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|Clear
 
|Clear
 
|Orange
 
|Orange
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|14912
 
|14912
 
|China
 
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|China
 
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|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|16956
 
|China
 
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|Red Tint
 
|Red Tint
 
|Yellow
 
|Yellow
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|18665
 
|18665
 
|China
 
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|Clear
 
|Red
 
|Red
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|19048
 
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|China
 
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|Clear
 
|Orange
 
|Orange
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|China
 
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|[[Jiffy Lube Exclusive]]
 
|[[Jiffy Lube Exclusive]]
 
|Yellow
 
|Yellow
|Red and Black tampos on sides with "13" and racing deco
+
|Red & Black tampos on sides with "13" & racing deco
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Red Tint
 
|Red Tint
 
|Black
 
|Black
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
+
|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|20961
 
|20961
 
|China
 
|China
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|Clear
 
|Red
 
|Red
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|18585
 
|18585
 
|China
 
|China
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|[[1998]]
 
|[[1998]]
 
|[[Interactive Collectors Guide]]
 
|[[Interactive Collectors Guide]]
|Spectraflame Purple and Black
+
|Spectraflame Purple & Black
 
|Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive"
 
|Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive"
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Yellow Tint
 
|Yellow Tint
 
|White
 
|White
|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|20774
 
|20774
 
|China
 
|China
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|Front [[RL5SP]], Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|54946
 
|54946
 
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|Black Tint
 
|Black Tint
 
|Red
 
|Red
|Front: Goodyear [[PC6]]<br />Rear: [[10DOT]]
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|Goodyear [[PC6]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|54946
 
|54946
 
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|
 
|
|''Four colors were released:<br />One in Red, Dark Red, Silver & Black''
 
 
|[[Image:VW Drag Bus Penske.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[Image:VW Drag Bus Penske.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
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|Black Tint
 
|Black Tint
 
|
 
|
|Front: Chrome Good Year [[RR5SP]]<br />Rear: [[10DOT]]
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|GoodYear [[RR5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|54946
 
|54946
 
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|Four colors were released: One in Red, Dark Red, Silver and Black
 
 
|[[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''
|[[file:Image Not Available;jpg|75px]]
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|[[file:Image_Not_Available.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
|19<br />/<br />
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|19<br />/<br />25
 
|[[2002]]
 
|[[2002]]
 
|[[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
 
|Light Blue
 
|Light Blue
|"Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides and top
+
|"Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides & top
 
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Blue Tint
 
|Blue Tint
 
|Orange
 
|Orange
|Front [[5SP BLING]] Rear Chrome [[10DOT]]
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|[[5SP BLING]] & Rear Chrome [[10DOT]]
 
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|China
 
|China
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|Clear
 
|Clear
 
|Yellow
 
|Yellow
|Front [[5SP BLING]] Rear [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
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|China
 
|China
 
|''Mail-in promo''<br />Also found in [[General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty|General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty 18-Car Set]]
|
 
''Mail-in promo''<br />Also found in [[General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty|General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty 18-Car Set]]
 
 
|[[Image:HW_VW_Drag_Bus_Lucky_Charms.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[Image:HW_VW_Drag_Bus_Lucky_Charms.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|[[2003]]
 
|[[2003]]
|[[100%25_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]]
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|[[100%_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]]
 
|Orange & White
 
|Orange & White
 
|Orange Scallop tampos on side
 
|Orange Scallop tampos on side
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|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|[[2003]]
 
|[[2003]]
|[[100%25_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]]
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|[[100%_Preferred#.28TRU_Mail-In.29|100% Preferred TRU Mail-in]]
 
|Aqua & White
 
|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"
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
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|Tinted (Black)
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|Black
|
 
 
|Redline [[RR5SP]]
 
|Redline [[RR5SP]]
 
