{"product_id":"hot-wheels-hirohata-merc-rod-squad-series-5-6","title":"Hot Wheels Hirohata Merc | Rod Squad Series 5\/5","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cwt-product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cwt-item-specifics\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eBrand: Hot Wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eModel: Hirohata Merc\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eVehicle type: Custom coupe \/ custom car\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eColor: Metalflake Apple Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCollector number: 143\/250\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eProduct code: HTD66-N9C0N\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Mattel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Die-cast metal and plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eLicensed vehicle: Yes – Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eManufactured in: Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePackaging: Factory-sealed blister card\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eRelease year: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eVariant year: 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/64\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eSeries: Rod Squad\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eNumber in series: 5\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cwt-about-item\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHot Wheels Hirohata Merc Rod Squad 5\/5 #143\/250 is the Metalflake Apple Green second-color 2024 version of this historically inspired custom-car casting. Product code HTD66-N9C0N identifies the packaged example shown here. The model features a bright metallic Apple Green body with silver side trim, detailed fender badges and headlights, a dark green lower body and base, clear windows, chrome-colored interior components, and contrasting whitewall-style 5-spoke wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Hirohata Merc is based on the famous custom 1951 Mercury Club Coupe created by Barris Customs for Bob Hirohata. Its chopped roofline, heavily lowered stance, flowing fenders, rear wheel skirts, smoothed bodywork, and extensive chrome-style trim reflect the distinctive appearance that made the full-size Hirohata Mercury one of the most influential American customs of its era. This Apple Green release is numbered 143 of 250 in the 2024 Hot Wheels mainline and 5 of 5 within the Rod Squad mini collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cwt-condition\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis Hot Wheels Hirohata Merc is factory sealed in its original retail blister packaging. The supplied photos show the original card and clear blister intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eWe may have multiple units of this item available, so the item you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eProduct appearance and packaging details may vary slightly from the photos shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003csection class=\"cwt-why-collect\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Collect This Model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Hirohata Merc represents an important chapter in American custom-car history, combining the sweeping lines of a 1951 Mercury with the radical body modifications associated with early custom culture. This Metalflake Apple Green second-color version gives the 2024 debut casting a noticeably different appearance from the earlier Seafoam Green release while retaining its lowered stance, rear wheel skirts, whitewall-style wheels, and period-inspired chrome detailing. It fits naturally into collections focused on Mercury vehicles, Barris-style customs, traditional American customs, Rod Squad releases, first-year Hot Wheels castings, and color variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Collectors World Toys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52684369690898,"sku":"HW-RS56L","price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/2615\/3283\/files\/IMG_1806_HEIC.png?v=1788700598","url":"https:\/\/ralphiesfunhouse.com\/es\/products\/hot-wheels-hirohata-merc-rod-squad-series-5-6","provider":"Ralphie's Funhouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}