Description[]
RD-04 is an original design by Eric So that first debuted under the Racing Drones segment of the AcceleRacers series in 2005. It depicts a robotic off-road SUV with 600 HP, a JK1-M hydrogen fueled turbine engine, independent fully adjustable computer controlled suspension, aluminum alloy chassis with carbon fiber body, and 22” wheels. This casting featured a spare modified CM6 wheel type as an interior piece.
RD-04 was not featured in the Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers film series.
Versions[]
RD-04 has been released in the following versions:
| Col. # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 2005 | AcceleRacers: Racing Drones 4/9 |
Flat Black | Silver and green Racing Drones insignias, encrypted "RD04" | Gray / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Transparent Green Spare | Grey & Transparent Green CM6 | G8110 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2006 | AcceleRacers: Team Colors | Anodized Green | Silver, white, and black Racing Drones insignias, encrypted "RD04" | Black / Metal |
Clear | Clear Spare | Transparent & Black CM6 | K3295 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2006 | Ultimate Track 3-Pack | Beige | White, black, and gold tampos, "RD-04" | Black / Metal |
Black | Black Spare | Beige CM6 | J3558 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2006 | Holiday Hotrods | Satin Red | N/A | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Smoke) | Silver Spare | 5SP | L1187 | Malaysia | 
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| N/A | 2008 | Hybrid Racers 5-Pack | Blue | Blue, white, and green tampos, "ZERO EMISSION" | Gray / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Transparent Green Spare | Green 5SP | L9968 | Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2008 | Turbo Driver | Satin Red | Black, white, and red designs, flame in circle, HW logo | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black Spare | 5SP | N1716 | Thailand | Modified base Base code(s): |
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| N/A | 2010 | 20-Pack Exclusive | Blue | Blue, white, and green tampos, "ZERO EMISSION" | Gray / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Transparent Green Spare | Light Green 5SP | Malaysia | Similar to L9968 Base code(s): |
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| 197/244 | 2011 | Thrill Racers - Ice 5/6 |
Chrome | Black, blue, and red designs, "4", HW logo | Metalflake Blue / Metal |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Dark Blue Spare | Black & White 5SP | T9904 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D02 | 
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| N/A | 2011 | Mystery Models (Circuit Champions) 8/20 |
Chrome | Black, blue, and red designs, "4", HW logo | Metalflake Blue / Metal |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Dark Blue Spare | Black & White 5SP | R9105 | Malaysia | Identical to T9904 Base code(s): |
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| N/A | 2014 | Max Steel 4/12 |
Blue | Black and yellow tampos | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gold Spare | Blue & Yellow 5SP | BDL45 | Malaysia | International release Base code(s): |
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| N/A | 2014 | Max Steel Land Invasion 5-Pack | Blue | Black and yellow tampos | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gold Spare | Blue & Yellow 5SP | Malaysia | Identical to BDL45 Base code(s): J30 |
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| N/A | 2016 | Max Steel 5-Pack | Blue | Black and yellow tampos | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gold Spare | Blue & Yellow 5SP | DGN46 | Malaysia | Named RD-07, Identical to BDL45 Base code(s): J30 |
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Trivia[]
- This casting was featured in the video games Sega Rally Revo and Turbo Driver
See also[]
Gallery[]
RD-04's appearance in Sega Rally Revo
RD-04 version fluorescent green
In Hot Wheels:World's Best Driver
McDonald's Front
McDonald's 2005