Hot Wheels PREMIUM Diorama 1956 Corvette Collector Barbie

The Hot Wheels Barbie: The Movie 1956 Corvette Collector Set, catalog number HRL24, is a Premium line collector's set featuring four variations of the same 1:64 scale 1956 Corvette casting. Designed for adult collectors—fans of classic American roadsters and movie-licensed models—it distinguishes itself from standard toy cars with metal bases, rubber tires, and detailed printing.

The set includes four Corvettes, all with metal black bases, clear windows, and WWDDRR wheels (deep-dish rims with white-wall rubber tires). The first is the Barbie Pink 1956 Corvette, finished in its signature pink, featuring detailed headlamps, turn signals, and Corvette emblems, with "Chevrolet" script on the side and hood, and a white-and-pink interior. The second is the Ken Custom Silver 1956 Corvette in grey, adorned with flames on the sides and featuring a white-and-grey interior. The third is the Baby Blue 1956 Corvette in light blue with a white-and-blue interior. The fourth, the Pale Yellow 1956 Corvette, finished in pale yellow paint with a white-and-yellow interior, is available exclusively in this set (Pack Exclusive). All models were manufactured in Thailand.

The set was created in conjunction with the 2023 film "Barbie," directed by Greta Gerwig—a feature film based on the Mattel doll brand that became one of the biggest cinematic hits of the year. The pink Corvette is one of the most recognizable props in the movie, and Hot Wheels expanded on this theme by adding three color variants in the spirit of the pastel aesthetic of Barbie Land.

The inspiration for the model is the first-generation Chevrolet Corvette, designated C1, in its 1956 model year version. This was a pivotal moment in the model's history: the body was thoroughly restyled, introducing distinctive side coves and roll-up side windows, while a V8 engine was placed under the hood, delivering power to the rear axle. It was then that the Corvette ceased to be a stylistic experiment and became a full-fledged American sports car—surviving to become the longest-running line of sports cars in the United States.

For the collector, HRL24 is a set of double value: four Premium models in one package, including one variant not available anywhere else. Movie-licensed collector sets are released in limited quantities, and these pastel Corvettes with white-wall tires are among the most visually striking models in the brand's entire range.

FAQ

What does the Hot Wheels HRL24 set include?
Four 1:64 scale 1956 Corvette models: Barbie Pink, Ken Custom Silver with flames, Baby Blue, and Pale Yellow.

Is any of the models available only in this set?
Yes. The Pale Yellow 1956 Corvette version is marked as a "Pack Exclusive" and does not appear in any other release.

Do all models have rubber tires?
Yes. Each of the four Corvettes rolls on WWDDRR wheels—deep-dish rims with white-wall rubber tires—and features a metal base.