Black Panther Character Car — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
Hot Wheels’ Black Panther Character Car turns the hero’s mask and suit into a short, chunky off-road vehicle. The 2016 release is black with silver details; a 2018 redeco was issued as Erik Killmonger, with gold trim and yellow graphics. The same black 2016 car also appears in a two-pack under a different package code.
The Black Panther Character Car casting
This 1:64 Character Car is about 78 mm long. Its tall cabin, squared body, oversized tires and six-spoke off-road wheels give it a distinct shape among the Marvel vehicles. The windshield and body graphics carry the character references, so compare the exact tampo and package when identifying a release.
The original 2016 Black Panther is black with a gray metal base, gray interior and dark tinted windows. Silver trim and the word “Wakanda” on the windshield are useful identification points. In 2018, Mattel reused the casting for Erik Killmonger with a flat-black finish, yellow windows, gold wheel rims and a gold roof rack.
Release and package variations
| Release | Identification | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 DKH23 | Marvel Character Cars, carded single; collector number 27 | Black body, silver trim, gray interior and base, tinted windows, chrome-and-black OR6SP wheels |
| 2016 DRB52 | Marvel Character Cars two-pack | The Black Panther car is the same black DKH23-style decoration; DRB52 identifies the two-pack presentation |
| 2018 FRB32 · Erik Killmonger | Marvel Character Cars | Flat-black body, yellow glazing and graphics, gold roof rack, dark-gray base and gold-rim OR6SP wheels |
DRB52 is a package code for the 2016 two-pack issue, not evidence of a separate color variation. Keep it in the release record because the packaging and product code differ, while the car itself matches the DKH23 decoration.
Physical details to compare
On the DKH23 car, look for the silver collar-like trim, detailed headlights and “Wakanda” windshield marking. The base is gray metal, the interior is gray, and the windows are dark tinted. Its OR6SP wheels have chrome faces with black details.
FRB32 keeps the same off-road body but changes the character treatment: yellow windows, a gold roof rack, yellow pinstripes and gray tooth graphics distinguish Killmonger. It has a dark-gray plastic base, black interior and black OR6SP wheels with gold rims. Both documented versions were made in Thailand.
Value Research
Compare the exact release and package: a DKH23 carded single, DRB52 two-pack and loose example are different sale comparisons. For loose cars, check the roof rack and graphics on FRB32, or the windshield wordmark and silver details on DKH23. Record wheel wear, paint chips, base condition and any missing package components. No fixed price is assigned here.
Collector FAQs
How do I tell DKH23 from DRB52?
Both refer to the same black 2016 Black Panther car. DKH23 is the carded single code; DRB52 identifies a two-pack presentation that includes the same car.
Is Erik Killmonger a different casting?
No. FRB32 is a 2018 character redeco of the Black Panther Character Car casting. The gold rack, yellow windows and graphics identify the Killmonger version.
What identifies the original 2016 release?
Look for the black body, silver trim, gray interior and metal base, dark tinted windows, “Wakanda” windshield marking and chrome-and-black six-spoke off-road wheels.
Are these the later Black Panther movie cars or RacerVerse karts?
No. This guide covers the tall off-road Character Car body and its Erik Killmonger redeco. The lower movie-style cars and RacerVerse vehicles use different designs.