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|[[2005]]
 
|[[2005]]
|[[Mongoose and Snake Drag Race Set]]
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|[[Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set]]
 
|White & Red
 
|White & Red
 
|[[Mongoose]] Racing Scheme
 
|[[Mongoose]] Racing Scheme
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|[[2006]]
 
|[[2006]]
 
|[[RLC]] Thank You
 
|[[RLC]] Thank You
|Spectraflame Red
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|[[Spectraflame]] Red
 
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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
 
|Chrome & Black
 
|Chrome & Black
|Red and Black tampos
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|Red & Black tampos
 
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|[[Image:Image_Not_Available.jpg|75px]]
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|[[Image:2007_Custom_Car_Show_Osaka_Japan_Volkswagen_Drag_Bus.JPG|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
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|[[2008]]
 
|[[2008]]
 
|[[22nd_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|22nd Collectors Convention]]
 
|[[22nd_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|22nd Collectors Convention]]
|Spectraflame Blue
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|[[Spectraflame]] Blue
 
|Black, Purple, & Light Blue flames on sides & top, convention logo on top
 
|Black, Purple, & Light Blue flames on sides & top, convention logo on top
 
|Metal
 
|Metal
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|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]]
 
|[[40 Years of Hot Wheels Set]]
 
|Matte Blue
 
|Matte Blue
|Black, Silver & White tampos with "Fahrvergnügen" & Hot Wheels logo on sides
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|Black, Silver & White tampos, "Fahrvergnügen" & Hot Wheels logo on sides
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
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|
 
|
 
|
|Front: [[5SP]]<br />Rear: [[10DOT]]
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|[[RL5SP]] & [[10DOT]]
 
|M0543
 
|M0543
 
|China
 
|China
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|
 
|[[2008]]
 
|[[2008]]
|[[Since '68 Series|Since '68]]
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|[[Since_'68_Series#Since_.2768_Series:_Top_40|Since '68: Top 40]]
 
|Metalflake Dark Green
 
|Metalflake Dark Green
 
|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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|Clear
 
|Clear
 
|Gray
 
|Gray
|Front: Red line [[5SP]]<br />Rear: Red line [[10DOT]]
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|Red line [[5SP]] & Red line [[10DOT]]
 
|M1548
 
|M1548
 
|Thailand
 
|Thailand
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|[[Base Codes|Base Code(s):]]
|
 
 
|[[Image:VW Bus - 08 Since 68.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[Image:VW Bus - 08 Since 68.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[2008]]
 
|[[2008]]
|[[Since '68 Series|Since '68]] - Mexico Commemorative Edition
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|Mexico Commemorative Edition
 
|Spectraflame Copper
 
|Spectraflame Copper
|Black Roof
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|Red & Yellow flames, headlights, Black Roof, HW logo
 
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|''500 Produced''
 
|''500 Produced''
 
|[[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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|-
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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
 
|
  +
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
  +
|Clear
  +
|Black
  +
|Red [[RR5SP|WWRR5SP]]
 
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|Malaysia
 
|
  +
|[[file:Garage0013_%281%29.jpg|75px]]
 
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|-
 
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|Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico
 
|Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico
 
|Green
 
|Green
|Flames on sides and '''Seller Exclusive 2013'''
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|Flames on sides & '''Seller Exclusive 2013'''
 
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal
 
|
 
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|
 
|
|[[File:VW Drag Bus GULF.jpg|75px]]
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|[[File:2014_RLC_Gulf_Racing_Drag_Bus.JPG|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|4
 
|4
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|[[2013 Collector Edition|Collector Edition]]
 
|[[2013 Collector Edition|Collector Edition]]
 
|[[Spectraflame]] Magenta
 
|[[Spectraflame]] Magenta
|Matte Black Top, White Stripe on Top, Silver Flames, Hot Wheels Logo and '4'
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|Matte Black Top, White Stripe on Top, Silver Flames, Hot Wheels Logo & '4'
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|
 
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|[[File:20140223_144857.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[File:20140223_144857.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
|2 / 4
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|2/4
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|[[2013]]
|
 
