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Hot Wheels Complete Casting List of Cars - 2005

The 2005 Hot Wheels catalog includes that year’s First Editions slate, segment series (Blings, Drop Tops, X-Raycers, Torpedoes, Realistix and others), Treasure Hunts, premium runs and retailer exclusives. Segment-driven styling and multiple segment-specific finishes produced numerous tampo and wheel micro-states that collectors track for identification and value.

Alphabetical • Mainline, First Editions, segment series, Treasure Hunts and promos included
Casting Main Colors and Known Variations Notes
Acura NSX
Red; black interior Silver; promo tampo
Mainline and FE appearances; multiple tampo/wheel states recorded
Blings Series (assorted)
Chrome finishes; oversized rims Neon tampo variants
Segment series unique to mid-2000s with distinctive wheel and finish treatments
Drop Tops Series (assorted)
Matte finishes; lowered silhouettes Pack exclusives; special tampos
2005 themed segment notable for low-profile silhouettes and variant tampo sets
Ferrari F430
Red; black interior Yellow; dealer promo
First Editions and premium releases with multiple tampo and wheel states
Overbored 454
Orange; racing graphics Black; promo chrome
Popular FE casting appearing in multiple segment packs; wheel fitments differ by factory run
Porsche 911
White; racing tampos Blue; promo
Mainline and FE casts with documented tampo micro-states
Realistix Series (assorted)
Solid palettes; realistic proportions Special tampo runs; promo
Segment emphasizing scale-like proportions; many castings reappeared across assortments
Treasure Hunt (2005)
Select chase tampo models; Real Riders Printed tampo; numbered chase
Treasure Hunt and Real Rider chase program continued in 2005; verify card/back/base codes when identifying chase pieces
Bonus Cars and Promos (2005)
Chrome promos; retailer exclusives Limited editions; numbered
Various retailer and event exclusives released in 2005 — packaging and base markings confirm variant identity

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