T-Bird Stocker (1994)

T-Bird Stocker
Debut series	Ford 5-Pack
Produced	1994 – 1996
Designer	Larry Wood
Number	12404

Description

In 1994, the T-Bird Stocker had a casting change. The front airdam received an upward indention in the middle area; and the front fenders flare more outwardly. So far, this version has only been used from 1994 to 1996.

Fun Fact: The first variations from the Ford 5-Pack are similar to the Bill Elliott's #11 Budweiser car which appeared from '92 to '94. Of course due to the fact that Hot Wheels does not want alcohol sponsors on their toy for little kids, the Budweiser sponsor was replaced with the "Ford" logo. This is not the only time Hot Wheels had to replace sponsors. Ricky Craven's #50 (and #25) Budwiser Chevrolet Monte Carlo Stocker had its sponsors replaced with "Hendrick Motorsports". Sterling Marlin's #40 Coor's Light '01 Dodge Intrepid Stock Car had its sponsors replaced with "Sterling Marlin". Rusty Wallace's #2 Miller Beer Pontiac Stocker has its sponsors replaced with "Pontiac". With all these changes it's a surprise that Hot Wheels kept Mark Martin's #6 Viagra Taurus Stocker as is.

Also considering that the T-Bird Stocker (1994) features Bill Elliott's #94 McDonald's car and Bill Elliott's #94 Thunderbat car, it's no surprise that the #11 car from the Ford 5-Pack is based on a stocker Bill Elliott once drove.

Versions

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
	1994	Ford 5‑Pack	Metalflake Dark Red	Blue and White "Ford" logo and "11" racing tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	UH	12404	Malaysia
	1994	Ford 5‑Pack	Metalflake Dark Red	Blue and White "Ford" logo and "11" racing tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	5SP	12404	Malaysia
	1994	Ford 5‑Pack	Metalflake Dark Red	Blue and White "Ford" logo and "11" racing tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	3SP	12404	Malaysia
	1994	Color FX	Yellow	No tampos	Black painted / Metal	Black	Unseen	BW	11045	Malaysia	Packaged with Funny Car
	1995	Then & Now 8‑Pack	Metalflake Gray	No tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Black tint	White	5SP	15162	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	13366	Malaysia
	1995	Kool-Aid Promo	Metalflake Blue	Red, White and Blue "51," "Kool-aid" logo and "The BIG Man" tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Gray	GYE7SP	None (baggie)	Malaysia	Available through mail-order only
418	1996	Fast Food 3/4	White	Cover with multi-colored candy tampos	Black / Metal	Clear	Yellow	3SP	15265	Malaysia	Named Sweet Stocker for this release
	1996	Raisin Bran Promo	Red	Black, Yellow and White "94" and "McDonald's" tampos	Unpainted / Metal	Clear	Red	GYE7SP	None (baggie)	Malaysia	Available through mail-order only
	1996	McDonald's	Black	McDonald's Racing	ZAMAC	Clear	Red	Black 7SP	15026	Malaysia	Limited Edition at 15000

Gallery

Larry Wood Prototype

Pro Circuit prototype found in a 1997 June/August Newsletter

McDonald's Thunderbat T-Bird Stocker 15026

Prototype

These two Luis Montesdeoca Collection Prototypes prove that Hot wheels initially had a different idea of what to do with the casting. These Prototypes had a much different appearance, while keeping intact certain visual elements. Whats remarkable about these prototypes was that the front was made with a rubber-like material, and as seen in the base, the cars have gears and bolts to perform a function. What that function is is unclear. If these prototypes where suppose to appear in a cancelled series is unknown. If these are stand alone castings, or castings Hot Wheels later redesigned into the mainline version is also unknown.