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− | {{casting|name=Hot Bird|series=[[Flying Colors]]|number=2014|years=1978-Present|designer=[[Larry Wood]], [[Bob Rosas]]|image=Hot Bird - 78 Flying Colors.jpg}} |
+ | {{casting|name=Hot Bird|series=[[Flying Colors]]|number=2014|years=[[1978]] - Present|designer=[[Larry Wood]], [[Bob Rosas]]|image=Hot Bird - 78 Flying Colors.jpg}} |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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− | This Firebird was introduced in 1978 as the '''Hot Bird''' in the [[Flying Colors]] series in |
+ | This Firebird was introduced in 1978 as the '''Hot Bird''' in the [[Flying Colors]] series in black and with Blackwalls, ([[bw]]). It was available in the [[Thundershift Roarin' Raceway]]. In 1979 it was gold-plated as part of the '''Golden Machines''' 6-Pack. In 1980 it was changed to brown in the basic line for a short run and then changed again to blue. In 1982 it was changed to black again and joined the '''Hot Ones''' series. The [[Captain America]] also uses this casting. Several paint and tampo variations followed from "glitter black" to metalflake blue. There are also SEVERAL tampo variations over the years. |
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− | + | The original Hot Bird was made in Hong Kong, Malaysia and China. In 2006 a completely new casting was made and produced in both Malaysia and Thailand. This new casting was used from 2006 on. Although very similar to the original, the dimensions of the car differ. The first noticable difference is the size of the shaker scoop on the hood. The new version's shaker is slightly longer than the old. Also, both bases are different. A few other differences are the detail of the rear tail lights and the hood bird tampo. One constant similarity of both models through the years is they have both ALWAYS been all diecast. This Firebird also appeared in Burt Reynold's popular feature film "Smokey And The Bandit." |
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FUN FACTS |
FUN FACTS |
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== Versions== |
== Versions== |
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The '''Hot Bird''' Has been released in the following versions: |
The '''Hot Bird''' Has been released in the following versions: |
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− | {| style="font-size: 85%; text-align: left; |
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: left;" width="100%" |
! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Year''' |
! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Year''' |
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! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Series''' |
! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Series''' |
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! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Photo''' |
! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Photo''' |
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− | |1978 |
+ | |[[1978]] |
− | |[[1978 Flying Colors]] |
+ | |[[1978 Flying Colors|Flying Colors]] |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - 78 Flying Colors.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - 78 Flying Colors.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |1979 |
+ | |[[1979]] |
− | |[[Golden Machines 6-Pack |
+ | |[[Golden Machines 6-Pack]] |
|Gold plated |
|Gold plated |
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|Blue and Red stripes & Firebird |
|Blue and Red stripes & Firebird |
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|[[Image:4844.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:4844.JPG|75px]] |
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− | |1980 |
+ | |[[1980]] |
− | |[[1980 Hot Wheels]] |
+ | |[[1980 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
|Brown |
|Brown |
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|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_2.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_2.JPG|75px]] |
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− | |1980 |
+ | |[[1980]] |
− | |[[1980 Hot Wheels]] |
+ | |[[1980 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
|Blue |
|Blue |
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|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
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|[[Image:Blue_hot_bird_hong_kong.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Blue_hot_bird_hong_kong.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |1982 |
+ | |[[1982]] |
− | | |
+ | |[[The Hot Ones]] |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
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|[[Image:Gw.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:Gw.JPG|75px]] |
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− | |1982 |
+ | |[[1982]] |
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|Blue |
|Blue |
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|Blue tint |
|Blue tint |
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|Tan |
|Tan |
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− | |[[BW]] |
+ | |[[File: BW's - 6144bf.jpg|40px]] |
|2014 |
|2014 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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|[[Image:Blue_hot_bird_hong_kong.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Blue_hot_bird_hong_kong.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |1982 |
+ | |[[1982]] |
− | |[[ |
+ | |[[The Hot Ones]] |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird |
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|Blue tint |
|Blue tint |
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|Red |
|Red |
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− | |[[GHO]] |
+ | |[[File: GHO's - 6146bf.jpg|40px]] |
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|India |
|India |
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|Blue Tint |
|Blue Tint |
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|Brown |
|Brown |
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+ | |[[File: 2415bf.jpg|40px]] |
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− | |Silver [[HO]] |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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|[[Image:HotBird_hwc.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:HotBird_hwc.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1988 |
+ | |[[1988]] |
|[[Color Changers]] |
|[[Color Changers]] |
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|Purple |
