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1989 Batmobile (Hardnoze) — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
Harald Belker’s Hardnoze interpretation of the 1989 movie Batmobile debuted in 2004 First Editions. The casting pushes the long front end into the exaggerated Hardnoze style. Seven documented release records span the black flame-decorated debut, chrome and store-exclusive editions, and the maroon-and-gold 2024 Batman issue.
Use paint and decoration, window tint, toy code and package series together. The 2012 X4331 is cataloged as visually identical to C2707 but remains a separate Walmart-assortment issue. The Avon Park ’N’ Plates date also differs between collector catalogs, so the disagreement stays visible here.
Casting history and identification
The first Hardnoze Batmobile appeared as C2707 in 2004 First Editions, number 42 of 100. The wider family records later package-specific releases as well as color and finish changes. These records cover the 1:64 Hardnoze casting only; other Hot Wheels Batmobiles based on the same film use different tools and belong in their own guides.
For a loose car, compare the body finish and roof decoration first, then inspect window tint, wheel style and the underside. Black cars can look alike in photos; the blue-tinted CCK72 and yellow-tinted DFK70 are separated by the glazing, while C2707/X4331 share the gray flame layout.
Variation web
Seven release records are documented. Each page links back here and to every other release in this family.
- 2004 · C2707First Editions 42/100 · Matte black · Gray flames run along the sides and over the roof.
- 2004 or 2005 · No toy number confirmedAvon Park ’N’ Plates · Avon exclusive · Matte black · Black and red flames cross the roof.
- 2004 · C5365Batman vs. Catwoman Entertainment 2-Pack · Chrome · Black flames across the top; a sticker is included with the 2-pack.
- 2012 · X4331Batman Vehicles Then and Now · 8/8 · Walmart exclusive · Black · Gray flames on the sides and across the roof.
- 2014 · CCK7275 Years of Batman · 5/8 · Walmart exclusive · Matte black
- 2015 · DFK70Batman · 2/6 · Black
- 2024 · HRW31Batman · 16/20 · Maroon · Gold accents along the sides and roof, Hot Wheels side logos, and detailed headlights and taillights.
Catalog notes
The Hot Wheels Newsletter digital catalog lists five variations. Additional documented checklist rows identify the 2012 X4331 and 2014 CCK72; both are retained here because they have distinct release dates and package identities. The Avon issue’s year is listed as 2004 in one reference and 2005 in another.
Country is recorded per release where source records provide it. Wheel alternatives on the 2024 HRW31 are noted as wheel variants, not separate paint releases.