What this is
The Redline Manager provides a simple way to download and try the program. The program helps collectors import, track, value, and export their collections.
hotwheels_manager — key features
- Import / Export — Read and write inventories from Excel/CSV for quick data portability.
- Search & Filter — Find items by year, model, series, condition, or notes.
- Valuation Estimates — Integrate price lookups (e.g., eBay completed listings) to surface an estimated value range.
- Tagging & Notes — Keep provenance, grade, and seller notes attached to each item.
- Image Attachments — Store and preview photos of your cars (local paths supported).
- Printable Inventory — Generate printable/exportable lists for shows or insurance documentation.
- Marketplace Links — Quick "Find on eBay" affiliate links to help you buy or sell.
- Lightweight & Offline — The Python CLI/UI runs locally — no mandatory cloud account required.
Featured: Uncommon Redline Hot Wheels
How to try the program
- Click the Download EXE (Windows) button above.
- To run the Windows standalone executable: double-click
Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe— no Python required. - Make sure your Excel file (e.g.
Redline_Hot_Wheels_Collection.xlsx) is in the same folder as the executable.
EXE Instructions
Read the packaged instructions for the Windows EXE
Hot Wheels Collection Manager - Standalone Executable ==================================================== VERSION: Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe CREATED: 2026-01-25 HOW TO RUN ---------- Simply double-click "Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe" to launch the application. IMPORTANT FILES --------------- - Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe -> The application (71MB) - Redline_Hot_Wheels_Collection.xlsx -> Your collection database REQUIREMENTS ------------ - Windows 10 or later - NO Python installation required (everything is bundled) - NO additional dependencies needed - The Excel file must be in the same directory as the exe FIRST TIME SETUP ---------------- 1. Copy both files (the .exe and .xlsx) to a folder on your computer 2. Double-click Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe 3. The GUI will open and load your collection automatically FEATURES -------- - View and search your Hot Wheels collection - Add new cars to your collection - Update single car prices (automatic or manual) - Batch update all prices - Real-time statistics (investment, market value, profit/loss) - Automatic backups on every save TABS ---- 1. Collection - Browse, search, view details, delete cars 2. Add New Car - Form to add new purchases 3. Update Single - Update one car's price (manual entry recommended) 4. Update All Prices - Batch price updates with progress tracking AUTO-SAVE --------- The application automatically saves when you: - Add a new car - Delete a car - Update prices Backups are created automatically with timestamps. TROUBLESHOOTING --------------- Q: Application won't start A: Make sure the Excel file is in the same folder as the exe Q: Can't see the Excel file A: Windows might show it as just "Redline_Hot_Wheels_Collection" without the .xlsx extension Q: Price updates fail A: eBay scraping is unreliable due to dynamic content. Use Manual Price Entry instead: - Research prices on eBay.com manually - Enter the price in the "Manual Price Entry" section - This method always works Q: Where are my backups? A: In the same folder as the exe, named like: Redline_Hot_Wheels_Collection_backup_20260125_183000.xlsx TIPS ---- - Keep the exe and Excel file together in the same folder - Regular backups are created automatically (no action needed) - Use Manual Price Entry for reliable price updates - The progress console in "Update All Prices" shows real-time status SUPPORT ------- All features from the Python version are included: - 4-tab interface with improved organization - Separate progress consoles for single and batch operations - Auto-save with automatic backups - Manual price entry feature (recommended) For detailed usage instructions, see GUI_GUIDE.md in the source folder. WHAT'S BUNDLED -------------- This executable includes: - Python 3.11 - pandas (data manipulation) - openpyxl (Excel file handling) - requests (web requests) - beautifulsoup4 (web scraping) - tkinter (GUI framework) - All other required dependencies Total size: 71MB (one single file, no installation needed) DEPLOYMENT ---------- To share with others or run on another computer: 1. Copy the entire "dist" folder OR 2. Copy just the .exe and .xlsx files together 3. No Python or other software installation required 4. Just double-click the exe to run Enjoy tracking your Hot Wheels collection!
Virus scan & verification
For safety, we recommend verifying the downloaded executable before running it. Below are quick steps you can run in PowerShell on Windows.
1) Compute SHA256 checksum
Run this in the folder where you downloaded the EXE:
Get-FileHash .\Hotwheels_Manager_StxChange.exe -Algorithm SHA256
2) Scan with VirusTotal (optional)
Upload the EXE to VirusTotal or use their API to check multiple AV engines. It's recommended to only run the EXE if the file is clean or from a trusted source.
Notes
- If you see unexpected detections, do not run the file and contact the project maintainer.
- Always keep backups of your Excel collection before running any program that modifies files.
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