Hot Wheels RLC Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) burgundy #1

The Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34), catalog number HWF25, is a collectible model released in the 2024 RLC sELECTIONs series, a program where Red Line Club members decide which model goes into production. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and fans of Japanese automotive culture, and it differs from a standard die-cast car with its metal base, rubber tires, Spectraflame paint, and an opening hood with a fully detailed engine.

The RLC version of the Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34) casting was designed by Brendon Vetuskey and debuted in 2019 at the 33rd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention under number GDF86; in pre-production materials, the casting was referred to as the 2001 Nissan Skyline BNR34. Although it is based on the mainline casting, the Red Line Club version has been thoroughly reworked: it features an opening hood revealing a fully detailed RB26DETT engine, a separate metal rear wing, a painted chassis, and visible brake calipers.

The HWF25 version is finished in Spectraflame oxblood paint, a translucent, dark red coating applied directly over polished metal, reserved for the brand's most exclusive releases. Decorations include detailed headlights, taillights, and trim, a hood with a carbon fiber-look print, Nismo logos on the sides, and a license plate reading "Choice." The base is matte black and made of metal, the windows have a light tint, and the interior is black. The model rolls on gold RR5SPM wheels with red center caps—Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is China.

The prototype is the fifth and final generation Nissan Skyline GT-R, internally designated BNR34 and introduced in 1999 as the successor to the R33. The body was designed by Kozo Watanabe; the car was shorter than its predecessors and had a shorter front overhang. It was powered by the same 2.6-liter, twin-turbocharged RB26DETT inline-six engine, this time paired with a Getrag six-speed transmission, delivering power to all four wheels. Many special variants were created, including the V·Spec, V·Spec II, V·Spec II Nür, M·Spec, as well as the R-Tune and Z-Tune. Production ended in 2002, with 11,578 units built. Today, the R34 is one of the most iconic Japanese cars in history.

For a collector, the HWF25 is a top-tier wishlist item: a model chosen for production by the RLC community itself, featuring deep Spectraflame oxblood paint, a carbon-look hood, gold wheels, an opening hood, and a detailed engine. Red Line Club models are not available for standard retail sale.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR34 HWF25 have an opening hood?
Yes. A fully detailed RB26DETT engine is replicated under the opening hood.

How does the RLC version differ from the mainline casting?
It features an opening hood with a detailed engine, a separate metal rear wing, a painted chassis, and visible brake calipers.

What does the sELECTIONs series mean?
It is a Red Line Club program in which club members themselves decide which model is selected for production.