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|[[27th_Annual_Hot_Wheels_Collectors_Convention|27th Collectors Convention]]
|
 
 
|Blue
 
|Blue
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|Dark Blue, Blue & White flames on sides & roof, convention logo on spoiler & roof
 
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|
 
|
 
|
 
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|
 
|
 
|
  +
|Y0598
 
|
 
|
  +
|''4000 Produced''
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|
 
|
 
 
|[[file:27th-Convention-Volkswagen-Drag-Bus.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[file:27th-Convention-Volkswagen-Drag-Bus.jpg|75px]]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|[[2015]]
 
|[[2015]]
|[[Pop_Culture#M.26M_Mars|Pop Culture M&amp;M Mars]]
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|[[Pop_Culture#M.26M_Mars|Pop Culture: M&amp;M Mars]]
 
|Yellow w/ Brown Roof
 
|Yellow w/ Brown Roof
|“M&M’s” logo and M&M’s candy deco on sides.
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|“M&M’s” logo & M&M’s candy deco on sides.
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Tan
 
|Tan
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|BDR64
 
|BDR64
 
|Thailand
 
|Thailand
|Base Codes: G46
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|Base Code(s): G46
 
|[[Image:HW-Mars_M&M's-Volkswagen_Drag_Bus-M&M's.jpg|75px]]
 
|[[Image:HW-Mars_M&M's-Volkswagen_Drag_Bus-M&M's.jpg|75px]]
 
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|DTH33
 
|DTH33
 
|China
 
|China
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|Base Code(s):
|
 
 
|[[File:DTH33 (1).jpg|75px]]
 
|[[File:DTH33 (1).jpg|75px]]
 
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|-
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|[[19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention]]
 
|[[19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention]]
 
|White, Blue & Orange
 
|White, Blue & Orange
|'Union 76' and '76' Logos, Sponsors Logos
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|'Union 76' & '76' Logos, Sponsors Logos
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Clear
 
|Clear
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|
 
|
|Base Code:
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|Base Code(s):
 
|[[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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|[[2019]]
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|[[Red Line Club]]
  +
|Spectraflame steel blue
  +
|Hot Wheels logo, candy canes, & snow on sides; "Happy Holidays" message on top
  +
|Chrome<br />/<br />Metal
  +
|Clear
  +
|Gold
  +
|White wall, Gold [[RL]]
 
|
 
|
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|Base Code(s):
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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
  +
|Rick and Morty Art on sides
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|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
  +
|Tinted (Smoke)
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|Blue
  +
|Grey [[RR5SP]]
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|GJR19
  +
|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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|[[2014]]
 
|[[2014]]
 
|[[Color Shifters]]
 
|[[Color Shifters]]
|Green (cold) /  White (warm)
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|Green (cold), White (warm)
 
|Green flames, White stripes & HW logo on sides
 
|Green flames, White stripes & HW logo on sides
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
 
|Unpainted<br />/<br />Metal
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
Image:3ra_convención_en_Brazil_003.jpg
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3ra_convención_en_Brazil_003.jpg
Image:1996HotWheels006.JPG|First Edition
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1996HotWheels006.JPG|First Edition
Image:VW_Bus_Mace_CK.jpg|Mace Bus
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VW_Bus_Mace_CK.jpg|Mace Bus
Image:VW_Bus_Jiffy_Lube_13_CK.jpg|LibertyPromotions Jiffy Lube Race Bus Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06
+
VW_Bus_Jiffy_Lube_13_CK.jpg|LibertyPromotions Jiffy Lube Race Bus Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06
Image:VW_Bus_Blue_Angels_CK.jpg|Blue Angels Bus
+
VW_Bus_Blue_Angels_CK.jpg|Blue Angels Bus
Image:VW_Bus_30th.jpg|30th Anniv Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06
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VW_Bus_30th.jpg|30th Anniv Signed by Phil Riehlman in '06
Image:hw09convbuscard.jpg|23rd Hotwheels Collector Convention (2009) carded
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hw09convbuscard.jpg|23rd Hotwheels Collector Convention (2009) carded
Image:Phil Riehlman bus autograph 09.jpg |Signed at the convention in '09
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Phil Riehlman bus autograph 09.jpg |Signed at the convention in '09
Image:Phil Riehlman Autograph.jpg |Phil signing at the 2009 Hotwheels Convention
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Phil Riehlman Autograph.jpg |Phil signing at the 2009 Hotwheels Convention
 
