Hot Wheels Mazda RX-3 | J-Import Series 7/10
Hot Wheels Mazda RX-3 from the HW J-Imports series celebrates Mazda’s rotary-powered performance heritage with a compact, exaggerated Tooned-style interpretation of the classic Japanese coupe. This release features a metallic orange/copper body, black wheels, black fender flares, racing-inspired #123 graphics, and a distinctive oversized stance. The card identifies the Mazda RX-3 as HW J-Imports 7/10 and collector number 156/250. With its Japanese-market theme, rotary heritage, and unique proportions, this casting is an appealing addition to Mazda, JDM, rotary, and Hot Wheels collections.
Vehicle Details
- Brand: Hot Wheels
- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Model: Mazda RX-3
- Vehicle type: Japanese compact performance coupe
- Body color: Metallic orange/copper
- Wheels: Black
- Graphics: #123 racing-inspired graphics
- Series: HW J-Imports
- Series number: 7/10
- Mainline collector number: 156/250
- Casting style: Tooned
- Vehicle inspiration: 1972 Mazda RX-3
- Engine heritage: Rotary-powered Mazda platform
- Licensed by: Mazda
- Material: Die-cast metal with plastic components
- Scale: Approximately 1:64
- Packaging: Factory-sealed Hot Wheels blister card
- Assortment: L2593
- Recommended age: 3+
Why Collect This Model
The Mazda RX-3 represents an important chapter in Mazda’s rotary-engine history. Introduced during the early 1970s, the RX-3 helped establish Mazda’s rotary-powered performance identity in both street cars and motorsports. Hot Wheels gives the classic RX-3 a distinctive Tooned treatment with oversized proportions, wide tires, pronounced fender flares, and racing-inspired details while retaining recognizable styling cues from the original Mazda. Its combination of rotary heritage and HW J-Imports placement makes this casting particularly relevant to collectors of vintage Japanese performance cars, Mazda models, JDM vehicles, and unusual Hot Wheels interpretations.
Condition
Factory sealed in its original Hot Wheels blister-card packaging. The die-cast vehicle remains unopened inside the clear blister. Packaging may show light shelf or storage wear such as minor edge wear, soft corners, surface marks, or light blister scuffing consistent with normal retail handling.
Multiple units may be available. Product appearance and packaging details may vary slightly from the photos shown.
