Description[]
RD-02 is an original design by Mark Jones that first debuted under the Racing Drones segment of the AcceleRacers series in 2005. It depicts a robotic race car with 849 HP, a fueled turbine engine, independent computer controlled suspension, full aluminum chassis with carbon fiber body, stability control wings, 18" front and 20" back wheels.
RD-02 was featured in the Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers film series driven by multiple RD-S1.
Versions[]
RD-02 has been released in the following versions:
Col. # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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N/A | 2005 | AcceleRacers: Racing Drones 2/9 |
Black | Silver and green Racing Drones insignias, encrypted "RD02" | Dark Grey / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Tooled into base | Green CM6 | G8108 | Malaysia | Featured in Hot Wheels Unleashed and [[Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged | |
N/A | 2006 | AcceleRacers: Stripped Metal | Chrome | Green and black Racing Drones insignias, encrypted "RD02" | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Tooled into base | Green CM6 | J7252 | Malaysia | ||
N/A | 2007 | Crash Arena | Yellow | Silver, black, and white stripes and "8" | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Orange) | Tooled into base | OH5 | K8833 | Malaysia | Base Variation | |
102/196 | 2008 | Track Stars 2/12 |
Green | Black stripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Tooled into base | Green Rim OH5 | M7004 | Malaysia | Also released on Trick Tracks card Base Variation Base code(s): |
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N/A | 2008 | Happy Birthday! | Blue | Silver and blue stripes and Circle Flame logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Tooled into base | Chrome Rim OH5 | N1159 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive Base code(s): |
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N/A | 2010 | Attack Pack 5-Pack | Brown | Silver, orange, and black dirty steel plate designs | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Tooled into base | Gold OH5 | R2770 | Thailand | Base code(s): | |
N/A | 2013 | Street Beasts 5-Pack | Black | Red, yellow, brown, and silver grate and stripe tampos, HW logo | Red / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Tooled into base | Silver OH5 | X9853 | Thailand | Base code(s): | |
N/A | 2014 | Max Steel Aqua Invasion 5-Pack | Black | Light Purple and Purple tampos on top | Metalflake Purple / Metal |
Tinted (Pink) | Tooled into base | Chrome Magenta PR5 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
N/A | 2014 | Max Steel 8/12 |
Black | Light Purple and Purple tampos on top | Metalflake Purple / Metal |
Tinted (Pink) | Tooled into base | Chrome Magenta PR5 | BDL49 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | |
107/250 | 2015 | HW Off-Road: Ice Mountain | Silver | Red, blue, and white stripes, "Unit 1", "SNOW PATROL", HW logo | Metalflake Purple / Metal |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Tooled into base | Light blue OH5 | CFK56 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G30 | |
107/250 | 2015 | HW Off-Road: Ice Mountain | Blue | Red, blue, and white stripes, "1", "SNOW PATROL", HW logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Tooled into base | White & Chrome Blue Rim OH5 | CFL74 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H19 | |
276/365 | 2017 | HW Glow Wheels 4/10 |
Red | Light and dark green designs with white stripes and HW logo | Green / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Tooled into base | Glow Wheels, Gold Rim TRAP5 | DTY33 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K16 | |
N/A | 2020 | Mystery Models (Series 3) 10/12 |
Black | Pink, blue, and white stripes and snow, "10", HW logo | White / Metal |
Tinted (Pink) | Tooled into base | White tire, light blue RA6 | GS108 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N29 |
2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 2005
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels
Specialty: This racing drone will do anything to win. Meant for business during battle, the disposable racer is decked out with a forward-mounted cannon and six-spoke wheels for full fighting power.
Trivia[]
- RD-02 was also featured in the video games Hot Wheels Unleashed and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged
See also[]
Gallery[]
Notable Vehicles in Hot Wheels Media |
List: 2005 Ford Mustang • 2013 Hot Wheels Chevy Camaro Special Edition • 24 Ours • Bad to the Blade • Baja Truck • Bone Shaker • Dairy Delivery • Deora II • Fast Fish • Hollowback • Loop Coupe • MS-T Suzuka • Night Shifter • Power Pistons • Power Rage • Quick n' Sik • RD-02 • Rip Rod • Rodger Dodger • Saber • Seared Tuner • Sharkruiser • Twin Mill • Volkswagen Drag Bus |