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Description
The VW Bug is a Hot Wheels casting based on a 1953 - 1957 VW Bug and was created by Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood. It was released into the line-up in 1989. This is not the first Bug to be in the Hot Wheels line-up; the Original Bugs or Beetles were released as part of the 1968 "Sweet Sixteen". Although the Custom Volkswagen was issued in two different countries back then and were very different from each other, this resembles the Hong Kong casting. There was it’s other famous striped cousin the Volkswagen (1974) which more resembles the US version of the Custom Volkswagen.
Versions
The VW Bug has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Body Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast# | Country | Notes / Type | Photo |
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65 | 1989 | Mainline | Enamel Turquoise | Magenta, Orange & Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | Experimental Card & All Blue card | ![]() |
65 | 1989 | Mainline | Enamel Turquoise | Blue, Orange & Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | ||
1989 | Color Racer | Pink | White, Pink & Purple Stripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Tan | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | Came in 3-pack | ![]() | |
1990 | Convertables | Brown & Light Green | Yellow shapes | Silver / Plastic |
Silver | None | BW | Malaysia | Color changes & chrome engine pops out of roof when immersed in warm water | ![]() ![]() | ||
65 | 1991 | Mainline | Enamel Cherry Red | White & Yellow flames with Dark Blue edges | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | BW | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
Enamel Cherry Red | White & Yellow flames with Teal edges | Unpainted | Clear | White | BW | Malaysia | ![]() | |||||
1991 | Park 'n Plates | Yellow | Blue, Green & Orange Stripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Blue | BW | 9225 | Malaysia | |||
1991 | Getty Gas Station Promotional | Enamel Yellow Green | Red & Yellow, White "GETTY" | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Yellow | BW | Malaysia | Came in a baggie | ![]() | ||
171 | 1992 | Mainline | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | BW | 0453 | Malaysia | Blue Card | ![]() |
1993 | SEMA Auto Show | Metal flake Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Lightly tinted | Tan | RR | Malaysia | Came in a Baggie | ![]() | |||
1994 | Randys Stuff | Flat Purple | Black roof & Randys Stuff logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Tan | RR | Malaysia | Limited to 7000 | ![]() | ||
1994 | Randys Stuff | Neon Pink | Black roof & Randys Stuff logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Tan | RR | Malaysia | Limited to 3000 | ![]() | ||
171 | 1995 | Mainline | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 7SP | 0453 | Malaysia | ||
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver 3/4 |
Pearl Pink | Yellow,Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Slightly Smoked | Gray | BW | 13280 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver 3/4 |
Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Slightly Smoked | Grey | 7SP | 13280 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver 3/4 |
Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Slightly Smoked | Grey | 5SP | 13280 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
357 | 1995 | Treasure Hunts 5/12 |
Flourescent Green | Oval rear license plate, red logo on white background | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Purple | TW | 13353 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
398 | 1996 | Mod Bod 3/4 |
Blue | Green, Yellow & Purple Butterflies & Dots |
Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Green | 7SP | 15240 | Malaysia | Cosmic Colors | |
543 | 1997 | Biff! Bamm! Boom! 4/4 |
Metallic Dark Green | Red, Yellow, Black & White, with "KA SPLAT", "THWAACK", "SWAT" | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | 5SP | 16917 | Malaysia | See tampo variations in gallery | ![]() |
1997 | Volkswagen 4/4 |
Metallic Dark Green | Red, Yellow, Black & White, with "KA SPLAT", "THWAACK", "SWAT" | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | 7SP | 16917 | Malaysia | wheel variation | ![]() | |
1997 | Mainine | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof & Sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 3SP | Malaysia | ||||
731 | 1998 | Artistic License 3/4 |
Pearl White | Dark Blue, Black, Red, & Light Green Roof, Sides, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Blue tint | Black | 5DOT | 18797 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
731 | 1998 | Artistic License 3/4 |
ZAMAC | Black Hot Wheels | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Green | 5DOT | 18797 | Malaysia | 500 run for 1998 convention | |
1998 | JC Whitney | Red Gloss | Hot Wheels logo in window, RW1 License Plate | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Chrome RR | Malaysia | ![]() | |||
962 | 1999 | Surf 'N Fun 2/4 |
Metallic Blue | Yellow Green, White, Dark Blue Corals "Olas del Sol" | Unpainted / Metal |
Smoked | White | 5SP | 21310 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
65 | 1999 | Car Crusher Playset | Turquoise | Yellow Hot Wheels logo above rear window | ZAMAC | Clear | White | 7SP | 68574 | China | ![]() | |
1999 | Car Crusher Playset | Metallic Bronze | Yellow Hot Wheels logo above rear window | Unpainted | Clear | White | 7SP | China | ![]() | |||
2000 | 14th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention | Pearl Pink | Flowers on sides & convention logo on roof | Unpainted | Clear | Grey | BW | Malaysia | Limited to 1500 | ![]() | ||
175 / 240 |
