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Description[]

The Rodger Dodger is a Hot Wheels depiction of a modified ’73 Dodge Charger SE with a blown V8 poking out of the hood, one of a number of variations on the Bye-Focal design. It has since become one of the most popular Hot Wheels cars ever made, alongside the Twin Mill and Bone Shaker. The early '74 version had a metal base and capped redlines in the rear only. It featured Plum Crazy enamel paint with flame tampos. The Rodger Dodger reused the same base from the 1973 model named "Show-Off". On some models, you can find the original "Show-Off" name partially bleeding through the deletion plate.

There is also rare white interior variation of the plum 1974 Rodger Dodger, as well as a rare blue variation. With video games, you can drive it in Hot Wheels World Race, Stunt Track Challenge, Track Attack, and Unleashed.

Mattel retooled the Rodger Dodger in 1998. Released into the line-up, this first retool is almost identical to the original casting.

In 2015 the car was retooled again. This time, the tool is different to the original casting. The engine, interior and side pipes are one plastic piece. The exhaust pipes now come out from under the front quarter panels.

Original Versions[]

The Rodger Dodger has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
/
Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Cast# Country Notes
/
Variations
Photo
1974 Flying Colors Enamel Plum Orange & Yellow flames  on top Unpainted
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Metal
Blue Tint Black or White RL 8259 Hong Kong Playable in Track Attack Rodger dodger early 74 capped rear
1974 Flying Colors Enamel Blue Orange & Yellow flames on top Unpainted
/
Metal
Blue Tint Black or Brown RL 8259 Hong Kong Blue rodger dodger thanks seville
1975 Flying Colors Enamel Plum Orange & Yellow flames on top Chrome
/
Plastic
Blue Tint Black RL 8259 Hong Kong Rodger plastic base Plum 75
1977 Flying Colors Gold Chrome Purple, Red & White stripes Chrome
/
Plastic
Blue Tint Black RL 8259 Hong Kong Rodger Plastic base GOLD RL 77
1977 Flying Colors Gold Chrome Purple, Red & White stripes Chrome
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Plastic
Blue Tint Black BW 8259 Hong Kong Rodger GOLD plastic BW 77
1978 Drag Strippers Gold Chrome Purple, Red & White stripes Chrome
/
Plastic
Blue Tint Black BW 8259 Hong Kong Rodger GOLD plastic BW 77
1979 Mainline Gold Chrome Purple, Red & White stripes Chrome
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Plastic
Blue Tint Black BW 8259 Hong Kong Rodger GOLD plastic BW 77

1998 1st Retool Versions[]

