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Lamley Awards: What was the BEST Hot Wheels RLC Release in 2025?

Another Lamley Awards Poll, another poll I consider the most difficult of the year. The Hot Wheels Red Line Club was once again a polarizing topic with collectors. Are the models too expensive? Do they make too many? Do they make too few? Does the website work? What do they have against side mirrors?

All those topics aside, what can’t be argued is the amount of passion – good and bad – collectors aim at this line. And we will see where it goes next year, with Hot Wheels introducing Chases to line. But that is set to play out in 2026. We are still in 2025, and for good or bad, Hot Wheels RLC was PROLIFIC. Around 30 releases, almost half of them new models, and we need to figure out which one was the best.

So let’s do just that. I walked through every release in the video below, and the poll is below that. Unlike the other polls, I include every release, both existing castings and new, and you can pick the TWO you think were best. Let’s see how this plays out.

(Photos will come up soon. Wanted to get the video and poll up while I work on the photos.)

A side view of a purple and black die-cast model car with sleek lines and reflective wheels, displayed against a dark background.

1972 Chevy Nova SS (New Model)
A side view of a Hot Wheels diecast model car displayed against a dark background, featuring reflective surfaces that highlight its sleek design.

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut (New Model)
A detailed side view of an orange model car against a dark background, showcasing its sleek design and reflective surface.


1995 BMW M3 LTW (New Model)
A side view of a red toy race car with the number 25 on its side, against a dark background.

Ferrari 312 P (New Model)
A shiny blue and silver vintage car model displayed against a dark background, showcasing intricate details and reflections.

1959 Chevrolet Brookwood (New Model)
A side view of a red die-cast model car on a reflective surface, showcasing its sleek design and detailing.

2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R (New Model)
A side view of a blue and white toy pickup truck, showcasing its shiny surface and colorful design against a dark background.

1981 Toyota SR5 4WD (New Model)
A black and silver model sports car with the number 2 on its side, displayed against a dark background.

Ford GT40 MKII (New Model)
A side view of a Hot Wheels car model featuring a gold and white design with the number 25 and an RLC logo, displayed on a reflective surface.

1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1 (New Model)
A side view of a blue die-cast toy car with gold wheels, displayed against a dark background.

1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi Version (New Model)
A detailed side view of a red racing car model, showcasing its sleek design and distinctive number '24', set against a dark background.

Ferrari 499P Modificata (New Model)
A side view of a black miniature model car displayed on a reflective surface.
1976 Volkswagen Golf MK1 GTI (New Model)
A side view of a sleek blue diecast car model with shiny detailing and a reflective surface.

1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (New Model)
A side view of a Hot Wheels model car in vibrant green and yellow, reflecting on a glossy surface against a dark background.

’71 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV (New Model)
A side view of a red hot wheels collectible car, featuring gold rims and a sleek design, reflecting on a dark surface.

Nissan Skyline GT-R BNR34
A side view of a black Hot Wheels diecast model car on a reflective surface against a dark background.

1993 Ford Mustang Cobra R
A detailed side view of a blue and black Pagani Huayra 1:64 scale model, showcasing its sleek lines and design elements against a dark background.
‘21 Pagani Huayra R
A detailed shot of a white die-cast toy car displayed against a dark background, showcasing its sleek design and reflective surface.

1982 Lamborghini Countach LP 500 S
A shiny, orange Hot Wheels van model featuring intricate multi-colored graphic designs on its sides, displayed against a dark background with a reflective surface.

Dodge Tradesman Van
Side view of a metallic green Hot Wheels car model reflecting on a dark surface.

Custom ’72 Datsun 240Z
A side view of a vintage hot rod toy car, featuring a vibrant color scheme with orange, pink, and white, showcased against a dark background.

’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser
A detailed side view of a Hot Wheels diecast SUV model, featuring a glossy red body and silver accents, displayed against a dark background with reflective surface.
1992 GMC Typhoon
A side view of a die-cast toy pickup truck featuring a glossy teal and purple design, displayed on a reflective surface.

1990 Chevy 454 SS
A side view of a Hot Wheels toy car featuring a vibrant color scheme of orange, pink, and white, reflecting on a dark surface.
1969 Dodge Charger R/T
A side view of a red die-cast toy car with blue and red racing stripes and the number 3 on its side, placed on a reflective surface.

2006 BMW M3
A side view of a shiny green diecast car model reflecting on a smooth surface.

1997 Toyota Supra
A side view of a die-cast car model, featuring a blue finish and gold wheels, set against a dark background.

1993 Mazda RX-7 R1
A detailed side view of a red die-cast model car, showcasing its sleek design and polished wheels against a dark background.

1964 Jaguar E-Type
Side view of a turquoise and black Hot Wheels diecast model car with a distinctive RWB design, showcasing its glossy finish and detailed features.
RWB Porsche 930
A side view of a blue Hot Wheels model car, showcasing its sleek design and detailed features against a dark background.

1995 Honda Acura Integra Type R

One Reply to “Lamley Awards: What was the BEST Hot Wheels RLC Release in 2025?”

  1. Why is no-one calling out the RLC on their failures as a company ? They take a membership fee but you’re not guaranteed at least one model unless you have this stupid lottery whereby everyone has to login and hope you can navigate some crazy website and MAYBE get a model that you’ve paid a fee to get.

    If I was running a company whereby 25,000 people wanted to buy my product, why would I not ensure that there is enough stock to fulfil the need ? Surely it’s run to make a profit, so why deny yourself that profit, it makes no sense !

    Does the Lamley group not ask these questions, and if not, why not ? RLc need to be more like the Corgi collectors club, whereby they take a direct debit each month and deliver you a model, none of the bullshit or jumping through hoops, just a well run company with a superior business model and no disappointed members.

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