The 2012 Lamley Awards: What are your Top 3 Hot Wheels variations for 2012?

After taking a week off while our friends on the East Coast dealt with Sandy, we are back to the voting.  Only a few more categories to go, including the big one – 2012 Hot Wheels Model of the Year. 

But before we get to that, how about one of the most subjective categories there is – your Top 3 Hot Wheels variations for 2012.

Obviously you know what I mean by subjective.  First of all, not everyone collects variations, or even cares.  Second, asking for someone’s Top 3 variations can mean a lot of things, so I am leaving that up to you.  Maybe your three are those you percieved to be the most rare, maybe those you percieve to be the most sought-after or valuable.  Or maybe it is a vari that makes the model look better.  Could it be the 3 best variations you found?  It could be all of those things. 

So I am deliberately leaving it open to your interpretation. 

Give me your Top 3, and if you feel so inclined, maybe a sentence or two on why you chose those three.  Remember, you can vote one of three ways:

1. Leave a response right here on the blog.
2. Leave your choices over on our Facebook Page.
3. Or email your Top 3 to lamleygroup@gmail.com.

I am looking foward to your response.

And to help, here is a list of the hardest-to-find variations of 2012, compiled to HWC’s own 1.eyed.jack:

RHTF = regionally hard to find


HTF = hard to find

VHTF = very hard to find

XTHF = extra hard to find


no. – casting – color – variation or error – Mix – HTF

4 – Ford Falcon Race Car – blue – blue HW logo – ? – HTF

4 – Ford Falcon Race Car – white – asw, gray lace (D45) – E – RHTF

5 – 2011 BMW M3 – GTR – white – asw, chrome rim MC5s – ? – VHTF

5 – 2011 BMW M3 – GTR – pearlescent white – chrome rimmed J5s – B – VHTF

5 – 2011 BMW M3 – GTR – black – chrome rimmed PR5s (9pack) – na – VHTF

8 – 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca – black – 2010 Mustang GT body error (D39) – C – XHTF

8 – 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca – tufflake silver – 2010 Mustang GT body error – G – VHTF

8 – 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca – grigio titanio silver – incorrect silver color – F – VHTF

8 – 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca – grigio titanio silver – incorrect silver & 2010 Mustang GT body – F – XHTF

8 – 2012 Boss Mustang Le. Seca – blue – 2010 Mustang GT body (E12) – L – XHTF

9 – 2012 Camaro ZL-1 (Kroger ex.) – pearl yellow – Camaro Convertible base – K – VHTF

12 – 2012 Camaro ZL-1 – blue – painted grill – E – VHTF

17 – K.I.T.T. Knight Rider – black – chrome rimmed MC5 wheels (D51) – G VHTF

20 – Chevrolet SS – amazon green – skinny back tires (E05) – J VHTF

21 – BMW 2002 – orange – reverse window error – F – VHTF

21 – BMW 2002 – white – chrome rimmed PR5s (E11) – K – VHTF

21 – BMW 2002 – white – reverse window error – K – VHTF

23 – 2012 Corvette Z06 – black – 2011 Corvette GS body error – M – VHTF

25 – Ferrari 458 Spyder – rosso corsa – incorrect interior – L – VHTF

29 – Mad Splash – candy red – OH5s (E04) – H – VHTF

31 – Mazda RX-7 – black – no “NGK” on hood (D45) – E – VHTF

31 – Mazda RX-7 – micro medium blue – chrome MC5s (mulltipacks only) – na VHTF

31 – Mazda RX-7 – micro medium blue – white 10 spoke (ILC card) – na XHTF

37 – 61 Impala SS 409 – micro flame red – chrome rim PR5s (E01) – J VHTF

48 – 71 Plymouth Hemi Barracuda – sublime – AAR Cuda smooth window error – M – HTF

53 – 69 Chevelle SS 396 – TH – polo green – green stripe on back (D31) – A – VHTF

57 – 67 Custom Mustang – TH – black & silver – grigio titanio roof – G – VHTF

82 – 71 Dodge Challenger – aqua pearl – reverse spoiler error – F – VHTF

82 – 71 Dodge Challenger – aqua pearl – OH5s (D48 – F – VHTF

82 – 71 Dodge Challenger – gold afflair orange – reverse spoiler error – K – VHTF

82 – 71 Dodge Challenger – gold afflair orange – 5 spoke (ILC – E16) – K – VHTF

86 – 67 Plymouth Belvedere GTX – rootbeer – 5 spoke wheels (D43) – E – VHTF

87 – 68 Plymouth Hemi Cuda (KM ex) – purple – base & wheels from green Cuda – D46 – F – XHTF

89 – 70 Road Runner – yellow PMS – asw. OH5 (E07) – J – XHTF

91 – 2010 Chevy Impala – micro green – MC5 wheels (multipack) – na – VHTF

91 – 2010 Chevy Impala – orange – trap5 wheels (carded D48) – F – RHTF

92 – Datsun 510 – candy red – OH5 wheels (carded) – ? – VHTF

92 – Datsun 510 – candy red – OH5 wheels (multipack) – na – HTF

92 – Datsun 510 – gunmetal gray – gold chrome J5s (E24) – F XHTF

92 – Datsun 510 – gunmetal gray – gold chrome J5s – F XHTF

94 – Infiniti G-37 – black – trap5s, lt gray pearl int. (multipack) – na – RHTF

94 – Infiniti G37 – pearlescent white – Y5 wheels, gray interior (carded E02) – J XHTF

