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Hot Wheels Collection Checklist

Casting Database Glossary

Official Name: Precise name of the casting used for this entry.

Vehicle Type: Type of vehicle.

Year of Release: Year of this particular release.

Product Line: Name (working or final) of the series/segment this particular release was issued in. Some 5 pack cars were also in single blisters. In these cases they are categorized as 5 pack but also have the collector number in that field.

Set Info: Name (working or final) of Set that car came with, if applicable, either exclusively or alternatively.

Casting Version: Which version of a casting this entry is. It is populated only for plastic bodied cars or where other casting variations occur, like opening hoods and doors.

Body Type/Color: Material and main color of the body of the car.

Deco (Tampo/Logos): Everything else on the body of the car. This field lists tampo colors and any text that appears in the tampos.

Base Type/Color: Material and color used for the base.

Base Markings: All the words and info shown on the base, such as Country, Copyright Year, Name of car etc. It is populated only if there is a variation in the markings on the base.

Casting Notes: Any notes regarding the casting or release which are not covered by their own field.

Make/Model: Name of manufacturer/Name of model.

Casting Designer: Name of casting designer.

Graphic Artist: Name of artist who did deco/tampo.

Wheel Type/Color: Name of Wheel and hub type. Also includes color of hub, color of wheel, and any tampo on the wheel.

Interior Color: Color of interior.

Window Color: Color of window.

Collector #: Collector number.

SKU (TOY) #: SKU number of release.

Country: Country of manufacture, as shown on base.

Release Type: Level of Release (Basic car, Premium car, 100%, Limiteds, promos, Mattel cars)

Release Notes: Particulars about where/how released, # of cars in series, etc.

Miscellaneous Notes: Other remarks.


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