Description[]
The Scion xB was released as part of the X-Raycers sub-series in the 2005 First Editions. This casting is of the "'Tooned" variety as its specifications are a tad exaggerated. The Scion xB is based on the actual production model, a rebranded Toyota bB. Scion was a youth-oriented vehicle brand of the Toyota Motor Company, created in 2003 until its shut down in 2016. Most releases of the casting use transparent X-Raycers-style bodies.
This casting was designed by Raffy Gonzalez and was one of his two known designs. A notable feature of the xB is its pop-off body; all versions of the casting until 2010 had this feature until it was removed. Color Shifters releases of the Scion xB retain this however. A pocket bike is stowed in the rear of the trunk; this is a homage to the Hot Wheels design team, who had a number of members with pocket bikes at the time and would "rip around in the parking lot" during after hours.
Versions[]
The Scion xB has been released in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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053 | 2005 | 2005 First Editions: X-Raycers 3/10 |
Transparent Red | Head Lights & Tail Lights Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted | Chrome | Chrome PR5 | G6710 | Malaysia | Body separates from chassis | |
053 | 2005 | 2005 First Editions: X-Raycers 3/10 |
Transparent Red | Head Lights & Tail Lights Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted | Chrome | FTE | G6710 | Malaysia | Body separates from chassis | |
053 | 2005 | 2005 First Editions: X-Raycers 3/10 |
Transparent Blue | Head Lights & Tail Lights Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted | Chrome | Chrome PR5 | G6710 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive Body separates from chassis |
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2006 | X-Raycers 5-Pack | Transparent Smoke | Exaggerated American Flag Tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | Chrome PR5 | China | Body separates from chassis | |||
190/196 | 2008 | Mystery Car 18/24 |
Transparent Blue | Black, Orange, & White Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted | Chrome | Chrome PR5 | Malaysia | Body separates from chassis |
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202/240 | 2010 | Race World - Earth 2/4 |
Transparent Green | Brown Tampos | Brown / Metal |
Tinted | Gold Chrome | Dark Brown Tire, Chrome PR5 | R7631 | Malaysia | Body no longer separates from chassis Base Code(s): C03, C06, C10 |
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2011 | Color Shifters: Hypercolor | Yellow (Hot), Dark Red (Cold) | Black & White Graphics | ZAMAC | Tinted | Black | Chrome PR5 | V0600 | Thailand | Body separates from chassis Base Code(s): |
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230/247 | 2012 | HW Code Cars 5/22 |
Transparent Purple | Orange, Yellow, White & Lt. Purple Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Yellow) | Chrome | Orange-Chrome Rim, Black OH5 | V5534 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E10, E14, E17 | |
2013 | Multipack Exclusive | Orange | Orange, Black, Cream & Lt. Purple Tampos | Black / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | Chrome Rim, Black OH5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F10 | ||
2014 | Color Shifters 33/48 |
Pale green (warm), dark orange (cold) | Green skulls and splashes, orange flames | ZAMAC | Tinted (Smoke) | Gray with emerald green roll cage | 10SP | BHR51 | Thailand | Body separates from chassis Base code(s): G13, P16 |
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144/250 | 2015 | HW Race: X-Raycers | Translucent Yellow | White, Yellow & Blue on top and sides | ZAMAC | Tinted | Gold | Gold Y5 | CFK89 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G34 | |
2015 | Color Shifters | Pale Yellow to Dark Green | Red, Yellow & Green Tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted | Red | Red rim, Black OH5 | CFM35 | Thailand | Body separates from chassis Base Code(s): H15 |
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2016 | X-Raycers 5-Pack | Clear Orange | Black, Cyan & White tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Chrome | Gold Chrome rim, Smoked OH5 | DJD26 | Thailand or Malaysia | Base Code(s): J12, J26, J27, J45 |
2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 2003
Designer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Birthplace: Toyota, Japan
Specialty: With dual rear exhaust, 4-cylinder engine and unique upright angles, this Scion goes way outside of the box!