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Revision as of 00:58, 19 January 2018
Description
"Speed, Power, and Attitude define the realm of Hot Wheels. One of the finest examples of these characteristics can be seen in the Maelstrom. Twin V-8 engines power the many curves of this wild ride with large scoops to pull in power giving air. Side vents and twin rear pipes quickly remove the exhaust from the firing of those 24 cylinders. The single seat cockpit allows for just one lucky soul to take the ride of their life at a time. Wouldn't you like to wait in that line?" I know I sure would!
The origins of the Maelstrom started in 2001 when Hot Wheels Director Of Design Nathan Proch, gave Fraser Campbell a design brief to create the ultimate vehicle for the European Hot Wheels market. Hailing from the United Kingdom himself, this was Fraser's first vehicle attempt for the Hot Wheels basic line. His first idea was to have the engines up front and the cockpit over the rear wheels. There was a concern however that it beared too much resemblance to the existing Twin Mill and Twin Mill II castings, so a change was needed. Back at the drawing board and wanting to keep the elements of "big engines, big power, and big attitude", Fraser continued to toss the layout of his design around. Eventually, his final forward cockpit and mid-engined design made it into production as 2001 First Edition car called the Maelstrom. The Maelstrom has been said by some to resemble the Hairy Hauler or the Vulture. It also tends to bear some similarities to the Vector M12.
This car made its first appearance in the videogame Hot Wheels: Bash Arena (PC) (2002). It makes a reappearance in the following videogames: Hot Wheels: Velocity X (PC, GBA, PS2, GC) (2002) and Hot Wheels: World Race (PC, GBA, PS2, PC) (2003).
Versions
The Maelstrom has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Toy # | Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Country | Notes | Photo |
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28754 | 24 | 2001 | First Editions 12/36 | Dark Blue | Grey Flames | Chrome Plastic | Tinted | Chrome | 3SP | Malaysia | Light Blue | |
53762 | 233 | 2001 | Mainline | Neon Yellow | Orange Flames | Black | Black | Chrome | 5DOT | Malaysia | ||
69554 | 2002 | Crash Curve Track Set | White | Grey Flames | Chrome | Tinted | Chrome | 3SP | Malaysia | |||
89090 | 2002 | Metro City Police Track Set | Red | Grey Flames | Chrome | Tinted | Chrome | 3SP | Malaysia | |||
89043 | 2002 | Pavement Pounders | Black | Grey Flames | Chrome | Tinted | Chrome | 3SP | Malaysia | |||
47378 | 2002 | Power Launcher | Yellow | Black Flames | Black | Tinted | Chrome | PR5 | Malaysia | |||
54436 | 221 | 2002 | Mainline | Silver | Octopus Tampo | Red Chrome | Red | Red Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | ||
56026 | 2002 | Originals | Black & Chrome | Red, Blue Stripes | Black | Tinted | Chrome | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | |||
2002 | Palm Desert Toy Fair | Red, White, Blue | Stars, Flame Outline, "Toy Fair 2002" | Chrome | Light Blue | Chrome | PR5 | Malaysia | ||||
54435 | 5pk | 2002 | Octoblast | Silver | Octopus Tampo | Red Chrome | Red | Red Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | ||
57042 | 5pk | 2003 | Cop Squad | Red-Orange | Bomb Squad Tampos | Black | Tinted | Chrome | SB | China | ||
57042 | 5pk | 2003 | Cop Squad | Red-Orange | Bomb Squad Tampos | Black | Tinted | Chrome | PR5 | China | ||
57042 | 5pk | 2003 | Cop Squad | Red-Orange | Bomb Squad Tampos | Black | Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | China | ||
C4560 | 2004 | Mutant Biotronic Kingdom Set | Purple | Mantis Tampo | Black | Orange | Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | |||
B3589 | 5pk | 2004 | Zero-G | Metalflake Light Blue | Circuit Board Tampos | Black | Light Blue | Chrome | China | AKA: Velocity Vortex | ||
