The 2002 Civic Hatchback was release as a Civic Type R by Hot Wheels worldwide even though the US market never had the Type R.  Hot Wheels was quick to introduce the 2003 Civic Si Hatchback.

Originally posted: September 1, 2006

Variations were common due to the inaccurate tampoeing of the headlights – resulting in black borders around the lights.

Honda Civic – Silver No.6 – 2003:039 [First Editions 27/42]

 

An error with the headlights…

 

Here’s another error with mismatched rear wheels

Another error with missing tampos on the side

2 blister card variations (one has the Highway 35 logo and a different back)

Master Set version

 

Honda Civic Type R – Black No.8 – 2006:133

In Black with Chrome CS5S wheels

 

In black with 5 spoke Gold FTE wheels with a black base

 

Honda Civic Type R – White No.8 – 2006:133

In white with a black base and red interior sporting chrome CS5S wheels.

 

Error in a short card

Honda Civic Type R – Raw factory prototype

A rare factory Zamac prototype