CASTING INFO · COMPLETE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
Hot Wheels BMW 2002 — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The Hot Wheels BMW 2002 is a 1:64 casting introduced in 2012. Its release history now spans mainline, premium, multipack and club editions. Use the toy code, series and visible decoration together to distinguish the 20 listed versions.
BMW 2002 casting identification
Hot Wheels introduced this BMW 2002 casting in 2012. The listed versions share the same casting reference, while release-specific paint, graphics, wheel treatment and packaging vary. Identify a loose car by comparing its body color and tampos with the release code and series, then check the base and package when available.
The 20 cataloged records cover basic mainline releases, Real Riders/Premium entries, multi-packs, the Neon Speeders release, the Vintage Racing Club appearance and the 2026–2027 Collector/Vintage Club records. The listed years run from the 2012 debut through the 2027 Vintage Club entry. These are release-year labels, separate from the copyright date on the base.
Identification note. Codes HYY14, HYX21 and JBB61 share the 2025 HW: ’70s vs. ’90s series and #77/250 numbering, but are distinct cataloged versions. Likewise, the 2012 and 2013 codes identify separate colors within their respective release groups.
Documented release list
The table records the release year, series and code shown by the collector catalogs. Where the catalogs use different color names, the source difference is explained below.
| Release year | Model code | Series / assortment | Catalog color | Number | Finish / wheel note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | JPP47 | Vintage Club (2027) | Black | 1/5 | Matte |
| 2026 | JKD41 | 2026 Collector Edition | Spectraflame steel blue (Mattel; HWC Garage: Black) | — | ZAMAC body; Real Riders 5-spoke |
| 2025 | HYY14 | HW: ’70s vs. ’90s (2025) | Not specified | #77/250; series 5/10 | Unpainted (cataloged) |
| 2025 | HYX21 | HW: ’70s vs. ’90s (2025) | Bright Yellow | #77/250; series 5/10 | Standard |
| 2025 | JCB07 | Neon Speeders Mix 2 2025 | Yellow (HWC Newsletter; HWC Garage: Light Green) | 8/8 | Neon Speeders 6-spoke (NS6) |
| 2025 | JBB61 | HW: ’70s vs. ’90s (2025) | Blue | #77/250; series 5/10 | Standard |
| 2024 | HRV02 | Vintage Racing Club Mix 1 Vehicles | White | — | Standard |
| 2023 | HF078 | European Car Culture Themed Multipack | Black | — | Standard |
| 2020 | GHP52 | Car Meet 5-Pack (2020) | Black | — | Metalflake |
| 2020 | GJP79 | Car Culture: Door Slammers | White | 4/5 | Pearlescent; Real Riders |
| 2018 | FLD21 | Replica Entertainment Mix 3 (Forza Motorsport) | White | — | Pearlescent; Real Riders |
| 2016 | DHR80 | BMW (2016) | Black | #186/250 | Standard |
| 2016 | DHX60 | BMW (2016) | White | #186/250 | Standard |
| 2016 | DHX90 | BMW (2016) | ZAMAC | #186/250 | Standard |
| 2016 | DJM83 | BMW Series | Green | — | Standard |
| 2015 | CFN64 | Hot Wheels Heritage Real Riders Series | Silver | — | Real Riders |
| 2013 | X1953 | Asphalt Assault (2013) | Blue | #154/250 | Metalflake |
| 2013 | X1782 | Asphalt Assault (2013) | Dark Green | #154/250 | Standard |
| 2012 | V5601 | 2012 New Models | White | #21/247 | Standard |
| 2012 | V5309 | 2012 New Models | Orange | #21/247 | Standard |
Catalog wording: HWC Garage calls the JCB07 paint Light Green; the HWC Newsletter catalog records Yellow. Mattel describes JKD41 as Spectraflame steel blue, while HWC Garage lists Black. The toy codes and release series identify the records across these color-label differences.
Complete BMW 2002 variation web
Each photo links to its matching release guide. Loose-car photos show the casting; the release details record series and packaging context where available.
2026 · JKD41 · Loose casting
Spectraflame steel blue (Mattel; HWC Garage: Black)
2025 · HYY14 · Loose casting
Unpainted metal (ZAMAC) · #77/250; series 5/10
2025 · JCB07 · Loose casting
Yellow (HWC Newsletter; HWC Garage: Light Green)
Physical Details
Hot Wheels introduced the BMW 2002 casting in 2012 New Models, designed by Jun Imai. The family keeps the same compact two-door body while its releases change paint, graphics, wheels, windows and chassis details.
Identify a loose example by checking its toy code alongside the visible decoration and wheel pattern. Compare the base and both axles when the catalog distinguishes a wheel or material detail. Color names can differ between catalogs, so the code is the stronger identifier.
Packaging Details
The family includes mainline cards, Real Riders and Car Culture releases, multipacks, and the 2026 Collector Edition mail-in car. Treat the individual toy code separately from its series or outer-pack reference. For the 2023 European Car Culture multipack, HF078 identifies the BMW 2002; HLK51 identifies the multipack assortment.
Carded photos in the variation web are secondary packaging references. Use the loose-car image when comparing the casting itself.
BMW 2002 collector FAQ
Does “2002” mean this Hot Wheels version came out in 2002?
No. BMW 2002 is the model name. The Hot Wheels casting debuted in 2012 New Models.
Are V5309 and V5601 separate castings?
No. They are two differently decorated 2012 releases of the same BMW 2002 casting. Their individual codes distinguish the versions.
Why do sources use different color names for JCB07 and JKD41?
HWC Garage labels JCB07 Light Green while the HWC Newsletter catalog records Yellow. Mattel describes JKD41 as Spectraflame steel blue; HWC Garage lists Black. Match the release code, series and physical details when comparing either car.
What is the JKD41 BMW 2002?
JKD41 is the 2026 Collector Edition distributed through Mattel’s Kroger mail-in offer. The promotion specifies a Spectraflame steel-blue ZAMAC body and Real Riders five-spoke wheels.