MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
’88 Mitsubishi Starion — 2026 JJL70
Black JJL70 gives the Starion a darker backdrop for its white, gray and red rally markings. The number 88 and small sponsor logos stand out along the sides, while the black interior and dark wheel centers keep the rest subdued.
- Release year
- 2026
- Series
- HW J-Imports
- Toy code
- JJL70
- Body color
- Black
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | ’88 Mitsubishi Starion |
| Documented release years | 2026 |
| Series | HW J-Imports |
| Toy/product or set reference | JJL70 |
| Collector number | 177/250 |
| Scale | 1:64 |
Variation Summary
| Year / reference | Series | Color and graphics | Wheels | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 JJH58 | HW J-Imports | Number 88 rally graphics | L4; dark centers with bright lips | HW J-Imports |
| 2026 JJM54 | HW J-Imports | Number 88 rally graphics | L4; dark centers with bright lips | HW J-Imports |
| 2026 JJL70 | HW J-Imports | Number 88 rally graphics | L4; dark centers with bright lips | HW J-Imports |
2026 ’88 Mitsubishi Starion release
This black 2026 HW J-Imports release is numbered 8/10 and 177/250. It retains the rally decoration of the other pictured colors. The black body and cabin distinguish it from white JJH58, which has red seats.
Physical Details
| Body color | Black |
|---|---|
| Tampos / graphics | Number 88 rally graphics |
| Wheel type | L4; dark centers with bright lips |
| Base material, color and markings | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
| Interior color | Black |
| Window color | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
| Manufacture country | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
| Body | Black |
|---|---|
| Interior | Black |
| Wheels | L4; dark centers with bright lips |
| Decoration | Number 88 rally graphics |
| Series number | HW J-Imports 8/10 |
| Mainline number | 177/250 |
Compare the closest versions
- 2026 JJH58 — White — Compare body color, graphics, wheels, interior, base and original package.
- 2026 JJM54 — Red — Compare body color, graphics, wheels, interior, base and original package.
Packaging Details
| Release format | HW J-Imports |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | JJL70 |
| Series | HW J-Imports |
| Package companion | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
| Reference photograph | Exact release matched by casting, color, decoration, wheels and package where shown |
| Regional packaging differences | Not documented in the reviewed reference |
This release and selected companions
Choosing one for your collection
Look for fine scratches on the roof and hood in soft light. Glossy black paint can look flawless in one angle and show handling marks in another.
Check the bright wheel lips and the white side markings separately. Both can suffer rubbing, even when the larger black body panels look clean.
Collector questions
How can I recognize JJL70 in a dark listing photo?
Look for the black body, pale rally stripes and number 88, then confirm JJL70 on the release information. A brighter side photo should also show the black interior.
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