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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}}
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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}}
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
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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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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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Bases vary from origin= 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 1st 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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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
  
FUN FACTS
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== Versions==
  
== Versions==
 
The '''Hot Bird''' Has been released in the following versions:
  
The '''Hot Bird''' Has been released in the following versions:
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{| 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'''
 
! 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
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|[[1978]]
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|[[1978 Flying Colors]]
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|[[1978 Flying Colors|Flying Colors]]
 
|Black
  
|Black
 
|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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|-
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|1979
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|[[1979]]
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|[[Golden Machines 6-Pack|Golden Machines]]
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|[[Golden Machines 6-Pack]]
 
|Gold plated
  
|Gold plated
 
|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
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|[[1980]]
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|[[1980 Hot Wheels]]
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|[[1980 Hot Wheels|Mainline]]
 
|Brown
  
|Brown
 
|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
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|[[1980]]
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|[[1980 Hot Wheels]]
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|[[1980 Hot Wheels|Mainline]]
 
|Blue
  
|Blue
 
|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
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|[[1982]]
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| Hot Ones
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|[[The Hot Ones]]
 
|Black
  
|Black
 
|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
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|[[1982]]
 
|
  
|
 
|Blue
  
|Blue
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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
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|[[1982]]
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|[[1982 Hot Wheels Hot Ones|Hot Ones]]
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|[[The Hot Ones]]
 
|Black
  
|Black
 
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird
  
|Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird
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|[[Image:HotBird_hwc.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[Image:HotBird_hwc.jpg|75px]]
 
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|1988
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|[[1988]]
 
|[[Color Changers]]
  
|[[Color Changers]]
 
|Purple
  
|Purple
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|[[File:Hot Bird-1988 Color Racer.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:Hot Bird-1988 Color Racer.jpg|75px]]
 
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|1989
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|[[1989]]
 
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
  
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
 
|Metalflake Dark Blue
  
|Metalflake Dark Blue
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|[[File:IMG_8973.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:IMG_8973.jpg|75px]]
 
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|1989
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|[[1989]]
 
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
  
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
 
|Metalflake Dark Blue
  
|Metalflake Dark Blue
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|[[File:IMG_0022.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:IMG_0022.jpg|75px]]
 
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|1989
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|[[1989]]
 
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
  
|Double Barrel Stunt Set
 
|Metalflake Dark Blue
  
|Metalflake Dark Blue
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|set only
  
|set only
 
|[[File:IMG_9317.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:IMG_9317.jpg|75px]]
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|}
  
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=='''Similar Casting'''==
  
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Captain America
  
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== Gallery==
  
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<gallery>
  
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Image:HPIM6739.jpeg|Prototype- White tampo
  
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Image:Promohotbird.jpg|Prototype- Metal-Flake Blue
  
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Image:HotBirdGHOWheels.png|1982 Hot Ones
  
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Image:Hot_bird_dk_blue.jpg
  
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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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|1989
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|[[1989]]
 
| Hot Wheels Collector
  
| Hot Wheels Collector
 
|Metalflake Blue
  
|Metalflake Blue
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|[[Image:3681.JPG|75px]]
  
|[[Image:3681.JPG|75px]]
 
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|1989
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|[[1989]]
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|1989 Hot Wheels Collector
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|Hot Wheels Collector
 
|Metalflake Blue
  
|Metalflake Blue
 
|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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|1989
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|[[1989]]
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|1989 Hot Wheels Collector
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|Hot Wheels Collector
 
|Metalflake Blue
  
|Metalflake Blue
 
|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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|1990
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|[[1990]]
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|1990 Hot Wheels Collector
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|Hot Wheels Collector
 
|Black
  
|Black
 
|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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|1990
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|[[1990]]
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|1990 Hot Wheels Collector #37
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|Hot Wheels Collector #37
 
|White
  
|White
 
|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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|1991
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|[[1991]]
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|1991 Hot Wheels Collector #37
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|Hot Wheels Collector #37
 
|White
  
|White
 
|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
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|[[1990]]
 
|
  
|
 
|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
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|[[1992]]
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|1992 Hot Wheels Collector
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|Hot Wheels Collector
 
|Glitter on Black
  
|Glitter on Black
 
|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
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|[[1996]]
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|1996 100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set
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|100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set
 
|Yellow
  
|Yellow
 
|Black firebird on hood
  
|Black firebird on hood
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|[[Image:4843.JPG|75px]]
  
|[[Image:4843.JPG|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1996
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|[[1996]]
 
|Pontiac Power Collection Set
  
|Pontiac Power Collection Set
 
|Black
  
|Black
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|[[File:IMG_8984.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:IMG_8984.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|1996
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|[[1996]]
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|1996 Hot Wheels Collector #469
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|Hot Wheels Collector #469
 
