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Revision as of 20:35, 26 May 2020
Description
The story behind the Red Baron is complex - in 1968 (possibly due to the popularity of the "Peanuts" cartoon character Snoopy's imaginary battles with the Red Baron) Monogram introduced a model kit of a stylized hot-rod incorporating a WWI German infantry helmet (Pickelhaube) and an Iron Cross motif on the radiator. In 1969, Chuck Miller built a working life-size version of the car, and the Hot Wheels casting appeared in 1970. Interestingly, although the Hot Wheels version has fenders (UK: mudguards), neither the Monogram kit nor Miller's car has them.
For a short time, Mattel owned Monogram, and the Hot Wheels Red Baron was included as a bonus in some model kit boxes.
The Hot Wheels version debuted in 1970 and is one of the most popular and memorable Hot Wheels ever released. It was even featured in the Toy Story movie among many other famous toys.
The original version featured 'Capped' Redline wheels, 'Spectraflame' red paint and a pointed spike on the helmet and was packaged with either a metal or rarer plastic 'Collectors Button'.
Some 1970 Red Barons have been found with a white interior instead of the normal black interior. These are very rare and only a handful are known to exist. They have been found with a completely blank base or with the copyright information found on the regular release. It is unknown whether these were a pre-production prototype or a very small production run. Michael Zarnock's "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: 3rd Edition (Values and Identification)", notes the car as the fifth rarest Hot Wheel to date, with an estimated value of $3,000 or more. So far, no Red Barons with a white interior have been found in the original packaging. (Note: The Red Baron has been re-released with a white interior and these are NOT worth the above stated value).
In 1973, the Red Baron was released again, but this time the Spectraflame paint was replaced with flat enamel paint and the front wheels were changed to the newer 'Hole-Through' style Redline. The rear wheels stayed the 'Capped' style Redline wheels and the pointed helmet spike remained.
In 1974, the Red Baron was released again, similar to the 1973 version except due to safety concerns the pointed spike was dulled to a small bump. These were found with the Capped/Hole-Through combination of wheels from the 1973 version, but more commonly with all four Hole-Through wheels.
The Red Baron was produced with Blackwall wheels in the 1977 Flying Colors Series, 1979 Classy Customs Series and the 1983 Mainline series. All these versions are identical except for the card.
In 1993, The Red Baron was re-tooled for the 25th Anniversary Series and has been used many times since.
In 2002 a more detailed and accurate version of the Red Baron was made for the collector-aimed 100% Hot Wheels series and was used in the Psychedelic Relics 2-Car set. This version is much smaller than the original version and does not include fenders over the wheels. It was only used once before the 100% castings were discontinued.
1970 versions
Note: All four Capped Redline wheels, Spectraflame paint, pointed helmet spike.
The Red Baron has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1970 | Mainline | Spectraflame Red | Black Iron Cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | White | RL | 6400 | Hong Kong | Rare, Only found Loose | |
1970 | Mainline | Spectraflame Red | Black Iron Cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 6400 | Hong Kong |
1973 Versions
Note: Capped rear wheels, Hole-Through front wheels, enamel paint, pointed helmet spike.
