Starting in 2007, “The 12 vehicles from the 2007 super treasure hunts set are upgraded version of the regular set and have premium paint and wheels. They can be identified by a card with “TREA$URE HUNT$” and the vehicle’s name in a vertical green stripe.” – HWtreasure. There was a matching Treasure Hunt version without the spectraflame paint and rubber wheels. This pattern continued in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. In 2011, the assortment expanded from 12 to 15 Supers/Treasure Hunts.
Super Treasure Hunts vs Regular Treasure hunts gallery
2007:
2008:
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2011:
2007-2011 Super Treasure Hunts: the story
The super is on the left of each pairing, and generally they stand out more, with better wheels and shinier paint. Every TH/STH had pairings like these examples above. It is important to make sure which version you’re getting if you are purchasing on the secondary market.
After 2011, a change was made. Supers and Treasure Hunts in general were very easy to spot, due to the green stripe on the card. Any non collector could pick up on the idea of “Green stripes= Money cars”. So in 2012, the Super Treasure Hunts became hidden.
The 2012 super secret set has 15 vehicles that are different from the regular set. Each car is part of a different series and the packaging doesn’t reveal that it is a Treasure Hunt. These hidden cars are identified by their premium paint and wheels and often a “TH” graphic. – HWtreasure
In 2012, the T-Hunt set remained with the green stripe, but that was soon to change in 2013.
In 2013, Regular Treasure Hunts were on regular cards, with a flame symbol to identify them. The green stripes were history. Supers were also on regular cards, with a TH symbol, better paint, and better wheels. This is the configuration that has lasted until present day.
What do you think? What format was the best?
