COLLECTOR GUIDE
2006 Hot Wheels '07 Cadillac Escalade J3275 Black FTE — Collector Guide
Identify the black FTE-wheel 2006 First Editions release of Hot Wheels '07 Cadillac Escalade J3275 using its photographed card, silver pinstripes, FTE wheel design and printed package identifiers.
Official IdentificationIdentification
Official Identification
This record identifies the black FTE-wheel version of Hot Wheels '07 Cadillac Escalade J3275. The photographed card prints 2006, collector 034 and First Editions 34/38. The '07 in the casting name identifies the modeled vehicle year; this toy debuted in 2006.
Variation SummaryRelease comparison
Variation Summary
| Black FTE — this record | Silver side pinstripes, black plastic base, chrome interior, light smoke windows and Y5 wheels. |
|---|---|
| Black FTE / OH5 | The Y5 and other black wheel siblings retain separate identities; the shared J3275 number does not determine wheels. |
| Pearl white | Y5 and 5DOT variations, side-mirror tooling and card-name differences are documented separately. |
Physical DetailsVisible physical details
Hot Wheels 07 Cadillac Escalade J3275 black fte physical detail
Physical Details
The Faster Than Ever card panel and gold-colored five-spoke wheels are both visible. The package designation supports factory FTE identity; an ordinary five-spoke wheel alone does not establish FTE axle construction.
The black body carries thin silver side pinstripes. FTE wheels, side mirrors and the chrome interior are visible through the photographed blister. Collector references document a metal body, black plastic base and light smoke windows. Collector references attribute this wheel version to Malaysia; this listing does not photograph a readable base marking.
Tire material and an exact scale measurement are not independently documented here. Do not infer either from the related Escalade EXT or oversized Blings tooling.
Packaging DetailsPackage identifiers and contents
Hot Wheels 07 Cadillac Escalade J3275 black fte packaging back
Packaging Details
| Package | One car in a First Editions blister card |
|---|---|
| Printed package code | J3275-091F |
| Separate assortment | C4982 |
| UPC | 027084120134 |
The front and reverse belong to the same photographed example. The reverse names several countries as marked on the toy; it does not establish a particular country's production by itself. The country field is catalog-attributed; it is not claimed as a photographed specimen base marking. Package copyright text is not used as the release-year evidence.
Casting HistoryDocumented tooling history
Casting History
Jun Imai designed this casting for the 2006 First Editions series. This third-generation Escalade SUV tooling is separate from Hot Wheels Cadillac Escalade EXT, Blings and other earlier Escalade designs. Later factory releases also used plastic-body and metal-base construction; those changes must be recorded for the exact release.
Notable ReleasesDocumented releases
Notable Releases
The 2007 Gold Rides gold-chrome plastic-body release, 2009 Dream Garage five-pack, 2010 taxi versions and 2013 Street Power versions provide useful comparisons for this casting. Their colors, construction and wheels do not describe the 2006 black FTE release.
Collector FAQsCasting-specific questions
Collector FAQs
- Why is a '07 vehicle on a 2006 card?
- The casting models the 2007 Escalade; its toy debut was in the 2006 First Editions series.
- Does J3275 prove the wheel variation?
- No. Black FTE, OH5 and FTE wheels share the toy number; inspect the actual wheels.
- Is C4982 the car's toy number?
- No. The photograph labels it as an assortment; J3275 is the individual toy identifier.
Sources and VerificationSupporting evidence
Sources and Verification
Evidence checked 2026-10-05. Exact photographs support card, wheel and package identification. Catalog facts are attributed separately.
Related Collector GuidesParent and sibling guides
Related Collector Guides
Parent '07 Cadillac Escalade guide · 2006 pearl-white First Editions Y5 sibling · 2007 Gold Rides sibling