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2007 Hot Wheels '70 Chevelle Convertible M0542 — Collector Guide
What distinguishes this release?
Compare its paint, graphics, wheels, model number and package markings with other '70 Chevelle Convertible releases.
M0542'70 Chevelle ConvertibleShopify reference image pending
Release details last reviewed .
Official IdentificationMatch the casting, manufacturer, model number and documented features.
M0542Catalog toy number24Documented family releases
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | '70 Chevelle Convertible |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Toy / model number | M0542 |
| Series / assortment | Target Exclusive Tin Box set |
| Body color | Chrome |
| Base | Chrome |
| Country | Malaysia |
Exact-record rule: a matching casting shape or seller title is not enough. Confirm multiple documented identifiers before assigning the exact record.
'70 Chevelle Convertible — 2007; toy / set number M0542. Series: Target Exclusive Tin Box set. The edition is identified by the combination of code, finish, wheels, decoration and packaging. Exact-edition identification is corroborated by specialist casting and set catalogs; a primary Mattel specification sheet for this edition was not recovered.
Variation SummarySeparate the casting family from individual releases and product numbers.
2006First documented release24Documented releases
Variation Summary
This page covers one release of the '70 Chevelle Convertible casting. Its release year, toy number, paint, graphics, wheels, base and packaging help distinguish it from other versions.
This guide currently lists 24 releases, including examples beginning in 2006.
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Notable Releases
Use neighboring releases as identification checkpoints rather than treating every '70 Chevelle Convertible as interchangeable. Compare the year, product number, decoration, wheel type, base and package before using another release as a reference.
Body: Chrome. Decoration: Not independently documented. Specialist casting tables corroborate this edition. No exact primary Mattel release specification was recovered; country and date subvariants need physical inspection.
Related Models & Brands
Use the family guide, manufacturer guides and store search to compare related collector records without treating similar names as the same release.
Physical DetailsCompare body finish, wheels, base, markings and other visible identifiers.
ChromeDocumented baseMalaysiaCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Chrome
- Base: Chrome
- Country marking: Malaysia
Wheels: Not independently documented. Base: Chrome. Country: Malaysia. Interior: Not independently documented. Windows: Not independently documented. Nominal scale: 1:64. Wheel abbreviations describe collector wheel families; a matching casting shape alone does not establish an exact variant.
Packaging DetailsCheck the package, assortment and exactly what the release includes.
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Packaging Details
Documented package: Single-card blister
For carded or boxed examples, compare card/box design, assortment markings, barcode area, retailer/event identifiers and included contents before treating two examples as the same release.
Single-card blister. Distribution: Retail. Preserve the original card or box and compare the printed toy / set code. Shared assortment and multipack codes are not unique serial numbers. Production quantity and exact manufacture / shipping dates are not established by these sources.
Buying & Value Guide
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Notable ReleasesFamily context and exact record separation.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
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Buying & Value Guide
No value range is assigned here. Compare completed sales only when the model number, release details, condition and package contents match.
Condition, packaging, exact release identity and delivered price should be matched before accepting a sale as comparable.
A missing value means the evidence gate has not been satisfied. It does not mean the collectible has no value.
'70 Chevelle Convertible — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
What identifies an exact release?
Use multiple agreeing identifiers: casting, year, product number, wheels, body treatment, base markings and packaging where documented.
Does a matching casting name prove the release?
No. One casting can have many releases and variations across different years and assortments.
Why can a value be missing?
Exact-item completed-sale evidence may be insufficient. The guide does not substitute asking prices or unrelated releases.
Why can the reference image be missing?
The page only promotes a release image when a suitable Shopify-hosted reference is available. Missing media stays pending rather than being replaced with an unrelated image.
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'70 Chevelle Convertible 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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