Description[]
The Retro-Active was a Hot Wheels casting designed by Kevin Cao that depicts a highly futuristic electric-powered landspeed record car featuring a giant battery and a detailed socket in the rear. Kevin's last name also appears on the car (ex. Cao Tech).
Versions[]
The Retro-Active has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window / Interior Color |
Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 013/244 | 2011 | 2011 New Models 13/50 |
Fluorescent Antifreeze | Black 'Cao Tech Electronics' on hood, 'Danger High Voltage' on rear fenders | Chrome / Plastic |
Black | PR5 | T9683 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D01, D06 | 
|
| 071/247 | 2012 | Track Stars 6/15 |
Satin Magenta | Yellow, Orange, White & Black tampos, '3' on top & hood 'Cao', Beige stripe | White / Plastic |
Clear Teal | Orange Chrome OH5 | V5359 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D40, D49 | 
|
| 056/250 | 2013 | HW Imagination: Future Fleet | Black | Yellow & Lime Green tampos across top | Gray / Plastic |
Clear Green | Black spokes & rim, Yellow OH5 | X1706 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E37 | 
|
| 056/250 | 2013 | HW Imagination: Future Fleet | Satin Blue | Olive & White tampos across top | Light Blue / Plastic |
Clear Yellow | White spokes & rim, Gray OH5 | X1892 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E37, E40 | 
|
| 056/250 | 2013 | HW Imagination: Future Fleet | Metalflake Dark Green | Yellow & Lime Green tampos across top | Black / Plastic |
Clear Yellow | Black rim, Glow OH5 | X1893 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F05 | 
|
| 056/250 | 2014 | HW City: Future Fleet | White | Blue & Green tampos across top | Pale Blue / Plastic |
Clear Blue | Chrome spokes & rim, Green OH5 | BFC70 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F41 | 
|
| 2014 | Spider-Man 2: Spider Loop Speedway | Black Metalflake | Silver designs on top | Baby Blue / Plastic |
Clear Blue | Blue Chrome rim, Black OH5 | BLK89 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G32, F49 | 
| |
| 2015 | Dino Riders 5-Pack | Metalflake Purple | Black, Green & Blue designs, White 'Dinosaur Patrol' & HW Logo across top | Silver / Plastic |
Clear Green | Black spokes & rim, White OH5 | CDT19 | Thailand | Base code(s): H11, H12 | 
| |
| 2016 | HW Formula Space 5-Pack | Metalflake Gold | Black & White designs, White '4' & HW Logo across top | White / Plastic |
Clear Blue | Gold Chrome rim, Grey OH5 | DJD31 | Thailand | Base code(s): J29, J32 | 
| |
| 2019 | Mystery Models (Series 1) 8/12 |
Yellow | Orange, White & Blue Spaceship on top with '8' in Orange. | Metalflake Red / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Gold Spokes, Glow-in-the-dark PR5 | GBC82 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L42, L43 | 
| |
| 029/250 | 2021 | Track Stars 1/5 |
Blue | "Track" track loop logo, orange and black stripes "1" "Retro-Active" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Track Stars Orange, Black AeroDisc | GRY82 | Malaysia | New loop logo on base Base Code(s): N33, N35, N36, N37 |
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| 029/250 | 2021 | Track Stars 1/5 |
Red | "Track" track loop logo, orange and black stripes "1" "Retro-Active" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Track Stars Orange, Black AeroDisc | GTB43 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): N48, N50 | 
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| 2023 | Color Reveal | Warm: Light Blue Cold: Purple |
AeroDisc | Thailand | Came coated in blue paint Base code(s): |
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2011 card[]
From the back of the 2011 card:
Born: 2010
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: With a single cockpit and built in single-cell super battery, this land speed, electric car is charged and ready to roll!
Gallery[]
Retro-Active side view
Retro-Active rear view
Retro-Active front view
Retro-Active close-up
Retro-Active Glow-in-the-Dark
Retro-Active
Retro-Active
Retro-Active 2014
BLK89 Tinted Clear Wheels Variant
Retro-Active 2014
2012
