2014 to 2023
The Holiday Hot Rods Series has existed in various forms going back to 2008, but starting in 2014 it became a Walmart Exclusive, with some years also being available at Kroger and other places. This is a checklist of the 2014-2022 series, with the Happy New Year Carbonators included.
2023:
- 2008 Lancer Evolution
- Subaru Brat
- Subaru WRX STI
- Mini Cooper S Challenge
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2024)
2022 “Winter Holiday”:
- Chrysler Pacifica
- Geoterra
- Land Rover Series III Pickup
- Toyota Off Road Truck
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2023)
2021:
- ’66 Ford 427 Fairlane
- Avant Garde
- Ford Escort
- ’15 Dodge Charger SRT
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2022)
2020:
- Evil Twin
- Fast Gassin
- Paradigm Shift
- Rockster
- Torque Twister
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2021)
2019:
- Rockster
- Screamliner
- Audacious
- Scorcher
- Muscle Tone
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2020)
2018:
- HW Rapid Responder
- Zotic
- Jack Hammer
- Overbored 454
- Pedal Driver
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2019)
2017:
- Scoopa Di Fuego
- Super Blitzen
- Fandango
- Diesel Duty
- Rennen Rig
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2018)
2016:
- Monster Dairy Delivery
- Saber
- Scorcher
- Bedlam
- Purple Passion
- Carbonator (Happy New Year 2017) – The first time the Carbonator was moved to the Holiday Hot Rods Series
2015:
- Island Hopper
- ’67 Custom Mustang
- ’10 Ford Shelby GT500 Supersnake
- GT-03
- Volkswagen Brasilia
- Ford Gangster Grin
2014:
- ’10 Pro Stock Camaro
- Custom ’53 Chevy
- Nissan Titan
- ’70 Dodge Charger R/T
- Honda Civic
- Hot Tub
- Draggin Wagon
- Volkswagen Golf MK2
Holiday Hot Rods Gallery:
The Holiday Hot Rods Series features a mix of HW original Designs with Licensed Vehicles, in a winter or Christmas color scheme. Here are some samples from over the years:
The Carbonators
The Carbonator as a Happy New Year car has gone back to 2011. They were first included in the Cars of the Decades series in 2011 and 2012, then the Hot Wheels Jukebox series in 2013, followed by the Road Trippin Series for 2014 and 2015. The Decades, Jukebox, and Road Trippin Series were all exclusive to Walmart.
The Happy New Year Carbonator is one of my favorite pieces to collect, and I look forward to it annually. For now, it’s tied to the Holiday Hot Rods Series, so that’s what I’ll be chasing down.
Happy Hunting and Happy Holidays!
