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From 1989 to 1999 Mattel started
releasing the Hot Wheels with a
Collector Number. They started with
Collector Number 1 and ended in 1999
with Collector Number 1121. Now there
is a lot of confusion due to some
Collector Numbers never being used
and other Collector Numbers being
used more than once. Also there was no
set method as to what year the
Collector Numbers were released. And
some Collector Numbers were
re-released thru-out the '90s over and
over! Also some of these Collector
Numbers were used prior to 1989 as
you will see or already know, but it
seems that everyone likes to use 1989
as the start of this new system. There
have been lots of different ways trying
to explain the release of the Mainline
Hot Wheels from 1989 to 1999, but
remember this; There is no hard set
rules for the Hot Wheels with
Collector Numbers 1 thru 1121.

In 1995 a lot of new things happened to
Hot Wheels along with mass confusion
from Mattel. With Collector Numbers
that were never used and Series being
released out of sequence with the
Collector Numbers.

But there is more good news than bad.
This is the first year for Treasure
Hunts, this new series was an instant
hit with just 10,000 of each vehicle
being produced. Mattel had it printed
on the Card, 1 of 10,000! They
disappeared fast and sold for big
profits in the secondary markets. I
found my first TH at a Wal-Mart in
Oceanside, CA for just $0.77! And yes
it was the '67 Camaro! This was before
the employees took them, but sad to
say those days are long gone!

Also the debut of the 1995 Model
Series which featured vehicles newly
made or First Editions as they later
became known. And the first release of
the 4 Vehicle Segment Series
happened in 1995! As you can see this
was a very big year for Hot Wheels.

Most of the 1995 Vehicles have
Collector Numbers from 198 to 364.
However as you will see a lot of
Collector Numbers were NEVER used
and their were plenty of Re-Released
Vehicles, just to confuse you more!

- 1995 Model Series was a new series
for newly released vehicles. There was
12 vehicles.  Spread out from Collector
Numbers 341 to 352. As you can see
they were NOT released in sequence
or numbered order of the Series!

- Sub-Series or Segments Series had
12 different series with 4 vehicles in
each. Collector Numbers 275 to 340,
again the vehicles were out of sequence
with the Collector Numbers!  And there
was 18 Collectors Numbers that were
NOT ever used!

- Treasure Hunts had 12 Vehicles
numbered from 353 to 364 and NOT in
order! But this was the debut of the
mighty Treasure Hunt, with a
production of just 10,000 each!

- Re-Paints and or Re-Releases were
spread out with Collector Numbers as
low as 5 all the way to 266.  But a
whopping total of 22 Collector
Numbers NOT ever being used and 34
Collector Numbers being released
during other years.

- Also some vehicles were Re-Released
during 1995, we have confirmed 34
Vehicles.

- Wheels introduced in 1995 were the
3Sp or 3 Spokes, the 5Sp or 5 Spokes,
the 6Sp or 6 Spoke(this wheel was only
used once: Collector Number 308
Vamprya Hot Hubs Series), the 7Sp or
7 Spokes, the HH or Hot Hubs and the
PO or Progressive Oval Wheels(this
wheel was only used once: Collector
Number 311 Suzuki Quad Racer Hot
Hubs Series)

If you know of more info please share
your information with us so we can
share it with everyone!

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We hope this helps with your
Collection! If you have any questions
or want to provide some information,
please contact us.

