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Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

Loose 2022 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro HCY23 Spectraflame green Super Treasure Hunt, isolated on a clean white background.
Loose 2022 HCY23 Spectraflame Green · isolated casting reference.

The Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro is a customized Camaro casting. Muncle Mikes’ release records begin in 2012, with the early cars using “TUSKE” lettering and “8927” graphics. The linked records continue through 2025 and document changes in paint, wheels and series context.

Use the toy number and release year with the car’s graphics, wheel face and any documented base details. Color alone does not identify a specific issue.

How to Identify the ’81 Camaro

Start with the toy number, then compare the visible finish and decoration to the matching record. The 2012 V5331 and V5594 entries are metallic gray and red. The 2014 BDK75 is red in HW Road Trippin’ 21/32; BDL64 is white in Fourth of July 2/6.

Later records include a Toys R Us exclusive and a Super Treasure Hunt, along with other color and wheel combinations. Keep each series and finish attached to the release that documents it.

’81 Camaro Variation Web

Open a release to compare its finish, toy number and series. Each image is hosted by Muncle Mikes and links to its exact-release guide.

2012 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro V5331, Metallic gray; New Models · 43/50 reference.2012 ’81 Camaro · V5331 · Metallic grayNew Models · 43/50 2012 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro V5594, Red; 2012 mainline reference.2012 ’81 Camaro · V5594 · Red2012 mainline 2014 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro BDK75, Red; HW Road Trippin’ · 21/32 reference.2014 ’81 Camaro · BDK75 · RedHW Road Trippin’ · 21/32 2014 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro BDL64, White; Fourth of July · 2/6 reference.2014 ’81 Camaro · BDL64 · WhiteFourth of July · 2/6 2017 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro DTY98, Light blue; Camaro Fifty · PR5 reference.2017 ’81 Camaro · DTY98 · Light blueCamaro Fifty · PR5 2017 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro DVC47, Orange; Camaro Fifty · yellow and black PR5 reference.2017 ’81 Camaro · DVC47 · OrangeCamaro Fifty · yellow and black PR5 2017 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro DWC87, Metallic green; Camaro Fifty · gold PR5 reference.2017 ’81 Camaro · DWC87 · Metallic greenCamaro Fifty · gold PR5 2017 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro FBJ09, Black; Camaro Fifty · Toys R Us exclusive reference.2017 ’81 Camaro · FBJ09 · BlackCamaro Fifty · Toys R Us exclusive 2018 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro FKV74, Yellow; Gold 5-spoke reference.2018 ’81 Camaro · FKV74 · YellowGold 5-spoke 2022 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro HCV81, Metalflake green; Mainline · gray 5SP reference.2022 ’81 Camaro · HCV81 · Metalflake greenMainline · gray 5SP 2022 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro HCY23, Spectraflame green; Then and Now · Super Treasure Hunt reference.2022 ’81 Camaro · HCY23 · Spectraflame greenThen and Now · Super Treasure Hunt 2025 Hot Wheels ’81 Camaro JBY74, Spectraflame pink; The Hot Ones · 6/8 reference.2025 ’81 Camaro · JBY74 · Spectraflame pinkThe Hot Ones · 6/8

Physical Details

The early decoration uses “TUSKE” side lettering and “8927” graphics. Paint and wheels vary across the linked releases. The V5331 record notes a metallic-gray body, 5-spoke wheels, black plastic base, Malaysia manufacture, and hood and side graphics.

Inspect tampo edges, roof and body panels for wear. Record replaced wheels, repainting or missing parts separately from factory release identity.

Packaging Details

Package context is useful when recorded: V5331 is 2012 New Models 43/50 and mainline catalog number 043/247; BDK75 is HW Road Trippin’ 21/32; BDL64 is Fourth of July 2/6. Do not infer a package or series for entries whose record leaves it unspecified.

Condition & Value Research

Compare completed sales only after matching the release code, year and documented version. Compare loose cars with loose cars and carded examples with carded examples. Note paint and tampo wear, wheel changes and package condition separately; this guide does not assign a family-wide value.

Collector Questions

Does 43/50 indicate production quantity?

No. It marks the model’s position in the 2012 New Models series.

Are V5331 and V5594 the same release?

No. The records show different toy codes and body finishes. Use each exact release page to compare them.

Are physical details confirmed for every issue?

No. Details are shown only where the corresponding record supplies them.

Sources & References

  • Muncle Mikes exact-release records linked above.
  • Hot Wheels Collectors Garage V5331 listing.
  • South Texas Diecast 2012 checklist.

Source names are provided for attribution; links within this guide stay on Muncle Mikes.