Description[]
Rapid Response is a depiction of a futuristic high-speed emergency ambulance. This casting was given a major retooling in 2022, with the rear of the ambulance receiving bracing which wraps around to the vehicle, as well as new headlight inserts.
Since 2022 the casting has been named HW Rapid Response.
Versions[]
The Rapid Response 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 018/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 18/44 |
Pearl White | Red & Dark Grey Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tint | Pearl White | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C07 | 
|
| 020/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 20/52 |
Pearl White | Red & Dark Grey Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tint | Pearl White | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C07 |
|
| 018/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 18/44 |
Red | Black & White Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C17 | 
|
| 020/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 20/52 |
Red | Black & White Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | International card Base Code(s): C17 |
|
| 018/240 | 2010 | 2010 New Models 18/44 |
Yellow | Black & White Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | N/A | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): C35 | 
|
| 020/214 | 2010 | 2010 HW Premiere 20/52 |
Yellow | Black & White Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | N/A | 5SP | R0935 | Malaysia | International card |
|
| 177/244 | 2011 | HW City Works 7/10 |
Lime Green | White & Teal Ambulance Logos | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue tint | N/A | 5SP | T9884 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): D27 | 
|
| 2012 | Demolition Derby 5‑Pack | Orange | Black & Yellow Checkerboard pattern, HW Logo with Flames in White, #1 in Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Amber FT & Gray Tint Back |
Orange Plastic | Orange rim, Black PR5 | W4255 | Thailand | Base code(s): E42 | 
| |
| 2012 | Team Hot Wheels 5‑Pack | Dark Gray | HWTF, #13, "TOP SECRET" | Matte White / Metal |
Red Tint | N/A | White Tires, Black 5SP | W2638 | Thailand | Base code(s): | 
| |
| 2013 | Hot Wheels Test Facility 5‑Pack | Dark Gray | HWTF, #13, "TOP SECRET" | Matte White / Metal |
Red Tint | N/A | White Tires, Black 5SP | Y5184 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
| |
| 043/250 | 2014 | HW City: HW Rescue | Lime Green | Green & Yellow Checkerboard pattern, HW Logo, Light blue stripes on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Yellow Tint | N/A | 5SP | BFC58 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): G17, G19, G21, G22 | 
|
| 043/250 | 2014 | HW City: HW Rescue | White | "European" Fluorescent Green, Blue Emergency patterning, HW Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Orange Tint | White | 5SP | BFF96 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | 
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| 2015 | Rescue Racers 5‑Pack | Blue | Whitem Red graphics, "Emergency" & HW Logo on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue Tint | N/A | White PR5 | CDT18 | Thailand | Base Code(s): H27, H35 | 
| |
| 217/250 | 2016 | HW Rescue 7/10 |
Yellow | Black'Rescue' & '2' written in Red on sides. Red & Black stripes on sides. | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted (Red) | Yellow | Chrome Red 5SP | DHT07 | Malaysia | Base code(s): J17 | 
|
| 2021 | HW City vs. Toxic Creatures 5-Pack | Blue | Green scale-like design, white creature that resembles the Fangster & orange crosshair, white Hot Wheels flame & “Pest Control” on door | Grey / Metal |
Light Blue Windshield & Forest Green Canopy |
N/A | Light Green rim, Black MC5 | GTN46 | Indonesia | Base Code(s): P13, P32 | 
| |
| 205/250 | 2022 | HW Rescue 5/10 |
Red | Blue & Yellow checkerboard pattern, Star of Life on door, Yellow accents, "RAPID RESPONSE AMBULANCE" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue tint | White | 5SP | HCW35 | Malaysia | Updated tooling Named HW Rapid Response Base Code(s): R20, R21 |
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| 205/250 | 2022 | HW Rescue 5/10 |
Metalflake Gunmetal Gray | Blue & Orange checkerboard pattern, Star of Life on door, Orange accents, "RAPID RESPONSE AMBULANCE" on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue tint | Orange | 5SP | HCX79 | Malaysia | Updated tooling Named HW Rapid Response Base Code(s): R32 |
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| 2022 | Hot Wheels Skate | Metalflake pink | Black panther graphics, "TONY HAWK" on doors | Sky blue / Metal |
Yellow tint | Pink | White & Black 5SP | HGT79 | Indonesia | Named HW Rapid Response Packaged with Animal Attack Base code(s): R12 |
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2010 card[]
From the back of the 2010 card:
Born: 2009
Birthplace: El Segundo, California, USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: With crash-rail fenders, light bar, and Hot Wheels® upgrades, this rescue rod was made to speed onto the scene and save the day.
Gallery[]
Yellow Rapid Response, Rescue
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Rapid response by Baffalie
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Rapid response by Baffalie
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2022 - Front
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2022 - Back
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2022 - Front
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2022 - Back