|Purple |
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|Clear |
|Clear |
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|Tan |
|Tan |
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− | |[[BW]] |
+ | |[[File: BW's - 6144bf.jpg|40px]] |
|7284 |
|7284 |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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|[[File:Hot Bird-1988 Color Racer.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird-1988 Color Racer.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
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|Metalflake Dark Blue |
|Metalflake Dark Blue |
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|Blue tint |
|Blue tint |
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|Gray |
|Gray |
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− | |[[GHO]] |
+ | |[[File: GHO's - 6146bf.jpg|40px]] |
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|Malaysia |
|Malaysia |
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|[[File:IMG_8973.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_8973.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
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|Metalflake Dark Blue |
|Metalflake Dark Blue |
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|Blue tint |
|Blue tint |
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|Gray |
|Gray |
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− | |[[UH]] |
+ | |[[File: UH's - 6143bf.jpg|40px]] |
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|[[File:IMG_0022.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_0022.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
|Double Barrel Stunt Set |
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|Metalflake Dark Blue |
|Metalflake Dark Blue |
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|Blue tint |
|Blue tint |
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|Tan |
|Tan |
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− | |[[GHO]] |
+ | |[[File: GHO's - 6146bf.jpg|40px]] |
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|set only |
|set only |
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|[[File:IMG_9317.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_9317.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |} |
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− | == Gallery== |
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− | <gallery> |
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− | Image:HPIM6739.jpeg|Prototype- White tampo |
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− | </gallery> |
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− | =='''Collector Number Era 1989'''== |
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− | The '''Hot Bird''' Has been released in the following versions: |
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− | {| style="font-size: 85%; text-align: left;" class="wikitable sortable" width="100%" |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Year''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Series''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Color''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Tampo''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Base Color / Type''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Window Color''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Interior Color''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Wheel Type''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Cast #''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Country''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; Background: #e3e3e3" |'''Notes / Variations''' |
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− | ! style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3" |'''Photo''' |
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|- |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
| Hot Wheels Collector |
| Hot Wheels Collector |
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|Metalflake Blue |
|Metalflake Blue |
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|[[Image:3681.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:3681.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector |
|Metalflake Blue |
|Metalflake Blue |
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|White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood |
|White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood |
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|[[Image:Hot_Bird_mtbluegreyint.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_Bird_mtbluegreyint.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1989 |
+ | |[[1989]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector |
|Metalflake Blue |
|Metalflake Blue |
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|White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood |
|White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood |
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|[[File:IMG_0553.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_0553.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1990 |
+ | |[[1990]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Yellow firebird on hood, Yellow and Red stripes on roof |
|Yellow firebird on hood, Yellow and Red stripes on roof |
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|[[File:IMG_9493.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_9493.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1990 |
+ | |[[1990]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector #37 |
|White |
|White |
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|Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD in Blue on sides |
|Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD in Blue on sides |
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|[[Image:3684.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:3684.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1991 |
+ | |[[1991]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector #37 |
|White |
|White |
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|Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, "ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD" in Blue on sides |
|Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, "ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD" in Blue on sides |
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|[[Image:International 1.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:International 1.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1990 |
