Welcome diecast collectors, to another edition of Today on the Boulevard! As most of you know, it is sometimes very hard to find a certain Hot Wheels release. In fact, it's this specific reason that makes me sometimes wonder if diecast collecting is even worth it anymore. However, with the mindset of #DatDiecastLife, I end up pressing forward. In doing so, I usually end up finding what I was looking for. And that's the case with the Hot Wheels release being featured today.
Like the title states, I was finally able to get my hands on the matte red Datsun 620 from case K. This 620, appears to be based on an actual shop truck that's owned by JDM Legends. In fact, they even have a sticker of it that's currently available on their website. Based on the pictures I'm seeing, there are some differences between this and the real pickup. I should mention that these differences, in no way detract from how nice this release is.
One of the things that's different, is the JDM Legends decal on the door. Unlike the one on the real truck, this one does not feature the white triangles. I noticed something when looking at the actual decal that's also currently available as a sticker. This decal, seems to be based on the NGK Spark Plugs decal. This could be one of the reasons that made the Hot Wheels designers remove the triangles from the logo. Aside from that, everything else about this decal is spot on.
The next difference, is seen over the rear wheels. This section of the real truck features importation, restoration, and the JDM Legends phone number. Sadly, these details weren't included on this release. The Hot Wheels design team did however, decided to place the Hot Wheels logo on the back half of the bedside panel.
Another difference with this release, has to do with the wheels. Now this difference is totally understandable since this is a basic release after all. The wheels given to this 620, are the Hot Wheels DD8s. The real pickup features all white wheels. Unfortunately, Hot Wheels is not able to make the spokes white on their DD8 wheels. The only way to do that, would be to make the whole wheel white, which would make the tire section of the wheel white as well. If this particular 620 was released as a premium, then maybe it would've been given all white RRS wheels, which would make this release look much closer to the actual truck.
Now then... not everything about this release is different. There are a few other aspects besides the color that are correct. One of those aspects, is the stripes that run along the top half of this model's sides. Another detail that's correct, is the would-be Datsun fender emblem. The last detail on this release that wasn't changed, is seen on the tailgate. Like the real truck, the raised letters are white.
Aside from this being a replica, I personally like this release due to it being matte. I love Hot Wheels vehicles that feature finishes that are different from the norm. Okay readers, how did you feel about this model? Do you also feel like a premium version would've been better? Go ahead and let me know your thoughts down in the comments section. Alright, that's all for Today on the Boulevard. Until next time, happy diecast collecting!
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