Description[]
The Preying Menace is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Rob Matthes which debuted in the 2006 First Editions . It's name is a play on words of the insect it is inspired by; the Preying Mantis. Originally the casting featured an opening canopy, but in 2015 the casting was retooled with this feature removed. The casting was retooled again in 2018, with the canopy made smaller.
Versions[]
The Preying Menace has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations |
Photo |
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018/223 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Black | PR5 | J3259 | Malaysia | ||
018/223 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Black | OH5 | J3259 | Malaysia | ||
018/223 | 2006 | 2006 First Editions 18/38 |
Green | Gold Pinstripes on Canopy | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Black | FTE | J3259 | Malaysia | ||
065/180 | 2007 | Street Beast II 1/4 |
Flat Black | Pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Red | PR5 | K7582 | Malaysia | Variation: Silver Painted Base Variation: Light Red Interior |
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2008 | Street Beast 5-Pack | Red | Purple & Orange Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Maroon | Chrome Orange 5SP | L9965 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | ||
2011 | Racing Rigs | Green | Black Flames | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Chrome | PR5 | V2369 | China | Picture: Missing Interior Base code(s): |
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2012 | Racing Rigs | Orange | Blue Stripes on Top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | Chrome Gold 5SP | W4667 | China | Base Code(s): | ||
2012 | Racing Rigs | Yellow | Blue Stripes on Top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Black | PR5 | W4667 | China | Base Code(s): | ||
2013 | Monster Mission 5-Pack | Light Green | White & Red Skull on Side | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Yellow) | Brown | Chrome Green PR5 | X9860 | Thailand | Base Code(s): | ||
031/250 | 2015 | HW City: Street Beasts | Pearl Green | Green & Yellow deco across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Pearl Green | Gold 5SP | CFH53 | Malaysia | Updated tooling Base Code(s): G51 |
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031/250 | 2015 | HW City: Street Beasts | Brown | Green & Yellow deco across top | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Green) | Yellow | Chrome Green Rim, Black OH5 | CFM05 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): H22 | |
2018 | Street Beasts 5-Pack | White | Green & Orange design on top | Clear Green / Plastic |
Tinted (Orange) | Satin Green | Chrome Green OH5 | FKT51 | Indonesia | 2nd Updated tooling Base Code(s): L07 |
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115/250 | 2021 | Street Beasts 3/5 |
Tan | Pink & Black zigzag stripes | Green / Plastic |
Tinted (Pink) | Chrome | Green tires , green chrome AeroDisc | GRY50 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): N45, N50 | |
115/250 | 2021 | Street Beasts 3/5 |
Red | White & Black zigzag stripes along top faces | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Chrome | Red w/Black Rimmed PR5 | GTC35 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): P16, P18 | |
2022 | Multipack Exclusive | Candy Blue | Yellow and blue tampos on top | Yellow / Plastic |
Tinted (Yellow) | Yellow | OH5 | X6999 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): R25 | ||
2023 | Mystery Models (Series 2) 8/10 |
Pale Green | Black and Blue tampos on top | Chrome / Plastic |
Blue | Blue | RA6 | HLR38 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
2024 | 2024 Multi-Pack Exclusives | Matte orange | Yellow and blue stripes on sides | White / Plastic |
Clear | White MC5 | Malaysia | Base code(s): |
Notes[]
- The Preying Menace is playable in Hot Wheels: Ultimate Racing.