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2021 Hot Wheels ’55 Chevy Panel GRL33 (Evil-Lyn) — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
2021 · Pop Culture · Masters of the Universe 5/5 · GRL33
Evil-Lyn’s sorcery gives this 2021 Panel its visual identity. The deep maroon body carries Masters of the Universe graphics, and the card places the truck at 5/5 in the Pop Culture series.
Muncle Mikes · Updated October 13, 2026
Casting InfoHow GRL33 identifies this exact Hot Wheels release.
2021 ’55 Chevy Panel GRL33
This 2021 ’55 Chevy Panel from Pop Culture: Masters of the Universe carries toy number GRL33.
The deep maroon finish and Evil-Lyn artwork identify the 2021 Masters of the Universe release; GRL33 and the card’s 5/5 position distinguish it within the series.
Variation SummaryCompare all eight releases in the 2015 retool family.
All 55 Panel retool-family releases
The year, toy number and series deco together identify each release. Select any row to open its casting-information page.
| Year | Toy number | Release and color | Made in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | BDR70 | 3 Musketeers · Silver top, gray sides · Pop Culture: Mars | Thailand |
| 2017 | DWH25 | Splitch · Pale aqua / light green | Thailand |
| 2018 | FKY32 | The Jungle Book · Light olive green | Thailand |
| 2021 | GRL33 | Evil-Lyn · Metalflake maroon | Thailand |
| 2022 | HCN88 | Michelangelo · Yellow / orange and white | Indonesia |
| 2022 | BHR17 | Color Shifters · Rescue 28 · Cold red / warm yellow · Color Shifters | Thailand |
| 2023 | HRX25 | HW Sunset Cruisers · #58 · Spectraflame powder blue | Malaysia |
| 2026 | JKX39 | Dracula · Matte black | Malaysia |
The 2022 HCN88 TMNT vehicle and BHR17 Color Shifters vehicle are separate releases, even though both carry 2022 on the catalog record.
Physical DetailsPaint, graphics and wheel features that identify GRL33.
What to inspect on the model
Metalflake maroon paint and Evil-Lyn graphics mark this Masters of the Universe release. GRL33 has RR10SP Real Riders and was made in Thailand. Check the card’s series position and toy number as well, since the same Panel casting appears in several themes and color schemes.
For a loose car, compare the side, roof and rear graphics with the paint, wheels and base. Several editions share the same body casting, so the theme alone is not enough to confirm an exact release.
Packaging DetailsRead the package identifiers alongside the casting.
Package and item identifiers
The Masters of the Universe card art centers on Evil-Lyn and marks the vehicle 5/5. Record GRL33 as the individual toy number and compare the package with the maroon car before identifying a loose example.
Read the series name and series number together with the toy number. Franchise artwork alone is not enough to distinguish releases that share a theme.
Buying & Value GuideCompare like-for-like examples and describe condition clearly.
Condition and value research
Start with the exact identifier 2021 GRL33, then separate sealed, opened and loose examples. A mint card, a card with creases or a loose vehicle with paint wear are not equivalent conditions. For loose cars, inspect graphics, wheels, base, glass and roof before comparing a sale.
Use completed sales for this exact release and record whether the package, card and vehicle are included. Asking prices and a different ’55 Chevy Panel issue do not establish the value of GRL33; no price is assigned here without that evidence.
Frequently Asked QuestionsQuick checks for this release.
How do I identify GRL33?
Confirm the maroon body, Evil-Lyn graphics, 5/5 series position and GRL33. A color match alone does not establish the release.
Does the year alone identify it?
No. The code, series/theme and physical details should agree. The 2022 HCN88 and BHR17 show why the year alone is insufficient.
Is the ’55 Chevy Panel the same casting as a ’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser?
No. The Panel is a closed-body delivery vehicle; the Bel Air Gasser is a different Hot Wheels casting with a raised drag-racing stance.
Related Models & Brands
Sources & References
Catalog and package references
- Hot Wheels Newsletter Digital Car Catalog, ’55 Chevy Panel and 2015 55 Panel retool family release tables.
- Hot Wheels package front for GRL33, used to compare the series name, item number and visible casting deco.
- Release details cross-checked against established collector catalogs for wheel and country-of-origin fields.
The release year, series and origin follow the 55 Panel family catalog; the package photo records the visible card art and vehicle decoration.