Description
The Backdrafter is a Hot Wheels original model that is designed by Ryu Asada. It's modeled after a fire truck. It's a hot rod fire truck! It has two massive engines, eight exhausts, a large rear wing and sports maybe the biggest rear tire ever used on a Hot Wheels model. It even has a parachute on the back for slowing down at drag races.
Versions
The Backdrafter has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Engine Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 005 / 250 | 2015 | HW City - City Works | Red w/ Grey fenders | White & Yellow stripes, HW logo, 'Fire' & 'Engine 822' on sides | Black / Plastic | Chrome | Chrome | OR6SP w/ Red Chrome rims | CFG75 | Malaysia | Base code(s): G42 | 
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| 005 / 250 | 2015 | HW City - City Works | Yellow w/ Grey fenders | Black & Red stripes, HW logo, 'Fire' & 'Engine 822' on sides | Black / Plastic | Chrome | Chrome | OR6SP w/ Yellow rims | CFJ57 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H07 | 
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| 220 / 250 | 2016 | HW Rescue | Grabber Blue w/ Black fenders | White stripes, 'HWFD', shield & '5' on sides | Black / Plastic | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome Red & Black OR6SP | DHT10 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H38 | 
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| 220 / 250 | 2016 | HW Rescue | Light Green w/ Black fenders | White stripes, 'HWFD', shield & '5' on sides | Black / Plastic | Chrome | Chrome | Chrome Gold & Black OR6SP | DHX10 | Malaysia | Base code(s): H50 | 
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| 039 / 365 | 2017 | HW Rescue | Red w/ Black fenders | White & Yellow stripes on sides, '5', 'HWFD', 'FIRE' & insignia on sides | Yellow / Plastic | Chrome | Chrome | White & Black OR6SP | DTX97 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J34 | 
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2015 card
From the back of the 2015 card:
Born: 2014
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: Hot rod fire truck that really brings the heat. Twin engines, a rear spoiler, and all-terrain tires make sure this flame fighter can get anywhere fast.
Gallery
Backdrafter's back wheel is 7/8" in diameter compared with Cool One's 5/8" rear wheel
Backdrafter & Speed Dozer - The wheels are exactly the same on these two models
DHX10 version on card