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Kirk L. Smith

KMJ Diecast
PO Box 5595
Mesa, AZ 85211-5595

Phone = 480-621-7765

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GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Hope this 1995 CHECKLIST helps with your Collection!
Basically this Checklist covers Collector Numbers 44 then 198 to 364 with other
vehicles Re-Released using various Collector Numbers.
Collector # ... Vehicle Name ... Sub-Series
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5 ... Good Humor Truck ... Re-Release
28 ... '37 Bugatti ... Re-Release
31 ... Classic Cobra ... Re-Release
35 ... Ferrari Testarossa ... Re-Release
44 ... Classic Caddy ... Re-Release
59 ... Sheriff Patrol ... Re-Release
62 ... Alien ... Re-Release
75 ... Pontiac Banshee ... Re-Release
76 ... Kenworth Big Rig ... Re-Release  
100 ... Peterbilt Dump Truck ... Re-Release
102 ... Surf Patrol ... Re-Release
113 ... Speed Shark ... Re-Release
117 ... Classic Ferrari 250 ... Re-Release
135 ... '32 Ford Delivery ... Re-Release
141 ... Shock Factor ... Re-Release
147 ... Tank Truck ... Re-Release
148 ... Porsche 930 ... Re-Release
162 ... '65 Mustang Convertible ... Re-Release
164 ... Mercedes 540K ... Re-Release
166 ... Vampyra ... Re-Release
172 ... Mazda MX5 Miata ... Re-Release
188 ... Hummer ... Re-Release
194 ... Goodyear Blimp ... Re-Release
197 ... Corvette Split Window ... Re-Release
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198 ... Path Beater  
199 ... Double Demon  
200 ... Custom Corvette ... Re-Release
201 ... Oshkosh Snowplow ... Re-Release
202  *  1991 Release  *  
203  *  1993 & 1994 Releases  *
204  *  1993 & 1997 Releases  *
205 ... Tredator ... Re-Release
206  *  1993 Release  *
207 ... Vector Avtech WX-3
208 ... Avus Quattro
209  *  1993 Release  *
210 ... Dodge Viper RT/10 ... Re-Release
211  *  1993 Release  *
212  *  1993 Release  *
213  *  1993, 1994 & 1997 Releases *
214 ... Swingfire ... Re-Release
215  *  1991 & 1997 Releases  *
216  *  1993 Release  *
217 ... '40 Woodie
218  *  1993 Release  *
219  *  1993 Release  *
220  *  1991 & 1997 Releases  *
221 ... Range Rover
222  *  1993 Release  *
223  *  1993 Release  *
224 ... Zombot
225  *  1994 Release  *
226 ... Ferrari 348 ... Re-Release
227 ... Lamborghini Diablo
228  *  1993, 1994 & 1997 Releases  *
229  *  1993 Release  *
230 ... XT-3
231  *  1996 Release  *
232  *  1994 & 1997 Releases  *
233 ... Toyota MR2 Rally
234  *  1994 Release  *
235  *  1994 Release  *
236  *  1993 Release  *
237 ... Ford Stake Bed Truck ... Re-Release
238  *  1994 Release  *
239  *  1993 & 1996 Releases  *
240  -  Does Not Exist  -    
241  -  Does Not Exist  -    
242  *  1993, 1994 & 1997 Releases  *
243  -  Does Not Exist  -    
244  *  1994, 1997 & 1998 Releases  *
245  *  1994 & 1997 Releases  *
246 ... Shadow Jet II
247  *  1992 Release  *
248 ... Splittin' Image II
249 ... Fuji Blimp
250 ... Talbot Lago
251 ... Gulch Stepper
252 ... Street Roader
253 ... Mercedes 380 SEL
254 ... Sol-Aire CX-4 ... Re-Release
255 ... BMW 850I
256 ... '80's Firebird
257 ... 3-Window '34
258 ... Blazer 4 X 4
259 ... Lumina Minivan
260 ... Twin Mill II
261  *  1991 Release  *
262 ... 1993 Camaro ... Re-Release
263 ... Mean Green Passion
264 ... Lexus SC400
265  *  1994 & 1997 Releases  *
266 ... '59 Cadillac ... Re-Release
267 ... Olds 442 W-30
268 ... GM Lean Machine
269 ... Oshkosh Cement Mixer
270  *  1992 Release  *
271  *  1990 Release  *
272  -  Does Not Exist  -    
273  *  1991 Release  *
274 ... Super Cannon
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275 ... Lumina Stocker ... Race Team 1/4
276 ... Hot Wheels 500 ... Race Team 2/4
277 ... Side-Splitter ... Race Team 3/4
278 ... Dragster ... Race Team 4/4
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279  -  Does Not Exist  -  
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280 ... Sharkruiser ... Krackle Car 1/4
281 ... Turboa ... Krackle Car 2/4
282 ... '63 Split Window ... Krackle Car 3/4
283  -  Does Not Exist  -  
284 ... Flashfire ... Krackle Car 4/4
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285 ... Steel Passion ... Steel Stamp 1/4
286  -  Does Not Exist  -   
287 ... Zender Fact 4 ... Steel Stamp 2/4
288  -  Does Not Exist  -    