The Red Baron has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1973 | Mainline | Enamel Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | ? | Hong Kong | Playable in Hot Wheels: Turbo Racing |
1974-1983 versions
Note: Enamel Paint, blunt helmet spike The Red Baron has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1974 | Flying Colors | Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 6964 | Hong Kong | Blunt Spike, Capped Rear Wheels | |
1974 | Flying Colors | Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 6964 | Hong Kong | Blunt Spike, All Four Hole-Through Wheels | |
1977 | Flying Colors | Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | BW | 6964 | Hong Kong | Also made in 1983. | |
1979 | Classy Customs | Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | BW | 6964 | Hong Kong | Also made in 1979 and 1983. |
1993 Re-Tooled Versions
The Red Baron has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1993 | 25th Anniv | Metalflake Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | Found on Single Card or 8-Pack | ||
1993 | 25th Anniv | Metalflake Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniv | Metalflake Green | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniv | Metalflake Olive | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1993 | 25th Anniv | Metalflake Gold | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | FAO Schwarz Gold Collection | Metalflake Blue-Green | Tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | White | RL Gold | 5700 | China | Limited to 3000 | ||
1994 | Vintage | Burnt Orange | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Aqua | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Black | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Blue | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Burgundy | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Magenta | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Pink | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Silver | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Turquoise | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | Metalflake Yellow | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1994 | Vintage | White | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | RL | 5700 | China | |||
1995 | FAO Schwarz Gold Collection II | Gold-Plated | None | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Gold RL | 13828 | China | |||
1996 | Target Retro Wheels Set | Metalflake Dark Red | None | Unpainted / Metal | White | RL | 15741 | China | |||
1999 | Toy Story Game | Metalflake Red | Tiny White Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | White | RL | 1999 | China | |||
2003 | Highway 35 World Race - Scorchers #31 | Orange w/black fenders & black helmet | "No. 31", flames, skull on helmet, iron cross on front of engine | Red | Red rim CM5 | B0897 | Thailand | ||||
N/A | 2008 | Since '68 3/40 |
Black | Black skull w/pistons on helmet sides, "Der Rote Baron" on back of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Red | Red Line BW | L2840 | Thailand | ||
8/15 | 2008 | Classics 4 8/15 |
Spectraflame Red | Black & white iron cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Gray | RL | M3662 | Thailand | Came w/button | |
8/15 | 2008 | Classics 4 8/15 |
Spectraflame Purple | Black & white iron cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Gray | RL | M1865 | Thailand | ||
8/15 | 2008 | Classics 4 8/15 |
Chrome | Black & white iron cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Gray | RL5SP | M1865 | Thailand | ||
8/15 | 2008 | Classics 4 8/15 |
Spectraflame Green | Black & white iron cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Gray | RL5SP | M1865 | Thailand | ||
8/15 | 2008 | Classics 4 8/15 |
Spectraflame Pink | Black & white iron cross on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Gray | RL5SP | M1865 | Thailand | ||
2008 | Top 40 Set | Pearl White | Red skull w/pistons on helmet sides, "Der Rote Baron" on helmet back | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Red Line BW | N4608 | Thailand | Wal-Mart exclusive | ||
2009 | Fright Cars | Metallic Black / Satin Black helmet | White skulls w/orange flames, HW pumpkin logo on sides of helmet | Unpainted / Metal | Orange | Orange Chrome 5SP | N8565 | Thailand | Wal-mart Exclusive | ||
2009 | HWC.com 8 - Neo-Classics 2/6 | Spectraflame Red | Silver painted guns, black & white iron cross on helmet sides | Chrome / Metal | Gray | RL | P9092 | China | 7500 produced | ||
2009 | Track Set-Disney Pixar Toy Story | Enamel Red | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Black | 5SP | P4835 | Thailand | Base code(s): C05 | ||
2012 | HW Boulevard | Red | Silver painted guns, black & white iron cross on helmet sides | Unpainted / Metal | Grey | RR | W4619 | Malaysia | Base code(s): |
100% Hot Wheels Versions
The Red Baron has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2002 | Psychedelic Relics 2-Car Set | Red | Iron Cross on Helmet | Red / Metal | Black | RL | 53815 | China |
Gallery
The Full Size Red Baron
- Reversing the usual procedure of developing plastic models from full size vehicles, the Red Baron show car was inspired by the Tom Daniel's Monogram model kit of the same name. Commissioned to custom car builder Chuck Miller by the Show Car Division of the ISCA, it was unveiled at the Detroit Autorama in January 1969. The Red Baron was originally designed by Tom Daniel for Monogram Models, and converting the design to full scale was much easier to design than build. For instance, Daniel incorporated a 1914 Mercedes aircraft engine to power his Red Baron. However, due to its improper scale, (hey, Daniel is an artist, not a car builder!) Miller had to improvise, powering his Red Baron with a Pontiac overhead-cam, 6-cylinder.
- One other non-cost-effective situation were the custom wheels conceived by Tom Daniel: Miller was forced to replicate these by using Sheet Metal. He cut them to resemble the wheels in the model kit, painted them black, and attached them to chromed steel wheels. The hand-formed, all steel body, equipped with replicated machine guns, sits atop a custom built frame and is topped off with a large fiberglass German WWI helmet. This is where another problem arose for Miller. Although Daniels' kit featured a chrome plated helmet, Miller was unable to achieve this with his car. Unfortunately, there were no companies at the time that had large enough plating equipment. Miller was forced to settle for a silver metal flake paint job instead.
- The Photo and information for the full scale Red Baron is sourced from the book "Showtime" by Michael Sheridan and Sam Bushala