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+ | |Red & Black tampos on sides with "13" & racing deco |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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|[[1998]] |
|[[1998]] |
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|[[Interactive Collectors Guide]] |
|[[Interactive Collectors Guide]] |
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− | |Spectraflame Purple |
+ | |Spectraflame Purple & Black |
|Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive" |
|Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive" |
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|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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|Yellow Tint |
|Yellow Tint |
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|[[Image:VW Drag Bus Penske.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:VW Drag Bus Penske.jpg|75px]] |
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|[[File:VW Drag Bus Penske Silver.jpg|75x75px]] |
|[[File:VW Drag Bus Penske Silver.jpg|75x75px]] |
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|''2,712 produced'' |
|''2,712 produced'' |
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+ | |19<br />/<br />25 |
|[[2002]] |
|[[2002]] |
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|[[HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 1|HWC.com 1]] |
|[[HotWheelsCollectors.com Series 1|HWC.com 1]] |
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|[[General Mills]]<br />Wheaties Promotion |
|[[General Mills]]<br />Wheaties Promotion |
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|Light Blue |
|Light Blue |
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− | |"Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides |
+ | |"Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides & top |
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal |
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal |
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|Blue Tint |
|Blue Tint |
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|Orange |
|Orange |
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+ | |[[5SP BLING]] & Rear Chrome [[10DOT]] |
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|[[Image:HW_VW_Drag_Bus_Lucky_Charms.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:HW_VW_Drag_Bus_Lucky_Charms.jpg|75px]] |
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|[[2003]] |
|[[2003]] |
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+ | |[[100%_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]] |
|Orange & White |
|Orange & White |
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|Orange Scallop tampos on side |
|Orange Scallop tampos on side |
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|[[2003]] |
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+ | |[[100%_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]] |
|Aqua & White |
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|Orange, Yellow & Blue tampos, Flames, "Hot Wheels" logo, 10th Anniversary "Treasure Hunt" logo & "1995-2005" |
|Orange, Yellow & Blue tampos, Flames, "Hot Wheels" logo, 10th Anniversary "Treasure Hunt" logo & "1995-2005" |
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|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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+ | |Tinted (Black) |
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|Redline [[RR5SP]] |
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|White & Red |
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|[[Mongoose]] Racing Scheme |
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|[[RLC]] Thank You |
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|[[Mystery_Cars#2006_Mystery_Car_Series|Mystery Car]]<br />5/5 |
|[[Mystery_Cars#2006_Mystery_Car_Series|Mystery Car]]<br />5/5 |
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|[[22nd_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|22nd Collectors Convention]] |
|[[22nd_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|22nd Collectors Convention]] |
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+ | |[[Spectraflame]] Blue |
|Black, Purple, & Light Blue flames on sides & top, convention logo on top |
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+ | |Black, Silver & White tampos, "Fahrvergnügen" & Hot Wheels logo on sides |
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+ | |[[Since_'68_Series#Since_.2768_Series:_Top_40|Since '68: Top 40]] |
|Metalflake Dark Green |
|Metalflake Dark Green |
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|Silver, Green, Light Green & Yellow flames on sides & top, "Hot Wheels" logo on sides |
|Silver, Green, Light Green & Yellow flames on sides & top, "Hot Wheels" logo on sides |
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+ | |Red line [[5SP]] & Red line [[10DOT]] |
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+ | |[[Base Codes|Base Code(s):]] |
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|''500 Produced'' |
|''500 Produced'' |
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|[[Image:2010_Hot_Wheels_Japan_Custom_Car_show_grey_Drag_Bus.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:2010_Hot_Wheels_Japan_Custom_Car_show_grey_Drag_Bus.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |05/06 |
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+ | |[[Hot_Wheels_Garage_(2011)|2011]] |
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+ | |[[Hot_Wheels_Garage_(2011)#Volkswagen_Garage|Hot Wheels Garage: Volkswagen]] |
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+ | |Black |
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+ | |Clear |
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+ | |Black |
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+ | |Red [[RR5SP|WWRR5SP]] |
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|Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico |
|Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico |
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+ | |Flames on sides & '''Seller Exclusive 2013''' |
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|[[2013 Collector Edition|Collector Edition]] |
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|[[Spectraflame]] Magenta |
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+ | |Matte Black Top, White Stripe on Top, Silver Flames, Hot Wheels Logo & '4' |
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+ | |[[27th_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|27th Collectors Convention]] |
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|[[2015]] |
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+ | |[[Pop_Culture#M.26M_Mars|Pop Culture: M&M Mars]] |
|Yellow w/ Brown Roof |
|Yellow w/ Brown Roof |
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+ | |“M&M’s” logo & M&M’s candy deco on sides. |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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|[[Image:HW-Mars_M&M's-Volkswagen_Drag_Bus-M&M's.jpg|75px]] |
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|[[19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention]] |
|[[19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention]] |
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|White, Blue & Orange |
|White, Blue & Orange |
