This page is dedicated to the 2-pack. First introduced in 1970. They have appeared in one form or another through out Hot Wheels history. Early issues were as simple as baggies with a header card. Then Later releasing a single blister card with 2 bubbles on it. To the odd taping of two regular blistpacks together with sticker on it"Buy one, get one free"
Description[]
Please note this is more dedicated on describing the 2-Pack and not the car inside. See notes right under the year for futher details if there is a exception, it will be in the notes in that year.
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1970[]
Issued on a horizonal Blue Header card with 2 cars attached in baggie. Cars can be assorted and from 1969 and 1970.
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1970 | 2-Pack | Assorted | assort. | assort. | Redlines | 7611 | Hong Kong or US |
1971[]
Mattel Issued the Front engine dragster's "The Snake & Mongoose" only on a 2-Pack
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1971 | 2-Pack | White & Blue | black metal | Snake & MongooseDragster Pak | Redlines | 5935 | US only |
1972[]
Mattel Issued 1972 press kit,The front of the press kit holds two cars (Mongoose & Snake)in blister packs. "The cars included were leftover 1971 Funny Cars, as Hot Wheels became an associate sponsor for 1972 and didn't produce the Carefree Gum cars," .This was a large flat red cardboard sheet with blister's inside and some cool art on the back and a black-and-white photo of the famous duo holding 1/24th-scale Monogram models of their front-engine dragsters.
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Stickers | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1972 | 2-Pack | White & Blue | metal | Snake & Mongoose Press Kit | Redlines | 5935 | US only |
1973[]
Issued on a horizonal Blue Header card with 2 cars attached in baggie. Cars are enamel painted and only 1973
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1973 | 2-Pack | Assorted | assorted | assorted | Redlines | 7609 | Hong Kong |
1975[]
Issued on a horizonal Blue Header card with 2 cars attached in baggie. Cars are enamel painted and from either 1974 or 1975
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1975 | 2-Pack | Assorted | assorted | assorted | Redlines | 7609 | Hong Kong |
1976[]
| Name | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 1976 | 2-Pack | Assorted | Super Chromes (1976) | Corvette Stingray (1976) & Mustang Stocker | assorted | assorted | BW | 
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1979[]
For the first time we see the 2-Pack on a Card with a bubble. They have two Marvel Comic Heroes cars on the card face each other on special blisterpack that is twice as wide as a regular blisterpack and the carda picture of all the Heroes. It is said they were only avaliable at K-Mart.
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base / |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 2-Pack | white/black | The Incrediable Hulk & Spider-Man | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | ||||||
| 1979 | 2-Pack | Dk.Blue/Yellow | The Thing & Thor | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | ||||||
| 1979 | 2-Pack | Dk.Blue/White | The Thing & Incrediable Hulk | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong |
1980[]
Mattel issued four new 2-Pack's for 1980. The Heroes would remain the same. The New 2-Pack is a regular size blisterpack with 2 bubbles on it.
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base / Type |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2-Pack | White/Black | The Incrediable Hulk & Spider-Man | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | ||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | Dk.Blue/Yellow | The Thing & Thor | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | ||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | Dk.Blue/White | The Thing & Incrediable Hulk | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | ||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | '57 T-Bird & Stutz Blackhawk | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | |||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | Spoiler Sport & Inside Story | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | |||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | Formula 5000 & Street Rodder | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | |||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | Neet Streeter & 3-Window '34 | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong | |||||||
| 1980 | 2-Pack | BW | 1397 | Hong Kong |
1982[]
Mattel issued unknown amount of 2-Pack's for 1982. This 2-Pack is a regular size blisterpack with 2 bubbles on it.They have a "proof of purchase 2-Pak" on the back and the Construction Crane and Old Number 5. The words we all should know by now " See 'Em !/Collect 'Em !" printed in bold letters.
