Description[]
Sting Rod II is a modernized version of the original Sting Rod, featuring a streamlined appearance and more armaments such as a circular saw blade and machine guns on the front.
This casting was retooled twice: in 2016, the casting's pivoting missiles were cast into the body and can no longer move, while in 2019 the casting was retooled for use in the id line. Modifications include the addition of a second missile on the side to allow for boosters to grab onto the casting, as well as a modified version of the machine gun housing with the machine guns recessed into the body and the housing extending backwards to part of the window.
Versions[]
The Sting Rod II 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 |
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| 021/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 21/44 |
Yellow | Black & Gray Warning Stripes, Red Labels | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | OR5SP | R0938 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Base code(s): B46 |
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| 023/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 23/52 |
International card Base code(s): B46 | |||||||||
| 021/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 21/44 |
Black | Gold Warning Stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Gray | OR5SP | R0938 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 023/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 23/52 |
International card Base code(s): | |||||||||
| 021/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 21/44 |
Red | Black Warning Stripes | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gray | OR5SP | R0938 | Malaysia | Also released on 2011 card Base code(s): C51 |
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| 023/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 23/52 |
International card Base code(s): C51 | |||||||||
| 226/244 | 2011 | HW Video Game Heroes 4/22 |
Gray | Blue, Red, Black | Blue / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | OR6SP | T9769 | Malaysia | Base code(s): D25 | 
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| 2012 | Creature Cars 5-Pack | Metallic Black | Gold "Hotwheels Hunt". Red "2". | Gold Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gray | Chrome Gold and Black OR6SP | W4248 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
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| 051/250 | 2013 | HW Imagination: Street Pests | Olive | Red, White, Green | Red / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Gray | Orange rim, OR6SP | X1702 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): E50 |
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| 2013 | Max Steel Strength 5-Pack | BCC56 | Thailand | 
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| 055/250 | 2014 | HW City: Street Beasts | Red | Yellow, White and Orange Stripes, "Sting Rod II" , "14" | Yellow / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | Gray | OR5SP | BFC69 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 055/250 | 2014 | HW City: Street Beasts | Purple | Yellow, White and Orange Stripes, "Sting Rod II" , "14" | Green / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gray | OR5SP | BFG06 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G24 | 
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| 086/250 | 2015 | HW Off-Road: Battle Kings | Burgundy | Jungle decals | Gray / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Gray | Multi-color rim OR6SP | CFJ30 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H13 | 
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| 086/250 | 2015 | HW Off-Road: Battle Kings | Blue | Silver, Orange, White and Black Skulls & Stripes, "Sting Rod II" | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Gray | OR6SP with multi-color rims | CFK41 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G43 | 
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| 246/250 | 2016 | Dino Riders 1/5 |
Yellow | Orange, Blue, Purple & Black deco, '32' on sides & hood | Dark Turquoise / Plastic |
Tinted (Purple) | Grey | White & Brick Red OR6SP | DHT32 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive snowflake card Updated tooling Base code(s): H33 |
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| 246/250 | 2016 | Dino Riders 1/5 |
Metalflake Silver | Blue, green, yellow, red camo, '32' on sides and hood | Red / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Grey | Silver rim, Green OR6SP | DHX12 | Malaysia | Also released on Target exclusive Spring card Base code(s): H52 |
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| 2018 | Dino Riders 3/5 |
Dark Blue | Silver, Orange & Yellow Graphics on the Hood and Sides, TH Logo on the Rear Fender. | Orange / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Red | Brown & Yellow BLOR | FKB29 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): K30, K31 |
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| 210/365 | 2018 | Dino Riders 3/5 |
Military Green | T-Rex on sides and Hood, Claw marks on Hood. Dino-1 on hood. | Yellow / Plastic |
Clear Orange | Gray | Brown & Gray BLOR | FJX14 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L09 | 
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| 2021 | HW Zombies 5-Pack | Matte gray | Target reticle graphics | Black / Plastic |
Orange | Chrome | OR6SP | GTN42 | Indonesia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2021 | Hot Wheels id: HW Daredevils 04/04 |
Spectraflame Black | Gray digital camouflage | Transparent Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | Chrome Rim, Black ID | HBG02 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N49, N50 | 
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2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 2010
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: With a saw blade in the rear, armor plating, and missile launchers mounted on all sides, this beast is always battle-ready!
See also[]
Gallery[]
_Sting_Rod_II_TH_2018_Dino_Riders_3-5.jpg "(2) Sting Rod II TH 2018 Dino Riders 3-5.jpg (360 KB)")
_Sting_Rod_II_TH_2018_Dino_Riders_3-5.jpg "(3) Sting Rod II TH 2018 Dino Riders 3-5.jpg (389 KB)")
_Sting_Rod_II_TH_2018_Dino_Riders_3-5.jpg "(R) Sting Rod II TH 2018 Dino Riders 3-5.jpg (628 KB)")