+ | |[[1990]] |
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| |
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|Metalflake Silver |
|Metalflake Silver |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_hw_cereal.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_hw_cereal.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
|- |
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− | |1992 |
+ | |[[1992]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector |
|Glitter on Black |
|Glitter on Black |
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|no tampo |
|no tampo |
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|[[Image:4001.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:4001.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
|- |
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− | |1996 |
+ | |[[1996]] |
− | | |
+ | |100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set |
|Yellow |
|Yellow |
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|Black firebird on hood |
|Black firebird on hood |
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|[[Image:4843.JPG|75px]] |
|[[Image:4843.JPG|75px]] |
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|- |
|- |
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− | |1996 |
+ | |[[1996]] |
|Pontiac Power Collection Set |
|Pontiac Power Collection Set |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[File:IMG_8984.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:IMG_8984.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1996 |
+ | |[[1996]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector #469 |
|Metalflake Gold |
|Metalflake Gold |
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|No tampos |
|No tampos |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - 96 5sp no-bird.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - 96 5sp no-bird.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
|- |
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− | |1996 |
+ | |[[1996]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector #469 |
|Metalflake Gold |
|Metalflake Gold |
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|Black Firebird on hood |
|Black Firebird on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - 96 5sp bird.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - 96 5sp bird.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |1997 |
+ | |[[1997]] |
− | | |
+ | |Hot Wheels Collector #469 |
|Met. Gold |
|Met. Gold |
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|Black Firebird on hood small Purple HW logo |
|Black Firebird on hood small Purple HW logo |
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|2004 |
|2004 |
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− | | |
+ | |[[The Lost Cars of China]] |
|Metalflake Red |
|Metalflake Red |
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|Black and Gold Firebird |
|Black and Gold Firebird |
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[[Image:Lost_china_1.jpg|75px]] |
[[Image:Lost_china_1.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2004 |
+ | |[[2004]] |
− | | |
+ | |[[The Lost Cars of China]] |
+ | |||
|Metalflake Red |
|Metalflake Red |
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|Black and Gold Bird |
|Black and Gold Bird |
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|[[File:HPIM8211.jpeg|75px]] |
|[[File:HPIM8211.jpeg|75px]] |
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− | |2005 |
+ | |[[2005]] |
|50ft. Track Rolls |
|50ft. Track Rolls |
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|Red |
|Red |
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|[[Image:Hotbird_red_rl.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hotbird_red_rl.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Spectraflame Black |
|Spectraflame Black |
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|Black and Gold phoenix on hood |
|Black and Gold phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Black.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Black.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Chrome |
|Chrome |
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|Black and Blue phoenix on hood |
|Black and Blue phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Chrome.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Chrome.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Spectraflame Dark Blue |
|Spectraflame Dark Blue |
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|Black and Gold phoenix on hood |
|Black and Gold phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Blue.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Blue.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Spectraflame Red |
|Spectraflame Red |
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|Black and Silver phoenix on hood |
|Black and Silver phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Red.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Red.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Spectraflame Gold |
|Spectraflame Gold |
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|Black and Red phoenix on hood |
|Black and Red phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Gold.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Gold.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[Hot Wheels Classics]] |
+ | |[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30 |
|Spectraflame Green |
|Spectraflame Green |
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|Black and Yellow phoenix on hood |
|Black and Yellow phoenix on hood |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Green.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Classics Green.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[2006 Hot Wheels]] |
+ | |[[2006 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
|Black |
|Black |
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|Yellow and Orange flames |
|Yellow and Orange flames |
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|Gray |
|Gray |
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|[[7SP]] |
|[[7SP]] |
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+ | |J8029 |
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− | | |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_black.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_black.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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− | |2006 |
