What began with a single Hot Wheels car is now a collection built on strategy Last updated: April 30, 2026 | 06:00 Chuck Soriano, 17, has over a thousand diecast cars in collection Areeba Hashmi/Gulf News Dubai: It started with an eight-dirham Hot Wheels car and a aunt who gave it with all her heart. Chuck Soriano, 17, has been living in Dubai for 11 years, and in that time he has quietly built one of the most impressive collections you will find in a teenager's bedroom. Over 1,000 diecast cars line his walls and shelves, a mix of Hot Wheels, Mini GTs and other models, each one chosen deliberately, stored carefully and appreciated deeply. "When I was 11, I knew I was going to get a first car one day and that it was going to be really cool," he says. "So with my allowance, I started buying Hot Wheels and waiting for them to shoot up in price. That is how everything started." More than just toys What makes Chuck's collection interesting is the thinking behind it.…