| Toy # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base / |
Name | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | 1982 | 2-Pack | Grey / Dk. Blue | 380 SEL & Peugeot 505 | BW | Hong Kong |  | ||||
| 1888 | 1982 | 2-Pack | White/Dk.Blue | Letter Getter & Z-whiz | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1878 | 1982 | 2-Pack | Black/Orange | Malubu Grand Prix & Turbo Wedge | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1892 | 1982 | 2-Pack | White/Black | Baja Brusier & Up Front 924 | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1889 |
1982 |
2-Pack | Red/White | Top Eliminator & Mustang Stocker | BW | Hong Kong |
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| 1891 |
1982 |
2-Pack | Orange/Red | Land Lord & P-928 | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1893 | 1982 | 2-Pack | Yellow/Maroon | Aries Wagon & Neet Streeter | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1982 | 2-Pack | Back of Blisterpack | BW | Hong Kong | All | 
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1995[]
Steel Stamp Series 2-Pack[]
Released in 1995, this Steel Stamp Series 2-pack contains two cars: the Steel Passion (or more commonly known as the Purple Passion) and the Zender Fact 4 (a 1989 supercar concept car). One of the cars came free with the 2-pack. The models are both painted in a dark color and have Gold tampos.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13752 | Steel Passion | Metalflake Black | Dark Pink, Gold, & Silver deco on sides & hood, Gold HW logo on side | Dark Chrome / Plastic |
Red | Tinted (Black) | White Wall BW | Malaysia | 
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| 13752 | Zender Fact 4 | Metalflake Purple | Gold stripes on sides & hood, Blue & Magenta spots on sides & hood, Gold HW logo on rear wing | Black / Plastic |
White | Tinted (Black) | UH | Malaysia |
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| 13753 | '56 Flashsider | Metaflake Burgundy | Gold, Pink & Teal zigzag/brushstroke tampos on door, HW logo on rear fender. | Chrome | N/A | Chrome | UH | Malaysia | 2nd car shown is Steel Passion described above. |   |
1997[]
Osco Drug / Sav-on Drugs Limited Edition 2-Pack[]
Released in 1997, this Osco Drug/Sav-on Drugs 2-pack contains two cars: the GT Racer and the Hiway Hauler. One of the cars came free with the 2-pack.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16052 | GT Racer | Orange | HW logo on rear wing | Black / Plastic |
Black | Tinted (Black) | 5SP | China | 
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| 16052 | Hiway Hauler | White | Red & Blue stripes w/ 'Sav-on' & 'Osco Drug' on sides of White box | Black / Plastic |
None | Black | 5SP | China |
Kroger 2 Pack[]
Released in 1997 exclusive to Kroger, this 2-pack contains the Porsche 911 Targa and the Hiway Hauler.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17972 | Porsche 911 Targa | Fluorescent Yellow | Yellow HW logo on rear window, red tail lights, and silver headlights | Black / Plastic |
Smoke | Black | 5SP | China | 
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| 17972 | Hiway Hauler | White | Red HW logo on tank, Red, Blue, & Light Blue 'Kroger' logo w/ 'Quality Guaranteed' on sides of White box | Chrome / Plastic |
None | Tinted (Blue) | 5SP | China |
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1998[]
Kroger 2-Pack[]
Released in 1998 exclusive to Kroger, this 2-pack contained several different models along with the Hiway Hauler.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20784 | Ford Sierra XR4Ti | Metalflake Silver | Blue & Orange stripes on sides, '4' on sides & hood, 'XR4TI SIERRA' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Red | Clear | 5SP | China | 
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| 20784 | Zender Fact 4 | Met. Dark Red | Black & Gold markings | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | 5SP | China | 
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| 20784 | Tall Ryder | Pearl Yellow | Purple and Green "Rocky Mountain Rescue," "Ranger Ned" tampos | Metalflake Silver Painted / Metal |
Black | Unseen | ORCT | China | 
