Hot Wheels RLC 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 Pink Party #1

The Hot Wheels 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1, catalog number JKC06, is a collector's model from the RLC Exclusive line, an edition reserved for Red Line Club members. This 1:64 scale model is aimed at adult collectors and fans of Japanese automobiles—the RX-7 in the FD body style is one of the most iconic Japanese sports cars, and the club edition is the most refined version of this casting. The 2026 model went on sale through Mattel Creations alongside the 40th annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.

The 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey, and it debuted as an RLC Exclusive under the number HWF04. The club edition is a much more elaborate construction than a standard Hot Wheels car: it features an opening hood that reveals a fully detailed 13B-REW engine, a separate metal spoiler, a painted underbody, visible brake calipers, and a number of additional details. The JKC06 model is finished in Spectraflame party pink—a translucent pink paint applied over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive editions. The body is adorned with detailed headlights, taillights, and trim details, while the rear features a Hot Wheels license plate with the inscription "PRTNPNK". The model has a pearlescent white metal base, lightly tinted windows, a pearlescent white interior, and rolls on RR5SPM wheels, which are five-spoke Real Riders with genuine rubber tires. It was made in China.

The original is the third-generation Mazda RX-7, internally designated FD3S and commonly referred to as the FD. The body was designed by Tom Matano, Yōichi Satō, and Wu-Huang Chin, giving it one of the most harmonious silhouettes of the 1990s. Under the hood was a 1.3-liter 13B-REW rotary engine, equipped with the first mass-produced sequential twin-turbocharging system exported from Japan, developed with the participation of Hitachi. The R1 version was the most sporty variant: it received reinforced suspension, an aerodynamic package, an additional engine oil cooler, and Pirelli tires; in 1994, it was renamed the R2. Production of the RX-7 ended in 2002 after 68,589 units were produced, making the FD generation the rarest of the three.

For collectors, the JKC06 is exceptional for several reasons: the Spectraflame paint in a rare pink version, the opening hood with a detailed rotary engine, Real Riders rubber tires, and its distribution limited to the Red Line Club, additionally tied to the collectors' convention. RLC models are not reissued, so the secondary market remains the only source.

FAQ

How does this version of the RX-7 differ from a regular Hot Wheels car?
The RLC casting has been extensively redesigned: it features an opening hood with a detailed 13B-REW engine, a separate metal spoiler, a painted underbody, and visible brake calipers.

What is Spectraflame party pink paint?
It is a translucent pink paint applied directly over a polished metal casting, giving it depth and a metallic shine. Hot Wheels uses Spectraflame exclusively for its most exclusive editions.

Where was the Hot Wheels Mazda RX-7 R1 JKC06 available?
Exclusively for Red Line Club members, on sale through Mattel Creations alongside the 40th annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention.