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1988 Hot Wheels Blown Camaro Z-28 5138 — Speed Fleet | Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

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The 1988 Speed Fleet Blown Camaro Z-28 is toy 5138, finished in turquoise with magenta, white and yellow graphics. Its blue-tinted windows and gold Hot Ones wheels are useful checks when comparing it with other turquoise Blown Camaros.

Casting Info

The Blown Camaro is an ’80s-style Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 casting designed by Larry Wood. Its defining features are the exposed supercharger above the hood, the sunroof opening and the side-exit exhausts. The casting was retooled in 1992 as the ’80s Camaro, with the blower and sunroof removed.

The 1988 release belongs to the Speed Fleet series. Its toy number is 5138; the same number appears on a turquoise 1990 mainline issue, so compare the tampo colors and packaging before assigning a year.

Decoration & Physical Details

Interior color can be added to an individual car record after it is confirmed on the casting.

How to Identify It

1. Confirm the exposed blower, sunroof opening and side-exit exhausts to identify the original Blown Camaro body.
2. Match the turquoise paint with magenta, white and yellow graphics, including the “Z-28” markings on the sides and hood.
3. Check for blue-tinted windows, gold Hot Ones wheels and an unpainted Malaysia base.
4. Use the Speed Fleet card and toy number 5138 to confirm the release context. The 1990 mainline 5138 shares the toy number but has a different recorded graphic palette.

Packaging Details

This issue was released in the 1988 Speed Fleet series. The card identifies the series, while the car’s paint, graphics, wheels and base provide the physical match. Keep the package with the car when documenting a collection.

Condition Notes

For a loose example, record paint chips, graphic wear, wheel condition and base wear separately. On a carded example, assess card creases and edge wear independently from blister dents, cracks or yellowing. Historical guide prices are not current market values.

Sources

Release details are cross-referenced with the South Texas Diecast Hot Wheels Guide entry for the 1988 Speed Fleet Blown Camaro Z-28, toy 5138. Casting design and tooling history are cross-referenced with the same Blown Camaro reference and the Muncle Mike’s family guide.

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