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[[File:MVC-003S.jpg|thumb|right|on the right is a Prototype tire with model shop molded wheels]] |
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Real Riders were a concept developed by [[Bob Rosas]] and [[Larry Wood]] to appeal to the adult collector. [[Bob Rosas]], Hot Wheels Designer and Engineer 1969-1989, has said that, "We were aware that many older collectors, really liked the realistic aspects of Hot Wheels, and real rubber tires and white lettering with mag style wheels were a natural." |
Real Riders were a concept developed by [[Bob Rosas]] and [[Larry Wood]] to appeal to the adult collector. [[Bob Rosas]], Hot Wheels Designer and Engineer 1969-1989, has said that, "We were aware that many older collectors, really liked the realistic aspects of Hot Wheels, and real rubber tires and white lettering with mag style wheels were a natural." |
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*[[RR|Real Rider Wheels]], the term commonly used to describe any 2-piece wheel that features a rubber tread. |
*[[RR|Real Rider Wheels]], the term commonly used to describe any 2-piece wheel that features a rubber tread. |
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*[[Real Riders Series]], the name of a series of Hot Wheels cars featuring these wheels. |
*[[Real Riders Series]], the name of a series of Hot Wheels cars featuring these wheels. |
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*[[Real Riders Series (2005)|2005 Real Rider premium series]] |
*[[Real Riders Series (2005)|2005 Real Rider premium series]] |
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*[[Nostalgic Brands|2011 - 2012 Nostalgic Brands]] |
*[[Nostalgic Brands|2011 - 2012 Nostalgic Brands]] |
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*[[Pop Culture|2013 - Present Pop Culture]] |
*[[Pop Culture|2013 - Present Pop Culture]] |
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[[Category:Disambiguation|Real Riders]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:15, 25 April 2019
on the right is a Prototype tire with model shop molded wheels
Real Riders were a concept developed by Bob Rosas and Larry Wood to appeal to the adult collector. Bob Rosas, Hot Wheels Designer and Engineer 1969-1989, has said that, "We were aware that many older collectors, really liked the realistic aspects of Hot Wheels, and real rubber tires and white lettering with mag style wheels were a natural."
Real Riders may refer to one of the following:
- Real Rider Wheels, the term commonly used to describe any 2-piece wheel that features a rubber tread.
- Real Riders Series, the name of a series of Hot Wheels cars featuring these wheels.
- 2001 HWC.com began using RR's
- 2005 Real Rider premium series
Other series featuring Real Rider tires:
- Treasure Hunts 1995 - Present featured many cars with RR's
- Auto Milestones 2002
- Ultra Hots Series 2006 - 2007
- 2009 Classics 5 Chase pieces
- Garage Premiums 2009 -
- 2010 Hot Wheels Delivery
- 2011 - 2012 Nostalgic Brands
- 2013 - Present Pop Culture
- 2016 - Present Car Culture