Watch & Car Set1997
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Watch & Car Set
Hot Wheels Classic Nomad 1997
The Hot Wheels Classic Nomad was released in 1997 as part of the mainline in the “Watch & Car Set” series, toy number 18396.
- 1997 · Mainline
- 18396
- Toy #
- 18396
- Series
- Watch & Car Set
- Year
- 1997
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- Classic Nomad
- Color
- Blue
- Tampo
- Hot Wheels Logo & Wheel Smoke on sides
- Base
- Unpainted / Metal
- Window
- Clear
- Interior
- White
- Wheels
- RL
- Country
- China
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- Came with wristwatch · Classic Nomad
Paint: Blue; wheels: RL; made in China.
The Classic Nomad casting first appeared in 1970 and has 89 releases in our database, most recently in 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Classic Nomad?
The toy number is 18396 (1997). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Classic Nomad from?
It was released in 1997 in the mainline, series “Watch & Car Set”.
Is the Hot Wheels Classic Nomad a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Classic Nomad?
Not this exact release yet, but 1 video(s) show the Classic Nomad.
Classic Nomad: 89 versions
The 10 closest versions – see all on the casting page.
| No. | Model | Series | Series # | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 502 | Classic Nomad | Mainline | 15770 | Metalflake Red | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Bonus Cars | 4/4 | 15077 | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | '50's Favorites 5-Pack | 5/5 | 15068 | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Bonus Car 4/4 | 1996 | Turquoise | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Vintage Race Team 4-Car Set | 16139 | Metalflake Blue | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Real Rods 3-Car Set | 16186 | Redish-Orange | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Holiday Cars 1/4 | 16248 | Blue Chrome | 1996 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | Watch & Car Set | 18396 | Blue | 1997 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | FAO Schwarz Cruisin' the '50s Car Set | 19758 | Yellow | 1998 | |||
| – | Classic Nomad | HW 30th Anniversary | 18859 | Metalflake Green | 1998 |
Data last updated: Sep 26, 2026. Source: our own Hot Wheels database, maintained daily, with releases from 1968 onwards and our own unboxing videos.