Description
This 4x4 van was introduced in 1978 as the Baja Breaker in Gray to the Hot Wheels line-up with Large Blackwalls (BW), along with the Bywayman, the first vehicles with Large Blackwalls front and back. The designers made a special lifted base to fit these, as they share the same base. The design is based on the 3rd generation Ford Econoline.
Versions
The original release of the Baja Breaker feature 2 rear windows. The casting was retooled shortly after its release with a single rear window (see Gallery below). The gray 1978 release is the only version with 2 separate windows. The gray 1978 version with a single window is more difficult to find. The Baja Breaker has been issued in the following versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1978 | Gray | Red, Blue, Yellow, "BAJA BREAKER" | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 2022 | Hong Kong | ||||
1979 | Scene Machines | Red | Yellow, White & Black | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 2853 | Hong Kong | Released as Motocross Team | ||
1980 | 1980 Hot Wheels | Green | Yellow, Blue, White "BAJA BREAKER" | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 2022 | Hong Kong | |||
1980 | 1980 Hot Wheels | Green | Yellow, Olive and White "BAJA BREAKER" | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 2022 | Hong Kong | |||
1981 | Scene Machines | White | Black & Orange tampos w/ 'Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus' & Tiger on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 3303 | Hong Kong | |||
1983 | Metalflake Orange | Yellow, Blue, White "BAJA BREAKER" | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 4360 | Malaysia | McDonald's Happy Meal also | |||
1983 | Metalflake Orange | Yellow, Blue and White "BAJA BREAKER" | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 4360 | Malaysia | ||||
1984 | Black | Red stripe on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | 4360 | Malaysia | ||||
1984 | Black | Red stripe on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | Gray hub RR | 4360 | Malaysia | |||
1984 | Black | Red stripe on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | White hub RR | 4360 | Malaysia |
Retooled Versions
The Baja Breaker got a new tool & die in 1989, and has issued in the following versions:
Notes: This casting now implements the hood as part of the body, and is no longer openable.
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1989 | Black | Red 'A-Team'-like stripe on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | BW | 4360 | Malaysia | No longer has opening hood. | |||
1989 | Black | Red 'A-Team'-like stripe on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Black | CT | 4360 | Malaysia | ||||
10 | 1989 | White | Yellow, Red, Black "SUZUKI" "ATV" "RACING TEAM" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | CT | 1517 | Malaysia | |||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | CT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thick stripes | ||||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | YCT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thick stripes | ||||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | WCT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thick stripes | ||||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | CT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thin stripes | ||||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | YCT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thin stripes | ||||
1990 | The Simpsons | Enamel Light Blue | Black, White and Yellow | Metal / Unpainted | WCT | 9113 | Malaysia | Thin stripes | ||||
1993 | Tattoo Machines | Maroon with fading Yellow front | Black, Yellow, Red and White mouth with fangs | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | BW | 3490 | China | Named Open Wide for this version | ||
128 | 1997 | 1997 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Purple | Yellow Spots | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | Large BW | 9581 | China | Card falsely advertises "Opening Hood!" | |
2004 | HWC Series 3 - Real Riders Bonus | Spectraflame Blue | ||||||||||
15 / 25 | 2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Orange | White and Orange flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | H7080 | Thailand | |||
