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Hi. I had a question regarding a hot wheel car that I have in my possession. I have a 98 First editions Slideout #2 of 40. This is the typical orange wing and lower body with the mid purple body with the R-Man 6 on the wing. This car is dated as a 1997 carded Mattel car just as the rest are. However, I have also in my possession the same car only in a 96 carded package. The package is entirely different than the one that is for the 98 series. The 98 First Editions came numbered 1-40. The car that I have is numbered #2 of 48. At the bottom of the package in small blue lettering it says "Premiere Collectors Model!" The package is of the old 96 carded packages with the rear end of the Porsche burning out to the right side of the package and the straight top card where the normal car is the new card with the full picture of a car and the slanted left corner card. I have looked and looked to find this similar car and have looked through hot wheels guides all over the internet and have been unable to find my car. Is this 1 of a kind? Who can I contact or what resources do I have to find out what this seemingly rare card is worth? Thank you.

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Hi Jon and thanx for writing.
If you look in any of the 3 editions of my books "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide" found at all bookstores around the world, you will read at the beginning of the 1998 First Editions chapter the following:
"In 1998 there were three different headings on the cards issued for the First Editions.
The first stating there were 48 cars in the series, the second stating 45 cars in the series, and the third stating 40 cars in the series.
If you have cards with 48 on them add $5, cards with 45 on them add $3. The series ended up having 40 cars."
I hope that answers your questions....
Michael Zarnock

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Michael Zarnock is an American author and columnist, who writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories. Michael's knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. Whether it be because of the 11 books and countless magazine articles that he has written about Hot Wheels toys or the sheer size and diversity of his collection, this extensive knowledge has earned him the label,
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2011-Present - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Highway Section)
2009-2010 - "The Car Room Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2008-2009 - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2002 to 2008 - "Toy Cars & Models Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column & Variation Price Guide)
2002 - "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations"
2002 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles II"
2003 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide"
2004 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition"
2004 - *"Toys & Prices - 11th Edition"
2005 - "Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide"
2005 - *"Toys & Prices - 12th Edition"
2005 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles III"
2006 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide"
2006 - *"Toys & Prices - 13th Edition"
2007 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 3rd Edition"
2007 - *"Toys & Prices - 14th Edition"
2007 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 2nd Edition"
2008 - *"Toys & Prices - 15th Edition"
2009 - *"Toys & Prices - 16th Edition"
2009 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide 2nd Edition"
2009 - "Once Upon A Street Race" (Based on the true story of the time Mike got kidnapped at a street race!)
2010 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 4th Edition"
2010 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 3rd Edition"
2011 - "Hot Wheels Prototypes" (Bruce Pascal & Michael Zarnock)
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Michael is a 2 Time Guinness World Record holder! First in 2003 and then again in 2007! He is in the record books for owning the "Largest collection of different model cars". He is featured in the 2008 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book #5 “Prepare To Be Shocked!” And the 2011 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book "Utterly Crazy!" February 2009 Michael was inducted into the "Diecast Hall Of Fame" and later that year Mattel Hot Wheels® honored Michael by reproducing his old Altered Roadster Race Car as part of their Nostalgic "Drag Strip Demons®" Series!

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