After taking a week off while our friends on the East Coast dealt with Sandy, we are back to the voting. Only a few more categories to go, including the big one - 2012 Hot Wheels Model of the Year.
But before we get to that, how about one of the most subjective categories there is - your Top 3 Hot Wheels variations for 2012.
Obviously you know what I mean by subjective. First of all, not everyone collects variations, or even cares. Second, asking for someone's Top 3 variations can mean a lot of things, so I am leaving that up to you. Maybe your three are those you percieved to be the most rare, maybe those you percieve to be the most sought-after or valuable. Or maybe it is a vari that makes the model look better. Could it be the 3 best variations you found? It could be all of those things.
So I am deliberately leaving it open to your interpretation.
Give me your Top 3, and if you feel so inclined, maybe a sentence or two on why you chose those three. Remember, you can vote one of three ways:
- Leave a response right here on the blog.
- Leave your choices over on our Facebook Page.
- Or email your Top 3 to lamleygroup@gmail.com.
And to help, here is a list of the hardest-to-find variations of 2012, compiled to HWC's own 1.eyed.jack:
RHTF = regionally hard to find
HTF = hard to find
VHTF = very hard to find
XTHF = extra hard to find
no. - casting - color - variation or error - Mix - HTF
4 - Ford Falcon Race Car - blue - blue HW logo - ? - HTF
4 - Ford Falcon Race Car - white - asw, gray lace (D45) - E - RHTF
5 - 2011 BMW M3 - GTR - white - asw, chrome rim MC5s - ? - VHTF
5 - 2011 BMW M3 - GTR - pearlescent white - chrome rimmed J5s - B - VHTF
5 - 2011 BMW M3 - GTR - black - chrome rimmed PR5s (9pack) - na - VHTF
8 - 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca - black - 2010 Mustang GT body error (D39) - C - XHTF
8 - 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca - tufflake silver - 2010 Mustang GT body error - G - VHTF
8 - 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca - grigio titanio silver - incorrect silver color - F - VHTF
8 - 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca - grigio titanio silver - incorrect silver & 2010 Mustang GT body - F - XHTF
8 - 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca - blue - 2010 Mustang GT body (E12) - L - XHTF
9 - 2012 Camaro ZL-1 (Kroger ex.) - pearl yellow - Camaro Convertible base - K - VHTF
12 - 2012 Camaro ZL-1 - blue - painted grill - E - VHTF
17 - K.I.T.T. Knight Rider - black - chrome rimmed MC5 wheels (D51) - G VHTF
20 - Chevrolet SS - amazon green - skinny back tires (E05) - J VHTF
21 - BMW 2002 - orange - reverse window error - F - VHTF
21 - BMW 2002 - white - chrome rimmed PR5s (E11) - K - VHTF
21 - BMW 2002 - white - reverse window error - K - VHTF
23 - 2012 Corvette Z06 - black - 2011 Corvette GS body error - M - VHTF
25 - Ferrari 458 Spyder - rosso corsa - incorrect interior - L - VHTF
29 - Mad Splash - candy red - OH5s (E04) - H - VHTF
31 - Mazda RX-7 - black - no "NGK" on hood (D45) - E - VHTF
31 - Mazda RX-7 - micro medium blue - chrome MC5s (mulltipacks only) - na VHTF
31 - Mazda RX-7 - micro medium blue - white 10 spoke (ILC card) - na XHTF
37 - 61 Impala SS 409 - micro flame red - chrome rim PR5s (E01) - J VHTF
48 - 71 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda - sublime - AAR Cuda smooth window error - M - HTF
53 - 69 Chevelle SS 396 - TH - polo green - green stripe on back (D31) - A - VHTF
57 - 67 Custom Mustang - TH - black & silver - grigio titanio roof - G - VHTF
82 - 71 Dodge Challenger - aqua pearl - reverse spoiler error - F - VHTF
82 - 71 Dodge Challenger - aqua pearl - OH5s (D48 - F - VHTF
82 - 71 Dodge Challenger - gold afflair orange - reverse spoiler error - K - VHTF
82 - 71 Dodge Challenger - gold afflair orange - 5 spoke (ILC - E16) - K - VHTF
86 - 67 Plymouth Belvedere GTX - rootbeer - 5 spoke wheels (D43) - E - VHTF
87 - 68 Plymouth Hemi Cuda (KM ex) - purple - base & wheels from green Cuda - D46 - F - XHTF
89 - 70 Road Runner - yellow PMS - asw. OH5 (E07) - J - XHTF
91 - 2010 Chevy Impala - micro green - MC5 wheels (multipack) - na - VHTF
91 - 2010 Chevy Impala - orange - trap5 wheels (carded D48) - F - RHTF
