COLLECTOR GUIDE
2012 Hot Wheels Indy 500 Oval V5673 — Collector Guide
What distinguishes this release?
2012 Indy 500 Oval (toy number V5673) in Dan Wheldon Special Commemorative Edition, with a Spectraflame red and white finish.
Official IdentificationManufacturer, model number, year and identifying features for this release.
V5673Toy number
Reference photo
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Hot Wheels |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | Indy 500 Oval |
| Release year | 2012 |
| Toy / model number | V5673 |
| Series / assortment | Dan Wheldon Special Commemorative Edition |
| Body color | Spectraflame red and white |
| Country | Malaysia |
Variation SummaryHow this release compares with other known versions of the casting.
2012Earliest release in this guide27Known releases
Variation Summary
2012 Indy 500 Oval (toy number V5673) appears in Dan Wheldon Special Commemorative Edition, with a Spectraflame red and white finish.
Hot Wheels first released Indy 500 Oval in 2012; 27 releases are listed below.
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Notable Releases
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Physical DetailsBody finish, wheels, base and visible details recorded for this version.
MalaysiaCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Spectraflame red and white
- Country marking: Malaysia
Packaging DetailsPackage style, assortment and included contents for this release.
Packaging Details
Condition details and completed-sale research for collectors.
Notable ReleasesHow this release differs from related versions.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
Buying & Value — Full Guide
Buying & Value Guide
Compare this release with examples in similar condition. On a loose car, inspect paint, printed graphics and wheel wear. For a carded example, include card and blister condition and check that the package is complete.
Completed sales are the clearest guide when the model number, finish and package match.
Indy 500 Oval — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
Which details separate one release from another?
Compare the casting name with the year, toy number, finish, graphics, wheels and package markings shown for that version.
Does the copyright year on the base always match the release year?
No. The base copyright can predate the year a particular color or package appeared. Use the release markings and packaging together.
What should I inspect on a loose example?
Check the paint, printed graphics, wheel faces and base for wear or damage. Those details help compare condition between examples.
What does the carded photograph show?
It documents the package design and the car as sold. Loose-car photos are shown separately when an exact view is available.
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
Indy 500 Oval collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model/tooling family, not just a color. Release: one issued version within that family. Decoration: the printed graphics and finish. Assortment code: a set or mix identifier that can differ from the individual car's item number.
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