Combat Medic

Description[]

This U.S. Mail truck was introduced as the Letter Getter in the Flying Colors basic line of 1977. At first it was only available in the Truckin' Machines 6-Pack with red sidewalls or redlines and a metal base. Later in 1977 it was released in a single blister pack but only had basic wheels or blackwalls with a metal base. In 1978 the base was changed to black plastic. This casting's name was changed to Combat Medic in 1986.

The Incredible Hulk is a modified version of the Letter Getter introduced as part of the Scene Machines series. It was issued in Enamel White with The Incredible Hulk tampo'd on the sides and features a peephole at the back with a scene viewable through it.

The S.W.A.T. is a modified version of the Letter Getter introduced as part of the Scene Machines series. It was issued in Enamel Dark Blue and features a peephole at the back with a scene viewable through it.

The Hot Wheels Race Team was a modified version of the Letter Getter with the removal of the back doors and a plastic magnifier inserted in the rear, so a scene could be scene when looked through.

Issued first in 1986, the Combat Medic was a reissue of the casting first released in 1977 as the Letter Getter.

The Delivery Truck was originally introduced as the Letter Getter in the Flying Colors basic line of 1977. At first it was only available in the Truckin' Machines 6-pack with Red sidewalls or RL and a metal base. Later in 1977 it was released in a single blister pack but only had basic wheels or Blackwalls (BW) with metal base. In 1978 the base was changed to black plastic.

(Snap-On Tools Truck Description) Snap-On is a tool manufacture and distributor, they service Professional shops, to sell their tool line. This was a promo through them, distributed off their trucks. It looks like one of the sales trucks that would be in the field, that stops at service centers to sell to their customers.

This Appears to be only available in the Service Center, The Service Center contained two cars: Snap-On Tools Truck and 3-WIndow '34. It was a Pop n Play set, featuring a Gas station setting, with a Snap-On service center theme.

Versions[]

