Description[]
Paradigm Shift is a Japanese-styled sports car with a large rear wing and an exposed engine and turbocharger setup; its scaling makes it more similar to 'Tooned vehicles. It is typically released with a transparent body.
Versions[]
The Paradigm Shift has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 052 | 2005 | 2005 First Editions: X‑Raycers 2/10 |
Clear Red | Black window banner with white "Proch", HW logo on wing | Silver / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | PR5 | G6715 | Malaysia | 
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| 052 | 2005 | 2005 First Editions: X‑Raycers 2/10 |
Clear Orange | Black window banner with white "Proch", HW logo on wing | Silver / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | PR5 | G6715 | Malaysia | 
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| FTE | 
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| Black PR5 | 
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| 2006 | X‑Raycers 5‑Pack | Clear | Black, Yellow, & Gold Tampos | White / Metal |
Yellow tint | Chrome | Gold OH5 | J3304 | China | 
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| 2008 | Phantom X‑Raycers 5‑Pack | Metalflake Clear Green | Black & Yellow Tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Yellow tint | Chrome | OH5 | L9960 | Thailand | 
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| 203/240 | 2010 | Race World - Earth 3/4 |
Clear Blue | Black, White & Blue Water design. "Water" | Satin Blue / Metal |
Blue tint | Blue | Clear Blue OH5 | R7632 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B48, B50, B52 | 
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| 201/214 | 2010 | |||||||||||
| 213/247 | 2012 | Thrill Racers - Ice 3/5 |
Clear Smoke | Pink, White & Blue tampos, "44" | Purple / Metal |
Teal tint | Grey | Clear Teal PR5 | V5517 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E14, E17 | 
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| 138/250 | 2015 | HW Race: X‑Raycers | Clear Magenta | White, Black & Orange deco on sides & across top | Orange / Metal |
Clear | Grey | Clear Blue TRAP5 | CFK83 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): G52, H02 |
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| 2016 | X‑Raycers 5‑Pack | Clear Green | Blue & White designs on sides | Metalflake Light Blue / Metal |
Clear | Grey | Clear Dark Blue OH5 | DJD26 | Thailand or Malaysia | Base code(s): J12, J26, J27 | 
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| 2020 | HW Winter 3/6 |
Clear | Black & Blue Triangles, "HW Winter '20", HW Winter Logo. | Metalflake Blue / Metal |
Light blue tint | Gold | White Tire, Black RA6 | GJV86 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N28, N30, N31 | 
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2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 2004
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA, USA
Specialty: With a big wing, side air intakes, and an exposed turbo charged 4-cylinder engine, this tuner car was made for shifting into high gear!
Horsepower: 315
Top Speed: 155
Acceleration 0-60: 5.0
Gallery[]
Clear Prototytpe
Prototype vs Red variant
Paradigm Shift as a playable car in Hot Wheels Ultimate Racing
Paradigm Shift as a playable car in Hot Wheels Track Attack
Paradigm Shift in Action
2010 Race World Paradigm Shift have diffrent speed ratings at back of the card between retailed version (248) and Factory Sealed version (155)
2020 HW Winter Release
Paradigm Shift Red variation on international short card
Paradigm Shift Front View
Paradigm Shift Side View
Paradigm Shift Top View
Paradigm Shift Rear View
Paradigm Shift Base
Rare red variation of Paradigm Shift on long and short card
First Edition Paradigm Shift Variations
2008 Phantom X-Raycers 5 pack
2012 Thrill Racers: Ice