15 / 25 | 2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Blue | White, Orange Flaming on Side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | OR5SP | H7080 | Thailand | ||
15 / 25 | 2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Black | White and Orange flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | OR5SP | H7080 | Thailand | ||
15 / 25 | 2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Magenta | White and Orange flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | OR5SP | H7080 | Thailand | ||
106 | 2006 | WWE <acronym title="World Wrestling Entertainment">WWE</acronym> #1/5 | Metalflake Silver | Triple H tampos, Black and Red cross | Black / Plastic | Tinted | Black | OR5SP | J3432 | Malaysia | ||
38 | 2008 | Since '68 Series | Metalflake Blue | Silver and blue stripes on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gray | OR5SP | M1550 | Thailand | ||
121 | 2009 | Heat Fleet Series #03 | Metalflake Purple | Orange and Yellow flames on sides, hood and roof | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Gray | OR5SP | P2439 | Malaysia | ||
121 | 2009 | Heat Fleet Series #03 | Metalflake Red | White and Yellow flames on sides, hood, and roof | Chrome / Plastic | Clear | Gray | OR5SP | P2441 | Malaysia | ||
121 | 2009 | Heat Fleet Series #03 | Metalflake Satin Blue | Red and Yellow flames on sides, hood and roof | Chrome / Plastic | Blue tint | Gray | OR5SP | P2441 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): B46 | |
2010 | Valentines Day | Metalflake Black | Light and Dark Red stripes with Cupid picture | Chrome / Plastic | Red tint | Dark Red | OR5SP | R7900 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive | ||
2010 | Valentines Day - 6-Pack | Pearl White | Light and Dark Red stripes with Cupid picture; Black roof details | Chrome / Plastic | Light tint | Black | OR5SP | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | |||
19 / 34 | 2010 | Hot Wheels Delivery - Slick Rides | Metalflake Copper | Unpainted / Metal | Red Tint | Black | M/T Offroad CDDRR | R3751 | Malaysia | |||
2011 | 2011 The Hot Ones | Metalflake Dark Blue | "Baja Breaker", Red, Yellow, White and Blue tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Yellow tint | Black | 5SP | W1556 | Thailand | |||
2011 | 2011 The Hot Ones | Unpainted / Metal | Blue and Red tampos, HW logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Red tint | Blue | 5SP | W3697 | Thailand | 6-Packs Exclusive | ||
2011 | Desert Race 5-Pack | Metalflake Green | Purple / White / Red Graphics "85", HW logo, Yellow "Baja" Purple "Breaker" | Gray / Plastic | Clear | Black | Tan OR6SP | T8639 | Thailand | |||
N/A | 2012 | Light Speeders | Yellow | Red design & Light Speeders logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear Blue | Black | OR6SP | W5928 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | |
2012 | Nostalgic Brands (Nose Art) | Unpainted with clearcoat finish | White "HW 12" Star, Fighter Plane Shark mouth, rivets, bullet holes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | ORRR | W6673 | Thailand | |||
143 / 247 | 2012 | HW Performance 3/10 | Metalflake Dark Blue | White and Blue "Goodyear" logo, White, Yellow, Orange and Blue stripes | Chrome / Plastic | Orange tint | Black | OR5SP | V5447 | Malaysia | Base Code: E26 | |
143 / 247 | 2012 | HW Performance 3/10 | Metalflake Dark Blue (Redline wheel) | White and Blue "Goodyear" logo, White, Yellow, Orange and Blue stripes | Chrome / Plastic | Orange tint | Black | OR5SP-RL | V5447 | Malaysia | Walmart Exclusive | |
143 / 247 | 2012 | HW Performance 3/10 | Satin Gray | White and Blue "Goodyear" logo, White, Orange, Red and Blue stripes | Chrome / Plastic | Blue tint | Black | OR5SP | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive | ||
2013 | Pop Culture | Beige | Gonzo the Great deco, 'Gonzo Plumbing' on sides & rear | Unpianted / Metal | RLORRR | X8321 | Thailand | Base Code:(s) | ||||
2014 | Pop Culture The Muppets | Unpainted | Beaker & Dr. Bunsen Honeydew deco on sides, "The Muppet Show" on sides & rear | Matte Black / Metal | Clear | Orange | Orange Line ORDDRR | BDR85 | Thailand | Base code(s): G32, G34 | ||
2016 | Pop Culture - Star Trek 50th Anniversary | Metalflake Orange | Scotty on sides. "Star Trek" on rear | Unpainted / Metal | Smoke Tinted | Black | RR | DJG81 | Thailand | Base code(s): H48 |