The 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention took place in Anaheim, CA, in October 15–19, 1998. This is the first convention to offer Official Hot wheels
Convention Cars[]
The 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention featured the following castings.
| Toy # | Casting | Color | Tampo | Wheel Type | Quantity | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21423 | Tail Dragger | Black w/ White Roof | Yellow Flames on sides, Convention Logo on Hood | Whitewall DDRR | 
| ||
| 22245 | Classic Nomad | Metallic Red w/ White Roof | White Stripes on Hood and Sides, 'Kid Pyro' on Sides, Sponsors Logos, Convention Logo on side | Redline DDRR | 
| ||
| 22246 | Rodger Dodger | White | Black & Orange Stripes and '426' on side, Convention Logo on Trunk | White-Line DDRR | 
| ||
| 22247 | Fat Fendered '40 | Blue | Blue & Red Flames on Front, Convention Logo on Roof | Chrome Red DDRR | 
| ||
| 18988 | Twin Mill | Spectraflame Red | Ira Gilford Signature on Hood, Hot Wheels Logo on Roof | Redline DDRR | 
|
ZAMAC Vehicles[]
Several vehicles from the 1998 Mainline were released in an unpainted (ZAMAC) finish at the 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention. They were packaged on the regular mainline cards and all featured a small, black Hot Wheels logo tampo printed somewhere on the vehicle. There were only 500 of each produced.
| Toy # | Casting | Series | Color | Tampo | Wheel Type | Quantity | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12350 | 3-Window '34 | Mainline #257 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 7SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 4316 | '40's Woodie | Mainline #217 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear Fender | 5DOT | 500 | 
| |
| 19582 | '56 Flashsider | Mainline#899 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 5SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 19956 | '57 Chevy | Mainline #787 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear Fender | SB | 500 | 
| |
| 18781 | '59 Caddy | Low 'N Cool Series 3/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Front Fender | Gold LW | 500 | 
| |
| 18791 | '67 Camaro | Race Team Series IV 1/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear Fender | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| 18803 | 1970 Dodge Charger Daytona | Flyin' Aces Series 1/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear Fender | 5DOT | 500 | 
| |
| 19566 | '97 Corvette | Mainline #867 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Door | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| 4314 | Auburn 852 | Mainline #215 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 5SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 18789 | Audi Avus | Dash 4 Cash Series 3/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on side | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| 19961 | Camaro Race Car | Mainline#792 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 5SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 18790 | Dodge Viper RT/10 | Dash 4 Cash Series 4/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Front Fender | SB | 500 | 
| |
| 19977 | Driven to the Max | Mainline#808 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on side | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| 18788 | Ferrari F40 | Dash 4 Cash Series 2/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Front | LW | 500 | 
| |
| 11846 | Hot Wheels 500 | Mainline#244 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 5DOT | 500 | 
| ||
| 18787 | Jaguar XJ220 | Dash 4 Cash Series 1/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 3SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 18782 | Limozeen | Low 'N Cool Series 4/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear Fender | Gold LW | 500 | 
| |
| 18807 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | Sugar Rush Series 1/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Door | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| 19984 | Mercedes-Benz SL | Mainline#815 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | 3SP | 500 | 
| ||
| 15788 | Porsche Carrera | Mainline#829 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Front Fender | SB | 500 | 
| |
| 19567 | Range Rover | Mainline#868 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Door | ORSB | 500 | 
| |
| 18793 | Shelby Cobra 427 S/C | Race Team Series IV 3/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | 5SP | 500 | 
| |
| N/A | Silhouette II | N/A | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Rear | 5DOT | 500 | Baggie | 
|
| 4312 | Street Beast | Mainline#214 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Top | SB | 500 | 
| |
| 2075 | Tractor | Mainline#145 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Yellow CT / ORSB | 500 | 
| ||
| 18797 | VW Bug | Artistic License Series 3/4 | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | Black Hot Wheels Logo on Door | 5DOT | 500 | 
|
30 Years of Cool - 4 Car Set[]
This 4-Car set was sold at the 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.
The following vehicles were released in the 30 Years of Cool - 4 Car Set (22472):
| Casting | Color | Tampo | Wheel Type | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '32 Ford | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | None | 5SP | 
| |
| '67 Pontiac GTO | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | None | 5SP | 
| |
| '68 Mustang | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | None | 5SP | 
| |
| Scorchin' Scooter | Unpainted (ZAMAC) | None | MC3 | 
|
Code 3[]
| Toy # | Casting | Color | Tampo | Wheel Type | Quantity | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20650 | Tail Dragger | Yellow | Red Scallops on Front, Convention Logo on Hood | LW | 2,000 | Ticket / Finale Car | 
|
| 20651 | Dairy Delivery | Red | Yellow on Side, 'Ronald McDonald House Charities' on side and Roof | 5SP | 5,000 | Charity Car | 
|
Gallery[]
