Changes: A-OK

Revision as of 15:46, 12 February 2020

Description

This Ford Model A was introduced in 1978 as the A-OK in green, as part of the Flying Colors series. In 1981, it was re-issued in metalflake red, then as part of the Real Riders series of 1983. It has been said that during the 1983 run, the tool was damaged and production ceased until 2008, when the casting was re-tooled for the Since '68 Series.

Versions

The A-OK came out in the following versions:

Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
1978	Flying Colors	Light Green with Olive Fenders and Running Boards	Black, Olive & Yellow Pinstriping and "Early Times Delivery" Logo on Sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Olive	BW	2016	Hong Kong	Same as Oldies But Goodies in Different Packaging
1978	Oldies But Goodies	Light Green with Olive Fenders and Running Boards	Black, Olive & Yellow Pinstriping and "Early Times Delivery" Logo on Sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Olive	BW	2016	Hong Kong	Same as Flying Colors in Different Packaging
1981	1981 Hot Wheels	Metal Flake Red	Dark Red fenders, "Early Times Delivery" logo	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Dark Red	BW	2016	Hong Kong
1981	1981 Hot Wheels	Metal Flake Red	Maroon fenders, "Early Times Delivery" logo	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Maroon	BW	2016	Malaysia
1983	Real Riders	Metal Flake Red	Maroon fenders, "Early Times Delivery" logo	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	Maroon	Gray Hub RR	4358	Malaysia

Retooled Versions

The A-OK came out in the following versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
	2008	Since '68 Series #37/40	Metalflake Black	White, Red and Black tampos, w/"Back 40 Tool Salvage" on sides	Unpainted / Metal		Dark Red	WWBW	M1566	Thailand
	2008	2008 Hot Wheels Top 40 Set	Pearl Gray	Dark Blue, Black and Blue tampos, w/"Back 40 Tool Salvage" on sides	Unpainted / Metal		Dark Blue	WWBW	N4608	Thailand
	2009	2009 Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals Dinner Car	Chrome	Purple, Red, White and Black tampos, w/"Larry Wood 40 Years" on sides and "Nationals" logo on rear	Unpainted / Metal			RRLW5	P2193	Thailand
1/6	2009	HWC Series 8 - Larry Wood 40 Years	Metallic Teal with Flat Black roof	Gold Pinstripe down side, Black & Gold "EARLY TIMES" Logo	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Teal	Red Line CDDRR	P2145	Thailand
	2012	Hot Wheels Boulevard - Big Hits	Pearl Yellow	Black roof, Black and Gold tampos, "A-OK Taxi"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Black	LW5	W4582	Malaysia
1 / 6	2013	Pop Culture - AC/DC, KISS, THE WHO	Pearl white metallic/Black roof	KISS	Unpainted / Metal	Yellow Tint	Black	RLRRPrf	X8342	Thailand	Date Code(s): F17
-	2014	Pop Culture Marvel	Green w/ Yellow running boards and fenders	The Incredible Hulk (The Strangest Man of all Time!!)	Unpainted / Metal	Yellow tint	Yellow	RL RRS	BDT13	Thailand	Date Code(s): G27
-	2015	Pop Culture - Super Mario Bros. (Super Mario Kart)	Pale Yellow w/ Gold fenders	Gold fenders, Super Mario Kart deco on sides & rear	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gold	Red Line RRPrf	CFP89	Thailand	Date Code(s):
		Hot Wheels Conventions	Purple	"Early Times" on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Purple	RR	AB1486	Thailand	Date Code(s): B12

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-{{casting|name=A-OK|series=[[Flying Colors]]|number=2016|years=1978-1983, 2008-2013|designer=[[Larry Wood]], [[Bob Rosas]]|image=A-Ok_1978_green.jpg}}
+{{casting|name=A-OK|series=[[Flying Colors]]|number=2016|years=[[1978]] - [[1983]], [[2008]] - [[2013]]|designer=[[Larry Wood]], [[Bob Rosas]]|image=A-Ok_1978_green.jpg}}
 ==Description==
-This Ford Model A was introduced in 1978 as the '''A-OK''' in green to the [[Flying Colors]] series. In 1981, the color was changed to Metelflake Red and was introduced into the [[Real Riders]] series of 1983.During the 1983 run the mold broke.
+This Ford Model A was introduced in 1978 as the '''A-OK''' in green, as part of the [[Flying Colors]] series. In 1981, it was re-issued in metalflake red, then as part of the [[Real Riders]] series of 1983. It has been said that during the 1983 run, the tool was damaged and production ceased until 2008, when the casting was re-tooled for the [[Since '68 Series]].
-Then, in 2008, the casting was re-tooled for the [[Since '68 Series]].
 == Versions==
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-|1983
+|[[1983]]
 |[[Real Riders]]
 |Metal Flake Red
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 |X8342
 |Thailand
-|Base code(s): F17
+|Date Code(s): F17
 |[[File:A-OK-2013 X8342.jpg|75px]]
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 |BDT13
 |Thailand
-|Base code(s): G27
+|Date Code(s): G27
 |[[File:HW-Marvel-A_OK-The_Incredible_Hulk...jpg|75px]]
 |-
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 |CFP89
 |Thailand
-|Base code(s):
+|Date Code(s):
 |[[File:HW_A-OK,-Super-Mario-Kart_Pale-Yellow_01_DSCF6853.jpg|75px]]
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 |AB1486
 |Thailand
-|Base code(s): B12
+|Date Code(s): B12
 |[[File:A-OK Purple-0.jpg|75px]]
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 == Gallery ==
 <gallery>
+G19 Hot Wheels A-OK Ford Model A 2008 Since '68 Series #37 of 40 (4).JPG|A-OK Ford Model A 2008 Since '68 Series #37 of 40
 Image:NIV4376.jpg|HK version for the German market with "Revival" tampo and still with RL wheels althought being from 1978
 A ok 1.jpg
 A-ok color vari 1978.JPG|Slight color variation,both are Hong Kong
 A-OK_Purple.jpg|A-OK Purple
+mario1.jpg
+mario2.jpg
+mario3.jpg
 </gallery>
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 [[Category:Hot Wheels Boulevard]]
 [[Category:1978 Flying Colors]]
+[[Category:Taxi]]
+[[Category:Real Riders Series]]
+[[Category:1981 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:1983 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2008 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2009 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2012 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2013 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2014 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:2015 Hot Wheels]]
+[[Category:1920s]]
+[[Category:Vans]]
+[[Category:1:64]]
+[[Category:Hot Wheels Nationals Conventions]]