The Combat Medic has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations
	1977	Truckin' Machines 6-Pack	White	Blue & Red stripes, "US Mail" & logo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Black	RL	9643	Hong Kong	Named as Letter Getter
	1977	Flying Colors	White	Blue & Red stripes, "US Mail" & logo	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	9643	Hong Kong	Named as Letter Getter
	1979	The Heavies	White	Blue & Red stripes, "US Mail" & logo	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	9643	Hong Kong	Named as Letter Getter
	1979	Mainline	White	Blue & Red stripes, "US Mail" & logo	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	9643	Hong Kong	Named as Letter Getter
	1979	Scene Machines	White	Green, Black and Red "The Incredible Hulk"	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	BW	2850	Hong Kong	Named as The Incredible Hulk
	1979	Scene Machines	Dark Enamel Blue	White, Orange , and Blue, "S.W.A.T." logo on sides	Plastic / Black	Yellow	Brown	BW	2854	Hong Kong	Named as S.W.A.T. Van
	1981	Scene Machines	Yellow	Black, Red and White "Racing Team" #1 Hot Wheels logo tampos	Black / Plastic	Clear	Brown	BW	3305	Hong Kong	Named as Racing Team
	1982	Mainline	White	Blue & Red striping, "US Mail" & logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	9643	Malaysia	Named Letter Getter
	1984	Mainline	White	Orangish, Brown, Red, "Frito Lay"	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	9643	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Van
	1986	Action Command	Olive	"Medical Unit" & Camo	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	Black BW	2519	Malaysia
	1988	Action Command	Tan	"Medical Unit" & Camo	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	Black BW	2519	Malaysia
	1988	20th Anniversary 3-Pack	Gold Chrome	Hot Wheels 20th Anniversary molded in side w/ridges	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	BW	4606	Malaysia	w/ ribs
	1988	20th Anniversary 3-Pack	Gold Chrome	Hot Wheels 20th Anniversary molded in side w/ridges	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	BW	4607	Malaysia	smooth
N/A	1989	Workhorses	White	Red, Blue and Yellow "Wonder Bread"	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black	BW	2808	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Truck Pre-Number
#52	1989	Workhorses	White	Red, Blue and Yellow "Wonder Bread"	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black	BW	2808	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Truck All Blue card
#52	1990	Mainline	White	Red, Blue and Yellow "Mobile Tune-Up"	Black / Plastic	Red	Black	BW	1578	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Truck
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	BW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	WBW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	YBW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Light Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	BW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Light Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	WBW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	The Simpsons	Enamel Yellow	Black, Red and Light Magenta	Plastic / Black	Clear	White	YBW	9114	Malaysia	Named as Homer's Nuclear Waste Van
	1990	Color Racers II	Maroon Light Blue	No graphics	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	BW	2843	Malaysia	Named Letter Getter
#52	1991	Mainline	White	Red and Blue "Air France Cargo"	Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	BW	4970	Malaysia	Named Delivery Truck International only
0001	1995	Little Debbie	White	Red, Blue "McKee" and "Little Debbie"	Black / Plastic	Clear	White	BW		China	Named Delivery Truck 3-pack
0001	1995	Little Debbie	White	Red, Blue "McKee" and "Little Debbie"	Black / Plastic	Clear	White	7SP		China	Named Delivery Truck 3-pack
	1995	M&D Toys Limited Edition Bob's Toy Show	Red	Yellow Stripe, Banner with "Bob's Toy Show", "A Collectable Meet For The Miniature Car Collector", "#13", HW logo	Black / Plastic	Tinted	Black	RR	9504 / 14975	Malaysia
	1997	Police Force 5-Pack	Dark Blue	"S.W.A.T."	Light Gray / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	SB	17461	Thailand	Named as Delivery Truck
	1997	Police Force 5-Pack	Dark Blue	White, Gold "S.W.A.T."	Light Gray / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	7SP	17461	Thailand	Named as Delivery Truck
	1997	Action News Team 5-Pack	White	Yellow, Blue "Broadcast Van", Red "Action News", "KHWW"	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	Malaysia	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Truck
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874	1998	Race Team Crew 5-Pack & Mainline	Gray	Blue, White & Red "TOOL SUPPLY"	Red / Plastic	Blue tint	Red	SB	18837	Thailand	Named as Pit Crew Truck
874	1998	Race Team Crew 5-Pack & Mainline	Gray	Blue, White, Red "TOOL SUPPLY"	Red / Plastic	Blue tint	Red	5DOT	19580	Thailand	Named as Pit Crew Truck