H9057 | 149 | 2005 | Mainline | Black | Red Flames | Red | Red | Chrome | 5SP | Thailand | ||
H9057 | 149 | 2005 | Mainline | Black | Red Flames | Red | Red | Chrome | [[PR5] | Thailand | ||
H9057 | 149 | 2005 | Mainline | Black | Red Flames | Red | Red | Chrome | PR5 | Malaysia | ||
H6996 | 2005 | 2X Power Launcher | Blue | HW Logo & Flames | Black | Light Orange | Gold | PR5 | China | |||
H7047 | 2005 | Toys 'R Us Track Set | Flat Neon Yellow | Flames | Chrome | Tinted | Silver | PR5 | China | VHTF Short Run | ||
J3294 | 5pk | 2006 | Crazy Croc | Teal | Swamp Rocket Tampos | Black | Green | Chrome | 5SP | China | ||
J3294 | 5pk | 2006 | Crazy Croc | Teal | Swamp Rocket Tampos | Black | Green | Chrome | Green OH5 | China | ||
J2549 | 2006 | X-Pandables - Pizza Palace | Teal | Swamp Rocket Tampos | Black | Green | Chrome | China | ||||
J2560 | 2007 | QuickShot Launcher | Silver | Flame Tampos, "06" | Red Chrome | Red | Chrome | China | ||||
M6996 | 94 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 18/24 | Red | Orange, Yellow & Blue Tampos | Black | Blue | Silver | PR5 | Malaysia | ||
M6996 | 94 | 2008 | Web Trading Cars 18/24 | Purple | Orange, Yellow & Green Tampos | Black | Green | Silver | PR5 | Malaysia | ||
H6291 | 2008 | Crash Curve Track Set | Flat Light Blue | Brighter Circuit Board Tampos | Black | Light Blue | Chrome | Thailand | ||||
M1018 | 2008 | G-Force Track Set | Darker Teal | Swamp Rocket Tampos | Black | Green | Chrome | Thailand | ||||
N8256 | 2008 | Black Friday 10-Pack | Dark Blue | HW Logo & Flames | Black | Orange | Gold | PR5 | Thailand | Wal-Mart Exclusives | ||
X3217 | 2011 | Team Hot Wheels Commemorative 20-Pack | Gray | Orange, Yellow & Blue Tampos | Blue | Light Blue | Gold | PR5 | Malaysia | |||
2012 | Various Multi-packs | White | Red, Teal& Blue Tampos | Blue | Red | Gold | PR5 | Malaysia | New Base Text Style | |||
Y8135 | 2013 | Mystery Models Series 2 12/12 | Orange | Orange, Teal & Blue Tampos | Blue | Light Blue | Gold | PR5 | Malaysia | |||
BDW30 | 2014 | High-Speed Wheels Track Stars #9/25 | Maroon | Red, White & Blue | Black Tint | Dark Blue | Chrome | HSRW | Malaysia | Changes made to casting | ||
CDT20 | 5pk | 2015 | Track Aces | Dark Blue | White & Blue Tampos | Yellow | Clear | Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | ||
DLH90 | 2016 | Scavenger Hunt 4/4 | Lime Green | White & Blue Tampos | White | Clear | Chrome | PR5 | Thailand | |||
11 | 2016 | 2016 Mystery Models (Canada Exclusive) | Green | White and blue Stripes, 68 on side | White | Clear | Chrome | White Trim PR5 | Malaysia | |||
? | 6/6 | 2017 | HW Easter Series | Metalflake Gold | Dark Pink & White stripes, & 'Easter' on sides | Yellow / Plastic | Tinted (Pink) | Chrome | Yellow & Dark Blue OH5SP | Thailand | Base code(s): |
"Atomix" Versions
In 2002, the Maelstrom was released in the Atomix series.
Year | Series | Number | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Wheel Color | Country | Photo |
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2002 | Atomix Display Case | N/A | Blue | Silver | ZAMAC | Red | Chrome | China | |
2002 | Scrap Yards Track Set | #7 | Black | Red & Yellow Flames | ZAMCA | Silver | Chrome | China | |
2003 | World Race | Street Breed #3 | Purple | Street Breed Tampo | ZAMAC | Neon Green | Chrome | China | |
2002 | Shark Park | N/A | Light Blue | Shark Park Tampo | ZAMAC | Orange | Chrome | China | |
2003 | Atom Moblies | N/A | Black | Flame Tampos | ZAMAC | Silver | Blue | China | |
2004 | Hot Rods | N/A | Orange | Flame Tampos | ZAMAC | Silver | Chrome | China | |
2003 | Rally Case Keychain | N/A | Neon Yellow | Black | Black | Chrome | China |
"Speed Demons" Versions
In 2003, the Maelstrom was released in the Speed Demons series. It features a pull back motor inside.
Gallery (Original Casting)
Gallery (Speed Demons Casting)
Gallery (Atomix Casting)
External Links
Hot Wheels Originals: MAELSTROM Scavenger Hunt Special Edition: MAELSTROM