Rip Rod

Description[]

The Rip Rod is a small-scale representation of a buggy manufactured by Action Vehicle Engineering for Team Red of the World's Best Driver movie. The buggy was internally designated the "Red Ripper" by Action Vehicle Engineering. It features a 1.0L Ford EcoBoost inline-3 mated to an 8-speed transmission. The Red Team won the challenge with the Rip Rod in the World's Best Driver movie. The Green Ripper as seen in the same movie is related to this car.

Versions[]

The Rip Rod has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Body Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes
120/250	2014	HW Off‑Road: Hot Wheels Test Facility	Black	Red & Yellow HW logo, Silver 'HWTF' on sides	Red / Metal	Red	Gray	Chrome Red & Black MC5	BDD00	Malaysia	New Model Base code(s): F34, F37
096/250	2015	HW Off‑Road: Hot Wheels Test Facility	Metalflake Dark Orange	Red, Yellow & White HW logo on side	Matte Black / Metal	Chrome	Gray	Yellow & Black MC5	CFK49	Malaysia	Base code(s): H11, H12
096/250	2015	HW Off‑Road: Hot Wheels Test Facility	Pearl Dark Blue	Red, Yellow & White HW logo on sides	Orange / Metal	Orange	Gray	Chrome Orange & Black MC5	CFL52	Malaysia	Base code(s): H24
050/150	2016	HW Glow Wheels 5/10	Black	Yellow stripes on sides with Treasure Hunt flame	Blue / Metal	Yellow	Light Blue	Yellow & Glow-in-the-Dark MC5	DHP75	Malaysia	Treasure Hunt Base code(s): H40
050/150	2016	HW Glow Wheels 5/10	Black	Yellow stripes on sides with Treasure Hunt flame	Blue / Metal	Yellow	Light Blue	Yellow & Glow-in-the-Dark MC5	DHP75	Malaysia	Treasure Hunt Winter Card Base code(s): H40
234/365	2017	HW Glow Wheels 10/10	Green	Yellow, White & Orange flames on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Light Green	Black	Black & Glow-in-the-Dark 5SP	DTY38	Malaysia	Base code(s): K08, K13
	2017	HW Glow Wheels 10/10	Violet	Yellow, White & Purple Stripes, Hot Wheels Logo on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Yellow	Black	Black & Glow-in-the-Dark 5SP	FBH99	Malaysia	Toys R Us Exclusive Base code(s): K16
016/250	2019	HW Game Over 10/10	Blue	Red & White stripes, White circle w/ '5', "HWGRFX" & 'YAO' on sides	Unpainted / Metal	Chrome	Black	Chrome Red rim MC5	FYC29	Malaysia	Base code(s): L21, L27, L32, L36
016/250	2019	HW Game Over 10/10	White	Black, Red & Light Blue stripes, Black circle w/ '5', "HWGRFX" & 'YAO' on sides	Red / Metal	Black	Red	White MC5	FYF58	Malaysia	Base code(s): L48, L51
	2019	Hot Wheels id: HW Greats 02/03	Clearcoat ZAMAC	Green & Black flames, stripes on sides, hood, roof, HWID logo on sides	Tinted / Plastic	Tinted (Green)	Black	Transparent Green Wheel, Chrome ID	FXB51	Malaysia	Only metal-body release Base code(s): M19
085/250	2020	HW Dream Garage 9/10	Red	Black & White stripes, HW logo on sides	Black / Metal	Black	Gray	White DD8	GHC29	Malaysia	Base code(s): M40
085/250	2020	HW Dream Garage 9/10	Chrome	Black Stripe, HW logo on sides	Light Blue / Metal	Light Blue	Black	Light Blue Chrome Rim DD8	GHF91	Malaysia	Base code(s): N24, N25
	2021	HW Legends 5‑Pack	Black	Red & Yellow HW logo, Silver 'HWTF' on sides	Red / Metal	Red	Gray	Chrome Red & Black DD8	GTN38	Indonesia	Base code(s): N51
	2022	Hot Wheels Unleashed 5‑Pack	Lime Green	Black, White & Yellow patterns, "4"	Lime Green / Metal	Light yellow tint	Black	Orange Tire Yellow 5SP	HFV79	Indonesia	Playable in Unleashed Base code(s):
	2022	Advent Calendar	Lime Green	Black, White & Yellow patterns, "4"	Lime Green / Metal	Light yellow tint	Black	Orange Tire Yellow 5SP	HCW15	Indonesia	Playable in Unleashed Base code(s): R26
	2023	Hot Wheels Legends Tour Themed Multipack	Dark Blue	Red, Yellow & White HW logo on sides	Orange / Metal	Orange	Gray	Chrome Orange & Black MC5	HLK50	Malaysia	Base code(s): R39
	2023	Hot Wheels Skate	Pink	Webbing design, Hot Wheels logo on sides	ZAMAC	Blue	Black	OH5	HNG57	Indonesia	Packaged with Trick Hunter Base code(s):
	2024	Hot Wheels Let's Race 5-Pack	Dark Blue	Red, Yellow & White HW logo on sides	Orange Metalflake / Metal	Orange	Gray	Chrome Orange Rim OH5	HTV42	Indonesia	Nearly Identical to CFL52 Track Stars logo on base Base code(s): S40, S41, S43, S44
	2024	Hot Wheels Legends Tour Themed Multipack							HRX55	Thailand	Base code(s):

2014 card[]

From the back of the 2013 card:

Born: 2014
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels^®
Specialty: Reaching top speeds upwards of 125 mph, this ripper's got some kick. With fang-like exhaust tips and a mask for a grille, it's a creature you don't want to mess with.

Video Game Appearances[]

Hot Wheels: World's Best Driver
Hot Wheels Race Off
Forza Horizon 3, alongside the Twin Mill, Bone Shaker, and 2005 Ford Mustang as part of the Hot Wheels Expansion DLC. For more information, see the Rip Rod's Forza Motorsport Wiki article.
Forza Horizon 4, alongside the Twin Mill, Bone Shaker, and 2005 Ford Mustang. For more information, see the Rip Rod's Forza Motorsport Wiki article.
Forza Horizon 5, alongside the Twin Mill, Bone Shaker, and 2005 Ford Mustang. For more information, see the Rip Rod's Forza Motorsport Wiki article.
Asphalt 8: Airborne, alongside the Twin Mill and Bone Shaker via the Hot Wheels Update. For more information, see the Rip Rod's Asphalt Wiki article.
Hot Wheels: Infinite Loop
Hot Wheels: id
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure
Hot Wheels Unleashed (Unreleased)
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged

Gallery[]

External links[]

Collection Update: RIP ROD casting collection grows to 9; Why its in MY COLLECTION

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