exclusive colors

Kroger exclusives ship only to Kroger-family grocery stores, such as Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers and Smith’s, and they are mixed into regular mainline cases rather than sold in a separate display. That means availability varies a lot by region, and many collectors never see them in person. The simplest option is the 2026 Kroger exclusive Case C complete set of 4 at JTC Collectibles, which ships mint on card. If you are building a run of Kroger sets, the 2025 Kroger Case C set is also in stock.

The Rodger Dodger is a Hot Wheels original muscle-car design dating back to the 1970s, with an exposed engine and exaggerated hot-rod proportions, which makes it a nostalgic favorite for longtime collectors. The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 represents Shelby’s high-performance Mustang lineage. Both come in blue in the 2026 Kroger exclusive Case C complete set, giving the set a strong American muscle side to balance the Lamborghini Centenario and Charger Daytona.

The Centenario was built to celebrate the 100th birthday of company founder Ferruccio Lamborghini, and only 20 coupes and 20 roadsters were produced, making it one of the rarest modern Lamborghinis. The 2016 Lamborghini Centenario Roadster in the 2026 Kroger exclusive Case C set wears a gray and yellow finish only available in the Kroger release. Exotic collectors can display it with earlier Kroger supercars like the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan and the McLaren P1.

The Charger Daytona was one of Chrysler’s “aero warriors,” built to dominate NASCAR superspeedways with its pointed nose cone and towering rear wing. Only a few hundred street versions were made to qualify the design for racing, which makes the real car a blue-chip muscle car today. The white Charger Daytona in the 2026 Kroger exclusive Case C set is a clean, classic look for this iconic casting and is a highlight of the set for Mopar collectors.

For 2026 we carry the 2026 Kroger exclusive Case C complete set of 4, which features the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona in white, the 2016 Lamborghini Centenario Roadster in gray and yellow, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in blue and the Rodger Dodger in blue. These cars were packed into Case C of the 2026 mainline assortment and sold only at Kroger-family stores. The set comes mint on card, which is the easiest way to pick up every 2026 Kroger color from that case at once.

Kroger exclusives are spread across regular mainline cases, and some of them, like the Morgan Super 3 and the Hot Wheels original Draftnator, are easy to overlook on the pegs because they look like ordinary releases. Getting the 2025 Kroger exclusive Case C complete set guarantees you have all four exclusive colors from that case, numbered 1 through 4, without hunting store to store. Collectors who only want the JDM highlight can grab the Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK individually.

Yes. The 2025 HW Dirt 2015 Land Rover Defender Double Cab Kroger exclusive in green (HYY35) models the final year of the classic boxy Defender, built as a four-door pickup with a short bed. The green finish suits the rugged British off-roader perfectly. Off-road collectors can build a fun store-exclusive lineup with it, the 2022 Kroger Toyota Land Cruiser 80 and the 2023 Kroger Nissan Patrol Custom.

The Skyline 2000GT-R is the original “Hakosuka” GT-R from the early 1970s, one of the most revered Japanese cars ever made. LBWK stands for Liberty Walk, the Japanese tuning shop known for bolt-on wide-body kits, and this casting combines the vintage Skyline with Liberty Walk’s riveted flares and low stance. The 2025 HW J-Imports Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK Kroger exclusive in gray is a must for JDM and Liberty Walk collectors, and it pairs naturally with the 2022 Kroger LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan.

The 2025 Kroger exclusive Case C complete set includes four cars numbered 1 through 4: the Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK, the 2021 Ford Bronco, the Morgan Super 3 and the Draftnator. It is a fun, varied set that mixes a Japanese tuner classic, a modern off-roader, a quirky British three-wheeler and a Hot Wheels original design. The Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK is also available on its own if that is the one you need.

Our 2025 exclusive colors come from Kroger. We carry the HW J-Imports Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK in gray, the HW Dirt 2015 Land Rover Defender Double Cab in green (HYY35) and the complete 2025 Kroger exclusive Case C set. Kroger continues to get a few exclusive colors in select mainline cases each year, and because they are mixed in with regular assortments, many collectors never spot them on the pegs.

Truck collectors have two good options from 2024. Kroger’s HW Hot Trucks Custom 1972 Chevy Luv in red (HTF72) is a customized take on Chevy’s first compact pickup, which was built by Isuzu for the US market. Dollar General’s Then and Now 1983 Chevy Silverado in purple (HYY24) models the classic square-body Chevy pickup in a bold store-only color. Both make great additions to a Chevy truck display alongside the 2019 Kroger ’71 El Camino.