Assdsmmeex (4).jpg
 
Assdsmmeex (4).jpg
 
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meabase.jpg|Bottom view of the [[MEA Dinner Dance]]
 
meabase.jpg|Bottom view of the [[MEA Dinner Dance]]
 
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
  +
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
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
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[[Category:22nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention]]
 
[[Category:22nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention]]
 
[[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
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 Volkswagon.drag.bus.14912.a-l
1996 Employee Holiday Release White 'Seasons Greetings' & Santa Claus on side Unpainted
/
Metal
Clear RL5SP & 10DOT China Empxmas
1996 JC Whitney Exclusive White, Silver & Red 'JC Whitney Warshawsky' on side Unpainted
/
Metal
Clear RL5SP & 10DOT 16956 China IMG 0399
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. VW Bus - 97 All Tune & Lube
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 VW Bus - 98 Custom Car Designer
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 VW Bus - 30th Anniversary
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 VW Bus - 98 Jiffy Lube
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
VW Bus - 98 Van de Kamps
N/A 1998 Interactive Collectors Guide Spectraflame Purple & Black Gold, Black & White "HW 30 years", Interactive" Unpainted
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Metal
Yellow Tint White RL5SP & 10DOT 20774 China Came packaged with the Interactive Collectors Guide CD-ROM VW Bus - 98 Interactive Collectors Guide
N/A 1999 Malleco Tower Cranes Promotion Dark Red Unpainted
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Gold 5SP 22326 VW Bus - 99 Malleco
N/A 2001 Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center Red Unpainted
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RL5SP & 10DOT VW Drag Bus Penske Prototype
N/A 2001 Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center Red Unpainted
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RL5SP & 10DOT 54946 VW Bus - 01 Red Penske
2001 Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center Black Silver & Red tampos on sides with "PENSKE AUTO CENTER" Unpainted
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Black Tint Red Goodyear PC6 & 10DOT 54946 VW Drag Bus Penske
2001 Liberty Promotions for Penske Auto Center Silver Black & White tampos on sides with "PENSKE AUTO CENTER" Unpainted
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Black Tint GoodYear RR5SP & 10DOT 54946 VW Drag Bus Penske Silver
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2002 HWC.com 1 Chrome Flying Customs graphics Red line CDDRR 85506 VW Bus - 02 HWC S1 - 1
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2002 HWC.com 1 Chrome Red & Black pin stripping, 2002 Nationals Convention logo Red line CDDRR 85522 VW Bus - 02 HWC S1 - 17
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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 VW Bus - 02 HWC S1 - 18a
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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 Image Not Available
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2002 HWC.com 1 Spectraflame Blue Graphics dedicated to Phil Riehlman Red line CDDRR 85504 VW Bus - 02 HWC S1 - 19
N/A 2003 General Mills
Wheaties Promotion
Light Blue "Hot Wheels" & "Wheaties" on sides & top Chrome
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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
HW VW Drag Bus Wheaties
N/A 2003 General Mills
Lucky Charms Promotion
Orange "Hot Wheels" & "Lucky Charms" on sides & top over small white flames Chrome
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Clear Yellow RL5SP & 10DOT China Mail-in promo
Also found in General Mill's Salute to Richard Petty 18-Car Set
HW VW Drag Bus Lucky Charms
