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1990 Hot Wheels Mercedes 540K 5142 — Collector Guide
What distinguishes this release?
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Official IdentificationMatch the casting, manufacturer, model number and documented features.
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Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Hot Wheels |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | Hot Wheels by Collector Number |
| Release year | 1990 |
| Series / assortment | 1990 Hot Wheels |
| Wheels | BW |
Exact-record rule: a matching casting shape or seller title is not enough. Confirm multiple documented identifiers before assigning the exact record.
Variation SummarySeparate the casting family from individual releases and product numbers.
Not yet verifiedFirst documented release500Documented releases
Variation Summary
This page covers one release of the Hot Wheels by Collector Number casting. Its release year, toy number, paint, graphics, wheels, base and packaging help distinguish it from other versions.
This guide currently lists 500 releases, including examples beginning in Not yet verified.
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Notable Releases
Use neighboring releases as identification checkpoints rather than treating every Hot Wheels by Collector Number as interchangeable. Compare the year, product number, decoration, wheel type, base and package before using another release as a reference.
Related Models & Brands
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Physical DetailsCompare body finish, wheels, base, markings and other visible identifiers.
BWDocumented wheels
Physical Details
- Wheels: BW
Packaging DetailsCheck the package, assortment and exactly what the release includes.
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Packaging Details
Exact packaging is not documented strongly enough to publish for this record.
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.
Buying & Value Guide
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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.
Hot Wheels by Collector Number — 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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Hot Wheels by Collector Number 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.
Sources & model references
Identification details are compared against Hot Wheels release markings, model numbers and photographs that match the same version. Details that cannot be confirmed are left out rather than borrowed from a similar release.
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