2001 | Mainline | Primer Brown | Red, Orange, Yellow, Flames Black Hot Wheels logo | Silver / Metal |
Clear | Red | 5DOT | 53718 | China | ![]() | |
2002 | 2nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals | Purple | Flames & Nationals Logo on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Blue tint | Black | WLRR | Thailand | Limited to 4000 | ![]() | ||
2002 | 2nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals | Black | Flames & Nationals Logo on roof | Painted Gold | Red tint | Light Grey | WLRR | Thailand | Limited to 2000 | ![]() | ||
2002 | Auto Milestones 16/16 |
Enamel Black | White Metalflake Gold, Pin stripes, White & Black Calif. Plate, Milestones Series Logo on Roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | GYRR | 55940 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Volkswagen 3/4 |
Neon Orange | Black Panel, Dark Blue outlined Orange to Yellow Flames, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Volkswagen 3/4 |
Metallic Plum | Black Panel, Dark Blue Outlined Orange to Yellow Flames, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
2003 | Hall of Fame Tin Set | Orange | Unpainted / Metal |
5SP | C3638 | Thailand | ![]() | |||||
2003 | Hall of Fame: Greatest Rides | Metallic Yellow Green | "Peace & Love", "Flower Power" Slide Decals, To Many Colors to Single Out, Beautifully Done, Red Tail Lights Outlined in Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Slight Smoke | Beige | Red line RR5SP | B0942 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
5pk | 2003 | Robo Zoo 5-Pack | Pearl Yellow | Robotic Monkey with Nails in its Head on Sides is Metallic Aqua, Metallic Pink & Black. "ROBO" in Black, "ZOO" in Gray Outline, Hot Wheels Logo is Gray | Enamel Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | 5SP | 57036 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
2004 | Holiday Rods | Red | White scallops on sides & peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2004 | Holiday Rods | Light Blue | White scallops on sides & peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2004 | Holiday Rods | Green | White scallops on sides & peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2004 | Holiday Rods | White | Red scallops on sides & peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2004 | Neo Classics | Spectraflame Pink | White flames to sides & hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RL | China | ![]() | |||
2004 | Larry Wood World Tour 4-Car Set | Spectraflame Purple | Larry Wood World Tour logo on back window, flames on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | Red Line NCRL | G7187, G5557 | China | RLC Exclusive Produced: 2500 4-Car Sets & 4000 Single releases |
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2004 | HW Newsletter | White | Purple Flames & Newsletter logo on roof | Unpainted | Lightly tinted | Black | RRGYT | 0934 EA | China | Limited to 5000 | ![]() | |
184 / 187 |
2005 | Mystery Cars 1/4 |
White | Black "Hot Wheels" tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | CDDRR | J0413 | Thailand | ![]() | |
184 / 187 |
2005 | Mystery Cars 1/4 |
Black | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand | Kar Keepers Exclusive | ![]() |
184 / 187 |
2005 | Mystery Cars 1/4 |
Metalflake Blue | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand | Kar Keepers Exclusive | ![]() |
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Blue | White stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Green | White stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Orange | White stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Red | White stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Pink | White stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | Hot Wheels Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Gold | Black stripes top & side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand | ![]() | ||||
2005 | 19th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention | Metalflake Red & White | Flames & Convention Logo on roof | Unpainted | Clear | Black | RR | Thailand | Limited to 3500 | ![]() | ||
197 / 223 |
2006 | Open Stock | Black Enamel | Orange, & Yellow Designs are Outlined in White, Black Body Color is Incorporated as a Second Outline Color, Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tinted | Black | Gold Y5 | J8028 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
197 / 223 |
2006 | Open Stock | Pearl White | Dark Blue, Medium Blue, & White Body Color is Incorporated into the Design, Black & Pale Light Green are Used as Outline Colors. Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal |
Slightly Smoked | Black | 5SP | J8028 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
2006 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Yellow, Red & Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black over White Oval | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Red | Redline 5SP | K4766 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
2006 | Flying Customs | Metallic Blue | Orange, Pale Gray & Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black Over Pale Gray Oval | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Blue Tinted | White | RL5SP | L5860 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ![]() | |
2006 | Flying Customs | Metalflake Red | Metalflake Silver, Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Yellow Over Black Oval | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5867 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ![]() | |
2006 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red Stripe 5SP | K4755 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ![]() | |
2006 | Super Chromes | Gold Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5856 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ![]() | |
