Description
Based on a '56 Ford pickup, the Baja Bruiser originally debuted in the 1974 Flying Colors line.In 1974 Mattel continued with Enamel paints but introduced them with Tampo's . Creating the Flying Colors.
The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white back ground with cars Baja Bruiser, Heavy Chevy & P-917) Flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5" .
Versions
The Baja Bruiser has come out in the following versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color/Type | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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1974 | Hot Wheels | Enamel Orange | Blue, White, Red "5" | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1974 | Hot Wheels | Enamel Yellow | Blue, White, Red "5" | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1974 | Hot Wheels | Enamel Yellow | Magenta, White, Red "5" | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1975 | Hot Wheels | Light Enamel Green | Blue, White, Red "5" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1975 | Hot Wheels | Enamel Orange | Blue, White, Red "5" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1977 | Hot Wheels | Dark Enamel Blue | Yellow, White, Red "BAJA BRUISER" "711" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | RL | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1977 | Hot Wheels | Dark Enamel Blue | Yellow, White, Red "BAJA BRUISER" "711" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | BW | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1982 | Hot Wheels | Enamel White | Yellow, White, Red "6" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | BW | 8258 | Hong Kong | ||
1982 | Hot Wheels | Enaemel White | Yellow, White, Light Red "6" | Chrome / Plastic | Black | BW | 8258 | Malaysia |
Gallery
Re-Cast Baja Bruiser 2009
The Baja Bruiser was remade for 2009 and has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color/Type | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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4/6 | 2009 | HWC.com Series 8 - Real Riders #4 | Spectraflame Race Team Blue | Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. Red, White, Yellow "41" | Chrome / Metal | Black | Red-Rim, Chrome ORRR | P2138 | China | ||
1/6 | 2011 | HWC.com Series 10 - Neo-Classics | Spectraflame Bright Orange and Chrome | Two-Tone Blue "Hood-to-Side" Stripes | Chrome / Metal | Black | Neo Classic RL | V0476 | Thailand | ||
2015 | 29th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention | Spectraflame Pink | White Stripes | Chrome / Metal | White | ORRR | DJX39 | Thailand | RLC Party |