N/A 2003 100% Preferred TRU Mail-in Orange & White Orange Scallop tampos on side RR5SP B2257 TRU Mail-In Promo VWBusOrangeLS
N/A 2003 100% Preferred TRU Mail-in Aqua & White RR5SP TRU Mail-In Promo 2003 Hot Wheels Preferred Drag Bus
2003 HWC.com 2: Flying Customs
1/4
Black RR5SP B2200 VW Bus - 2003 HWC Series 2 - FC
2004 HWC.com 3: Real Riders
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Spectraflame Blue Real Riders graphics Goodyear RR5SP C6044 VW Bus - 2004 HWC Series 3
4/6 2005 HWC.com 4 Spectraflame Purple Redline RR5SP 2005hwcrealriders VW Bus
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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
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Tinted (Black) Black Redline RR5SP VW Bus - 05TH
2005 RLC Thank You Spectraflame Chrome & Spectraflame Red Redline RR5SP J4233 Only 14,472 produced VW Bus - 2005 RLC Thank You
2005 Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set White & Yellow Snake racing scheme 5SP VW Bus - 2005 S&M Playset - Snake
2005 Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set White & Red Mongoose Racing Scheme 5SP VW Bus - 2005 S&M Playset - Mongoose
6/6 2006 HWC.com 5 Spectraflame Aqua & Flat White Ghosted tribal flames Chrome
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B.F. Goodrich RR5SP C6044 VW Bus - HWC S5 RRs
2006 RLC Thank You Spectraflame Red Redline RR5SP K6448 Only 13,775 produced VW Bus - 2006 RLC Thank You
223 2006 Mystery Car
5/5
Chrome & Black Red & Black tampos RR5SP VW Bus - 2006 Mystery
1/6 2007 HWC.com 6 Spectraflame Orange Black graphic on side, Ghost flames on side Chrome
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Tinted Black Goodyear RR5SP L2091 China VW Bus - HWC S6 RRs
N/A 2007 Japan Custom Car Show Black Blue Tribal Flames, Phils Speed Shop, Volkswagen, Blue Wing Redline RR5SP 2007 Custom Car Show Osaka Japan Volkswagen Drag Bus
N/A 2007 Japan Custom Car Show 2-Car Set Matte Black Yellow Tribal Flames, Phils Speed Shop, Volkswagen, Copper Wing Redline RR5SP A88
1/6 2008 HWC.com 7 Spectraflame Yellow Red Packaging Design on Side, 40th Anniversary Logo, Redline Club logo Chrome
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Redline RR5SP L8688 VW Bus - HWC S7 RRs
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 22nd Annual Collectors Convention Volkswagen Drag Bus official
2008 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set Matte Blue Black, Silver & White tampos, "Fahrvergnügen" & Hot Wheels logo on sides Unpainted
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RL5SP & 10DOT M0543 China Z1 003
2008 Since '68: Top 40 Metalflake Dark Green Silver, Green, Light Green & Yellow flames on sides & top, "Hot Wheels" logo on sides Unpainted
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Clear Gray Red line 5SP & Red line 10DOT M1548 Thailand Base Code(s): VW Bus - 08 Since 68
2008 Mexico Commemorative Edition Spectraflame Copper Red & Yellow flames, headlights, Black Roof, HW logo 5SP P3112 VW Bus - 2008 Mexico Convention
1/4 2009 RLC Membership Car Spectraflame Smoke & White Police Graphics Chrome
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RL P2127 China 4,000 produced 2009rlcmembership Police Bus
2/4 2009 RLC Membership Car Spectraflame Red Fire Department graphics Chrome
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Clear Black RL P2128 China 5,000 produced 2009rlcmembership Fire Bus
3/4 2009 RLC Membership Car Spectraflame Olive & Black Military Police tampos Chrome
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Green RL P2129 China 6,000 peoduced 2009rlcmembership Military Bus
4/4 2009 RLC Membership Car Spectraflame Yellow & Black Taxi tampo Chrome
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RL P2130 China 7,000 produced 2009rlcmembership Taxi Bus
1/4 2009 23rd Annual Collectors Convention White & Blue Blue flames on sides & top Unpainted
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Clear Chrome RR5SP P2195 Thailand 3,000 produced Hw09convbus
2009 Employee Holiday Release Chrome Silver Flames Unpainted
