Description[]
The Sand Stinger is a casting that is made to resemble an ATV, and has was a somewhat frequently-used design that appeared in the Hot Wheels Mainline several times throughout it's lifetime.
This casting is not to be confused with the earlier Sandstinger (Corgi) from the Auto-City series in 1994, or the later Sand Stinger (McDonald's) casting from 2012.
Versions[]
The Sand Stinger has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Engine | Seat Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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038 | 2003 | 2003 First Editions 26/42 |
Green | Hot Wheels & 675XV | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | 56382 | Malaysia | Missing pipes counted as variation by some | |
200 | 2004 | Wastelanders | Orange | Wastelanders skull & flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | B3799 | Malaysia | ||
166 | 2005 | Mainline | Blue | Hot Wheels 01 | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | H9074 | Malaysia | ||
164/180 | 2007 | Mystery Car 8/24 |
Red | Black Flaming | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | K7631 | Malaysia | ||
043/196 | 2008 | All Stars 3/36 |
Dark Green | Tan, Olive & Black tampos with "68" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | M6969 | Malaysia | Old & new logos on base, see gallery Base code(s): |
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043/196 | 2008 | All Stars 3/36 |
Light Gold | Brown and Black tampos with "68" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | M6909 | Malaysia | Painted base variation (master sets) old & new logos on base, see gallery |
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043/196 | 2008 | All Stars 3/36 |
Burgundy | Red, Silver & Black tampos with "68" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome / Plastic |
Black | 5SP & OR5SP | M6909 | Malaysia | See engine change Base code(s): |
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2009 | HW Daredevils 5‑Pack | White | Red & Blue | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome / Plastic |
Red | Gold ScPR5 & Gold PR5 | N4073 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
191/240 | 2010 | Race World: Desert 3/4 |
Orange | Hot Wheels,"10", "Leeway Racing" | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Orange OR5SP | R7620 | Malaysia | The suspension system in the back is chrome plastic Base code(s): C19 |
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2011 | Desert Race 5‑Pack | Red | Yellow, Black & Gray Graphics, "7", HW Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome / Plastic |
Gray | Tan OR6SP Gold Chrome & Tan OH5 Gold Chrome | T8639 | Thailand | Base code(s): D13 | ||
2012 | Team Hot Wheels High-Speed Wheel Series | Green | Blue designs, '12' and 'Hot Wheels' logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Gray / Plastic |
Black | Black HSW | X0136 | Base code(s): | |||
2012 | Daredevil Racers 5‑Pack | Dark Blue | Silver lines, Red & Blue stars, | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Pearl White | Red rim, Brown OR6SP | W4253 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ||
098/250 | 2013 | HW Stunt: HW Moto | Metallic Teal | Black, Red & White Graphics with a Shark Teeth & '68' on Sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Gray / Plastic |
Red | Red Rim OR6SP | X1736 | Malaysia | Also released on 2014 card Base code(s): F27 |
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084/250 | 2015 | HW Off‑Road: HW Moto | Yellow | Black & Red deco on sides, Hot Wheels logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Red Rim OR6SP | CFK39 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G44 | |
084/250 | 2015 | HW Off‑Road: HW Moto | Red | Black & White deco on sides, Hot Wheels logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Unpainted / Metal |
Black | Yellow Rim OR6SP | CFL62 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H21 | |
2017 2018 2020 |
Super Rigs | Metallic Teal | Black, Red & White Graphics with a Shark Teeth & '68' on Sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Gray / Plastic |
Red | Red rim OR6SP | DXB44 | China | Came with Haulin' Horsepower Similar to 2013 Release, slim front wheels & lighter paint Base code(s): |
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2017 2018 2021 |
Super Rigs | Red | Yellow, Black & Gray Graphics, "7", HW Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Chrome / Plastic |
Gray | Tan OR6SP & Tan OH5 | DXB45 | China | Came with Haulin' Horsepower Identical to the 2011 Desert Race 5-Pack Base code(s): |
2008 card[]
From the back of the 2008 card:
Born: 2003
Birthplace: El Segundo, California, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: A 4-wheel ATV, this vehicle is perfect to race on the dunes, across the desert or anything your imagination can come up with!