How to Read Hot Wheels Case Codes
Just look at the code on the case. The first letter = the year. The numbers = the week of that year. Simple!
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Reading Hot Wheels case codes is like cracking a secret code, but once you get the hang of it, you'll feel like a treasure hunter! The code usually consists of a letter and two digits. The letter represents the year the car was manufactured (each year has a specific letter assigned), and the two digits indicate the week of the year the case was released. So, a case code like K36 would mean the case came out in the 36th week of a year designated by the letter K in Hot Wheels' coding system.
Honestly, unless you're trying to snag a super rare find or you're deep into collecting, case codes aren't that important. Just enjoy the hunt and the cars you love!
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