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Tinted (Red) White tyres, Red chrome RR5SP P9116 Thailand Volkswagen Drag Bus EHC
2010 3rd Annual Brazil Convention Pearl White, Green & Pearl Yellow Green, Yellow & White flames, "Brazil Convention 2010" Chrome
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Tinted White Green Chrome RR5SP R8457 Thailand 5000 produced VWDragBus Brazil10
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 2010 Japan Custom Car Show VW Drag Bus
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 2010 Hot Wheels Japan Custom Car show grey Drag Bus
05/06 2011 Hot Wheels Garage: Volkswagen Black Unpainted
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Clear Black Red WWRR5SP Malaysia Garage0013 (1)
2013 Hot Wheels Convencion Mexico Green Flames on sides & Seller Exclusive 2013 Chrome
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Green Rim RR5SP 50 produced IMG 1699
4/4 2013 HWC Gulf Racing Spectraflame Light Blue & Orange Gulf Logos Chrome
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Firestone RR5SP 2014 RLC Gulf Racing Drag Bus
4 2013 Collector Edition Spectraflame Magenta Matte Black Top, White Stripe on Top, Silver Flames, Hot Wheels Logo & '4' Unpainted
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Redline RR5SP & DDRR 20140223 144857
2/4 2013 27th Collectors Convention Blue Dark Blue, Blue & White flames on sides & roof, convention logo on spoiler & roof Y0598 4000 Produced 27th-Convention-Volkswagen-Drag-Bus
2015 Pop Culture: M&M Mars Yellow w/ Brown Roof “M&M’s” logo & M&M’s candy deco on sides. Unpainted
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Tan Clear RR5SP BDR64 Thailand Base Code(s): G46 HW-Mars M&M's-Volkswagen Drag Bus-M&M's
2016 HWC.com 14: Neo Classics Spectraflame Purple Yellow & Orange Flames Chrome
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RL DTH33 China Base Code(s): DTH33 (1)
1/4 2017 31st Annual Collectors Convention Pink & Purple Yellow, Pink & Blue flames all over, "31st Annual Collectors Convention" on rear wing Unpainted
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Clear Redline RR5SP 2,800 Produced 2017 31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention VW Drag Bus
1 2017 MEA Dinner Dance Black & Zamac multiple textured feather-like decals, "Mattel Masquerade 2017" on roof Unpainted
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Clear Grey Gold RR5SP FCM85 Thailand Rumors said a production run of 300 pieces
Base Code: K37
Vwdinnerdance
2/3 2019 19th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Convention White, Blue & Orange 'Union 76' & '76' Logos, Sponsors Logos Unpainted
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Clear Orange Goodyear RR5SP Base Code(s): 2019 - 19th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals VW Drag Bus
2019 Red Line Club Spectraflame steel blue Hot Wheels logo, candy canes, & snow on sides; "Happy Holidays" message on top Chrome
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Clear Gold White wall, Gold RL Base Code(s): Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Holiday Drag Bus
4/5 2020 Pop Culture: Rick and Morty Silver Rick and Morty Art on sides Unpainted
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Tinted (Smoke) Blue Grey RR5SP GJR19 Thailand Plastic (chrome) engine and pipe
Base Code(s): N24
Rick&Morty VW Drag Bus 1

Modified Versions

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes / Variations Photo
2012 Light Speeders Yellow Red stripes on sides Unpainted
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Tinted (Red) None 5SP W5926 Thailand Base code(s): E18 Volkswagen Drag Bus-2012 Light Speeders
2014 Color Shifters Green (cold), White (warm) Green flames, White stripes & HW logo on sides Unpainted
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Tinted (Red) None OH5 BHR40 Thailand Base code(s): F44, G12 Volkswagen Drag Bus-2014 Color Shifters (Cold)

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