Hot Wheels Mud Studs Series Guide: Trail-Rated Mainline Metal

Mud Studs is Hot Wheels’ dedicated off-road mini-series: lifted trucks, trail rigs and 4x4s with big tread, snorkels and roof racks. For South African collectors it is one of the most relatable themes on the pegs — this is bakkie-and-bush country, after all — and it anchors the off-road corner of the annual Hot Wheels mainline guide.

The 2026 Mud Studs roster

The 2026 set, tracked by Orange Track Diecast, brings five trail-ready castings: the ’73 Jeep J10 Custom, Sand Burner, Chevy Silverado Off Road, Custom Ford Bronco and Baja Bison T5. The mix of licensed trucks and fantasy rigs is typical for the series — licensed castings like the Jeep and Bronco tend to be the first to disappear from pegs, while the fantasy builds hang around longer. If off-road is your theme, also see our guides to Baja Blazers and HW Dirt for the related mini-series.

Off-road rivals: Matchbox does it differently

Mud Studs leans into speed and attitude. Matchbox answers with realism: the VW Beetle 4×4 from MBX Off-Road and the Golf Country are two of the most charming 4×4 castings either brand has made. Our Matchbox series explainer maps the whole Matchbox side of the trail.

Mud Studs prices in South Africa

Current-wave Mud Studs cars sell at standard mainline prices of R40 to R70 at SA retail. Once a casting retires, local second-hand prices depend on condition and demand — check our condition grading guide and the SA Diecast Price Index before you buy, and browse used diecast stock for whatever is on the shelf right now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.