2007 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Metallic Antifreeze Green | Magenta, Orange & Yellow Designs on Sides & Roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Bone | BW | M0543 | Malaysia | Box Set | ![]() | |
2007 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue, White Stars Flag Flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | Black | RL5SP | Malaysia | ![]() | |||
2008 | 22nd Collectors Convention | Black | Orange, Red, & Gray flames on sides, hood, read, & across top, convention logo on top | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | RLRR | L8738 | Malaysia | 3000 Produced | ![]() | ||
2008 | Since '68: Top 40 | Metallic Brown | Enamel Gray & Enamel Dark Brown Curved Side Stripe Design, Silver Window Trim, Silver Stripe on Hood, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | WW | M1547 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2008 | Since '68: Top 40 | Metallic Light Blue | White, Blue Strip on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | WW | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() | ||
129 / 196 |
2008 | Team: Volkswagen 1/4 |
Matte Black | Side Panels & Door Panels are Cream with Red & Black Pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tint | Black | 5SP | V6903 | Malaysia | Base code(s): A36 | ![]() |
5pk | 2009 | Volkswagen 5-Pack | Red | Black sides, Yellow & Orange flames outlined in blue | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | 5SP | Thailand | Features tampo scheme from the 2003 Preferred VW Base code(s): B27 |
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2010 | 3 Kings Day | Dark Blue | White & Gold Graphics, "3 Kings Day 2010", VW Logo, Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gold | Gold | R7880 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2011 | The Hot Ones | Metaflake Aqua Blue | Orange & White tampos on sides, hood & roof | Unpaited / Metal |
Clear | Orange | HO | W1566 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2011 | The Hot Ones | Dark Red | Gold | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | HO | W3702 | Thailand | 6-Pack Exclusive Base code(s): |
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2011 | HW Garage: Volkswagen | Matte Black & Metalflake Magenta | White, Orange & Magenta flames on sides | Unpaited / Metal |
Tinted | Dark Red | WWRRS | T8338 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2011 | HW Garage: Volkswagen 1/6 |
White & Metalflake Yellow | Light & trim details | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Blackj | RRS | T8255 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard | Metallic Green | White Scallops with silver pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Dark Tint | Dark Grey | White Walled MD RR | W4596 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E19, E38 | ![]() | |
Pink | Very detailed logo, roof, etc. | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Black | ? | ? | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | ![]() | |||
2013 | Retro Entertainment: Footlose | Yellow | Silver & Black stripes on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | SRR | X8911 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
191 / 250 |
2014 | HW Showroom All Stars 01/10 |
White | 53 on front, rear, & side, red & blue stripes on top. | Unpainted / Metal |
Dark Tint | White | White 5SP | BFD65 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F36, F40, F45 | ![]() |
2014 | HW Entertainment | Bone White | Bone White, Silver roof, Red & Blue stripes across top, '53' on sides, hood, & rear. | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | White DDRR | BDT90 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F43 | ![]() | |
26 / 250 |
2015 | Art Cars 1/5 |
Pink | Yellow & lime on hood, yellow & orange on top, yellow, lime, blue, orange with "No War" sign on both sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Blue | Blue MC5 & Yellow MC5 | CFH43 | Malaysia | Treasure Hunt Base code(s): G47 |
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2018 | 50th Anniv Originals 2/5 |
Spectraflame Purple | 50th Anniversary Logo on door | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Purple | RL | FTX85 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K46 | ![]() | |
262 / 365 |
2018 | Checkmate 8/9 |
Black | Chess board pattern & "Pawn" on top & sides, rook chess piece design on top. Red stripes on sides & hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | Chrome | OH5 | FJX62 | Malaysia | Named Volkswagen Beetle Base code(s): L12, L13, L15, L17, L18 |
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2018 | Checkmate 8/9 |
Metallic White | Chess board pattern & "Pawn" on top & sides, rook chess piece design on top. Red stripes on sides & hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | Chrome | OH5 | FJY49 | Malaysia | Named Volkswagen Beetle Base code(s): L26, L28, L29, L30, L32 |
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2018 | Mexico Convention | White | Red Fenders, Red & Green Stripe & Hot Wheels Logo on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red Rim, C4SPRR | China | Base code(s): | ![]() | ||
096/250 | 2021 | Holiday Racers 4/5 | Red | Beige, gold & dark red heart-like designs on hood, sides & top; beige "Valentine" & "0214" on sides; beige "Love", "2021" & HW logo on top. | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Amber) | Gold | Brown plastic, gold rim AeroDisc | GRY79 | Malaysia | Base code(s): N44 | ![]() |
See also
- Volkswagen Beetle (Tooned)
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
- Volkswagen Beetle (Monster Truck)
- Custom Volkswagen Beetle
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