Hot Wheels Super Mario Character Cars Red Yoshi Rig Heat Appraisal

Hot Wheels Super Mario Character Cars - Red Yoshi (Rig Heat)

This is a Hot Wheels 'Character Car' featuring the Nintendo character Red Yoshi, still sealed in its original blister pack. The vehicle is a 1:64 scale die-cast model designed as a tow truck (the 'Rig Heat' casting), uniquely styled to represent physical traits of the character. The body is primarily red with white accents on the fenders and undercarriage, mimicking Yoshi's belly color. It features a red towing hook at the rear. The wheels are blue with yellow 5-spoke rims, adding a vibrant contrast characteristic of the Super Mario aesthetic. The packaging consists of a vibrant cardboard backing card with a clear plastic blister. The card art displays a high-quality render of Red Yoshi in a Mushroom Kingdom setting, bearing the 'Super Mario' and 'Hot Wheels' logos. Noteworthy is the Mattel logo in the bottom left corner. This specific release is part of the 2021 series as indicated by the numbering system on the top right. Condition-wise, the item appears to be in unopened, 'New on Card' (NOC) condition. The card edges show minor signs of handling, with slight corner softening, but no major creases or tears are visible. The plastic bubble is clear and firmly attached to the cardboard, with no obvious crushing or denting. This item serves as a collectible crossover between automotive play and video game culture, representing common late-modern era manufacturing quality with precision tampo printing for character details like the eyes and scales visible on the cab.