94 – Infiniti G37 – pearlescent white – Y5 wheels, gray int. (multi pack E02) – na VHTF

94 – Infiniti G37 – pearlescent white – Y5s, lt gray pearl int. (carded – E02) – J – XHTF

94 – Infiniti G37 – pearlescent white – Y5s, lt gray pearl int. (multi-pack – E02) – na – VHTF

94 – Infiniti G37 – pearlescent white – FTE2s, gray int. (carded – E06) – J – XHTF

95 – Shelby GT500 Super Snake – black – trap5 wheels (carded) – F – HTF

95 – Shelby GT500 Super Snake – pearlescent turquoise – trap 5 wheels (multi packs) – K HTF

95 – Shelby GT500 Super Snake – pearlescent turquoise – 10 spoke (multi packs) – K – HTF

98 – Ford GTX-1 – red – OH5s, (Aussie 20packs) – L – VHTF

99 – Astin Martin DBS – polo green – trap 5 wheels (multi packs) – G RHTF

99 – Astin Martin DBS – polo green – 10 spoke wheels (multi-packs) – G VHTF

102 – 68 COPO Camaro – British Racing green – black interior / grill – L – VHTF

102 – 68 COPO Camaro – British Racing green – narrow back wheels – L – VHTF

103 – 62 Chevy Belair – super brass gold – MC5s (E06) – J – VHTF

103 – 62 Chevy Belair – bright metalflake gold – bright metalflake (D52) – J – HTF

108 – 69 Camaro Convertible – black – MC5s (E09) – K VHTF

109 – 70 Buick GSX – midnight red tint – wide back wheels (E16) – M – XHTF

110 – 67 Chevelle SS 396 – micro apple red – gray interior – B – HTF

110 – 67 Chevelle SS 396 – $TH – spectraflame red – gray interior – B – VHTF

117 – Ford Gran Torino Sport – light orange – yellow rim MC5 wheels (carded) – G – VHTF

117 – Ford Gran Torino Sport – light orange – yellow rim MC5 wheels – 10pk – HTF

119 – 68 Cougar – micro medium blue – 5 spoke wheels (D43) – C – RHTF

119 – 68 Cougar – yellow orange – chrome rimmed MC5s – H – VHTF

120 – 73 Ford Falcon XB – $TH – spectraflame purple – painted grill (D38) – D – XHTF

120 – 73 Ford Falcon XB – $TH – purple – metallic purple error – D – XHTF

121 – Lamborghini Reventon – pearl yellow – black base – J HTF

125 – Ferrari 599XX – rosso corsa – OH5s (E10) – M – HTF

127 – Ferrari California – pearlscent white – 5 spoke (E02) – J – HTF

131 – 2010 Camaro (w / light bar) – micro medium blue – black interior – F – VHTF

140 – 69 Custom Chevy Pickup – anodized green – small front wheels error – G – HTF

140 – 69 Custom Chevy Pickup – anodized green – narrow back wheels (D51) – G – VHTF

141 – Honda S2000 – $TH – spectraflame blue – RR, 5 spoke mag – J XHTF

145 – Olds 442 – gold afflair white – red door handle – K – XHTF

146 – Dodge Viper GTS – gold afflair white – narrow back wheels – H – VHTF

146 – Dodge Viper GTS – dark pearl blue – OH5s (E11) – M – VHTF

149 – 86 Monte Carlo SS – metallic teal – OH5 front wheels error – ? – HTF

153 – Dodge Challenger Concept – micro green – PR5s – Challenger SRT8 body – N – VHTF

154 – Custom 62 Chevy – micro medium blue – wide front tires (E26) – Q – VHTF

155 – Volkswagen Brazilia – sublime – yellow rimmed J5s – – VHTF

155 – Volkswagen Brazilia – micro apple red – chrome rimmed MC5s – D – VHTF

160 – Honda Civic Si – dark blue – orange OH5s – M – VHTF

167 – 2010 Mustang GT – black – #8 Boss Mustang body error (D43) – D – XHTF

167 – 2010 Mustang GT – micro ultramarine blue – #8 Boss Mustang body error – L – VHTF

169 – Amazoom – candy red – asw error – J – HTF

170 – 64 Lincoln Continental – black – MC5 wheels – ? – VHTF

170 – 64 Lincoln Continental – black – chrome rimmed MC5 wheels – ? – VHTF

171 – 1968 Chevy Nova – micro medium blue – black interior – B – XHTF

171 – 1968 Chevy Nova – micro medium blue – wrong 68 Nova base error – B – XHTF

195 – Spector – micro flame red – red chrome OH5 (D51) – H – VHTF

198 – Citroen C4 WRC – medium turquoise – chrome rimmed PR5s, (E05) – 9pk – XHTF

219 – Fast Fortress – red tint – chrome 5 spokes (E11 USLC) – K – RHTF

219 – Fast Fortress – red tint – chrome 5 spokes (E13 – ISC) – K – RHTF

240 – Fangula – midnight blue – small J5 rear wheel error – H HTF