|Metalflake Gold
  
|Metalflake Gold
 
|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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|1996
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|[[1996]]
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|1996 Hot Wheels Collector #469
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|Hot Wheels Collector #469
 
|Metalflake Gold
  
|Metalflake Gold
 
|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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|1997
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|[[1997]]
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|1996 Hot Wheels Collector #469
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|Hot Wheels Collector #469
 
|Met. Gold
  
|Met. Gold
 
|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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|Hot Wheels Lost Cars of China
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|[[The Lost Cars of China]]
 
|Metalflake Red
  
|Metalflake Red
 
|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
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|[[2004]]
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|Hot Wheels Lost Cars of China
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|[[The Lost Cars of China]]
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|Metalflake Red
  
|Metalflake Red
 
|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
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|[[2005]]
 
|50ft. Track Rolls
  
|50ft. Track Rolls
 
|Red
  
|Red
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|[[Image:Hotbird_red_rl.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[Image:Hotbird_red_rl.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Spectraflame Black
  
|Spectraflame Black
 
|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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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Chrome
  
|Chrome
 
|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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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Spectraflame Dark Blue
  
|Spectraflame Dark Blue
 
|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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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Spectraflame Red
  
|Spectraflame Red
 
|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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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Spectraflame Gold
  
|Spectraflame Gold
 
|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
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|[[2006]]
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics]] Series 2 24/30
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|[[Hot Wheels Classics|Classics 2]] 24/30
 
|Spectraflame Green
  
|Spectraflame Green
 
|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
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|[[2006]]
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|[[2006 Hot Wheels]]
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|[[2006 Hot Wheels|Mainline]]
 
|Black
  
|Black
 
|Yellow and Orange flames
  
|Yellow and Orange flames
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|Gray
  
|Gray
 
|[[7SP]]
  
|[[7SP]]
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|J8029
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|
  
 
|Thailand
  
|Thailand
 
|
  
|
 
|[[Image:Hot_bird_black.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[Image:Hot_bird_black.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2006
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|[[2006]]
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|[[2006 Hot Wheels]]
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|[[2006 Hot Wheels|Mainline]]
 
|Metalflake Purple
  
|Metalflake Purple
 
|Yellow and Orange flames
  
|Yellow and Orange flames
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|Black
  
|Black
 
|[[5SP]]
  
|[[5SP]]
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|J8029
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|
  
 
|Thailand
  
|Thailand
 
|
  
|
 
|[[Image:Hot_bird_purple.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[Image:Hot_bird_purple.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2007
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|[[2007]]
 
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
  
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
 
|Pearl White
  
|Pearl White
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|[[Image:Hotbird10white-1.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[Image:Hotbird10white-1.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2007
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|[[2007]]
 
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
  
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
 
|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
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|[[2007]]
 
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
  
|[[Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive]]
 
|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
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|[[2008]]
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|[[Since '68 Series]]
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|[[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
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|[[2008]]
 
|[[Since '68 Top 40 Set]]
  
|[[Since '68 Top 40 Set]]
 
|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
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|[[2008]]
 
|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]]
  
|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]]
 
|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]]
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|[[2008 Treasure Hunts|Treasure Hunts]]
 
|Metalflake Gold
  
|Metalflake Gold
 
|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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|[[List of 2008 Hot Wheels|2008]]
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|2008
  
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|[[2008 Super Treasure Hunts]]
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|[[2008 Super Treasure Hunts|Super Treasure Hunts]]
 
|Spectraflame Gold
  
|Spectraflame Gold
 
|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_Super_TH.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:Hot_Bird_-_08_Super_TH.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2008
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|[[2008]]
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|[[HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 7|Hot Wheels Collectors.com Series 7]]
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|[[HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 7|HCW.com 7]]
 
|Spectraflame Lt. Brown
  
|Spectraflame Lt. Brown
 
|Red stripe along sides & across top, Red stripes on hood
  
|Red stripe along sides & across top, Red stripes on hood
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|[[file:Hot Bird - HWC Series 7.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[file:Hot Bird - HWC Series 7.jpg|75px]]
 
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|-
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|2009
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|[[2009]]
 
|[[Connect Cars]] - Arizona
  
|[[Connect Cars]] - Arizona
 
|Metalflake Gold
  
|Metalflake Gold
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|[[File:Hot Bird - Arizona Connect Car.jpg|75px]]
  
|[[File:Hot Bird - Arizona Connect Car.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[List_of_2010_Hot_Wheels#Volcano|2010]]
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|2010
  
