Trading Card(s) are one or two-sided pieces of cardstock paper that typically have an image and contain a variety of information such as descriptions, details, game values or other stats. Since the 1990s? Hot Wheels has partnered up with many Trading Card companies to produce Hot Wheels Trading Cards. These cards serive multiple purposes such as being collectibles, like the Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary Commemorative Trading Cards, being included with Hot Wheel toys like the Pro Racing series, or collect for a game like the Acceleracers Collectible Card Game. Every Hot Wheels Trading Card is featured below:
NOTE: Images of Sealed Cars with the extra Trading Card are stand-ins at the moment. When an image of just the Trading Card is available, they should be replaced.
1990[]
Micro Park 'N Plates[]
Coming out in 1990, these Micro Hot Wheels came out with a Trading Card included, unlike the similar named Park 'n Plates cars.
1992-1993[]
Pro Circuit[]
Released in 1992-1993, these cars where based on real racers in Indy, Drag, and Stock Racing. Each car came with a Pro Circuit Trading Card
Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary Commemorative Trading Cards[]
Coming out in 1993, Hot Wheels partnered with Maxx to create 25 cards for the Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary Commemorative Trading Cards for Hot Wheels 25th Anniversary. Some of the cars featured Prototypes on the cards.
Due to Hot Wheels being a toy for children, Mattel would censor out any sponsors related to drugs. The results are interesting and are pointed out below.
1997-2005[]
Pro Racing[]
The Pro Racing series came out in 1997 to 2005, mainly focusing on NASCAR. With each Stock car based on a real NASCAR, a Trading Card was included. The cards where first made by Upper Deck and then later unknown.
Hot Wheels Racing Kyle Petty Trading Card Set[]
A Toys R Us Exclusive released in 1997, the Kyle Petty Trading Card Set was an Upper Deck 5 card set (3 reg + 2 Hologram) cards.
1997 Pinnacle Action Packed Rolling Thunder 6 of 14[]
1999 Collector Cards[]
These cards where sold in stores in packs of 6 cards, or by full set at hobby stores. made by Comics Image. Collect all 72 cards and 6 Kyle Petty Commemorative cards?
Speed Demons Series (2003)[]
Some Speed Demons included a Trading card
Hot Wheels Hall of Fame[]
Coming out in 2003, this series replicated real cars, People, Milestone Moments and included a Trading Card with historical information
AcceleRacers[]
In 2005, the AcceleRacers released cars that came with 3 game card, or you could buy a Pack of Cards
2006 - 2007[]
Kellogg's Collector Cards! Series 2 Concept Cars from HW designers[]
collect all 12 Cards 6 Per Box CUT OUTS double side Fun Facts Trivia
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Kellogg's 2007 FORD Promo 3 car set 3each[]
Collect 3 individually baggie Cards of a CAR and Win that Car. 3 cars Mustang ( Orange, Red & Silver cards); 3 F-150 (Black, Red & Silver cards) & 3 Edge (Blue, Red & Rust cards)
2009 - 2010[]
Enter Play Hot Wheels Trading Card Fun Pak![]
See article Hot Wheels Trading Card Fun Pak also sold in a Hot Wheels Trading Card Collector's Box
Hot Wheels Magazine[]
In 2009 Hot Wheels released a series of Magazines. One of the issues featured the Indy 500 and included 6 Trading cards.
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2011[]
Topps American Pie[]
In 2011 Topps released a series of "American Pie" cards which reflect the history of America. On a single card for "1960s" Hot Wheels is featured in card #95:
2012[]
2012 Monster Jam Series[]
Included Topps Hot Wheels Monster Jam Trading Card See article page
Hot Wheels Legends Tour OTD (Orange Track Diecast)[]
'55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser Event Exclusive 1/2 #/1000
Captain America 2/2 #/500
Custom Cards?
See OTD site there is also LARGE side Card/posters plus REG Common size era Trading Cards / Collectors Cards https://orangetrackdiecast.com/2019/09/12/phoenix-brings-the-heat-for-hot-wheels-legends-tour-event/2019phxlegends-otdcards/