Description[]
Rockster is a fantasy based off road SUV released in 2004. Initially, the Rockster featured two different grille designs, a Tab-Post design and a composite casting (plastic roof/metal body). In 2012 it was retooled with a post/post design and a full metal body. Unusually for most designs, the tab to keep the body in place is in the front of the casting as opposed to the rear.
According to designer Eric Tscherne, Rockster was his take on a Jeep-like Hummer model, and was originally intended to have a full fabric roof with removable doors à la Jeep CJ-7. The front grille of the casting also resembled that of a Hummer, but featured raised slots as opposed to recessed ones; this was later changed to a generic grille on the request of GM, with all versions since about 2005 having a generic grille. The name of the casting was actually intended to be Roxster but Hot Wheels's legal team forced the name change to Rockster. The logos on the side of the initial release were nods to members of his family.
Versions[]
The Rockster has been released in the following 1/64th scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Pearl Yellow | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Honeycomb grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Pearl Yellow | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Vertical Bar grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Pearl Yellow | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Honeycomb grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Metalflake Blue | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Vertical Bar grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Metalflake Blue | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Vertical Bar grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
Metalflake Blue | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Honeycomb grille | |
023 | 2004 | 2004 First Editions 23/100 |
ZAMAC | 2ET sports on side in red & black. Silver Hot Wheels logo | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | B3533 | Malaysia | Zamac Limited Edition Honeycomb grille |
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2004 | XG Games Entertainment 2‑Pack | Silver | Blue X & Orange 6, HW logo on the side, Silver painted roof rack | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Chrome | OR5SP | C3225 | Malaysia | |||
2005 | Robo Revenge 5‑Pack | Light Blue | White stripes, Black & Red Japanese symbols; Red, Black, White robot & Orange, Black, White Hot Wheels logo | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Chrome | OR5SP | G6916 | Thailand | |||
2006 | Hot Trucks 5‑Pack | Gray | Blue flames & Black tribal tattoo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tint | Chrome | 5SP | J3296 | China or Malaysia | |||
2006 | Hot Trucks 5‑Pack | Gray | Blue flames & Black tribal tattoo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tint | Chrome | OR5SP | J3296 | Malaysia | Playable in Hot Wheels: Beat That! | ||
2007 | Gift Card | Metalflake Olive Green | White, Silver & Black tribal Flames on Sides with "BDAY2007" on license Plate | Black | Clear | Chrome | RR5SP | M3072 | Thailand | |||
163/196 | 2008 | Treasure Hunts 3/12 |
Metalflake Green | Silver trim on sides, painted taillights, "THNTR08" license plate | Chrome | Tinted (Black) | Chrome | OR5SP | M6969 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | |
163/196 | 2008 | Trea$ure Hunt$ 3/12 |
Spectraflame Green | Silver trim on sides, painted taillights, "THNTR08" license plate | Chrome | Tinted (Black) | Chrome | ORRR | M6969S | Malaysia | Super Treasure Hunt Base code(s): |
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2009 | HW Daredevils 5‑Pack | Metalflake Gold | Red, Black, Yellow, & White tampos, HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | SCPR5 | N4073 | Thailand | Base code(s): B20 | ||
180/240 | 2010 | Race World - Beach 4/4 |
Dark Yellow | Black, White & Red Lifeguard deco | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | OR5SP | R7609 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C05 | |
194/244 | 2011 | Thrill Racers - Ice 2/6 |
Metalflake Light Blue | Black, White, Red '8' & race deco on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Chrome | White OR5SP |
T9901 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C43, D02 | |
2011 | Dale Jr.'s Picks 7/12 |
White | Blue Star & HW logo on hood, Blue Skull & Cross bones & HW logo on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Black | Blue OR5SP |
W5507 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D17 | ||
2012 | Racing Rigs: Creature Cruiser | Black | Teeth graphics, White HW logo, number 68 & "UNIT LEADER" Text on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Green | OR5SP | W4675 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E02 | ||
2012 | Racing Rigs: Creature Cruiser | Black | Teeth graphics, White HW logo, number 68 & "UNIT LEADER" Text on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Green | OR5SP | W4675 | Malaysia | Retooled: Roof is now part of the body. Base code(s): F17 |
