

• East Coast Diecast Meets

  Several times a year · Northeast corridor (NJ / PA / NY)

  Smaller rooms, but consistently strong for carded premium and RLC resale.