Description
The T-Bird Stocker, which was first released in 1990 and based on the new 1989 Ford Thunderbird body styling, has went through three different casting changes. So far, the first version has been used from 1990 to 2007. The two other casting changes are detailed below. In this release, the lower edge of the airdam is level. It is also not to be confused with the casting named Thunderbird Stocker, which was first released in 1984.
Versions
This first casting version of the T-Bird Stocker 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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88 | 1990 | 1990 Hot Wheels | Red | Blue and White, "Ford" Logo, "Motorcraft" and "Qaulity Parts" racing tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | BW | Malaysia | |||
88 | 1991 | 1991 Hot Wheels | White, Red and Black | Red, Black, White and Yellow "Havoline" "28" racing tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Black | UH | Malaysia | |||
1992 | Pro Circuit | White, Red and Blue | Red, Blue and Light Blue "Valvoline" and "6" racing tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Gray | Gray PC5 | China | ||||
1992 | Pro Circuit | White | Red, Blue and Orange "Citgo" and "21" racing tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Orange | Gray PC5 | China | ||||
1992 | Pro Circuit | Green | Blue, Black and White "Quaker State" and "26" racing tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Gray | Gray PC5 | China | ||||
1994 | Unical Gas Stations Promotional | Orange | White and Blue "76" tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Blue | BW | China | Came only in a plastic baggy | |||
1995 | Track System 5-Pack | Bright Yellow-Green (Plastic body) | Multi-Colored body tear-off markings | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Unseen | Gold 7SP | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Track System 5-Pack | Bright Yellow-Green (Plastic body) | Multi-Colored body tear-off markings | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Unseen | Gold 5SP | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Track System 5-Pack | Bright Yellow-Green (Plastic body) | Multi-Colored body tear-off markings | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Unseen | Gold 3SP | Malaysia | ||||
548 | 1997 | Quicksilver Series | Blue (Plastic body) | Yellow, Orange, Red, Black, White and Gray "Lightning" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Unseen | 5SP | Malaysia | |||
857 | 1998 | 1998 Hot Wheels | Orange (plastic) | Purple, Black, Silver and White "Xtreme" tampos | Black / Metal | Black | Unseen | 5SP | Malaysia | |||
1999 | Volcano Blowout 5-pack | Yellow (Plastic body) | White, Black and Orange swirl tampos | Black / Metal | Black | Unseen | Gold 3SP | Thailand | ||||
102 | 2000 | Chrome (Plastic body) | Purple, Black, Orange, White "Xtreme" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Black | Unseen | Gold LW | Malaysia |
Casting Change
In 1992, the T-Bird Stocker had a casting change. The front airdam received an upward indention in the middle area; and the front fenders flair more outwardly. So far, this version has only been used from 1994 to 1996.
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1995 | Ford 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Red | Blue and White "Ford" logo and "11" racing tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gray | UH | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Ford 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Red | Blue and White "Ford" logo and "11" racing tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gray | 5SP | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Then and Now 8-Pack | Metalflake Gray | No tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Black tint | White | 5SP | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Track System 5-Pack | Bright Yellow-Green | Red, Orange and Purple racing decals with "Track Systems" | Unpainted / Metal | Black tint | Unseen | Gold UH | Malaysia | ||||
1995 | Kool-Aid Promotional | Metalflake Blue | Red, White and Blue "51," "Kool-aid" logo and "The BIG Man" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gray | Black 7SP | Malaysia | Available through mail-order only | |||
418 | 1996 | Fast Food Series | White | Cover with multi-colored candy tampos | Black / Metal | Clear | Yellow | 3SP | Malaysia | Named Sweet Stocker for this release | ||
1996 | Raisin Bran Promotional | Red | Black, Yellow and White "94" and "McDonald's" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | Black 7SP | Malaysia | Available through mail-order only | |||
Color Changer | Yellow | No tampos | Black painted / Metal | Black | Unseen | BW | Malaysia | |||||
1996 | Promo Mc Donald's | Black | Mc donald's Racing | ZAMAC | Clear | Red | Black 7SP | Malaysia | Limited Edition at 15000 | |||
2006 | Shiners 5pk | Chrome | no tampo | Unpainted metal | Black | n/a | Gold 5SP | China |
Casting Change
In 1996, the T-Bird Stocker experienced yet another casting change. In this version, the front airdam is lower to the ground and flares out and forward at the bottom edge. So far, this casting has been used from 1999 to 2007.
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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930 | 1999 | 1999 Treasure Hunts Series #2 | Blue | Red, Yellow, Black and White graphics w/"T. Hunter" and "12" sponsor logos | Gray / Plastic | Clear | Yellow | 5SP | Malaysia | |||
194 | 2000 | 2000 Hot Wheels | Metalflake Blue | White, Red, Yellow and Black "Hot Wheels.com" tampos | Gray / Plastic | Clear | Red | 3SP | China | |||
25371 | 2000 | Hot Wheels.com 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Red | White, Yellow and Orange flame tampos | Black / Plastic | Clear | Yellow | PR5 | Thailand |