Project Mu is a well-known Japanese brake and performance parts brand with deep roots in Japanese motorsport, and its sponsor graphics give this release an authentic tuner look. The 2024 HW J-Imports 9 of 10 1995 Mazda RX-7 Project Mu Kroger exclusive (HTF69) models the third-generation FD RX-7, prized for its twin-turbo rotary engine and timeless curves. Rotary fans can pair it with the 2022 Kroger Mazda RX-3 and the 2023 Dollar General Mazda 787B for a full rotary lineup of store exclusives.

Lantana purple is a real McLaren factory color, so the Kroger exclusive is a realistic paint choice rather than a fantasy finish. The 2024 Quarter Mile Heroes 1 of 5 McLaren P1 in Lantana purple (HTF65) models McLaren’s hybrid hypercar, one of the “holy trinity” of hybrid hypercars alongside the Porsche 918 and LaFerrari. The bold purple makes it one of the most eye-catching exclusives of the year, and it looks great next to the green Pagani Zonda R from the same Kroger set.

For 2024 we stock Kroger’s McLaren P1 in Lantana purple (HTF65), 1995 Mazda RX-7 Project Mu in gray (HTF69), Ford GT in yellow, Custom 1972 Chevy Luv in red (HTF72) and Pagani Zonda R in green, along with the 2024 Kroger Case L set of 4. On the Dollar General side we carry the Then and Now 1983 Chevy Silverado in purple (HYY24).

The 2024 Kroger exclusive Case L set of 4 includes the Pagani Zonda R in green, the Custom 1972 Chevy Luv in red, the McLaren P1 in purple and the 1995 Mazda RX-7 in gray. That mix gives you two hypercars, a classic mini-truck and a JDM legend in one package. Each car is also available individually: the Zonda R, Chevy Luv, McLaren P1 and Mazda RX-7.

Two 2023 store exclusives come from HW The ’80s. Kroger’s 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth in yellow (HKL51) models the turbocharged European Ford that dominated touring car racing, recognizable by its huge rear wing. Dollar General’s 1980 El Camino in gold (HKL35) captures the final-generation Chevy car-pickup in a period-correct color. Collectors building an ’80s display can round it out with the 2021 Kroger 1987 Buick Regal GNX.

The 2023 Dollar General exclusives Case M complete set includes the 1962 Corvette Gasser in orange, the Custom Ford Maverick in blue, the 2023 Nissan Z in Boulder gray and the 2017 Audi RS 6 Avant in Daytona gray. Dollar General exclusives can be tough to find because many stores receive limited mainline stock, so a complete set saves a lot of store runs. The HW Wagons Audi RS 6 Avant is also sold on its own for wagon fans.

The Mazda 787B is one of the most famous race cars ever built: in 1991 it became the first Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it is still the only rotary-engine car to win the race outright. The 2023 Retro Racers 4 of 10 Mazda 787B Dollar General exclusive in black (HKL36) gives the casting a sleek dark finish that is very different from the car’s famous orange and green livery. Le Mans and JDM collectors often chase every color of this casting, and it makes a great display partner for the Kroger McLaren F1 GTR, another Le Mans winner.

Our 2023 lineup covers both major programs. Kroger exclusives include the Porsche 911 GT3 in white, 2017 Camaro ZL1 in blue, Honda Civic Custom in orange, Nissan Patrol Custom in white and 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth in yellow. Dollar General exclusives include the Mazda 787B in black, Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible in green, 1980 El Camino in gold and 2017 Audi RS 6 Avant in Daytona gray. We also carry the complete Kroger Case N and Dollar General Case M sets.

The 2023 Kroger exclusive Case N set of 4 includes the Porsche 911 GT3 in white with a black stripe, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 in blue (HKL50), the Honda Civic Custom in orange (HKL48) and the 1988 Jeep Wagoneer in blue (HKL47). It is a nicely balanced set with a German track car, an American muscle car, a JDM tuner and a classic SUV. Three of the four are also available individually: the 911 GT3, Camaro ZL1 and Honda Civic Custom.

The McLaren F1 GTR is the racing version of the legendary McLaren F1 road car, and it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans outright in 1995 on its first attempt. The 2022 Retro Racers 3 of 10 McLaren F1 GTR Kroger exclusive wears a teal and yellow livery that is unique to the Kroger release. Endurance racing fans prize it as one of the best-looking store exclusives of the year, and it displays well next to other race-inspired Kroger cars like the 1976 Greenwood Corvette.

