MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1956 Corvette — 2023 HKG52
This is the pink Corvette on the numbered 2023 mainline card. The blue Hot Wheels package carries 183/250 and HW Screen Time 9/10, with Barbie branding above the car illustration.
- Release year
- 2023
- Series
- HW Screen Time 9/10
- Toy code
- HKG52
- Body color
- Barbie pink
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1956 Corvette — 2023 HKG52 |
| Release year | 2023 |
| Series | HW Screen Time 9/10 |
| Toy/product code | HKG52 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Barbie pink |
|---|---|
| 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 | HKG52 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
The car combines pink paint, white side coves and a white cabin with disc-style wheels. Its black plastic base separates the basic construction from the metal-chassis premium releases in this family.
Release details
| Card | 183/250; HW Screen Time 9/10 |
|---|---|
| Paint | Pink with white side coves |
| Cabin | White |
| Base | Black plastic |
| Wheels | Disc-style basic wheels |
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Look for chips along the white side panels and the pink edges around the cabin. A clear overhead photograph helps show whether the windscreen and seats are clean.
HPR54 uses a separate movie card. If you collect both packages, ask to see the complete card rather than accepting a loose pink car as proof of HKG52.
Collector questions
How is HKG52 different from HPR54?
HKG52 is the numbered HW Screen Time mainline. HPR54 has the Barbie movie presentation card; the shared pink appearance is not enough to distinguish loose examples.
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.