289 ... '56 Flashsider ... Steel Stamp 3/4
290 ... '57 Chevy ... Steel Stamp 4/4
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291  -  Does Not Exist  -    
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292 ... Pearl Passion ... Pearl Driver 2/4
293 ... VW Bug ... Pearl Driver 3/4
294  -  Does Not Exist  -    
295 ... Talbot Lago ... Pearl Driver 1/4
296 ... Jaguar XJ220 ... Pearl Driver 4/4
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297 ... Splittin' Image II ... Dark Rider 1/4
298 ... Twin Mill II ... Dark Rider 2/4
299 ... Silouette II ... Dark Rider 3/4
300 ... Rigor-Motor ... Dark Rider 4/4
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301  -  Does Not Exist  -      
302 ... Mini Truck ... Roarin' Rods 4/4
303 ... Street Roader ... Roarin' Rods 1/4
304 ... Roll Patrol ... Roarin' Rods 2/4
305 ... Classic Cobra ... Roarin' Rods 3/4
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306  -  Does Not Exist  -  
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307 ... CyberCruiser ... Hot Hubs 1/4
308 ... Vampyra ... Hot Hubs 2/4
309  -  Does Not Exist  -  
310 ... Shadow Jet ... Hot Hubs 3/4
311 ... Suzuki Quadracer ... Hot Hubs Series 4/4
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312 ... 3-Window '34 ... Speed Gleamer 1/4
313 ... T-Bucket ... Speed Gleamer 2/4
314  -  Does Not Exist  -  
315 ... Ratmobile ... Speed Gleamer 3/4
316 ... Limozeen ... Speed Gleamer 4/4
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317 ... Dump Truck ... Real Riders 1/4
318 ... Unimog ... Real Riders 2/4
319  -  Does Not Exist  -  
320 ... '59 Caddy ... Real Riders 3/4
321 ... Corvette Stingray ... Real Riders 4/4
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322 ... Fire Eater ... Silver Series 1/4
323 ... Rodzilla ... Silver Series 2/4
324  -  Does Not Exist  -  
325 ... Propper Chopper ... Silver Series 3/4
326  -  Does Not Exist  -  
327  -  Does Not Exist  -  
328 ... School Bus ... Silver Series 4/4
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329  -  Does Not Exist  -  
330  -  Does Not Exist  -  
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331 ... Aerostar ... Photo Finish 1/4
332 ... Flyin' Aces Blimp ... Photo Finish 2/4
333 ... Tank Truck ... Photo Finish 3/4
334  -  Does Not Exist  -  
335 ... Hiway Hauler ... Photo Finish 4/4
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336 ... Race Truck ... Racing Metals 1/4
337 ... Ramp Truck ... Racing Metals 2/4
338 ... Camaro Racer ... Racing Metals 3/4
339  -  Does Not Exist  -  
340 ... Dragster ... Racing Metals 4/4
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341 ... 1958 Corvette Coupe ... 1995 Model Series 3/12
342 ... Mercedes SL ... 1995 Model Series 2/12
343 ... Speed Blaster ... 1995 Model Series 1/12
344 ... Camaro Convertible ... 1995 Model Series 8/12
345 ... Speed-A-Saurus ... 1995 Model Series 4/12
346 ... Hydroplane ... 1995 Model Series 6/12
347 ... Power Pistons (Power Rocket) ... 1995 Model Series 5/12
348 ... Dodge Ram 1500 ... 1995 Model Series 7/12
349 ... Power Pipes ... 1995 Model Series 9/12
350 ... Ferrari 355 ... 1995 Model Series 10/12
351 ... Power Rocket ... 1995 Model Series 11/12
352 ... Big Chill ... 1995 Model Series 12/12
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353 ... Olds 442 ... Treasure Hunts 1/12
354 ... Gold Passion ... Treasure Hunts 2/12
355 ... '67 Camaro ... Treasure Hunts 3/12
356 ... '57 T-Bird ... Treasure Hunts 4/12
357 ... VW Bug ... Treasure Hunts 5/12
358 ... '63 Split Window ... Treasure Hunts 6/12
359 ... Stutz Blackhawk ... Treasure Hunts 7/12
360 ... Rolls Royce Phantom II ... Treasure Hunts 8/12
361 ... Classic Caddy ... Treasure Hunts 9/12
362 ... Nomad ... Treasure Hunts 10/12
363 ... Classic Cobra ... Treasure Hunts 11/12
364 ... '31 Doozie ... Treasure Hunts 12/12
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OK that is all I have currently,
there is a total of 135 Vehicles
for the 1995 Mainline Collection,
 Remember that 22 Collector
Numbers were never used and
34 Collector Numbers were
released during other Years. I
also know that there must have
been more vehicles that were
Re-Released, as I can confirm
them I will add them to the
Checklist.

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