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 | $ |  |