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{{casting|name=Top Eliminator|series=[[1974 Hot Wheels]]|number=7630|years=1974-1977|designer=[[Larry Wood]]|image=Top_Elem_Dk_Blue_1976_RL.jpg}} |
{{casting|name=Top Eliminator|series=[[1974 Hot Wheels]]|number=7630|years=1974-1977|designer=[[Larry Wood]]|image=Top_Elem_Dk_Blue_1976_RL.jpg}} |
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=='''Description'''== |
=='''Description'''== |
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| − | '''Top Eliminator''' released in 1974 |
+ | '''Top Eliminator''' was released in 1974. It debuted the new Flying Colors theme tampo on its side. This casting is a reissue of the Snake casting, based on a Pyymouth 'Cuda Funny Car. Early versions have capped redline wheels, along with a base that has less detail and unreinforced. The base changed to a reinforced version with more details. Black plastic roll cage and the body prop is still gone. |
| − | The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white |
+ | The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white background with cars (Baja Breaker, Heavy Chevy & P-917) flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5" and featured the Red Flying Colors Logo. |
=='''Versions'''== |
=='''Versions'''== |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Country''' |
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Notes / Variations''' |
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| − | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Photo'' |
+ | !style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|'''Photo''' |
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|Capped Rear wheels |
|Capped Rear wheels |
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| − | |[[File:Top Elem early 1974.JPG| |
+ | |[[File:Top Elem early 1974.JPG|75px]] |
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| − | |[[File:Top_Elem_Dk_Blue_1976_RL.jpg| |
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| − | |[[File:Top_Elem_Gold_BW_1977.jpg| |
+ | |[[File:Top_Elem_Gold_BW_1977.jpg|75px]] |
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|"AC" Logo rear fender |
|"AC" Logo rear fender |
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| − | |[[File:Top_Eliminator_GldL.JPG| |
+ | |[[File:Top_Eliminator_GldL.JPG|75px]] |
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| − | |[[File:Top_Elem_Red_BW_1982.jpg| |
+ | |[[File:Top_Elem_Red_BW_1982.jpg|75px]] |
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|France |
|France |
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| − | |[[File:Italiantopeliminator.jpg| |
+ | |[[File:Italiantopeliminator.jpg|75px]] |
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[[Category:Larry Wood Designs]] |
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[[Category:Racing Vehicles]] |
[[Category:Racing Vehicles]] |
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| + | [[Category:Speed Machines]] |
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| + | [[Category:1983 Hot Wheels Speed Machines]] |
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| + | [[Category:1974 Flying Colors]] |
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Revision as of 10:15, 3 August 2020
Description
Top Eliminator was released in 1974. It debuted the new Flying Colors theme tampo on its side. This casting is a reissue of the Snake casting, based on a Pyymouth 'Cuda Funny Car. Early versions have capped redline wheels, along with a base that has less detail and unreinforced. The base changed to a reinforced version with more details. Black plastic roll cage and the body prop is still gone.
The blister pack for 1974 was changed to a white background with cars (Baja Breaker, Heavy Chevy & P-917) flying off the card. The Card itself was 7" x 4.5" and featured the Red Flying Colors Logo.
Versions
The Top Eliminator has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 1974 | Flying Colors | Dk. Enamel Blue | Light Green, Orange, Yellow "FLYING COLORS" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | RL | 7630 | Hong Kong | Capped Rear wheels | 
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| 1974 | Flying Colors | Dk. Enamel Blue | Light Green, Orange, Yellow "FLYING COLORS" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | RL | 7630 | Hong Kong | 
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| 1977 | Hot Wheels | Gold Chrome | Red, Purple, Blue "HEMI HAULER" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | RL | Hong Kong | 
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| 1977 | Hot Wheels | Gold Chrome | Red, Purple, Blue "HEMI HAULER" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW | Hong Kong | 
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| 1978 | Hot Wheels | Gold Chrome | Red, Purple, Blue "HEMI HAULER" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW | Hong Kong | "AC" Logo rear fender | 
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| 1982 | Hot Wheels | Enamel Red | Yellow, Black, White "Radical Racer& 301" | Unpainted / Metal | none | Tan | BW | Malaysia | 
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| 1983 | International | Enamel Green | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW | France | 
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| 1983 | International | Enamel Yellow | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW | France | 
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| 1983 | International | Enamel White | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW | France |
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| 1983 | Speed Machines | Enamel Plum | Unpainted / Metal | none | Black | BW |
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Similar Castings or Names
Gallery
Base Change from 1974 to ?? 74' or 75'
Race?
Early 1974 , notice capped rear wheels
Light and Dark Gold