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+ | |'Union 76' & '76' Logos, Sponsors Logos |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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|[[Image:2019_-_19th_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Nationals_VW_Drag_Bus.jpg|75px]] |
|[[Image:2019_-_19th_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Nationals_VW_Drag_Bus.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |[[Red Line Club]] |
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+ | |Spectraflame steel blue |
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+ | |Hot Wheels logo, candy canes, & snow on sides; "Happy Holidays" message on top |
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+ | |Chrome<br />/<br />Metal |
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+ | |Clear |
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+ | |Gold |
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+ | |White wall, Gold [[RL]] |
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+ | |[[Image:Hot_Wheels_RLC_Exclusive_Holiday_Drag_Bus.png|75px]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |4/5 |
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+ | |[[2020]] |
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+ | |[[Pop_Culture#Rick_and_Morty|Pop Culture: Rick and Morty]] |
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+ | |Silver |
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+ | |Rick and Morty Art on sides |
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+ | |Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal |
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+ | |Tinted (Smoke) |
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+ | |Blue |
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+ | |Grey [[RR5SP]] |
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+ | |GJR19 |
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+ | |Thailand |
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+ | |''Plastic (chrome) engine and pipe''<br />Base Code(s): N24 |
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+ | |[[file:Rick%26Morty_VW_Drag_Bus_1.jpg|75px]] |
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+ | |Green (cold), White (warm) |
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|Green flames, White stripes & HW logo on sides |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
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− | + | 1996HotWheels006.JPG|First Edition |
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− | + | VW_Bus_Mace_CK.jpg|Mace Bus |
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− | + | VW_Bus_Jiffy_Lube_13_CK.jpg|LibertyPromotions Jiffy Lube Race Bus Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06 |
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− | + | VW_Bus_Blue_Angels_CK.jpg|Blue Angels Bus |
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− | + | VW_Bus_30th.jpg|30th Anniv Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06 |
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− | + | hw09convbuscard.jpg|23rd Hotwheels Collector Convention (2009) carded |
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− | + | Phil Riehlman bus autograph 09.jpg |Signed at the convention in '09 |
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− | + | Phil Riehlman Autograph.jpg |Phil signing at the 2009 Hotwheels Convention |
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meabase.jpg|Bottom view of the [[MEA Dinner Dance]] |
meabase.jpg|Bottom view of the [[MEA Dinner Dance]] |
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IMG 20200322 112139.jpg|31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention |
IMG 20200322 112139.jpg|31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention |
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+ | RLC Exclusive Holiday Drag Bus.png |
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+ | RLC Exclusive Holiday Drag Bus left.png |
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+ | RLC Exclusive Holiday Drag Bus left open.png |
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+ | 2011 Hot Wheels VW Garage Drag Bus carded.jpg |
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+ | 2011 Hot Wheels VW Garage Drag Bus.jpg |
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+ | 2011 Hot Wheels VW Garage Drag Bus card back.jpg |
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+ | Rick&Morty.VW Drag Bus Card.jpg |
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+ | Rick&Morty VW Drag Bus Open Cabin.jpg |
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+ | Rick&Morty VW Drag Bus 2.jpg |
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+ | Rick&Morty VW Drag Bus 1.jpg |
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+ | IMG 4798.jpg |
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+ | IMG 4799.jpg |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 4.JPG |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 3.JPG |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 5.jpg |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 6.jpg |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 2.JPG |
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+ | 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus 1.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 1.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 2.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 3.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 4.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 5.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 6.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 7.JPG |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 8.jpg |
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+ | 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus 9.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police 5.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police 1.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police 2.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police 3.jpg |
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+ | 2009 RLC Volkswagen Drag Bus Police 4.jpg |
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[[Category:Code Cars]] |
[[Category:Code Cars]] |
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+ | [[Category:2020 Hot Wheels]] |
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+ | [[Category:Mystery Cars]] |
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+ | [[Category:17th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention]] |
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+ | [[Category:19th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals]] |
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+ | [[Category:13th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals]] |
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+ | [[Category:2nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals]] |
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+ | [[Category:31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention]] |
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+ | [[Category:2005 Treasure Hunts]] |
Revision as of 05:53, 25 September 2020
Description
The Volkswagen Drag Bus is one of the hottest surprise castings to ever come out of Mattel's factory. Whether you love it or hate it, it turned into a collectors #1 favorite. The Volkswagen Drag Bus designed by Phil Riehlman has his initials, PR, cast into the bottom of the rear differential. This casting when released was the heaviest casting Mattel made, and the most popular.