	1999	House Calls 5-Pack	Blue	Black with Orange flames, White "Stinky's"	Black / Plastic	Blue tint	Black	SB		Thailand	Named as Delivery Truck
044	2000	Tony Hawk Skate 4/4	Metalflake Gray	Black, White, Silver & Red Tony Hawk	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Red)	Black	5SP	26047	Thailand
	2001	Truck Stoppers 5-Pack	Pearl Lt. Blue	Orange, Blue, & Black flames, 'blue X emergency' on sides	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Orange)	Black	5SP		Thailand
	2001	Truck Stoppers 5-Pack	Light Blue	Blue Orange flames, White, Black "Emergency"	Chrome / Plastic	Orange tint	Black	5SP	50066	Thailand	Named as Delivery Truck
102	2002	Grave Rave 4/4	Flat Black	"Grave Rave" tampos on sides	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Yellow)	Gray	5SP	54458	Malaysia	Named as Grave Rave Wagon
102/240	2002	Grave Rave Series 4/4	Flat Black	"Grave Rave"	Chrome / Plastic	Yellow	Gray	5SP	54458	Thailand	Named as Grave Rave Wagon
	2002	Halloween Highway	Orange	"Pharaoh Fueled" Black and Light Green	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	Gold 5SP	54320	Thailand	Came with The Demon
	2002	Halloween Highway	Orange	"Pharoh Fueled" Black and Light Green (tampo is missing an "a")	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	Gold 5SP	54320	Thailand	Came with The Demon
	2002	Oakland A's Promo	Green	Oakland A's logo(s) on sides; The Mercury News logo	Yellow / Plastic	Clear	Yellow	5SP	85607		Handed out at one A's game in 2002
089	2003	Carbonated Cruisers 5/5	Silver	"Weise" on sides	Blue / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Blue	Blue 5SP	57226	Malaysia
089	2003	Carbonated Cruisers 5/5	Silver	"Weise" on sides	Blue / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Blue	Blue PR5	57226	Malaysia
1/6	2003	Snap-On Promo	Enamel White	Red,Black "Snap-On"	Plastic / Black	Smoke tint	Black	PR5	57538	Malaysia	Named as Snap-On Tools Van
	2005	Little Debbie	White	"Little Debbie" and "Unwrap A Smile"	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	H3943	Thailand	Named as Delivery Truck 3-pack
081	2005	Asphalt Jungle 1/5	Purple	"Big Pig Dogs" tampos on sides	Gray / Plastic	Yellow tint	Black	5SP	G6803	Thailand	Named as Combat Ambulance
081	2005	Asphalt Jungle 1/5	Purple	"Big Pig Dogs" tampos on sides	Gray / Plastic	Yellow tint	Black	PR5	G6803	Thailand	Named as Combat Ambulance
079	2006	Spy Force 4/5	Metalflake Blue-Gray	Red, White and Silver tampos on sides	Gray / Plastic	Red tint	Black	White 5SP	J3405	Malaysia	Named as Combat Ambulance
079	2006	Spy Force 4/5	Metalflake Blue-Gray	Red, White and Silver tampos on sides	Gray / Plastic	Red tinted	Black	5SP	J3405	Malaysia	Named as Combat Ambulance
	2007	Daily Planet Delivery	Gray	Metropolis Skyline, Daily Planet	Black / Plastic	Red tinted	Black	5SP	N2086	Malaysia	Paired with W-Oozie
	2008	Max Steel 5-Pack	Green	Black, Silver & Light Green graphics; Max Steel logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	N2086	Malaysia	Named as Delivery Truck
	2009	Cop Rods 9/26	Pearl White	Light Blue & Blue, "Fort Thomas Police"	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	5SP	N9001	Thailand	Base code(s): A52
	2009	Fire Rods 17/26	Metalflake Deep Red	White, Red & Gold Lewiston Fire Dept. "Emergency"	Gold Chrome / Plastic	Clear	Black	Redline GT5SP	N9035	Thailand	Toys R Us Exclusive Base code(s): B29
	2009	Military Rods 26/26	Flat Khaki Green	Yellow & Black Checker pattern, Bomber girl	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Black)	Black	5SP	N9825	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2009	Classics (Series 5) 25/30	Spectraflame Orange	Black & White, "HW Dragway"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	RL5SP	N6952	Thailand	Base code(s): B23
	2009	Classics (Series 5) 25/30	Spectraflame Orange	Black & White, "HW Dragway"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	Redline CDDRR	N6952	Thailand	Chase Base code(s):
	2009	Classics (Series 5) 25/30	Spectraflame Steel Blue	Black & White, "HW Dragway"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	RL5SP	N6952	Thailand	Base code(s): B48
	2009	Classics (Series 5) 25/30	Spectraflame Steel Blue	Black & White, "HW Dragway"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	Whiteline CDDRR	N6952	Thailand	Chase Base code(s):
	2009	Classics 30-Car Set	Spectraflame Black	Black and White, "HW Dragway"	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	Whiteline CDDRR	N6952	Thailand	Wal-Mart exclusive Base code(s): B26
	2009	Graffiti Rides 5-Pack	Metalflake Green	Green, Dark Green, Yellow & Black	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Yellow)	Black	5SP	N4071	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2009	Holiday Rods 6/6	Satin Blue and white	Light Blue "Hot Wheels" logo with candy canes	Chrome / Metal	Clear	Gray	Redline LW5	R4223	Thailand	Base code(s): B37
	2009	Holiday Rods 6/6	Chrome	Light Blue "Hot Wheels" logo with candy canes	Chrome / Metal	Clear	Gray	Whiteline LW5	R4223	Thailand	Base code(s):
