MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1996 Dodge Viper GTS — 2025 HYW50
Blue paint and twin white stripes give HYW50 the familiar GTS look. The 2025 card marks this as a new casting, with the long hood and rounded roof clearly visible above the five-spoke wheels.
- Release year
- 2025
- Series
- Then and Now 4/10
- Toy code
- HYW50
- Body color
- Metalflake Viper GTS blue
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1996 Dodge Viper GTS — 2025 HYW50 |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Series | Then and Now 4/10 |
| Toy/product code | HYW50 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Metalflake Viper GTS blue |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Use the exact reference photograph and the release details below |
| Base, interior, windows and country | Not fully documented in the reviewed references unless stated elsewhere on this page |
Packaging Details
| Release format | Use the pictured release and caption; original package details remain unknown when the photograph shows the car loose |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | HYW50 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
The release occupies Then and Now 4/10 and annual position 176/250. A black plastic base, detailed lamps and VIPER plate printing support the clean road-car finish.
Release details
| Color | Metalflake blue |
|---|---|
| Stripes | White |
| Card | 2025 Then and Now 4/10; 176/250 |
| Wheels | 5SP |
| Base | Black plastic |
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Look along the white stripes where they cross the roof. A centered top view is more useful for this than a dramatic low-angle shot.
Inspect the front bumper and the wheel-arch edges for chips. The metallic blue can hide small marks in shadow.
Collector questions
Is the yellow car a different annual number?
No. The yellow JBB95 shares 176/250 and Then and Now 4/10. Color and toy code distinguish the two.
Browse the MM shop
Browse MM’s loose Hot Wheels and finished customs for more cars to add to your display. These are broader collections; check each shop listing for its exact model, scale and condition.
