2026: A Decade of Car Culture and the Gold Chase Revolution
As we celebrate a decade of premium excellence, 2026 Hot Wheels Gold Series marks a revolutionary shift in the line’s history. To commemorate the 10th anniversary, Mattel has introduced the Gold Chase—a strategic evolution of the chase program where the elusive 0/5 variant is no longer a “black-out” car, but a stunning satin-gold edition. This year is anchored by Japan Historics 5, a set that brings the series full circle by returning to its JDM roots with brand-new tools like the ’77 Toyota Celica and the ’88 Honda CRX. From the rally-ready legends in Thrill Climbers to the high-stakes exotics of Modern Classics, 2026 proves that the Gold Label isn’t just a tier—it is a celebration of the collectors who have spent the last ten years chasing the perfect 1:64 scale model.
Japan Historics 5
| Series # |
Model Name |
Color |
Wheel Type |
Price |
Picture |
| #1 |
Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK |
metalflake dark blue |
RR8SP |
$10.00 |
|
| #2 |
Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno |
metalflake orange |
RR8SP |
$10.00 |
|
| #3 |
’77 Toyota Celica |
metalflake grey |
RR8SP |
$12.00 |
|
| #4 |
Datsun 620 |
tan |
RR8SP |
$12.00 |
|
| #5 |
’88 Honda CRX |
silver |
RRA |
$12.00 |
|
| #0 (Chase) |
Datsun 510 Wagon |
gold |
C4SRR |
$85.00 |
|
Thrill Climbers
| Series # |
Model Name |
Color |
Wheel Type |
Price |
Picture |
| #1 |
Subaru Impreza WRX |
yellow |
RR10SPM |
$12.00 |
|
| #2 |
Porsche 914 Safari |
white |
RRLW5 |
$5.00 |
|
| #3 |
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI |
red |
RR5SPM |
$12.00 |
|
| #4 |
Lancia Delta S4 |
white |
RRA |
$8.00 |
|
| #5 |
Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG |
black |
RRE |
$10.00 |
|
| #0 (Chase) |
’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser |
gold |
RR5SP |
$150.00 |
|
Power Trip
| Series # |
Model Name |
Color |
Wheel Type |
Price |
Picture |
| #1 |
BMW M3 |
dark green |
RR Split 6 |
$10.00 |
|
| #2 |
’99 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning |
black |
RR5SP |
$12.00 |
|
| #3 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series |
white |
RR10SPM |
$8.00 |
|
| #4 |
’84 Mustang SVO |
metallic silver |
RRA |
$8.00 |
|
| #5 |
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk |
red |
RR6SPM |
$12.00 |
|
| #0 (Chase) |
’92 BMW M3 |
gold |
RR Euro |
$130.00 |
|
Modern Classics
| Series # |
Model Name |
Color |
Wheel Type |
Price |
Picture |
| #1 |
1994 NISMO 270R (S14) |
black |
RR5SPM |
$ |
|
| #2 |
Ferrari Testarossa |
red |
RRE |
$ |
|
| #3 |
Toyota Soarer |
silver |
RR5SPM |
$ |
|
| #4 |
Porsche 993 GT2 |
silver |
RR5SPM |
$ |
|
| #5 |
Mazda 323 GTR |
white |
RR6SPM |
$ |
|
| #0 (Chase) |
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evo II |
gold |
RR6SPM |
$ |
|
Vintage Racing
| Series # |
Model Name |
Color |
Wheel Type |
Price |
Picture |
| #1 |
Jaguar XJS |
dark green |
RRAC |
$ |
|
| #2 |
Porsche 917K |
light blue |
RR5SPM |
$ |
|
| #3 |
’76 Greenwood Corvette |
red |
RR5SP |
$ |
|
| #4 |
Ferrari 250 GTO |
white |
D7RR |
$ |
|
| #5 |
Lancia Stratos |
white |
RRE |
$ |
|
| #0 (Chase) |
Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32) |
gold |
RR5SPM |
$ |
|