−
|[[List_of_2010_Hot_Wheels#Race_World_Volcano|Race World Volcano]] 2/4
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|[[Race World Volcano Series (2010)|Race World Volcano]]<br />2/4
 
|Metalflake Blue
  
|Metalflake Blue
 
|Red, Orange, Yellow and Blue flames on sides and hood
  
|Red, Orange, Yellow and Blue flames on sides and hood
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|[[File:Hotbird volcano.JPG|75px]]
  
|[[File:Hotbird volcano.JPG|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[List_of_2010_Hot_Wheels#Volcano|2010]]
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|2010
  
−
|[[List_of_2010_Hot_Wheels#Race_World_Volcano|Race World Volcano]] 2/4
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|[[Race World Volcano Series (2010)|Race World Volcano]]<br />2/4
 
|Metalflake Red
  
|Metalflake Red
 
|Orange, Yellow and White flames on sides and hood
  
|Orange, Yellow and White flames on sides and hood
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|[[File:HotBird Volcano Red.JPG|75px]]
  
|[[File:HotBird Volcano Red.JPG|75px]]
 
|-
  
|-
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|2011
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|Metalflake Silver
 
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|Brown, yellow, orange & red stripes
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|[[File:P1100640c 1000.jpg|75px]]
 
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|[[2011 Hot Wheels Garage|Hot Wheels Garage]] - GM Garage
  
|[[2011 Hot Wheels Garage|Hot Wheels Garage]] - GM Garage
 
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|Metalflake Gold
  
|Metalflake Gold
 
|Silver trim on front & rear windows, & door handles, Red taillights & '853 OKG' license plate, detailed headlights.
  
|Silver trim on front & rear windows, & door handles, Red taillights & '853 OKG' license plate, detailed headlights.
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=='''Similar Casting'''==
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*[[Captain America]]
   
 
==Race World==
  
==Race World==
 
On the back of Race World Volcano card
  
On the back of Race World Volcano card
   
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'''Horsepower:''' 415
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'''Horsepower:''' 415<br />
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'''Speed: '''150<br />
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'''Speed: '''150
  
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'''Acceleration 0-60: '''4.9
  
'''Acceleration 0-60: '''4.9
   
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== Gallery ==
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== Gallery==
 
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File:HPIM6739.jpeg
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HPIM6739.jpeg|Prototype- White tampo
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Promohotbird.jpg|Prototype- Metal-Flake Blue
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File:HPIM8211.jpeg
  
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HotBirdGHOWheels.png|1982 Hot Ones
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Image:Th_IMG_1111-1.jpg
  
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Hot_bird_dk_blue.jpg
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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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Image:Lost china.jpg|Lost Cars of China
  
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Red 01.jpg|Previously unknown LEO India variation?
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Image:Hot_bird_01.JPG|First Edition of this casting
  
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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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India Cars 03.JPG|Malaysia scratched off bases of LEO India cars.
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HPIM6739.jpeg
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Th_IMG_1111-1.jpg
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Captain America GHO.jpg
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Lwch.jpg
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Lost china.jpg|Lost Cars of China
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Hot_bird_01.JPG|First Edition of this casting
 