+ | |[[2006]] |
− | |[[2006 Hot Wheels]] |
+ | |[[2006 Hot Wheels|Mainline]] |
|Metalflake Purple |
|Metalflake Purple |
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|Yellow and Orange flames |
|Yellow and Orange flames |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[5SP]] |
|[[5SP]] |
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+ | |J8029 |
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− | | |
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|Thailand |
|Thailand |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_purple.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_purple.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2007 |
+ | |[[2007]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
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|Pearl White |
|Pearl White |
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|[[Image:Hotbird10white-1.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hotbird10white-1.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2007 |
+ | |[[2007]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
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|Flat Black |
|Flat Black |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_10_black.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_10_black.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2007 |
+ | |[[2007]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]] |
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|Pearl Yellow |
|Pearl Yellow |
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|[[Image:Hot_bird_10_yellow.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:Hot_bird_10_yellow.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2008 |
+ | |[[2008]] |
− | |[[Since '68 Series]] |
+ | |[[Since '68 Series|Since '68]] |
|Metalflake Blue |
|Metalflake Blue |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2008 |
+ | |[[2008]] |
|[[Since '68 Top 40 Set]] |
|[[Since '68 Top 40 Set]] |
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|Black |
|Black |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40 Set.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40 Set.jpg|75px]] |
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− | |2008 |
+ | |[[2008]] |
|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]] |
|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]] |
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|Metalflake Brown |
|Metalflake Brown |
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|[[Image:40th_hot_bird.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:40th_hot_bird.jpg|75px]] |
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|- |
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+ | |[[List of 2008 Hot Wheels|2008]] |
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− | |2008 |
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− | |[[2008 Treasure Hunts]] |
+ | |[[2008 Treasure Hunts|Treasure Hunts]] |
|Metalflake Gold |
|Metalflake Gold |
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|Black Firebird on hood, Black stripes on roof, sides and trunk |
|Black Firebird on hood, Black stripes on roof, sides and trunk |
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|[[File:Hot Bird - 08 Reg TH.jpg|75px]] |
|[[File:Hot Bird - 08 Reg TH.jpg|75px]] |
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|Red, Orange, Yellow and Blue flames on sides and hood |
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|[[2011 Hot Wheels Garage|Hot Wheels Garage]] - GM Garage |
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|Metalflake Gold |
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|Silver trim on front & rear windows, & door handles, Red taillights & '853 OKG' license plate, detailed headlights. |
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==Race World== |
==Race World== |
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On the back of Race World Volcano card |
On the back of Race World Volcano card |
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'''Acceleration 0-60: '''4.9 |
'''Acceleration 0-60: '''4.9 |
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<gallery> |
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+ | Best.JPG|My Best Hot Birds. A Protype and 3 LEO India Variations. |
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+ | Prototype 01.jpg|My prototype. |
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+ | Red 01.jpg|Previously unknown LEO India variation? |
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+ | Red 02.jpg|This came to me from Australia. |
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+ | Red 03.jpg|Malaysia scratched off the base like other LEO India variations. |
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th_HotBirdJapan002-1.jpg|Japan Box |
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Editor de Fotocollages_KTLf83.png|hot Bird The Hot Ones |
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+ | Hot Bird - Treasure Hunt 2008 - 08 - 2.jpg|Hot Bird - Treasure Hunt 2008 - 08 - 2 |
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+ | Hot Bird - Treasure Hunt 2008 - 08 - 3.jpg|Hot Bird - Treasure Hunt 2008 - 08 - 3 |
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Revision as of 00:39, 6 July 2020
Description
This Firebird was introduced in 1978 as the Hot Bird in the Flying Colors series in black and with Blackwalls, (bw). It was available in the Thundershift Roarin' Raceway. In 1979 it was gold-plated as part of the Golden Machines 6-Pack. In 1980 it was changed to brown in the basic line for a short run and then changed again to blue. In 1982 it was changed to black again and joined the Hot Ones series. The Captain America also uses this casting. Several paint and tampo variations followed from "glitter black" to metalflake blue. There are also SEVERAL tampo variations over the years.
The original Hot Bird was made in Hong Kong, Malaysia and China. In 2006 a completely new casting was made and produced in both Malaysia and Thailand. This new casting was used from 2006 on. Although very similar to the original, the dimensions of the car differ. The first noticable difference is the size of the shaker scoop on the hood. The new version's shaker is slightly longer than the old. Also, both bases are different. A few other differences are the detail of the rear tail lights and the hood bird tampo. One constant similarity of both models through the years is they have both ALWAYS been all diecast. This Firebird also appeared in Burt Reynold's popular feature film "Smokey And The Bandit."
