Hot Wheels RLC 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R Pink Party #1

The Hot Wheels 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R, catalog number JKC01, is a collector's model released as an RLC Exclusive for the RLC Party, available solely through the Red Line Club. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of classic Japanese automotive design, distinguishing itself from standard die-cast cars with its metal chassis, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with a detailed engine.

The 1972 Skyline H/T 2000GT-R casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in 2021 as part of the RLC Exclusive series under number GXJ15. The base of the casting is marked "1972 Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-R." The model features an opening hood that reveals a refined engine, utilizing an innovative cable-based mechanism rather than traditional hinges.

The 2026 JKC01 version is finished in Spectraflame party pink—a translucent pink applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. It is complemented by white accents. Decorations include detailed headlights, taillights, emblems, trim, and license plates reading "72HT2K." The chassis is matte white metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior is finished in a combination of matte white and pink, consistent with the exterior. The model rolls on DDNCPL wheels. The country of manufacture is China.

The original vehicle is the first-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R, internally designated PGC10 (the coupé version is the KPGC10). The body was designed by Shinichiro Sakurai and unveiled at the 1968 Tokyo Motor Show, where it was advertised alongside the R380 race car to highlight its sporting pedigree. It was powered by a 2.0-liter inline-six S20 engine, delivering power to the rear axle. Initially, only a four-door sedan was offered, with the coupé version introduced in 1970. The angular silhouette earned the car the widely used nickname "Hakosuka," literally meaning "box Skyline." Sales began on February 4, 1969, and ended in September 1972; only 1,945 units were produced.

For a collector, the JKC01 is an exceptionally difficult item to acquire: a release tied to a specific Red Line Club event, featuring a highly unusual Spectraflame pink paint job, an opening hood, and a detailed engine. RLC models are not sold at standard retail, and event-exclusive examples are among the rarest in the entire channel.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Skyline H/T 2000GT-R JKC01 have an opening hood?
Yes. The model features an opening hood with a detailed engine, based on an unusual cable mechanism instead of traditional hinges.

What does "Hakosuka" mean?
It is the Japanese nickname for this Skyline, literally meaning "box Skyline," derived from its angular body silhouette.

What is the RLC Party?
It is a Red Line Club event for which this specific model was released—hence its unusual, pink color scheme.