92 - Datsun 510 - candy red - OH5 wheels (carded) - ? - VHTF
92 - Datsun 510 - candy red - OH5 wheels (multipack) - na - HTF
92 - Datsun 510 - gunmetal gray - gold chrome J5s (E24) - F XHTF
92 - Datsun 510 - gunmetal gray - gold chrome J5s - F XHTF
94 - Infiniti G-37 - black - trap5s, lt gray pearl int. (multipack) - na - RHTF
94 - Infiniti G37 - pearlescent white - Y5 wheels, gray interior (carded E02) - J XHTF
94 - Infiniti G37 - pearlescent white - Y5 wheels, gray int. (multi pack E02) - na VHTF
94 - Infiniti G37 - pearlescent white - Y5s, lt gray pearl int. (carded - E02) - J - XHTF
94 - Infiniti G37 - pearlescent white - Y5s, lt gray pearl int. (multi-pack - E02) - na - VHTF
94 - Infiniti G37 - pearlescent white - FTE2s, gray int. (carded - E06) - J - XHTF
95 - Shelby GT500 Super Snake - black - trap5 wheels (carded) - F - HTF
95 - Shelby GT500 Super Snake - pearlescent turquoise - trap 5 wheels (multi packs) - K HTF
95 - Shelby GT500 Super Snake - pearlescent turquoise - 10 spoke (multi packs) - K - HTF
98 - Ford GTX-1 - red - OH5s, (Aussie 20packs) - L - VHTF
99 - Astin Martin DBS - polo green - trap 5 wheels (multi packs) - G RHTF
99 - Astin Martin DBS - polo green - 10 spoke wheels (multi-packs) - G VHTF
102 - 68 COPO Camaro - British Racing green - black interior / grill - L - VHTF
102 - 68 COPO Camaro - British Racing green - narrow back wheels - L - VHTF
103 - 62 Chevy Belair - super brass gold - MC5s (E06) - J - VHTF
103 - 62 Chevy Belair - bright metalflake gold - bright metalflake (D52) - J - HTF
108 - 69 Camaro Convertible - black - MC5s (E09) - K VHTF
109 - 70 Buick GSX - midnight red tint - wide back wheels (E16) - M - XHTF
110 - 67 Chevelle SS 396 - micro apple red - gray interior - B - HTF
110 - 67 Chevelle SS 396 - $TH - spectraflame red - gray interior - B - VHTF
117 - Ford Gran Torino Sport - light orange - yellow rim MC5 wheels (carded) - G - VHTF
117 - Ford Gran Torino Sport - light orange - yellow rim MC5 wheels - 10pk - HTF
119 - 68 Cougar - micro medium blue - 5 spoke wheels (D43) - C - RHTF
119 - 68 Cougar - yellow orange - chrome rimmed MC5s - H - VHTF
120 - 73 Ford Falcon XB - $TH - spectraflame purple - painted grill (D38) - D - XHTF
120 - 73 Ford Falcon XB - $TH - purple - metallic purple error - D - XHTF
121 - Lamborghini Reventon - pearl yellow - black base - J HTF
125 - Ferrari 599XX - rosso corsa - OH5s (E10) - M - HTF
127 - Ferrari California - pearlscent white - 5 spoke (E02) - J - HTF
131 - 2010 Camaro (w / light bar) - micro medium blue - black interior - F - VHTF
140 - 69 Custom Chevy Pickup - anodized green - small front wheels error - G - HTF
140 - 69 Custom Chevy Pickup - anodized green - narrow back wheels (D51) - G - VHTF
141 - Honda S2000 - $TH - spectraflame blue - RR, 5 spoke mag - J XHTF
145 - Olds 442 - gold afflair white - red door handle - K - XHTF
146 - Dodge Viper GTS - gold afflair white - narrow back wheels - H - VHTF
146 - Dodge Viper GTS - dark pearl blue - OH5s (E11) - M - VHTF
149 - 86 Monte Carlo SS - metallic teal - OH5 front wheels error - ? - HTF
153 - Dodge Challenger Concept - micro green - PR5s - Challenger SRT8 body - N - VHTF
154 - Custom 62 Chevy - micro medium blue - wide front tires (E26) - Q - VHTF
155 - Volkswagen Brazilia - sublime - yellow rimmed J5s - - VHTF
155 - Volkswagen Brazilia - micro apple red - chrome rimmed MC5s - D - VHTF
160 - Honda Civic Si - dark blue - orange OH5s - M - VHTF
167 - 2010 Mustang GT - black - #8 Boss Mustang body error (D43) - D - XHTF
167 - 2010 Mustang GT - micro ultramarine blue - #8 Boss Mustang body error - L - VHTF
169 - Amazoom - candy red - asw error - J - HTF
170 - 64 Lincoln Continental - black - MC5 wheels - ? - VHTF
170 - 64 Lincoln Continental - black - chrome rimmed MC5 wheels - ? - VHTF
171 - 1968 Chevy Nova - micro medium blue - black interior - B - XHTF
171 - 1968 Chevy Nova - micro medium blue - wrong 68 Nova base error - B - XHTF
195 - Spector - micro flame red - red chrome OH5 (D51) - H - VHTF
198 - Citroen C4 WRC - medium turquoise - chrome rimmed PR5s, (E05) - 9pk - XHTF
219 - Fast Fortress - red tint - chrome 5 spokes (E11 USLC) - K - RHTF
219 - Fast Fortress - red tint - chrome 5 spokes (E13 - ISC) - K - RHTF
240 - Fangula - midnight blue - small J5 rear wheel error - H HTF