LB-Works is the bolt-on wide-body kit line from Liberty Walk, the Japanese tuning shop famous for riveted fender flares and slammed stances on exotic cars. The 2022 HW Exotics LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe Kroger exclusive (HCY55) gives that aggressive build a bright antifreeze green finish only sold at Kroger. Liberty Walk castings are some of the most collected tuner models in the mainline, so store-exclusive colors like this one tend to sell through quickly. Fans of the LBWK look should also check out the 2025 Kroger Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R LBWK.

2022 was a strong year for Japanese cars in the exclusive programs. The Kroger HW J-Imports Mazda RX-3 in blue celebrates Mazda’s rotary-powered 1970s coupe, while the Dollar General Custom 2001 Acura Integra GSR in blue captures the tuner-era favorite known for its high-revving VTEC engine. For something different, the Kroger Nissan Leaf Nismo RC_02 in black is a model of Nissan’s all-electric race car, and the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 in red covers the off-road side of JDM collecting.

The 2022 Kroger exclusive Case M set includes the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe in antifreeze green, the Mazda RX-3 in blue, the Toyota Land Cruiser 80 in red and the Chevy Nova Wagon. Buying the set is the easiest way to get all four Kroger-only colors from that case in one shot. If you are just filling gaps, the Huracan, RX-3 and Land Cruiser 80 are also sold individually.

Our 2022 exclusives lean heavily on Kroger, with the LB-Works Lamborghini Huracan Coupe in green (HCY55), Mazda RX-3 in blue (HCY54), Toyota Land Cruiser 80 in red (HCY57), Nissan Leaf Nismo RC_02 in black (HCY53) and McLaren F1 GTR in teal and yellow, plus the 2022 Kroger Case M set. From Dollar General we carry the Custom 2001 Acura Integra GSR in blue (HCY44).

The Buick GNX was a limited-production, turbocharged V6 version of the Regal built in 1987 with only 547 examples made, and its all-black menace earned it a reputation as one of the quickest American cars of the decade. The 2021 Muscle Mania 4 of 10 1987 Buick Regal GNX Kroger exclusive (GTD44) stays true to that iconic black finish, which makes it a favorite for collectors who want a realistic GNX rather than a fantasy color. Muscle car fans often pair it with the Kroger GMC Syclone, another turbo-era legend.

The real GMC Syclone was a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive compact pickup that could out-accelerate many sports cars of its day, giving it legendary status among truck and performance fans. The 2021 HW Turbo 1991 GMC Syclone in yellow (GTD47) puts that cult-classic truck in a bright Kroger-only color that stands out from the factory-black look of the real thing. It is a natural companion to another late-’80s performance icon from the same Kroger run, the 1987 Buick Regal GNX.

Both programs use regular mainline castings and cards in store-only colors, each with its own toy number, but they were shipped to different retailers. In 2021 the Dollar General cars carried toy numbers GTD32 through GTD35, such as the Dream Garage 1967 Camaro Worldwide (GTD32) and the HW J-Imports 1998 Honda Prelude (GTD34), while the Kroger cars ran in the GTD41 to GTD47 range, like the HW Drift Custom 2018 Mustang GT (GTD46). Checking the toy number on the card back is the quickest way to confirm which exclusive you are holding.

2021 is our biggest exclusive-color year, with releases from both Kroger and Dollar General. The Kroger side includes the 1991 GMC Syclone in yellow, 1987 Buick Regal GNX in black, Lancia Delta Integrale in red, Formula Drift Custom 2018 Mustang GT, 2017 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R35) in black and Big-Air Bel-Air in blue. From Dollar General we have the 1967 Camaro Worldwide in blue, 2020 Jeep Gladiator in white, 1998 Honda Prelude in Eucalyptus Green pearl and 1970 Volkswagen Baja Bug in black.

2021 had several Baja Blazers exclusives. The Kroger Lancia Delta Integrale in red (GTD45) honors the hatchback that powered Lancia to six straight World Rally Championship manufacturers’ titles from 1987 to 1992. Dollar General’s 1970 Volkswagen Baja Bug in black (GTD35) is a classic desert-runner Beetle, and the Kroger Big-Air Bel-Air in blue (GTD43) is a Hot Wheels original lifted ’50s Chevy. Add the Dollar General 2020 Jeep Gladiator in white and you have a solid off-road shelf from one model year.

