Description[]
TURTOshell is an original design based on Helix the turtle, a small turtle born with a spinal deformity that prevented the use of his rear legs. Wheels were fitted to him to allow him to move around. TURTOshell is licensed by Tortstork, LLC.
Versions[]
The TURTOshell has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Shell Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172/250 | 2021 | Street Beasts 5/5 |
Green | Eyes | Yellow / Metal |
Brown | AeroDisc | GRX14 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): P05, P06 |
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| 172/250 | 2021 | Street Beasts 5/5 |
Red | Eyes | Metalflake charcoal / Metal |
Chrome | Red Rear, Grey Front RA6 White |
GTB77 | Malaysia | New Model Base code(s): P18, P21 |
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| 089/250 | 2022 | Street Beasts 4/5 |
Harlequin | Cybernetic eyes | Lime / Metal | Gray | RA6 | HCT59 | Malaysia | Base code(s): P45, P47 | 
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| 089/250 | 2022 | Street Beasts 4/5 |
Turquoise | Cybernetic eyes | Yellow / Metal | Caramel | Turqoise AeroDisc | HCX05 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2023 | Street Beasts 5-Pack | Yellow | Eyes | Metalflake Blue / Metal | Red | Red & Yellow J5 | HLY77 | Indonesia | Base code(s): S20 | 
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2021 card[]
From the back of the 2021 card:
Born: 2020, El Segundo, California
Designer: Hot Wheels
"TURTOSHELL was inspired by a real tortoise named Helix Wheels. Helix was born without the use of his back legs and could not walk. Fitted with a small pair of wheels he was faster than any tortoise around. A Helix Wheels Foundation was also created in his honor".
Gallery[]
2023 HLY77 Street Beasts
2023 HLY77
HLY77
HLY77 2023-5pk Street Beasts
HLY77 2023-5pk
HLY77 2023-5pk
HLY77
HLY77 2023-5pk Street Beasts S20