Description[]
This casting depicts a heavily modified EG-generation Honda Civic intended for drag racing.
This casting was modified from the Honda Civic EG casting as designed by Ryu Asada. It features right-hand drive, riveted window panels, a widebody kit, intercooled turbocharger and mismatched wheels, with oversized front tires to provide maximum grip to the front-wheel-drive Civic.
The rear shelf of the car features two symbols which appear to resemble the letters "RA". A fire extinguisher can be seen on the floorpan, as well as random dots and lines in the base; these read "RYU" in morse code. The driver's side window is removed entirely. The turbocharger and intercooler can be seen in the gap in the front bumper. The initial livery features numerous references in tribute to Ryu Asada; other easter eggs were added in post by staff sculptor Manson Cheung "without anyone knowing".
Versions[]
The Honda Civic Custom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204/250 | 2022 | HW J-Imports 10/10 |
Sky blue | White, green, red, and black hood, "42", "R", "ASADA RACE GARAGE", "ホットホィール”, HW logo | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | Yellow 5SP & Mini AeroDisc | HCT11 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): R16, R21, R22 |
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| 204/250 | 2022 | HW J-Imports 10/10 |
Cherry red | White, green, red, and black hood, "78", "R", "ASADA RACE GARAGE", "ホットホィール”, HW logo | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | White | 5SP & Mini AeroDisc | HCX78 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): R35 |
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| 172/250 | 2023 | HW Drag Strip 7/10 |
White | Black lightning bolts, "HW", "ホットホ ィール" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Light blue tint | White | Chrome Red Rim PR5 & Black Mini AeroDisc | HKH33 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S10, S14 | 
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| 172/250 | 2023 | HW Drag Strip 7/10 |
Maroon | Orange lightning bolts, "HW", "ホットホ ィール" on sides | Black / Plastic |
Yellow tint | Orange | Chrome Gold 10SP & 5SP | HKL48 | Malaysia | Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): S14 |
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| 2024 | Multipack Exclusive | Black | Red and white stripes, "29 HWRacing", "Civic", "VTEC DOHC", "HW Logo" on sides | Black / Plastic | Smoke tint | Black | Chrome Red Rim Micro5SP & Chrome Red Rim RSW | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S43, S44, T11 | 
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2022 card[]
From the back of the 2022 card:
Born: 2021, El Segundo, California
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Our take on the Honda 8-second dragster, this Honda Civic has a massive turbo custom front shell wrapping around the front drag tires. This import is a '90s drag icon with a modern Hot Wheels® spin.
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