FUN FACTS
All hood bird tampos of the original Hot Bird have the head facing to the driver side of the car. The collector #469 hood birds are the only ones that face the passanger side.
The very last of the original Hot Birds was produced for the 50' track set. Although it is a Hot Bird, the name on the base says Pontiac Firebird.
Versions
The Hot Bird Has been released in the following versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1978 | Flying Colors | Black | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Hong Kong | |||
1979 | Golden Machines 6-Pack | Gold plated | Blue and Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Hong Kong | 6-pak only | ||
1980 | Mainline | Brown | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Hong Kong | |||
1980 | Mainline | Blue | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Hong Kong | |||
1982 | The Hot Ones | Black | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Hong Kong | |||
1982 | Blue | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Malaysia | ||||
1982 | The Hot Ones | Black | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | 2014 | Malaysia | |||
Dark Blue | Yellow eagle, Yellow and Orange stripe on roof | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | India | ||||||
White | Red '80s Firebird tampo | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Red | India | ||||||
Black | Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Blue Tint | Brown | Malaysia | ||||||
1988 | Color Changers | Purple | White Bird on Hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | 7284 | Malaysia | Color Racer 3-Pack | ||
1989 | Double Barrel Stunt Set | Metalflake Dark Blue | Gray and Orange tampo | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Gray | Malaysia | set only | |||
1989 | Double Barrel Stunt Set | Metalflake Dark Blue | Gray and Orange tampo | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Gray | set only | ||||
1989 | Double Barrel Stunt Set | Metalflake Dark Blue | Gray and Orange tampo | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | set only | ||||
1989 | Hot Wheels Collector | Metalflake Blue | White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Tan | GHO | Malaysia | |||
1989 | Hot Wheels Collector | Metalflake Blue | White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood | Unpainted Metal | Blue tint | Gray | GHO | Malaysia | |||
1989 | Hot Wheels Collector | Metalflake Blue | White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Tan | UH | |||||
1990 | Hot Wheels Collector | Black | Yellow firebird on hood, Yellow and Red stripes on roof | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | GHO | Malaysia | |||
1990 | Hot Wheels Collector #37 | White | Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD in Blue on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red or Tan | GHO or UH | Malaysia | |||
1991 | Hot Wheels Collector #37 | White | Blue or Turquoise (1991) and Red stars and Stripes, "ALL AMERICAN FIREBIRD" in Blue on sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red or Tan | Gold UH | Malaysia | International line only | ||
1990 | Metalflake Silver | Yellow Firebird on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Tan | GHO | Malaysia | Hot Wheels cereal | |||
1992 | Hot Wheels Collector | Glitter on Black | no tampo | Unpainted / Metal | Pink tint | Pink | UH | 0462 | Malaysia | ||
1996 | 100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set | Yellow | Black firebird on hood | Black | Clear | Black | PC6 | China | 100th Anniversary of the Auto gift pack | ||
1996 | Pontiac Power Collection Set | Black | Yellow Firebird on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Blue tint | Beige | Gold 5SP | China | K Mart Exclusive, 70th Anniversary of the Pontiac set LE7000 | ||
1996 | Hot Wheels Collector #469 | Metalflake Gold | No tampos | Unpainted Metal | Gray tint | Beige | 5SP | China | |||
1996 | Hot Wheels Collector #469 | Metalflake Gold | Black Firebird on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Gray tint | Black | 5SP | China | |||
1997 | Hot Wheels Collector #469 | Met. Gold | Black Firebird on hood small Purple HW logo | Unpainted / Metal | Gray tint | Black | LW | China | |||
2004 | The Lost Cars of China | Metalflake Red | Black and Gold Firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gold | RL2 | G5509 | China | ||
2004 | The Lost Cars of China | Metalflake Red | Black and Gold Bird | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gold | BW | G5509 | China | ||
2005 | 50ft. Track Rolls | Red | Black and Gold firebird | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gold | RL5SP | H6975 | China | Track Set | |