Yes. GameStop had a short run of Hot Wheels exclusive color mainlines, which makes them some of the more overlooked store exclusives today. A great example is the 2020 Rod Squad Big Air Bel Air in gold (GTD39), a GameStop-only finish on the Hot Wheels original lifted, off-road-ready take on a 1950s Chevy Bel Air. Collectors who like to group one casting in every color often pair it with the 2021 Kroger exclusive Big-Air Bel-Air in blue.

John Greenwood built some of the wildest Corvette race cars of the 1970s, with massive wide-body fenders and big-block power that made them dominant in IMSA and Trans-Am racing. The 2020 HW Race Day 1976 Greenwood Corvette Kroger exclusive (GHG61) captures that wide-body race look in a store-only color. Corvette collectors and vintage racing fans both chase it, and it pairs well with the other 2020 Kroger race-inspired release, the 1996 Porsche Carrera in gray.

The 2020 Case N Kroger exclusive set of 4 includes the Datsun Bluebird 510, the TV Series Batmobile, the 1967 Camaro and the 1990 Acura NSX, each in a Kroger-only color. Kroger exclusives were packed a few per case alongside the regular mainline assortment, so assembling all four off the pegs meant hitting several stores. If you only need one piece, the black ’67 Camaro and the white Acura NSX are also available individually.

2020 is one of our deepest store exclusive years. From Kroger we carry the 1990 Acura NSX in white (GHG58), the HW Flames 1967 Camaro in black (GHG56), the HW Flames Custom Maverick in blue (GHG62), the 1976 Greenwood Corvette (GHG61), the 1996 Porsche Carrera in gray (GHG59) and the complete 2020 Case N Kroger set of 4. We also stock the GameStop-exclusive Rod Squad Big Air Bel Air in gold (GTD39), one of the few exclusive colors sold through a video game retailer.

Ryu Asada is the Hot Wheels designer behind the ’90 Acura NSX casting and many other fan-favorite JDM models, and his name on the car is a nod to that work. The 2020 HW Exotics 1990 Acura NSX Kroger exclusive in white (GHG58) puts the first-generation NSX, the mid-engine Honda supercar developed with input from Ayrton Senna, in a Kroger-only colorway. JDM collectors consider it one of the stronger store exclusives of the year, and it was also part of the 2020 Case N Kroger set.

Check the color and the toy number on the back of the card. Store exclusive colors are assigned their own toy numbers, so the ’64 Buick Riviera (FYG52), ’71 El Camino (FYG45) and Custom ’56 Ford Truck (FYG53) each carry a number that differs from the standard release of the same casting. The paint color is also different from the version sold at other retailers. When buying online, always match the toy number in the listing to the exclusive version you want.

The casting is the same, but the 2019 HW Flames ’71 El Camino Kroger exclusive wears its own store-exclusive paint and carries its own toy number, FYG45, separate from the standard mainline version. That unique toy number is the easiest way to confirm you have the Kroger car rather than the regular release. The El Camino’s car-truck muscle styling, combined with the HW Flames theme, makes it a favorite for collectors who build displays around Chevy classics.

The 1964 Buick Riviera is one of the defining American personal-luxury coupes, with crisp knife-edge styling that translates beautifully to 1:64 scale. The 2019 HW Art ’64 Buick Riviera Kroger exclusive pairs that clean casting with a Kroger-only color, so it appeals both to classic-car fans and to collectors chasing every store exclusive variation. Because Kroger exclusives were only packed into select case assortments and were never restocked, clean carded examples have become a staple want-list item for completists.

Yes, the version we carry is the Kroger exclusive color. The 2019 Rod Squad Custom ’56 Ford Truck (FYG53) takes the hot-rodded F-100 casting, one of the most popular truck castings in the Hot Wheels lineup, and finishes it in a Kroger-only color. Truck collectors and Rod Squad completists both chase it, and since it was distributed only through Kroger-family grocery stores, many collectors outside those regions never saw one on the pegs.

Our 2019 store exclusive color lineup comes from the Kroger program, which slipped alternate-color mainlines into regular grocery-store case assortments. In stock right now are the HW Art ’64 Buick Riviera (FYG52), the HW Flames ’71 El Camino (FYG45), and the Rod Squad Custom ’56 Ford Truck (FYG53). Each one uses a familiar mainline casting in a color you could only find at Kroger-family stores that year, which is exactly why they disappear from the pegs quickly and are harder to track down today.