th_HotBirdJapan002-1.jpg|Japan Box
  
th_HotBirdJapan002-1.jpg|Japan Box
 
th_HotBirdJapan001-1.jpg|Italy Box
  
th_HotBirdJapan001-1.jpg|Italy Box
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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
1978 Flying Colors Black Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted Metal Blue tint Tan BW's - 6144bf 2014 Hong Kong Hot Bird - 78 Flying Colors
1979 Golden Machines 6-Pack Gold plated Blue and Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted Metal Blue tint Tan BW's - 6144bf 2014 Hong Kong  6-pak only 4844
1980 Mainline Brown Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted Metal Blue tint Tan BW's - 6144bf 2014 Hong Kong Hot bird 2
1980 Mainline Blue Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan BW's - 6144bf 2014 Hong Kong Blue hot bird hong kong
1982 The Hot Ones Black Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan GHO's - 6146bf 2014 Hong Kong Gw
1982 Blue Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan BW's - 6144bf 2014 Malaysia Blue hot bird hong kong
1982 The Hot Ones Black Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan GHO's - 6146bf 2014 Malaysia Gw
Dark Blue Yellow eagle, Yellow and Orange stripe on roof Unpainted / Metal Clear Red GHO's - 6146bf India Hot Bird LEO
White Red '80s Firebird tampo Unpainted Metal Blue tint Red GHO's - 6146bf India Hot Bird leo,
Black Yellow & Red stripes & Firebird Unpainted / Metal Blue Tint Brown 2415bf Malaysia HotBird hwc
1988 Color Changers Purple White Bird on Hood Unpainted / Metal Clear Tan BW's - 6144bf 7284 Malaysia Color Racer 3-Pack Hot Bird-1988 Color Racer
1989 Double Barrel Stunt Set Metalflake Dark Blue Gray and Orange tampo Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Gray GHO's - 6146bf Malaysia set only IMG 8973
1989 Double Barrel Stunt Set Metalflake Dark Blue Gray and Orange tampo Unpainted Metal Blue tint Gray UH's - 6143bf set only IMG 0022
1989 Double Barrel Stunt Set Metalflake Dark Blue Gray and Orange tampo Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan GHO's - 6146bf set only IMG 9317
1989 Hot Wheels Collector Metalflake Blue White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood Unpainted / Metal Blue tint Tan GHO Malaysia 3681
1989 Hot Wheels Collector Metalflake Blue White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood Unpainted Metal Blue tint Gray GHO Malaysia Hot Bird mtbluegreyint
1989 Hot Wheels Collector Metalflake Blue White Firebird, Red and Yellow flames on side and hood Unpainted / Metal Tan UH IMG 0553
1990 Hot Wheels Collector Black Yellow firebird on hood, Yellow and Red stripes on roof Unpainted / Metal Clear Red GHO Malaysia IMG 9493
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 3684
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 International 1
1990 Metalflake Silver Yellow Firebird on hood Unpainted / Metal Clear Tan GHO Malaysia Hot Wheels cereal Hot bird hw cereal
1992 Hot Wheels Collector Glitter on Black no tampo Unpainted / Metal Pink tint Pink UH 0462 Malaysia 4001
1996 100th Anniversary of the Automobile Set Yellow Black firebird on hood Black Clear Black PC6 China 100th Anniversary of the Auto gift pack 4843
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 IMG 8984
1996 Hot Wheels Collector #469 Metalflake Gold No tampos Unpainted Metal Gray tint Beige 5SP China Hot Bird - 96 5sp no-bird
1996 Hot Wheels Collector #469 Metalflake Gold Black Firebird on hood Unpainted / Metal Gray tint Black 5SP China Hot Bird - 96 5sp bird
1997 Hot Wheels Collector #469 Met. Gold Black Firebird on hood small Purple HW logo Unpainted / Metal Gray tint Black LW China Hot Bird - 96 LW Bird
2004 The Lost Cars of China Metalflake Red Black and Gold Firebird Unpainted / Metal Clear Gold RL2 G5509 China

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2004 The Lost Cars of China Metalflake Red Black and Gold Bird Unpainted / Metal Clear Gold BW G5509 China HPIM8211
2005 50ft. Track Rolls Red Black and Gold firebird Unpainted / Metal Clear Gold RL5SP H6975 China Track Set Hotbird red rl
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Spectraflame Black Black and Gold phoenix on hood Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Tan BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Black
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Chrome Black and Blue phoenix on hood Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Gray BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Chrome
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Spectraflame Dark Blue Black and Gold phoenix on hood Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Tan BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Blue
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Spectraflame Red Black and Silver phoenix on hood Unpainted Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Black BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Red
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Spectraflame Gold Black and Red phoenix on hood Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Black BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Gold
2006 Classics 2 24/30 Spectraflame Green Black and Yellow phoenix on hood Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Tan BFG5SP J2780 Thailand Hot Bird - Classics Green
2006 Mainline Black Yellow and Orange flames Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Red tint Gray 7SP J8029 Thailand Hot bird black
2006 Mainline Metalflake Purple Yellow and Orange flames Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Black 5SP J8029 Thailand Hot bird purple
2007 Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive Pearl White Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Blue 5SP 54886 Thailand 10 pack only Hotbird10white-1
2007 Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive Flat Black Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Red 5SP 54886 Thailand 10 pack only Hot bird 10 black
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 Hot bird 10 yellow
2008 Since '68 Metalflake Blue Unpainted / Metal, reads "Pontiac Firebird" Clear Beige RLBW L2843 Thailand Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40
2008 Since '68 Top 40 Set Black Smoke Blue RLBW N4608 Hot Bird - Since 68 Top 40 Set
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 40th hot bird
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 Hot Bird - 08 Reg TH
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 Hot Bird - 08 Super TH
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! Hot Bird - HWC Series 7
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 Hot Bird - Arizona Connect Car
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 Hotbird volcano
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 HotBird Volcano Red
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 P1100640c 1000
2011 Hot Wheels Garage - GM Garage Gold Black Firebird tampos, light details ZAMAC Clear Black RR P1100956c 1000
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 Image Not Available
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 HW-Retro Entertainment-Hot Bird-(The Rockford Files)

Similar Casting

Race World

On the back of Race World Volcano card

Horsepower: 415
Speed: 150
Acceleration 0-60: 4.9

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