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1990 Hot Wheels Blown Camaro Z-28 — Turquoise, Black Graphics, Ultra Hots | Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

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This 1990 turquoise #5138 has black Z-28 tampo graphics, blue-tinted windows, a gray interior and Ultra Hots wheels. The black tampo distinguishes it from the blue-tampo turquoise versions.

Casting Info

The original Blown Camaro Z-28 body has a raised hood blower, sunroof opening and side-exit exhausts. Mattel’s 1992 retool removed the blower and sunroof and became the ’80s Camaro.

On this 1990 #5138, the turquoise body and black Z-28 tampo identify the paint variation; Ultra Hots identify the wheel version.

Variation Details

This entry is the black-tampo version of the 1990 turquoise #5138. It retains the gray interior and blue-tinted windows; inspect the tampo and Ultra Hots wheels together to separate it from the blue-tampo releases.

Physical Details

For a loose car, inspect the hood profile, roof opening and side exhausts, then record paint chips, tampo wear, wheel condition and base markings. These observations help identify which tooling is present and prevent wear or replacement parts from being mistaken for a factory variation.

Packaging Details

This is the 1990 mainline Blown Camaro Z-28 #5138. Collector records group the turquoise releases under collector number 58; identify this version by its black tampo and Ultra Hots wheels.

Condition & Value Research

For value comparisons, match the black tampo and Ultra Hots. Record chips or fading on the loose car separately from card and blister condition.

Sources

Identification cross-check: the Hot Wheels Collectors Newsletter catalog records a 1990 teal #5138 with black tampo and Ultra Hots. South Texas Diecast’s 1990 collector-number checklist also lists the turquoise #5138 with its Ultra Hots wheel version. The black graphics distinguish this entry from the blue-tampo cars.

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