Description[]
Night Burner is a turbine-powered single-seat sports car. Originally named Mega Thrust, the casting was renamed to Night Burner in 2008 with the associated base name and information changed.
The Night Burner has a special feature: Blowing into the rear exhaust pipe causes the turbine impeller to spin and makes a kazoo/whistle type sound. This feature was originally seen in 1970 with the Whip Creamer and later with its "what-if" successor model the Whip Creamer II.
In 2009, there was a minor casting change to the base where the embossed Hot Wheels insignia was removed - See picture in Gallery. The casting was retooled in 2017, where the front grill was made part of the base.
Versions[]
The Night Burner has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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035 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 35/38 |
Metalflake Dark Orange | Yellow and Black | Black / Plastic |
Yellow | Chrome | OH5 | J3276 | Malaysia | Named Mega Thrust Also released on Walmart exclusive Red Card |
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035 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 35/38 |
Metalflake Dark Orange | Yellow and Black | Black / Plastic |
Yellow | Chrome | FTE | J3276 | Malaysia | Named Mega Thrust | ![]() |
125/180 | 2007 | Treasure Hunts 5/12 |
Orange | White and Black | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Chrome | OH5 | K7616 | Malaysia | Named Mega Thrust | ![]() |
125/180 | 2007 | Trea$ure Hunt$ 5/12 |
Spectraflame Dark Orange | White and Black | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Chrome | RR5SP | K7616S | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Named Mega Thrust |
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046/196 | 2008 | All Stars 06/36 |
Metalflake Aqua Blue | Black, Yellow and Light Blue | Black / Plastic |
Green | Chrome | Yellow OH5 | M6912 | Malaysia | Named Night Burner from this release onwards | ![]() |
046/196 | 2008 | All Stars 06/36 |
Metalflake Aqua Blue | Black, Yellow and Light Blue | Black / Plastic |
Green | Chrome | Yellow 5SP | M6912 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
046/196 | 2008 | All Stars 06/36 |
Metalflake Dark Magenta | Black, White & Gray | Black / Plastic |
Red | Chrome | Red OH5 | M6912 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
093/190 | 2009 | HW Special Features 7/10 |
Black | Orange stripes, Black '40' on White oval on sides | Black / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome | Orange-rim, Black OH5 | P2413 | Malaysia | Retooled to remove pop-through HW Logo on base Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card and in 2010 World Race Series Base code(s): A50, B02 |
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093/190 | 2009 | HW Special Features 7/10 |
Metalflake Purple | Yellow stripes, Black '40' on White oval on sides | Black / Plastic |
Yellow | Chrome | Yellow-rim, Black OH5 | P2413 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B15, B16 | ![]() |
2010 | Valentine's | Pearl White | Brown and Red stripes, "214" | Dark Maroon / Plastic |
Red | Gold Chrome | Gold Rim, Black OH5 | R7904 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive Base code(s): B40 |
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238/244 | 2011 | HW Video Game Heroes 16/22 |
Green | Black, White & Yellow | Black / Plastic |
Yellow | Chrome | PR5 | T9781 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D19, D23, D33 | ![]() |
192/247 | 2012 | Thrill Racers - Space 2/5 |
Grey | Black, Orange, Blue, & White tampos, stripes & '25' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome Gold | Chrome Orange & Black OH5 | V5496 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D49, E45 | ![]() |
2012 | Racing Rigs (Speed Blaster) | Metalflake Aqua | Black & Yellow stripes on sides | Black / Plastic |
Green | Chrome | Yellow OH5 | W4672 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E30 | ![]() | |
2013 | Mystery Models (International) 16/48 |
Yellow | Black, green and white flames and “13” on sides, Hot Wheels logo on driver side | Black / Plastic |
Green | Chrome | PR5 | BBMxx | Malaysia | Base code(s): F15 | ![]() | |
147/250 | 2014 | HW Race: HW Race Team | Metalflake Blue | Yellow, Red & White HW logo on sides, '2' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Blue | Chrome | White PR5 | BFD22 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): F34, F35, F37 |
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2015 | Thrill Racers 5‑Pack | Light Blue | Black & White stripes, Orange stars, Black, Orange & Yellow flames, White '55' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome | Chrome Orange OH5 | CDT26 | Thailand | Base code(s): G43, H15 | ![]() | |
033/250 | 2016 | HW Tool‑In‑1 3/5 |
Red | Beige, Silver & Black graphics on sides. Circle Flame logo on side of rear wing. HW logo on sides. | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | Grey & Black OH5 | DHP52 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): J14 |
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2017 | Super Ultimate Garage 5‑Pack | Black | Yellow, orange, and red stripes/tampos, "6", orange HW logo at back | Yellow / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome | PR5 | DVF99 | Indonesia | Updated tooling Base code(s): K19 |
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2019 | Hot Wheels id: Moving Forward 03/05 |
Spectraflame Light Green | Large black, white & red Hot Wheels id logo on sides, red, white & dark blue stripes on sides, dark green camo spots on sides | Transparent Green / Plastic |
Tinted | Chrome | Chrome Ice Blue Rim, Black ID | FXB47 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M35 | ![]() | |
2020 | Hot Wheels id: Nightburnerz 01/04 |
Spectraflame Black | White and Black stripes + HWid logo on sides, | Transparent Red / Plastic |
Tinted | Chrome | Chrome Rim, BlackID | GML25 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | ![]() | |
2020 | Happy Halloween! 4/6 |
Gloss Orange | Purple. green and orange flames on sides. Happy Halloween! logo on wing sides. | Black / Plastic |
Purple | Green | Lime chrome Skull | GJV97 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): N23 | ![]() | |
2022 | Hot Wheels Unleashed 5‑Pack | Red | Black / White / Yellow / Blue patterns, "3", HW Logo | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | Orange Tire Yellow OH5 | HFV79 | Indonesia | New Loop logo on base Playable in Unleashed Base code(s): P36, P38 |
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2006 card[]
From the back of the 2006 card:
FUN FACTS!
Did you know the Customized VW Drag Bus from the 1996 First Editions™ series weighs over 120 grams?
2007 card[]
From the back of the 2007 card:
FUN FACTS #125 of 180!
Did you know that you can blow into the back of the Mega Thrust™ to make a whistle-like sound?
2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 2006
Birthplace: El Segundo, California, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: This vehicle's massive turbine engine spins as you blow into it. Give it a whirl to hear the high-pitched scream; sure to scare the competition away!