The Rodger Dodger was released in these 1/64 scale versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color
/
Type
Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes
/
Variations
Photo
1998 Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary Enamel Plum ( Purple Orange & Yellow flames  on top. "30th Anniversary" logo on Rear Unpainted
/
Metal
Blue Tint Black or White RL 18863 30th Rodger Dodger
1998 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention White Black & Orange Stripes & '426' on sides, Convention Logo on Trunk Unpainted
/
Metal
Light Blue White lineDDRR 22246 China Hot Wheels 12th Collectors Convention Rodger Dodger
2000 Cop Rods White Blue & Black Stripes, "Detroit Police" on the sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Light blue tint Black RR 26607 Thailand K-B Toys Exclusive 2000 Rodger Dodger Cop Rods
04/240 2001 Treasure Hunts
4/12
Black Orange & Yellow flames on top, TH logo on rear fender Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Gold) Red White Stripe CDDRR 50003 Malaysia Rodger Dodger - 01TH
186/240 2001 Mainline
90/144
Yellow Black & Orange Flames on sides, Orange & Black HW Logo trunck Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted
(Black)
Black 5SP 53725 Malaysia Rodger Dodger yellow 2001 mainline
2001 HWC.com Yellow Red & dark orange stripes with black & white checkerboard pattern along top; HWC.com logo with red, orange, & yellow flames on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Smoke tint Black WLCDDRR 56008 Malaysia 5,040 produced
One of the first offerings by HWC.com, came with certificate of authenticity
Rodger Dodger yellow HW dot com
2001 HWC.com Green Red & dark orange stripes with black & white checkerboard pattern along top; HWC.com logo with red, orange, & yellow flames on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Smoke Tint Black WLCDDRR 56008 Malaysia 1,500 produced
1,000 were included as a bonus with the 2002 factory sealed sets which also came with certificate of authenticity, the other 500 were given away at events
Rodger Dodger green HW dot com
2002 JC Whitney Promo Blue JC Whitney Metal Smoke Tint Black GYRR 85604 Malaysia JC Whitney Rodger Dodger Blue 85604
2002 JC Whitney Promo Red JC Whitney Metal Smoke Tint Black GYRR 85604 Malaysia 2002 Rodger Dodger
061 2002 Spares 'N Strikes
3/4
Green Lila's Bowl-A - Rama On roof & side. Black & gold strip Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Tan 5SP 54343 Malaysia Rodgerdodger.green
2003 3rd Annual Collectors Nationals
3/4
Blue White, yellow, orange, red, & dark red flames along top & sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear White RLDDRR B8532 Thailand 10,000 produced
Also available through HWC.com
Collectors Nationals 3rd 2003 Rodger Dodger Blue Thailand B8532
2003 Hall of Fame 10 Tin Set
02/10
Blue Yellow Flame Tampos 5SP C3638 China Top 10 Rodger-dodger-flame-hunter
2003 Raptor Blast 5-Pack White Green Raptor 2, darker green stripes & light green details Chrome
/
Plastic
Grey Black Green 5SP 57024 Thailand Rodger Dodger CIMG1283
2003 Raptor Blast 5-Pack White Green Raptor 2 lighter version of green stripes & yellow details Chrome
/
Plastic
Grey Black Green 5SP China Hot Wheels Rodger Dodger 2003 Raptor Blast
2004 WWE: Kane vs. Undertaker Entertainment 2-Pack Red Undertaker Logo On Sides And Roof Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Grey Blue 5SP G7831 Malaysia 2004 WWE Undertaker vs Kane Hot Wheels Rodger Dodger 2004 Wrestling Two-Pack Kane vs. Undertaker
2005 Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive Metalflake Light Blue Light blue, yellow & black flames on sides, black roof, hw logo hood Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (black) Black Chrome RL5SP 54486 Malaysia RodgerDodger10pack1
2005 Hot Wheels 10-Pack Exclusive Black Orange flaming on side Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (black) Black Chrome RL5SP 54486 Malaysia Rodgerdodger06
129/187 2005 Treasure Hunts 9/12 Metalflake Dark Red Black Tampos, Yellow wavy flame Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted Black CDDRR G6744 Malaysia Rodger Dodger - 05TH
2006 Easter Egg-Clusives Metalflake Gold Blue, Brown, White, & Black w/Rabbit on sides & roof Gold Chrome / Plastic Tinted (Yellow) Chrome Gold Gold 5SP J7087 Malaysia Hot Wheels Rodger Dodger 2006 Easter Egg-Clusives
2006 HWC.com 5: Neo-Classics
2/6
Spectraflame Antifreeze Two white stripes on top, one white stripe & gumball with '6' on sides, "HW CHRIS" on rear California license plate, painted taillights Chrome
