The Hot Wheels line of collector cars was introduced in 1968, so more than 55 years have passed since then. During that time, Hot Wheels has released thousands of different models, both real cars and fictional cars.
According to the Hot Wheels website, the line has more than 15,000 different models . However, this figure includes all models, both those launched for the general market and those launched for special events or limited editions.
If we focus on collector cars launched for the general market, the figure is lower. According to the Diecast Registry website, which tracks toy car production, Hot Wheels has released more than 10,000 collector cars since 1968.
This figure is more accurate as it excludes cars released in limited quantities or not available to the general public.
Therefore, a reasonable estimate of the number of Hot Wheels collector cars released is between 10,000 and 15,000.
It is important to note that this number continues to increase, as Hot Wheels releases new models every year.