	2009	Hot Wheels Delivery: Sweet Rides	Chrome	Blue "York Peppermint Pattie" logo	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Blue	RL5SP	P8572	Thailand	Appears in a 2010 Hot Wheels Delivery 20-Pack as well. Base code(s): B28
	2010	Hot Wheels Delivery: Slick Rides 11/34	Yellow	Black, Red & White "Champion Spark Plugs" deco	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Gray	CDDRR	R3739	Thailand	Base code(s): B42
	2010	Hot Wheels Delivery: Slick Rides 11/34	Metalflake Dark Gray	Black, Red & White "Champion Spark Plugs" deco	Black / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Black	CDDRR	R3739	Thailand	Base code(s): C27
	2011	Mardi Gras 3/6	Purple	Green, Purple & Yellow graphicss; "Mardi Gras 2011"	Gold Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Green)	Black	Gold Chrome 10SP	V3084	Malaysia	Kroger exclusive Base code(s): C45
	2011	The Hot Ones	Metalflake Pearl Yellow	Black, Red & White tampos; "Hot Wheels Race Team #1"	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Gray	BW	W1569	Thailand	Base code(s): D18, D19
	2011	The Hot Ones	Metalflake Pearl Yellow	Black, Red & White tampos; "Hot Wheels Race Team #1"	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Gray	RLBW	W1569	Thailand	Chase Base code(s):
135/247	2012	HW City Works 5/10	Orange	SPEEDY DELIVERY	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	5SP	V5438	Malaysia	Base code(s): E27
135/247	2012	HW City Works 5/10	Pink	SPEEDY DELIVERY	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Yellow)	Black	5SP	W4453	Malaysia	Base code(s): Walmart Exclusive
012/250	2013	HW City: HW Rescue	Blue	White & Olive stripes, "S.W.A.T", "12"	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Red)	Black	OH5	X1669	Malaysia	Base codes: E48, E51
047/250	2015	HW City: HW Rescue	Metalflake Green	HW and Combat Medic on the sides	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Green)	White	Chrome Green OH5	CFH67	Malaysia	Base codes: G52, H02
	2015	Pop Culture: M&M's Mars	Matelflake Champagne	"Twix" logo on sides, Olive, Red & Beige stripes on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Red)	Red	RREx	BDT08	Thailand	Base code(s): G46
196/250	2016	HW Art Cars 6/10	Orange	Yellow, Blue, White & Black comic graphics on sides & roof	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Grey	White & Turquoise OH5SP	DHR89	Malasyia	Base code(s): H51
196/250	2016	HW Art Cars 6/10	Metalflake Steel Blue	Yellow, Red, Tan & Black comic graphics on sides and roof	Black / Plastic	Tinted (Orange)	Grey	White & Orange OH5SP	DHX02	Malasyia	Base code(s): J18
	2016	Pop Culture: Marvel	Cornflower Blue	The Black Widow graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Black)	Black	WLRRPrf	DJG87	Thailand	Base code(s): J05, J06
	2017	Retro Style	White	Red, White & Blue graphics; "Larry's Mobile Tune-Up"	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	White	5SP	FJP12	Malaysia	Base code(s): K08
	2017	Pop Culture: Women Of Marvel	Red	Scarlet Witch graphics	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Red)	Red	Red Line RR10SP	DWH29-4B10	Thailand	Base code(s): K10
	2018	Pop Culture: Marvel Studios Concept Art 2/5	Metalflake Dark Green	Thor & Loki on sides, Black Roof	Flat Black / Metal	Tinted (Red)	Black	Gold RRE	FKY38	Thailand	Base code(s): L26
	2019	Pop Culture: X-Men 4/5	Light Blue	Beast and Archangel "Uncanny X-Men" on left side, Cyclop, Magik and Phoenix on right side, detailed headlights	Flat Black / Metal	Clear	Black	Gray TRR	FYN92	Thailand	Base code(s): L48, M03
	2019	SpongeBob SquarePants 1/6	Navy Blue Metallic	Order Up! , SpongeBob 👍🏻drive side / SpongeBob shrugging Passanger side	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted Yellow	Red	Chrome Red OH5	GBB37	Thailand	Base code(s): M25, M30
	2019	Pop Culture: The Beatles	White	"Revolver" album art on sides; black roof, front details	White / Metal	Tinted (Smoke)	Black	CDDRR	FYN97	Thailand	Base code(s): M24, M25
	2020	Pop Culture: Led Zeppelin 3/5	White	"Led Zeppelin III" album art on sides; light blue roof, detailed headlights	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Light Blue	DDRR	GJR16	Thailand	Base code(s): M40, M41
	2020	Pixar 1/5	White	Buzz Lightyear on sides, Toy Story logo on hood	Chrome / Plastic	Tinted (Blue)	Black	Chrome Red OH5	GJV22	Thailand	Wal-Mart Exclusive Base code(s): N10, N16, N17
	2021	Pop Culture: Marvel 3/5	Yellow	Falcon deco	ZAMAC	Tinted (Smoke)	Red	RR10SP	GRL27	Thailand	Base code(s): P19, P21, P22
	2021	Pop Culture: DC Comics 5/5	Red	The Flash deco	ZAMAC	Tinted (Smoke)	Yellow	DDRR	GJR31	Thailand	Base code(s) P43, P44
	2022	Pop Culture: Jurassic World 4/5	Light Green		Black / Metal	Tinted (Smoke)	Black	RRSteelie	HCN92	Indonesia	Base code(s): R16
	2023	Pop Culture: Vintage Oil 3/5	Black	Kendall MOTOR OIL emblem on sides; red part of emblem only on hood; black & white checkerboard pattern on sides & roof; red stripe on sides wrapping around front; painted headlights & front turn signals; black rear doors	Black / Metal	Tinted (Smoke)	Black	DDRR	HKC98	Indonesia	Base code(s): S24, S25

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