There is also a modified casting called Volkswagen 21-Window Drag Bus.
Versions
The Volkswagen Drag Bus has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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372 | 1996 | First Editions 6/12 |
Metalflake Blue | Red, Yellow & White tampos, "Hot Wheels" logo, "Fahrvergnügen", "Phils VW Performance Parts" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Orange | RL5SP & 10DOT | 14912 | China | ||
1996 | Employee Holiday Release | White | 'Seasons Greetings' & Santa Claus on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | RL5SP & 10DOT | China | |||||
1996 | JC Whitney Exclusive | White, Silver & Red | 'JC Whitney Warshawsky' on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | RL5SP & 10DOT | 16956 | China | ||||
N/A | 1997 | Liberty Promotions for All Tune & Lube |
Black | Flames cover both sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tint | Yellow | RL5SP & 10DOT | 18665 | China | This was the first VW Drag Bus produced by Liberty Promotions working with Mattel. | |
N/A | 1998 | Custom Car Designer | Pearl White | none | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | RL5SP & 10DOT | 19048 | China | Came with the Custom Car Designer CD-ROM | |
372 | 1998 | 30th Anniversary Set | Metalflake Blue | Red, Yellow, & White tampos, HW logo, "Fahrvergnügen", & "Phils VW Performance Parts" on sides. HW 30th Anniv tampo on the rear wing | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Orange | RL5SP & 10DOT | China | The only difference from the 1996 issue VW Bus is the "Hot Wheels" tampo on the rear wing | ||
N/A | 1998 | Jiffy Lube Exclusive | Yellow | Red & Black tampos on sides with "13" & racing deco | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tint | Black | RL5SP & 10DOT | 20961 | China | This was the 2nd VW Drag Bus produced by Liberty Promotions working with Mattel | |
N/A | 1998 | Van de Kamp's Promotion | Lime Green | Yellow & Orange "Fish-O-Saurus", Blue "Van-de-Kamp's" tampos. Pink Surfboard w/ Blue "Van-de-Kamp's" tampo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | RL5SP & 10DOT | 18585 | China | Packaged on Special Edition (50K) "Fish-O-Saurus" card; Mail-order only |
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N/A | 1998 | Interactive Collectors Guide | Spectraflame Purple & Black | Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive" | Unpainted / Metal |
Yellow Tint | White | RL5SP & 10DOT | 20774 | China | Came packaged with the Interactive Collectors Guide CD-ROM | |
N/A | 1999 | Malleco Tower Cranes Promotion | Dark Red | Unpainted / Metal |
Gold 5SP | 22326 | ||||||
N/A | 2001 | Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center | Red | Unpainted / Metal |
RL5SP & 10DOT | |||||||
N/A | 2001 | Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center | Red | Unpainted / Metal |
RL5SP & 10DOT | 54946 | ||||||
2001 | Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center | Black | Silver & Red tampos on sides with "PENSKE AUTO CENTER" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black Tint | Red | Goodyear PC6 & 10DOT | 54946 | ||||
2001 | Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center | Silver | Black & White tampos on sides with "PENSKE AUTO CENTER" | Unpainted / Metal |
Black Tint | GoodYear RR5SP & 10DOT | 54946 | |||||
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2002 | HWC.com 1 | Chrome | Flying Customs graphics | Red line CDDRR | 85506 | ||||||
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2002 | HWC.com 1 | Chrome | Red & Black pin stripping, 2002 Nationals Convention logo | Red line CDDRR | 85522 | ||||||
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2002 | HWC.com 1 | Spectraflame Orange | Graphics dedicated to Phil Riehlman w/ Nationals logo | Red line CDDRR | 85505 | 2,000 produced | |||||
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2002 | HWC.com 1 | Spectraflame Orange | Graphics dedicated to Phil Riehlman w/o Nationals logo | Red line CDDRR | 85505 | 2,712 produced | |||||
