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Mystery Models 2025 Guide

Codes • Rarities • Checklist • Chase Car

NEW CASTINGS FOR 2025

The 2025 lineup introduces three brand-new castings with sharper details, cleaner paintwork, and improved molds.
A must-have for every collector this year.

GOLD CHASE RETURNS!

The legendary Gold Chase is back with a premium gold metalflake finish, exclusive flame graphics, and a rare 1-in-24 pack ratio.
Expect this one to disappear fast.

NEW CODE SYSTEM

Hot Wheels introduces a brand-new code format for 2025.
This updated system makes it easier for collectors to identify pack contents without opening the seal.

2025 Box Codes

How the 2025 Code System Works

The 2025 Mystery Models box code system allows collectors to identify the car inside the pack without opening it.

The code is made of 4 parts:

• Letter (A–Z) → The release wave (A, B, C…)
• Two digits → The specific car ID inside the wave
• Color mark → The rarity level
• Small barcode variation → Verification strip

Example:
B27-Y
= Wave B, Car #27, Yellow rarity.

This system helps collectors avoid duplicates and easily target special cars such as chase models.

A12 – Hyper Racer
A18 – 1970 Ford Escort
A27 – Shark Bite
A33 – Twin Mill
A44 – Turbo Streak (Gold Chase)
A51 – Street Creeper


Wave A contains 6 cars + 1 chase.

B05 – Custom Camaro
B14 – Street Beasts
B26 – Mad Manga
B37 – GT-Scorcher
B48 – Robo-Wing (Gold Chase)
B55 – Speed Box

Wave B includes 6 regular cars and 1 gold chase model.

The 2025 Mystery Models use a simple color system to indicate the rarity of each car:

• Blue Mark — Common
• Red Mark — Uncommon
• Yellow Mark — Rare
• Gold Strip — Chase Car
• Silver Strip — Special Edition / Limited Run

Rarity marks are printed near the bottom of the mystery pack.

The box code can be found in three different places on the 2025 Mystery Models pack:

• Bottom-left area on the back of the packaging
• Directly under the barcode strip
• Small embossed digits near the plastic seal

Tip:
Use a phone flashlight — hidden emboss codes become much easier to read under direct light.

• Always check the wave letter first to avoid mixing batches.
• Stores often blend Wave A and Wave B — don’t assume the shelf is one wave only.
• Chase cars typically weigh slightly more due to premium paint or parts.
• Packs with dents or wrinkles may have been checked by other collectors.
• Take screenshots of this code list before going on your hunt.

Chase Car 2025

Turbo Streak – Gold Edition

The 2025 Gold Chase is the rarest pull of this year’s Mystery Models lineup.
Only one unit is included in each wave, making it one of the most difficult cars to secure.

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