Description[]
RD-08 is an original design by Jun Imai that first debuted under the Racing Drones segment of the AcceleRacers series in 2005. It depicts a technologically advanced Acceleron-created robotic vehicle with 820 HP, a TZ 350 hydrogen fueled dual turbine engine, independent fully adjustable computer controlled suspension, all wheel drive capabilities, full aluminum chassis, and carbon fiber 24” wheels.
RD-08 was featured in the Hot Wheels: AcceleRacers film series driven by multiple RD-L1.
Versions[]
The RD-08 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 |
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| 2005 | AcceleRacers: Racing Drones 7/9 |
Black | Green and Sliver Drones Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Chrome | CM6 Green Tire | G8114 | Malaysia | |||
| 2006 | AcceleRacers: Accelecharged | Blue | Green & Sliver Drones Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Chrome | CM6 Green Tire | J7253 | Malaysia | |||
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| 2009 | Snake Attack | Metalflake Dark Grey | silver, black, and red tampos on sides | ZAMAC | Tinted (Red) | Black | Chrome Red OH5 | M9954 | China | Also found in multipacks Base code(s): |
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| 2009 | Racing Rigs Speed Haul |
Orange | red, white, and black tampos, HW logo, '08', and racing deco on sides, black flames, and white logo on trunk | ZAMAC | Blue tint | Blue Chrome | Chrome Gold 5SP | N3980 | Malaysia | Base code(s): B13 | ||
| 2009 | Connect Cars: Track Legends 13/25 |
Gold | Black and Orange stripes, 13 on side | ZAMAC | Tinted (Orange) | Black | OH5 | P2105 | Malaysia | Base code(s): |
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| 2010 | Racing Rigs Desert Race 1000 |
Blue | Black, White, Orange graphics, number "8" and "HW" Logo. | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Orange) | Black | OR5SP | R1065 | Malaysia | Base code(s): C12 | ||
| 2010 | Multipack Exclusive | Gold | Black, White and Silver design w/“RD-08” on sides | ZAMAC | Tinted | Black | OR5SP | R1065 | Malaysia | Co-molded body Base code(s): |
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| Brown / Metal |
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| 2012 | Racing Rigs Cosmic Blast |
Black | Red and Black alien design w/”51″ and decals on sides | Green / Metal |
Clear | Red | Red Lip OH5 | W4677 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E28 |
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| 2013 | Dragon Destroyer 5-Pack | Purple | Black and White Flame tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Green) | Black | OR6SP | X9846 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
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| 2014 | Ultimate Racing 5-Pack | Green | Yellow & Blue racing designs, '88', HW Logo on sides | Orange / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Yellow Rim OR6SP | BFB39 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
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| Chrome Gold Rim OR6SP |
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| 158/250 | 2015 | HW Race: Super Chromes | Chrome | Black Stripe with RD-08 Aqua colors | Dark Blue / Metal |
Tinted (Blue) | Blue | Chrome Blue Rim PR5 | CFK99 | Malaysia | New in Mainline Base code(s): G43 |
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| Chrome Blue Rim OH5 |
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| 158/250 | 2015 | HW Race: Super Chromes | Gold | Black Stripe with RD-08 and Hot Wheels Logo | Turquoise / Metal |
Tinted (Orange) | Black | Chrome Orange Rim PR5 | CFL54 | Malaysia | New in Mainline Base code(s): G43 |
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| 2016 2020 |
Color Shifters | Warm: Cold Cold: Black |
Black Splash tampos, 11 and Hot Wheels on the side | ZAMAC | Tinted (Red) | Black | Red 5SP | DNN12 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ![]()
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| 2016 | Captain America 75th Anniversary 4/8 |
Dark Blue | Red White and Blue Captain America text on side | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Black | OR6SP | DJK81 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
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| 2016 | Super Mario 3/8 |
Yellow | Wario on sides, 'W' on top | ZAMAC | Tinted (Light Blue) | Purple | Chrome Blue Rim OR6SP | DJK74 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J22, J25 | ||
| 2016 | Multipack Exclusive | Orange | Black and White Flame tampos | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Purple) | Black | Black OR6SP | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): |
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| 2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 8/8 |
Chrome | Black and Red stripes and characters silhouette on sides | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Black | Chrome Blue Rim OR6SP | DWD79 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
| 2017 | Multipack Exclusive | Grey | Black, Yellow & Blue racing designs, '88', HW Logo on sides | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | Red Chrome TRAP5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K01 | ||
| 2018 | Avengers Assemble 5-Pack | Red | Iron Man, Avengers | Red / Metal |
Dark Blue Tint | Silver | Chrome Red 5SP | FRN41 | Thailand | Base code(s): L30 | ||
| 2018 | Multipack Exclusive Advent Calendar |
Brick Red | Black, Yellow & White racing designs, '88', HW Logo on sides | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Grey | Yellow Rim PR5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K46, L12, L11, L31 |
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| 2018 | Mystery Models (Series 2) 4/12 |
Chrome | Orange And Blue Teeth Design on Side | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Orange) | Grey | Orange Tire, Black PR5 | FKX37 | Malaysia | Base code(s): |
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| 2018 | Black Panther Command Center | Flat Black | White Stripes, Black Panther Logo | Black / Metal |
Tinted (Silver) | Grey | RA6 | FLL94 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
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| 2021 | Color Reveal | Warm: White Cold: Orange |
Orange Splash design, big HW logo, White stripes. | ZAMAC | Light blue tint | Black | Gold RA6 | GYP18 | Thailand | Comes coated in yellow paint Base code(s): P16 |
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| 2022 | Color Reveal | Warm: Yellow Cold: Red |
Yellow Stripes, Encircled "68", Yellow HW Logo | ZAMAC | Red tint | Black | Red RA6 | HFD08 | Thailand | Comes coated in red paint Base code(s): |
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| 2025 | Color Reveal | Warm: Light Blue Cold: Pink |
Pink & blue stripes, "911" | Black / Metal |
Orange tint | Black | Blue RA6 | JCL83 | Thailand | Came coated in black paint Base code(s): |
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