Today is 6/20. And as it happens we received the latest pre-production Hot Wheels samples at the doorstep of JNC HQ, and it’s is none other than the Datsun 620.
This is the latest in the Car Culture premium series, which focuses on trucks. With this being a premium, it comes with “real rider’ rubber tires and a metal base — a first for this casting.
If that wasn’t enough, what really surprised us was the use of metallic tampos and very finely detailed gold striping. The metallic blue is beautifully subtle against a solid turquoise is quite striking.
Scalloped graphics, a slanted “620” and class lettering on the door signify this truck as a salt flat racer. To drive the point home, it’s equipped with Moon disc wheels. It actually complements the Heritage series Datsun 240Z.
We are again honored that the JNC inkan graces the flanks of the 620, this time in gold. A stylized “Datsun” logo outlined in gold appears on the bed, rounding out a gorgeous livery.
This marks the fourth Datsun 620 to feature the JNC inkan, starting with the original release orange, K-Day blue, and regular issue recolor in red.
For a complete list of JNC inkan’d Hot Wheels, see the list below. Happy 620 Day from JNC!
- Nissan Skyline GT-X hakosuka (2011, white/green with red JNC inkan)
- Mazda RX-7 (2012, black/gold/red with gold JNC inkan)
- Mazda RX-7 (2012, blue/white/orange with orange JNC inkan)
- Mazda RX-7 (2012, white/gold/red with red JNC inkan) — Kroger’s/Ralph’s exclusive
- Toyota AE86 Corolla (2013, black/white with black JNC inkan)
- Toyota AE86 Corolla (2013, white/black with black JNC inkan)
- Toyota Celica 1970 (2013, red/black with black JNC inkan)
- Mazda RX-7 (2013, silver/blue with blue JNC inkan) — Treasure Hunt
- Datsun 620 (2014, orange with black JNC inkan)
- Datsun 620 (2014, blue with black JNC inkan) — KDay exclusive
- Datsun 620 (2014, red with black JNC inkan)
- Datsun 510 wagon (2014, red/white with blue JNC inkan)
- Datsun 510 wagon (2014, dark red/white with blue JNC inkan) — Super Treasure Hunt
- Datsun 240Z (2015, black/blue/gold with blue JNC inkan)
- Datsun 510 wagon (2015, yellow with dark blue JNC inkan)
- Datsun 240Z (2015, white/blue/red with blue JNC inkan)
- Datsun 510 wagon (2015, black with black JNC inkan) — KDay exclusive
- Nissan Fairlady Z (2016, blue/black with white JNC inkan)
- Nissan Skyline GT-X hakosuka (2016, white/blue with red JNC inkan) — Japan Historics premium
- Mazda RX-3 (2016, purple with red JNC inkan) — Japan Historics premium
- Datsun 510 wagon (2016, black with red JNC inkan) — Japan Historics premium
- Toyota 2000GT (2016, yellow/green with red JNC inkan) — Japan Historics premium
- Nissan Skyline GT-R kenmeri (2016, white/black with red JNC inkan) — Japan Historics premium
- Datsun 620 (2016, turquoise with gold JNC inkan) — Car Culture premium
So, exactly where does Hot Wheels sell these premium models? Are they only sold through their Redline Club? I have never seen any of these in the usual places such as Walmart, ToysRUs, Target, or supermarket toy sections. Nobody seems to carry any of the metal chassis Hot Wheels any more…
They sell the Real Riders at Walmarts for sure. They are the ones that cost $3+, as apposed to the $.99. Usually black & blue cards, with same image….a mag/torque wheel with “REAL RIDERS” written on the sidewall.
They collector ones always sell out real fast, check the store often…
Reminds me of a certain white salt racing 620 I have seen.
This one looks great! Will definitely be trying to find it. Love the colors, decos, and wheels. It’s pretty much perfect; just wish they’d paint the headlights, tail lights, and “Datsun” on the tail.
you dont have the yellow or the green 620?
or the two different multipack brown and tan ones? Or the white with blue and red one from the walmart truck series?
I wish they would make one with a camper shell on it.
So where is the Datsun roadster Hot Wheel? Any idea if it is coming?
And the TE72 Corolla!?