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Spectraflame Black | Black and Gold phoenix on hood | Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Tan | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Chrome | Black and Blue phoenix on hood | Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Gray | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Spectraflame Dark Blue | Black and Gold phoenix on hood | Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Tan | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Spectraflame Red | Black and Silver phoenix on hood | Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Black | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Spectraflame Gold | Black and Red phoenix on hood | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Black | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Classics 2 24/30 | Spectraflame Green | Black and Yellow phoenix on hood | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Tan | BFG5SP | J2780 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Mainline | Black | Yellow and Orange flames | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Red tint | Gray | 7SP | J8029 | Thailand | ||
2006 | Mainline | Metalflake Purple | Yellow and Orange flames | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Black | 5SP | J8029 | Thailand | ||
2007 | Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive | Pearl White | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Blue | 5SP | 54886 | Thailand | 10 pack only | ||
2007 | Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive | Flat Black | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Red | 5SP | 54886 | Thailand | 10 pack only | ||
2007 | Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive | Pearl Yellow | Black and Red stripes on top, Firebird on hood | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Black | [5SP]] | 54886 | Thailand | 10 pack only | |
2008 | Since '68 | Metalflake Blue | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Beige | RLBW | L2843 | Thailand | |||
2008 | Since '68 Top 40 Set | Black | Smoke | Blue | RLBW | N4608 | |||||
2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Metalflake Brown | Gold Firebird | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Red tint | Dark Gold | Gold BW | M0543 | Thailand | Wal-Mart Exclusive | |
2008 | Treasure Hunts | Metalflake Gold | Black Firebird on hood, Black stripes on roof, sides and trunk | Unpainted / Metal or Silver painted, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | clear | black | 5SP | M6971 | Malaysia | ||
2008 | Super Treasure Hunts | Spectraflame Gold | Black Firebird on hood, Black stripes on roof, sides and trunk | Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" | Clear | Black | RR5SP | M6971S | Malaysia | ||
2008 | HCW.com 7 | Spectraflame Lt. Brown | Red stripe along sides & across top, Red stripes on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Blue | Black | RL | L8684 | China | Opening hood - first time on this casting! | |
2009 | Connect Cars - Arizona | Metalflake Gold | Orange, Yellow and Black graphics, w/"Arizona," "48," and "Grand Canyon State," Black hood with Cattle Skull | Clear | Black | 5SP | |||||
2010 | Race World Volcano 2/4 |
Metalflake Blue | Red, Orange, Yellow and Blue flames on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Red Tint | Gray | Red 5SP | R7639 | Malaysia | New base | |
2010 | Race World Volcano 2/4 |
Metalflake Red | Orange, Yellow and White flames on sides and hood | Unpainted / Metal | Orange Tint | Black | Orange 5SP | R7639 | Malaysia | Pontiac Firebird on base | |
2011 | Cars of the Decades | Metalflake Silver | Brown, yellow, orange & red stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Black | Gold Chrome LW | V4428 | Malaysia | Opening hood, "Hot Bird" on base | |
2011 | Hot Wheels Garage - GM Garage | Gold | Black Firebird tampos, light details | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | RR | ||||
2012 | The Hot Ones | Yellow | Black Firebird tampos, "TRANS AM" script on body panels | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Chrome BW | W3789 | Thailand | Hot Bird on base | |
2013 | Retro Entertainment: Rockford Files | Metalflake Gold | Silver trim on front & rear windows, & door handles, Red taillights & '853 OKG' license plate, detailed headlights. | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gold | WLRR5SP | X8910 | Malaysia | Base Code: F12 |
Similar Casting
Race World
On the back of Race World Volcano card
Horsepower: 415
Speed: 150
Acceleration 0-60: 4.9