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| 20784 | Mercedes 2.6 190E | Metalflake Gold | Gold HW logo on rear window | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | LW | China | 
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| 20784 | Jaguar XJ40 | Metalflake Dark Blue | White HW logo on rear window, detailed tail lights and silver tampo on grille/headlamps | Black / Plastic |
Light blue tint | White | LW | China | 
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| 20784 | Hiway Hauler | White | Red HW logo on tank, Red, Blue, & Light Blue 'Kroger' logo w/ 'Quality Guaranteed' on sides of White box | Chrome / Plastic |
None | Tinted (Blue) | 5SP | China |
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Rite Aid Limited Edition 2-Pack[]
Released in 1998, this Rite Aid Limited Edition 2-pack contains two cars: the Fire-Eater II and the Hiway Hauler. One of the cars came free with the 2-pack. This 2-Pack was exclusive to the American Rite Aid stores.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19904 | Fire-Eater II | Red | Silver tampos w/ 'Emergency' on sides | Grey / Plastic |
None | Tinted (Blue) | 5SP | China | 
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| Hiway Hauler | Blue | Red HW logo on tank, Blue & Red 'Rite Aid' logo w/ 'For Your Life, Rite Aid's Got It' on sides of White box | Chrome / Plastic |
None | Tinted (Black) | 5SP | China |
2001[]
AutoZone/Duralast Batteries 2-Pack[]
Released in 2001, this AutoZone/Duralast Batteries promotional 2-pack contains two cars: the Shredster and the Super Tuned. One of the cars came free with the 2-pack. While the Shredster is a regular 2001 mainline model, the Super Tuned is exclusive to this pack.
| Toy # | Model Name | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56018 | Super Tuned | Black | Gold 'Duralast Batteries' on sides, Red & Blue HW logo on right side | Black / Plastic |
Gold | Tinted (Blue) | Gold PR5 | Malaysia | 
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| Shredster | Yellow & Purple | Silver HW logo & 'Shredster' on right side | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | Tinted (Black) | PR5 | China |
2002[]
Cub Foods Promotional[]
2007[]
Batman 2-Packs[]
Superman 2-Pack[]
2010[]
A-Maze'N Speedway 2-Pack[]
Speedway Challenge 2-Pack[]
2016[]
Ghostbusters (1984) & Ghostbusters II (1989) 2-Pack[]
Released in 2016, this Ghostbusters promotional 2-pack contains two cars: the Ecto-1 and the Ecto-1A. Both model are the same as their Hot Wheels Entertainment release.
| Toy # | Casting Name | Body Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo Loose | Photo Carded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVG08 | Ecto-1 | Pearl White | Ghostbusters logo on side & rear, Red stripe on sides, detailed taillights and equipment on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Dark Grey | Clear | White Wall RRSteelie | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| Ecto-1A | Pearl White | Black & Yellow stripes on sides, Black & Red stripes on sides & rear, Ghostbusters II logo on sides & rear | Unpainted / Metal |
Dark Grey | Tinted (Black) | Goodyear DDRR | Base code(s): |
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Ghostbusters (2016) movie 2-Pack[]
Released in 2016, this Ghostbusters promotional 2-pack contains two vehicles: the Ecto-1 and the Ecto-2.
| Toy # | Casting Name | Body Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Window Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo Loose | Photo Carded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRW73 | Ecto-1 | Pearl White | Red roof, Black & Red Ghostbusters logo on sides & rear, detailed equipment on top, license plate on front | Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Clear | Chrome & Red DDRR | China | Production date(s): 0846 EAA, 1136 EAA | 
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| Ecto-2 | White | Ghostbusters logo on sides of tank, detailed equipment on back of bike | Unpainted / Metal |
Grey handlebars | None | Clear & Black MotoWSP | Production date(s): 0736 EAA, 0896 EAA, 1156 EAA Includes a stand |
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See Also[]
- Themed 2-Packs 2018-Present