Description[]
Steel Flame is a customized 1999 GMC Sonoma pickup truck owned by Steve Platt, a former Mattel model maker. The truck features a custom livery with House of Kolor Fabulous Blue and Orion Silver mixed together, a flame paintjob with hidden ghost skulls within the paintjob, lowered ride height, Colorado Customs Paradox billet wheels, low profile tires, custom sound system and numerous other cosmetic modifications. The truck has been featured in various publications, such as in Street Trucks magazine and Mayhem - Street Trucks produced by Teckademics. The truck, as of 2024, is owned by Don Garling.
Versions[]
The Steel Flame has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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| 014 | 2003 | 2003 First Editions 2/42 |
Metallic Blue | Silver flames with green outline | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Blue | PR5 | 56354 | Malaysia | 
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| 144 | 2004 | Crank Itz 2/5 |
Copper | 2004 Southern Tour Country bSpectacular Live | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Tan | SB | B3865 | Malaysia | 
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| 2004 | Auto Affinity: Haul 'N' Asphalt 2/4 |
Pearl White | Red and Blue flag design | Black / Plastic |
Clear | White | RR5SP | C2646 | Malaysia | 
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| 2004 | Batman vs. Killer Croc Entertainment 2-Pack | Fluorescent Yellow | Killer Croc tampos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Gold PR5 | C0615 | Malaysia | 
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| 143 | 2005 | Mainline | Flat Black | Silver tribal flames outlined in Red | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | PR5 | H9051 | Malaysia | 
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| 143 | 2005 | Mainline | Flat Black | Silver tribal flames outlined in Red | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | FTE | H9051 | Malaysia | 
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| 143 | 2005 | Mainline | Purple | Flames | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Black | PR5 | H9051 | Malaysia | Kmart Exclusive | 
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| 2006 | Hot Trucks 5-Pack | Red | Orange and Black Fire-Wings tribal on sides | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | PR5 | J3296 | China | 
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| 173/180 | 2007 | Mystery Car 17/24 |
Flat Black | Green and Pink tampos | Black / Plastic |
TInted (Red) | Black | OH5 | K7640 | Malaysia | 
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| 2008 | Customizers Corner Shop 5-Pack | Dark Green | Black, Yellow & Gold flames | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | Gold rim OH5 | L9966 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
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| 2010 | Hot Haulers 5-Pack | Metallic Purple | Black, Green, Yellow and White tribal flames | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | White 10SP | R0970 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
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| 2012 | Mardi Gras | Metallic Gold | Purple,Green and Gold Baroque Swirl | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Green | Green Y5 | X5950 | Thailand | Kroger Exclusive Base code(s): |
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| 2013 | Mystery Models 17/24 |
Lime Green | Red & Black graphics, HW logo | Black / Plastic |
TInted (Smoke) | Black | Chrome Red Y5 | Y8135 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2015 | Flashfire 5-Pack | Black | Yellow & Gold flames on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Grey | PR5 | CDT30 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
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2007 card[]
From the back of the 2007 card:
FUN FACTS #173 of 180!
Did you know that the first cars created did not have steering wheels? Drivers used to steer with a lever!
Gallery[]
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