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2002 | HWC.com 1 | Spectraflame Blue | Graphics dedicated to Phil Riehlman | Red line CDDRR | 85504 | ||||||
N/A | 2003 | General Mills Wheaties Promotion |
Light Blue | "Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides & top | Chrome / Metal |
Blue Tint | Orange | 5SP BLING & Rear Chrome 10DOT | China | Mail-in promo Also found in General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty 18-Car Set |
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N/A | 2003 | General Mills Lucky Charms Promotion |
Orange | "Hot Wheels" & "Lucky Charms" on sides & top over small white flames | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Yellow | RL5SP & 10DOT | China | Mail-in promo Also found in General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty 18-Car Set |
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N/A | 2003 | 100% Preferred TRU Mail-in | Orange & White | Orange Scallop tampos on side | RR5SP | B2257 | TRU Mail-In Promo | |||||
N/A | 2003 | 100% Preferred TRU Mail-in | Aqua & White | RR5SP | TRU Mail-In Promo | |||||||
2003 | HWC.com 2: Flying Customs 1/4 |
Black | RR5SP | B2200 | ||||||||
2004 | HWC.com 3: Real Riders 6/6 |
Spectraflame Blue | Real Riders graphics | Goodyear RR5SP | C6044 | |||||||
4/6 | 2005 | HWC.com 4 | Spectraflame Purple | Redline RR5SP | ||||||||
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2005 | Treasure Hunts 13/12 |
Black | Orange, Yellow & Blue tampos, Flames, "Hot Wheels" logo, 10th Anniversary "Treasure Hunt" logo & "1995-2005" | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Redline RR5SP | ||||
2005 | RLC Thank You | Spectraflame Chrome & Spectraflame Red | Redline RR5SP | J4233 | Only 14,472 produced | |||||||
2005 | Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set | White & Yellow | Snake racing scheme | 5SP | ||||||||
2005 | Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set | White & Red | Mongoose Racing Scheme | 5SP | ||||||||
6/6 | 2006 | HWC.com 5 | Spectraflame Aqua & Flat White | Ghosted tribal flames | Chrome / Metal |
B.F. Goodrich RR5SP | C6044 | |||||
2006 | RLC Thank You | Spectraflame Red | Redline RR5SP | K6448 | Only 13,775 produced | |||||||
223 | 2006 | Mystery Car 5/5 |
Chrome & Black | Red & Black tampos | RR5SP | |||||||
1/6 | 2007 | HWC.com 6 | Spectraflame Orange | Black graphic on side, Ghost flames on side | Chrome / Metal |
Tinted | Black | Goodyear RR5SP | L2091 | China | ||
N/A | 2007 | Japan Custom Car Show | Black | Blue Tribal Flames, Phils Speed Shop, Volkswagen, Blue Wing | Redline RR5SP | |||||||
N/A | 2007 | Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set | Matte Black | Yellow Tribal Flames, Phils Speed Shop, Volkswagen, Copper Wing | Redline RR5SP | |||||||
1/6 | 2008 | HWC.com 7 | Spectraflame Yellow | Red Packaging Design on Side, 40th Anniversary Logo, Redline Club logo | Chrome / Metal |
Redline RR5SP | L8688 | |||||
2008 | 22nd Collectors Convention | Spectraflame Blue | Black, Purple, & Light Blue flames on sides & top, convention logo on top | Metal | Chrome | RR5SP | L8737 | Thailand | 3000 Produced | |||
2008 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Matte Blue | Black, Silver & White tampos, "Fahrvergnügen" & Hot Wheels logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
RL5SP & 10DOT | M0543 | China | |||||
2008 | Since '68: Top 40 | Metalflake Dark Green | Silver, Green, Light Green & Yellow flames on sides & top, "Hot Wheels" logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gray | Red line 5SP & Red line 10DOT | M1548 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | ||
2008 | Mexico Commemorative Edition | Spectraflame Copper | Red & Yellow flames, headlights, Black Roof, HW logo | 5SP | P3112 | |||||||
1/4 | 2009 | RLC Membership Car | Spectraflame Smoke & White | Police Graphics | Chrome / Metal |
RL | P2127 | China | 4,000 produced | |||
2/4 | 2009 | RLC Membership Car | Spectraflame Red | Fire Department graphics | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL | P2128 | China | 5,000 produced | |
