Hot Wheels ID Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) HKS #1

Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) with catalog number HBG07 is a collectible model from the Hot Wheels id line, released in 2021 in the HW Speed Graphics series at position 03/04. This 1:64 scale model is aimed at adult collectors and fans of Japanese automobiles—especially those for whom the Skyline GTR R34 is an iconic model. The Hot Wheels id line stands out because an NFC system with a unique identifier is hidden in the base of each car, which is recognized by the Hot Wheels id app and accessories.

The Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) casting was designed by Phil Riehlman, and it debuted in 2010 in the New Models series under number R0922; the model remains in production to this day. The casting was modeled on a Nissan Skyline GT-R R-Tune, and the inscription on the base reads “Nissan Skyline GT-R R34". In 2014, the mold was redesigned—the rear wing, previously a separate element, was cast together with the body. The HBG07 model is finished in Spectraflame Black, a translucent black paint applied over polished metal. The body is covered with HKS decals featuring the words “HKS Super Oil” and the racing number 87 on the hood, sides, and roof, as well as detailed headlights and taillights. The model has a transparent black plastic base, tinted windows, a black interior, and rolls on dedicated ID wheels characteristic of this line. The country of manufacture is Malaysia.

This edition was created in cooperation with the Japanese company HKS, one of the most recognizable manufacturers of tuning parts in the world. HKS has been operating since 1973 and is best known for turbo kits, exhaust system components, and engine parts, and its name is inextricably linked with the Japanese tuning scene and Nissan RB engines. The HKS-colored decals make this model one of the most distinctive versions of the R34 casting in the Hot Wheels lineup.

The original is the fifth and final generation Nissan Skyline GT-R—designated GF-BNR34 and shortened to R34. Designed by Kozo Watanabe, the car went into production in 1999 as the successor to the BCNR33 generation; it was shorter and had less front overhang than its predecessors. It was powered by a 2.6-liter, twin-turbocharged inline RB26DETT engine, paired with a six-speed Getrag manual transmission and delivering power to both axles. Production ended in 2002 after 11,578 units were manufactured.

For collectors, HBG07 is an unusual item: it combines Spectraflame paint with HKS decals and NFC technology, which regular die-cast cars do not have. Hot Wheels id models were distributed in limited quantities and are now increasingly difficult to find in unopened packaging.

FAQ

What is the Hot Wheels id line?
It is a series of models with an NFC system hidden in the base—each model has a unique identifier that is recognized by the Hot Wheels id app and accessories.

What decals does the Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R HBG07 have?
The Spectraflame Black body is covered with an HKS livery featuring the words “HKS Super Oil” and the racing number 87 on the hood, sides, and roof.

Who designed this Hot Wheels casting?
Phil Riehlman—the casting debuted in 2010 in the New Models series and is modeled on the Skyline GT-R R-Tune version.