Description[]
The Vampyra is based on a vampire bat, hence the name. The casting was retooled in 2015 with the rear part of the Vampyra being hollowed out at the bottom, likely to save weight or for cost-cutting.
Versions[]
The Vampyra has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Interior Color | Leg Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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1986 | Speed Demons | Purple | White, Orange & Red on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Purple | UH | 2060 | Hong Kong | ![]() | ||
1989 | Speed Demons | Purple | White, Orange & Red on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Purple | UH | 2060 | Malaysia | |||
008 | 1991 | Mainline | Purple | White, Orange & Red on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Purple | BW | 2060 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
166 | 1992 | Mainline | Black | Yellow, Green & Purple on wings | ZAMAC | Gold Chrome | Black | BW | 0444 | Malaysia | Yellow eyes | |
166 | 1992 | Mainline | Black | Purple, Green & Yellow on wings | ZAMAC | Gold Chrome | Black | BW | 0444 | Malaysia | Purple eyes | ![]() |
166 | 1992 | Mainline | Black | Yellow, Green & Purple on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Black | UH | 0444 | Malaysia | ||
166 | 1992 | Mainline | Black | Yellow, Green & Purple on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Black | HO | 0444 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
1993 | Color FX | Warm: Pink Cold: Purple |
ZAMAC | UH | Plastic Body | ![]() ![]() | ||||||
1994 | Speed Demons 5-Pack | Purple | White, Orange & Red on wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Purple | UH | 11363 | Malaysia | |||
White | Light green eyes, yellow, green, & purple on wings | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | White | UH | Exclusive to Speed Demons 5-Pack | ![]() | |||||
166 | 1995 | Mainline | Black | No Tampo's | ZAMAC | Gold Chrome | Black | UH | 0444 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
308 | 1995 | Hot Hubs 2/4 |
Purple | Gold "Hot Wheels" logo Red & Yellow eyes | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Purple | HH (Green) | 13925 | Malaysia | ||
308 | 1995 | Hot Hubs 2/4 |
Purple | Gold "Hot Wheels" logo Red & Yellow eyes | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Purple | Green PC6 | 13925 | Malaysia | ||
308 | 1995 | Hot Hubs 2/4 |
Purple | Gold "Hot Wheels" logo Red & Yellow eyes | Black / Metal |
Gold Chrome | Purple | LW | 13925 | China | ||
153 | 2006 | Mainline | Chrome | Black and Gold tampos | Black / Metal |
Gold | Chrome | Gold LW | J3456 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
2006 | Fright Cars 2/8 |
Chrome Gold | Black & Red on sides | Black / Metal |
Black | Chrome Gold | Gold LW | L1164 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive | ![]() | |
2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Flat Purple | White, Purple, Black on Wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Flat Purple | Gold SB | M0543 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2008 | Street Beast 5-Pack | Green | Gold on Wings | ZAMAC | Chrome | Green | 5DOT | L9965 | Thailand | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2010 | Color Shifters Creatures | Warm: Blue Cold: Purple |
Hot Wheels logo | ZAMAC | Blue | Red 5SP | R1172 | Thailand | Base code(s): B42 | ![]() ![]() | ||
206/244 | 2011 | Thrill Racers - Cave 2/6 |
Blue | Orange, Gold & Black on wings | ZAMAC | Pearl Orange | Blue | Orange Chrome Y5 | T9913 | Malaysia | Target card release includes 2 Car Bands Base code(s): D04, D13 |
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215/247 | 2012 | Thrill Racers - Ice 5/5 |
Chrome | Blue, Light blue & Black, #5 on wings | Black / Metal |
Blue tint | Dark Blue | Red rim, White wheel OH5 | V5519 | Malaysia | Base code(s): E32, E36 | ![]() |
2014 | Color Shifters 37/48 |
Warm: Green Cold: White |
Green & White designs | ZAMAC | Black | Black | Y5 | BHR44 | Thailand | Base code(s): G07, G11 | ![]() ![]() | |
2014 | Color Shifters 37/48 |
Warm: Green Cold: White |
Green & White designs | ZAMAC | Black | Black | Y5 & 10SP | BHR44 | Thailand | Base code(s): G07 | ![]() ![]() | |
206/250 | 2016 | Street Beasts 6/10 |
Purple | Detailed eyes, Yellow & Orange scales | ZAMAC | Grey | Pearl Purple | Yellow & Green OH5 | DHR99 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J15, J19 | ![]() |
063/365 | 2018 | Street Beasts 6/10 |
Red | Yellow Green & Blue Wing stripes | Yellow / Metal |
Chrome | Orange | Purple & Chrome Red OH5 | FJX40 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K38, K43 | |
2019 | Street Beasts 5-Pack | Black | Wing designs | Tyrian Purple / Metal |
Red | Green | Green 5SP | FLY10 | Indonesia | Base code(s): L44, L49, M03 | ![]() | |
2021 | Color Reveal | Warm: Orange Cold: White |
Gold RA6 | GYP23 | Thailand | Came coated with green paint Base code(s): |
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2022 | Color Reveal | RA6 | HFD12 | Thailand | Came coated with orange paint Base code(s): |
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2006 card[]
From the back of the 2006 card:
FUN FACTS!
The Vampyra® was first released as part of the Speed Demons® series, which contained 8 other demon-like vehicles, in 1986! 2006 marks the first time the Vampyra® has been released since 1997!
See Also[]
Gallery[]
Larry Wood Prototype
Bob Rosas Prototype