COLLECTOR GUIDE
2013 '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon X8236 — Pale turquoise | Hot Wheels
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Official Identification
Official Identification
The photographed card identifies X8236. Its separate assortment code is X3091; these numbers identify different things. The card-back barcode reads 746775120955. The package's ©2012 marking is a copyright date, while established collector catalogs date the release to 2013.
Parent casting: '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon casting guide.
Variation Summary
Variation Summary
| Release | Distinguishing features |
|---|---|
| This 2013 X8236 | Pale turquoise, restrained lamp and side-marker decoration, red Real Riders five-spoke wheels. |
| 2014 BFD77 | Red mainline release with white race stripes and 0 graphics; plastic base and MC5 wheels distinguish it from X8236. |
| 2014 BFF31 | Spectraflame red Super Treasure Hunt; separate release from the standard BFD77. |
Physical Details
Physical Details
| Body and finish | Pale turquoise metal body |
|---|---|
| Decoration | Silver grille; detailed rear lamps and side markers |
| Wheels / tires | Chrome-rim red five-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires |
| Base | Pale turquoise metal |
| Interior / windows | Black interior; smoke-tinted windows |
| Country | Malaysia, confirmed by the photographed underside |
| Sample markings | ©2012 Mattel; E45 on the photographed sample |
E45 is a sample manufacturing code, not a claim that every X8236 carries the same code. Smooth, coarse-mesh and fine-mesh grille treatments are known within the casting family; inspect the individual example before assigning a tooling variation.
Packaging Details
Packaging Details
The photographed X8236 is on a Boulevard blister card bearing Real Riders and Metal/Metal branding, with one vehicle included. Its multilingual back carries X8236, assortment X3091 and UPC 746775120955. The gallery includes actual card-front and card-back views. These photographs document this package sample; they do not establish every regional card or a production quantity.
Casting History
Casting History
Collector references credit Jun Imai with this modified 1971 Datsun wagon casting and place its debut in the 2013 Boulevard line. The wagon tooling is distinct from Hot Wheels' Datsun Bluebird 510 sedan. Fender-mounted mirrors and the extended five-door wagon body are useful shape identifiers.
Notable Releases
Notable Releases
X8236 begins this wagon's known release history. Compare the later 2018 FLF36 50th Anniversary Favorites and 2025 JBL21 Boulevard as distinct releases. A shared casting shape does not make their finishes, graphics or wheels interchangeable evidence.
Collector FAQs
Collector FAQs
Is ©2012 the release year?
No. It is the photographed copyright marking; X8236 is cataloged as a 2013 release.
Is X3091 the individual toy number?
No. X3091 is the assortment printed on the card; X8236 is the individual toy number.
Does the wagon share the sedan tooling?
No. The wagon and sedan are distinct castings and need separate records.
Sources and notes
Sources and notes
Checked October 5, 2026. Release attribution and physical specifications were cross-checked against South Texas Diecast and Hot Wheels Newsletter. Four distinct exact X8236 specimen and package photographs were visually inspected for appearance, base and printed identifiers. No scarcity, value or account-sync claim is made.
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