Hot Wheels RLC Stranger Things 10th Anniversary ’83 Chevy Van #1

The Hot Wheels '83 Chevy Van, with catalog number JNL72, is a collectible model released for San Diego Comic-Con and distributed via the Red Line Club to mark the tenth anniversary of the series "Stranger Things." This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors—both those who collect RLC models and convention exclusives, as well as fans of the show—and features a metal base, rubber tires, and display-worthy packaging.

The '83 Chevy Van casting was designed by Chris Colangelo and made its debut in this very series in 2026 under the number JNL72, making it the first-ever release of this casting. The model is finished in white with detailed headlamp and taillight tampo prints, "HAWKINS POWER AND LIGHT" lettering, "0808-84" markings on the sides, and "IND A 5701 A TRUCK 7" license plates. The base is silver and metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is grey. The model rolls on black RRICE (Real Riders) wheels with rubber tires. It is manufactured in China. The casting depicts the van in a characteristic tilted position, recreating the scene where the vehicle flips over the protagonists.

The model was created as part of a Hot Wheels collaboration with the "Stranger Things" license and recreates a specific vehicle from the season one episode "The Bathtub"—the van belonging to the fictional Hawkins Power and Light utility company. "Stranger Things" is an American Netflix series set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana; it premiered in 2016, and this release commemorates the tenth anniversary of its debut. Convention versions from San Diego Comic-Con are traditionally released in very limited quantities and exclusively through select channels.

The prototype is a third-generation Chevrolet Van, introduced in 1971 and produced until 1996. It was the final iteration of the platform featuring a front-engine layout and unibody construction, also offered under the names Chevrolet Sportvan, GMC Vandura, and Rally. It was advertised with the slogan "Chevrolet launches the space vehicle," and early promotional materials showed the van positioned vertically like a rocket on a launchpad to highlight its exceptional interior space. The model was replaced in 1996 by the Chevrolet Express.

For a collector, JNL72 is an item of the highest rarity: the debut release of an all-new casting, a San Diego Comic-Con convention exclusive, featuring the license of one of the most popular series of the last decade, and celebrating a major anniversary. Such releases are almost never available at retail price and are among the models that hold their value best in the Hot Wheels lineup.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels '83 Chevy Van JNL72 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model rolls on black RRICE (Real Riders) wheels with rubber tires and features a silver metal base.

What does the "HAWKINS POWER AND LIGHT" lettering on the sides of the model mean?
It is the name of the fictional utility company from the series "Stranger Things," whose van appears in the season one episode "The Bathtub."

Is this the first release of this casting?
Yes. The '83 Chevy Van casting by Chris Colangelo debuted in 2026 in this specific series under the number JNL72.