Description
The Preying Menace is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Rob Matthes which debuted in the 2006 First Editions . It's name is a play on words of the insect it is inspired by; the Preying Mantis. Originally the casting featured an opening canopy, but in 2015 the casting was re-tooled with this feature removed.
Versions
The Preying Menace has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2006 | First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Green) | Black | PR5 | J3259 | Malaysia | 
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| 18 | 2006 | First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Green) | Black | OH5 | J3259 | Malaysia | 
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| 18 | 2006 | First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Green) | Black | FTE | J3259 | Malaysia |
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| 65 | 2007 | Street Beasts 1/4 |
Flat Black | Pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Red) | Red | PR5 | K7582 | Malaysia |
Variation: Silver Painted Base Variation: Light Red Interior |
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| 5pk | 2008 | Street Beast | Red | Purple & Orange Flames | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Yellow) | Maroon | Chrome Orange 5SP | L9965 | Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2011 | Racing Rigs (Swamp Racer) | Green | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Red) | Chrome | PR5 | V2369 | China | Picture: Missing Interior | 
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| N/A | 2012 | Racing Rigs (Caged Cargo) | Orange | Blue Stripes on Top | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Chrome Gold 5SP | W4667 | China |
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| N/A | 2012 | Racing Rigs (Caged Cargo) | Yellow | Blue Stripes on Top | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | PR5 | W4667 | China |
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| 5pk | 2013 | Monster Mission | Light Green | White & Red Skull on Side | Unpained / Metal | Tinted (Yellow) | Brown | Chrome Green PR5 | X9860 | Thailand | 
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| 31 / 250 | 2015 | HW City Street Beasts 1/10 |
Pearl Green | Green & Yellow deco across top | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Red) | Pearl Green | Gold 5SP | CFH53 | Malaysia |
Updated tooling Base Code(s): G51 |
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| 31 / 250 | 2015 | HW City Street Beasts 1/10 |
Brown | Green & Yellow deco across top | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted (Green) | Yellow | Black (Chrome Green Rim) OH5 | CFM05 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): |
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| 5pk | 2018 | Street Beasts | White | Green & Orange design on top | Clear Green / Plastic | Orange | Satin Green | Chrome Green OS5 | FKT51 | Indonesia |
2nd Updated tooling Base Code(s): L07 |
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Notes
- The Preying Menace is playable in Hot Wheels: Ultimate Racing.
Gallery
2007 Street Beast II Series
Monster Mission version
Preying Manace Hot wheels Ultimate Racing Playable.
2018 Street Beasts 5-pack
