1968 Carrying Cases
The introduction of Hot Wheels in 1968 was accompanied by a variety of carrying case options for the new collector.
Rally Case
The 12 Car Rally Case
The most common and dreaded case, the "Wheel Case" famous for its ability to mangle mint condition cars into beaters!
Inside of the Rally Case
The interior features as graphic showing twelve of the 16 cars released in 1968. This case initially came in a 12 car capacity and later in a 24 car capacity.
24 Car Collector's Log Case
24 Car Collector's Log Case (5138)
Another option was the 24 car "Log" case. The graphics on this care are identical, front and rear.
24 Car Collector's Log Case
The compartment sizes were fixed in this case which did not do so well for the longer cars.
The plastic curtains were provided to prevent the cars from bowing the cover and falling out.
24 Car Collector's Log Case
Collectors recorded their acquisitions on the inside of the cover.
12 Car Pop Up Grandstand Case
12 Car Pop Up Grandstand Case
This case is feature by itself as part of the Pop Up Playsets.
Click here to see it open.
Photo Credits: Ted Gray
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