3/4 | 2009 | RLC Membership Car | Spectraflame Olive & Black | Military Police tampos | Chrome / Metal |
Green | RL | P2129 | China | 6,000 peoduced | ||
4/4 | 2009 | RLC Membership Car | Spectraflame Yellow & Black | Taxi tampo | Chrome / Metal |
RL | P2130 | China | 7,000 produced | |||
1/4 | 2009 | 23rd Annual Collectors Convention | White & Blue | Blue flames on sides & top | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Chrome | RR5SP | P2195 | Thailand | 3,000 produced | |
2009 | Employee Holiday Release | Chrome | Silver Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | White tyres, Red chrome RR5SP | P9116 | Thailand | ||||
2010 | 3rd Annual Brazil Convention | Pearl White, Green & Pearl Yellow | Green, Yellow & White flames, "Brazil Convention 2010" | Chrome / Metal |
Tinted | White | Green Chrome RR5SP | R8457 | Thailand | 5000 produced | ||
N/A | 2010 | Japan Custom Car Show | White & Black | Red Stripe on Side, Yellow Flames on Top, Silver Flames on Side | Redline RR5SP | 1,500 Produced | ||||||
N/A | 2010 | Japan Custom Car Show | Silver & Black | Red Stripe on Side, Yellow Flames on Top, Silver Flames on Side | Redline RR5SP | 500 Produced | ||||||
05/06 | 2011 | Hot Wheels Garage: Volkswagen | Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red WWRR5SP | Malaysia | ||||
2013 | Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico | Green | Flames on sides & Seller Exclusive 2013 | Chrome / Metal |
Green Rim RR5SP | 50 produced | ||||||
4/4 | 2013 | HWC Gulf Racing | Spectraflame Light Blue & Orange | Gulf Logos | Chrome / Metal |
Firestone RR5SP | ||||||
4 | 2013 | Collector Edition | Spectraflame Magenta | Matte Black Top, White Stripe on Top, Silver Flames, Hot Wheels Logo & '4' | Unpainted / Metal |
Redline RR5SP & DDRR | ||||||
2/4 | 2013 | 27th Collectors Convention | Blue | Dark Blue, Blue & White flames on sides & roof, convention logo on spoiler & roof | Y0598 | 4000 Produced | ||||||
2015 | Pop Culture: M&M Mars | Yellow w/ Brown Roof | “M&M’s” logo & M&M’s candy deco on sides. | Unpainted / Metal |
Tan | Clear | RR5SP | BDR64 | Thailand | Base Code(s): G46 | ||
2016 | HWC.com 14: Neo Classics | Spectraflame Purple | Yellow & Orange Flames | Chrome / Metal |
RL | DTH33 | China | Base Code(s): | ||||
1/4 | 2017 | 31st Annual Collectors Convention | Pink & Purple | Yellow, Pink & Blue flames all over, "31st Annual Collectors Convention" on rear wing | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline RR5SP | 2,800 Produced | ||||
1 | 2017 | MEA Dinner Dance | Black & Zamac | multiple textured feather-like decals, "Mattel Masquerade 2017" on roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Grey | Gold RR5SP | FCM85 | Thailand | Rumors said a production run of 300 pieces Base Code: K37 |
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2/3 | 2019 | 19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention | White, Blue & Orange | 'Union 76' & '76' Logos, Sponsors Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Orange | Goodyear RR5SP | Base Code(s): | |||
2019 | Red Line Club | Spectraflame steel blue | Hot Wheels logo, candy canes, & snow on sides; "Happy Holidays" message on top | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Gold | White wall, Gold RL | Base Code(s): | ||||
4/5 | 2020 | Pop Culture: Rick and Morty | Silver | Rick and Morty Art on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Smoke) | Blue | Grey RR5SP | GJR19 | Thailand | Plastic (chrome) engine and pipe Base Code(s): N24 |
Modified Versions
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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2012 | Light Speeders | Yellow | Red stripes on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | None | 5SP | W5926 | Thailand | Base code(s): E18 | ||
2014 | Color Shifters | Green (cold), White (warm) | Green flames, White stripes & HW logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | None | OH5 | BHR40 | Thailand | Base code(s): F44, G12 |