/
Metal
Tinted (Light Blue) Tan NCRL K3381 China 11,000 produced
Playable in Track Attack
2006hwcneoclassicsrodgerdodger
2006 Super Chromes Chrome Red & Blue stripes & flames on top and sides, "8" on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Light Blue) Black RL5SP K4765 Malaysia Target Exclusive Target Super Chromes 2006 Rodger Dodger Chrome Malaysia K4765
2006 Super Chromes Gold Chrome Red & white stripes on top, red & white flames on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Black) Black RL5SP K4751 Malaysia Target Exclusive Target Super Chromes 2006 Rodger Dodger Gold Chrome Malaysia K4751
2007 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set Orange Red & Yellow on Hood & Roof Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Black) White RL BW M0543 Thailand Rodger Dodger 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set
2007 Since '68: Top 40
26/4
Metal Flake Orange Red & Silver Flames on Sides Unpainted
/
Metal
Clear White RL BW M1556 Thailand Hot Wheels M1556 02
2007 Classics (Series 3)
28/30
Spectraflame Black Yellow Flames Outlined in red & Blue Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Black) Black BFGoodrich 5SP L0756 Thailand Rodger Dodger - Classics Black
2007 Classics (Series 3)
28/30
Spectraflame Light Blue White, Yellow & Red Flames on sides Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Black) Black BFG5SP L0756 Thailand Rodger Dodger package front
2007 Classics (Series 3) 28/30 Spectraflame Orange White, Yellow & Red flames on sides Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Black) Black BFG5SP L0756 Thailand Orange Rodger Dodger
2007 Classics (Series 3) 28/30 Spectraflame Pink White Flames Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Smoke) Black BFG5SP L0756 Thailand Rodger Dodger. HW Classics. Spectraflame pink. 2
2007 Classics (Series 3) 28/30 Spectraflame Antifreeze White & Green Flames Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Smoke) Black BFG5SP L0756 Thailand Anitfreeze Classics Rodger Dodger
2007 Classics (Series 3) Walgreens 3-Pack
28/30
Spectraflame Magenta White, Ywllow & Red Flames on sides Unpainted
/
Metal
Tinted (Smoke) Black BFG5SP L0756 Thailand Pink Rodger Dodger with flames
2008 Father's Day
5/5
Metal Flake Green Yellow, Pink, Brown & White tampos on sides & roof with "Groovy Daddy" on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Black 5SP N3255 Malaysia K Mart Exclusive
Base code(s)
Fathers rodger dodger
2009 Cop Rods
20/26
Black & White Black & white flames & "09" on sides, "Vero Beach FL" on sides, Very Beach FL Police Department symbol on sides & hood, Hot Wheels logo on trunk Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Smoke) Black Red Line Black 5SP N9012 Thailand Base code(s): B23 Cop Rods 2009 Rodger Dodger Black & White Thailand N9012
2009 Fire Rods
2/26
Satin Black Red & Yellow tampos. "Racine Fire Dept" & Flames on sides "RFD" & Flames on roof Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Red RL N9020 Thailand Playable in Track Attack
Base code(s): A43
N9020 c 09 010
2009 Military Rods
11/26
Satin Olive Gold White & Black "Sarge" Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted Black Red Line 5SP N9810 Thailand Base code(s): B12 RodgerDodger MilitaryRods
2010 RLC Rewards
3/4
Spectraflame Gold Gold & brown stripes & RLC logo on sides; "RWRDS-1" on rear California license plate Chrome
/
Metal
Tinted (Blue) Brown NCRL R8409 Thailand 2,544 produced
Base code(s): D07
RodgerDodger 10Rewards
2011 Easter Eggsclusives Hot Pink Purple, lavender, white & pink flaming eggs on sides & roof & trunk, "Easter 2011" Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted Black White-rimmed OH5 V3687 Thailand Wal-Mart Exclusives
Base code(s
RodgerDodger Wal 11Easter
2011 Japan Convention Exclusive White Hot Wheels logo on trunk Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Black MC5 X3005 Malaysia Came with markers, may have been available in Toys 'R' Us in other regions
Base code(s): D24
RodgerDodgerJapanConvention
2012 Fourth of July Red, White, Blue Blue & white stripes with white stars on roof/trunk & flaming blue stripes with white stars on sides, "Fourth of July" Chrome
/
Plastic
Tinted (Black) Black Gold 5SP X5955 Malaysia Wal-Mart Exclusive
Base code(s)
20124thofJulyRodgerDodger
2013 Holiday Hot Rods Red White, Gold, & yellow stripes on sides & across top, '2013' & 'Happy Holidays' on sides Gold Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Black Gold 5SP Y2094 Malaysia Base code(s): