Hot Shots - USA & Hong Kong
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1972
• • 5857 - Sound Breaker
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 5858 - Heat Wave
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 5876 - Purple Rage
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 5877 - Red Alert
    ^{US
    HK}


Sold in the USA and intended for Europe but its not clear if any were ever sold there.
All Hot Shots carry the rear wheels with part# 5876 from the Purple Rage

1973
• • 6695 - Winning Streak
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 6696 - Masked Bandit
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 6960 - Thunder Bolt
    ^{US
    HK}
  • 6961 - Bustin' Bronco
    ^{US
    HK}


Info
No examples have yet been found.

Mattel advertised the Hot Shots as a line of "Great-looking metal airplanes you fly!"

The Hot Shots were released in 1971, on the heels of the incredible run that Hot Wheels were making at the time. They were designed by Bob Lovejoy. Aviation was a huge outlet for kids during this time, so the line seemed like it was destined for success, with the sharp, colorful planes and interactive sets.

They were all produced in either the USA or Hong Kong using the same wheels and Spectraflame color paints as other Hot Wheels. Issued in 1971, and for sale in both North America and Europe, they never became popular and were a one year release.