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037/250 | 2013 | HW City: Graffiti Rides | Pearl White | Blue & Green graffiti decos | Blue / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | Green OR5SP |
X1689 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E41,E45 | |
2014 | Car Design Custom Kit 1 | Metalflake Silver | No Tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | Blue OR6SP |
BGJ86 | Malaysia | Base code(s): F41 | ||
108/250 | 2015 | HW Off-Road: Ice Mountain | White | Orange & dark blue stripes, "Avalanche Response Unit" & "002" | Blue / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Chrome | White OR5SP | CFK57 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G45 | |
2015 | Avengers: Age of Ultron 4/8 |
Metalflake Green | HW Logo & the Hulk on the side, Avengers logo on roof | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Chrome | Green OR5SP | CGB85 | Thailand | Base code(s): N06, N08 | ||
2016 | Police Pursuit 5‑Pack | White | Red & Blue stripes, 'HWPD', 'Unit 19' on sides | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | Black OR5SP | DJD19 | Thailand | Base code(s): H45; J21, J24 | ||
2016 | Batman v Superman 2/7 |
Matte Black | Gold 'Dark Knight' on sides, Batman v Superman logo on sides & top | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | Chrome Gold OR5SP |
DJL55 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H44, J27 | ||
2016 | Star Wars: Planets 4/8 |
White | Dark Blue "Star Wars" on roof. Dark blue, Metallic Blue, Orange & Gray graphics on side with "Hoth," "Echo Base" & Hoth scene. | Black / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome | Chrome Blue OR5SP |
DJL07 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J22, J24 | ||
169/365 | 2017 | Holiday Racers 4/5 |
White | Blue, Pink & Green stripes & 'Easter' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Blue | Yellow BLOR | DTX45 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J50 | |
169/365 | 2017 | Holiday Racers 4/5 |
White | Blue, Pink & Green stripes & 'Easter' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Blue | Yellow OR6SP | DTX45 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K02, K04, K05 | |
2018 | Looney Tunes 6/8 |
Red | Tasmanian Devil & 'Tasmanian Devil' on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | Copper OR5SP | FKC74 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K27 | ||
2018 | HW Sports 9/10 |
Metalflake Blue | Orange & White mountains, "HW SKITEAM" on sides. | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Chrome | White BLOR | FKB23 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): K48, K50 |
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323/365 | 2018 | HW Sports 9/10 |
Red | HW Logo, HW SPORTS, White & Blue mountains with HW SKI TEAM on sides | Grey / Plastic |
Tinted Light Blue | Chrome | Black rim, White OR6SP |
FJW32 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L22, L26 | |
2018 | Thor: Ragnarok 5‑Pack | Tan | Hulk & Thor on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Black | Red & Green OR5SP |
FNX22 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
2019 | Holiday Hot Rods 1/6 |
Metalflake Red | White stripes on sides, "HW Winter 19" | Gold / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Chrome | Gold rim, Green OR5SP |
GBC61 | Malaysia | Base code(s): M28 | ||
2020 | HW Winter 4/6 |
Dark Blue | Gold Stripes, Silver / White Mountain Graphic, "HW Winter '20", HW Winter Logo | Black / Plastic |
Tinted | Chrome | Gold rim, White OR5SP |
GJV90 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N28, N30, N31 | ||
2022 | HW Sports 5‑Pack | Metallic Dark Red | Black, Tan, Grey Rock design, White "Overhang" & "Rock Climbing" Text | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Black | Black rim, Grey BLOR |
HFV78 | Indonesia | Base code(s): P46 | ||
2023 | Hot Wheels Skate | Lime Green | Orange "Tony Hawk", Pink Skull design, HW logo | Light Blue / Plastic |
Tinted (Pink) | Yellow | Orange Tire, Black Skull | HNG65 | Indonesia | Packaged with Howlan Base code(s): S01 |
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2023 | Color Reveal | Lime Green (Cold) / Turquoise (Warm) |
Blue Arrow design, Green HW text, Yellow Flame logo, Black & White "Jungle Rally" text | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Gold BLOR | HHB20 | Thailand | Comes coated in Blue paint Base code(s): S10 |
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2023 | HW City 5-Pack | Matte Dark Green | Black Cityscape design, Green Tear design, White & Silver "Dino Hunter", "911", HW logo | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted | Red | Red OR6SP | HLY76 | Indonesia | Base code(s): | ||
2023 | Color Reveal | ? | ? | ? / Plastic |
? | ? | BLOR | Thailand | Comes coated in Pink paint Base code(s): |
Back of cards[]
Year of card | Born | Birthplace | Designer | Specialty |
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2008 | 2004 | El Segundo, California, USA |
Hot Wheels |
With a roof rack, snowboards, and soft top, this off-road SUV was made for rumbling over rocks and snow. |
Year of card | Horsepower | Speed | Acceleration (0-60 mph): |
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2010 Race World Beach | 380 hp |
125 mph |
8.9 seconds |