Description[]
The DeLorean DMC-12 was originally designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign in Turin, Italy. For the Mattel Hot Wheels release, the car was re-created by Manson Cheung; despite having sculpted many Hot Wheels into 3D models in the past this was his first Hot Wheels design.
Text on the back of the packaging reads "Italian designed and British engineered, this American dream car with gull-wing doors, rear engine and stainless steel body was a sports car unlike anything else on the roads in the 1980s - or today!"
In 1985, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis made the car a pop-culture icon in the sci-fi classic Back To The Future, in which it is portrayed as a time machine.
This casting features an opening trunk. The casting was retooled in 2015, removing the opening trunk and gaining partially open side windows.
Versions[]
The '81 DeLorean DMC-12 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Metalflake Silver | Light & trim details | Black / Plastic |
Light Blue | Light Gray | 10SP | R0931 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B38, B41, B44, B46 | |
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 | ||||||||||
015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Satin Gold | Light & trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Light Tan to Pinkish Tan | Gold Chrome 10SP | Base code(s): C05, C06, C08, C11, C12, C13 | |||
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 | ||||||||||
015/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 15/44 |
Gloss Black | Light & trim details | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | 10SP | Base code(s): C28, C30, C33, C42 | |||
016/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 16/52 | ||||||||||
141/244 | 2011 | Faster Than Ever 1/10 |
Metalflake Silver | Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers. | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | FTE | T9848 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C48, C49, C51, D05 | |
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Ahead of Its Time | Silver | Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers. | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | TRR | W4600 | Malaysia | Opening Rear Hatch Base code(s): E01 |
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2013 | Jukebox 24/32 |
Black | Multi-color "New Wave" Graphics - Green, Purple, Pink with Hot Wheels logo on rear quarter panel | Silver / Plastic |
Clear | Silver | 10SP | Y9392 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F31 | ||
033/250 | 2014 | HW City: Speed Team | Metalflake Silver | Black Stripe with red hash marks on lower body & hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | BFC53 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F24, F32, F37, F43 | |
033/250 | 2014 | HW City: Speed Team | Red | Black Stripe with silver hash marks on lower body & hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | BFF47 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F49, G02 | |
184/250 | 2015 | HW Race: Track Aces | Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides, Red stars & '10' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Tan | 5SP | CFH80 | Malaysia | Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): H17, H20 |
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184/250 | 2015 | HW Race: Track Aces | Spectraflame Dark Red | Yellow & White stripes on sides, hood & roof, Red stars & '10' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Tan | TRR | CFJ38 | Malaysia | Back does not open Named DMC DeLorean 2015 Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): H15, H16 |
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270/365 | 2018 | Factory Fresh 7/10 |
Dark Grey | Black trim stripe on sides. Black vent details on pillars. Detailed taillights & sidemarkers. "DMC" on rear license | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (smoke) | Grey | DD8 | FJW11 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L10, L15, L16, L17 | |
2018 | 50th Anniversary Throwback 4/10 |
Light Green | Yellow patterned lines on hood * sides | Gold / Plastic |
Clear | Green | Gold 5SP | FRF33 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L02, L11, L14, L18, L19 | ||
2018 | 50th Anniversary Throwback 10-Pack | White | Blue & Red Stripes & 'Police' | Blue / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | 5SP | FWN23 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L31 | ||
2021 | Hot Wheels Boulevard #34 |
Unpainted | Light & trim details. Black stripe on sides, Black bumpers. | Black / Metal |
Clear | Gray | Chrome RR8SP | HCM79 | Thailand | Base code(s): P23 | ||
2021 | Mystery Models (Series 3) 1/12 |
Black | Yellow stripes on side & hood. | Gray / Plastic |
Green | Gray | DD8 | GTF34 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
101/250 | 2023 | HW: The '80s 8/10 |
Metalflake Pale Blue | Blue, Light Blue, and Black stripes on hood and sides. "DELOREAN" on hood, HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (smoke) | Black | Gold 10SP | HKG84 | Malaysia | Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): R46, R47, R49 |
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101/250 | 2023 | HW: The '80s 8/10 |
Matte Dark Blue | White, Yellow, and Orange stripes on hood and sides. "DELOREAN" on hood, HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (smoke) | Grey | White 10SP | HKJ65 | Malaysia | Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): S15, S19, S20 |
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101/250 | 2023 | Red Edition 10/12 |
HKL60 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive Named DMC DeLorean Base code(s): |
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2023 | DeLorean Collector Set | ZAMAC | Black bumper guard on sides; "DE LOREAN" on rear; painted headlights, front turn signals, & taillights | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | CGRR8SP | HRG98 | Thailand | Released in the Mattel Creations Collaboratory Base code(s): S30 |
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???/250 | 2024 | HW Rolling Metal ?/? |
HTF28 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): |
2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 1981
Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Designer: Giorgetto, Guigiaro, Italdesign
Specialty: Italian designed and British engineered, this American dream car with gull-wing doors, rear engine and stainless steel body was a sports car unlike anything else on the roads in the 1980s - or today!
2023 card[]
From the back of the 2023 Mattel Creations Collaboratory Card:
Live the dream and roam the open road in the most impressive automobile of the year. Embrace the future as gull-wing doors rise effortlessly, beckoning you inside for an otherworldly driving experience. This two-seater sports car features a rear-mounted engine, stainless-steel outer body, and electric windows.
Some vehicles not for use with some Hot Wheels® sets.
Trivia[]
- The paint job and the tampos on the 2015 versions are a direct nod to the Turismo, the original 1981 Hot Wheels unlicensed DeLorean.
See also[]
- DeLorean (Charawheels)
- DeLorean II
- DeLorean III
- DeLorean DMC-12 (RLC)
- Back to the Future Time Machine
- Back to the Future Time Machine - Hover Mode
- Back to the Future - 1955
- Back to the Future Time Machine (Monster Truck)
- Time Machine Mr. Fusion
- Turismo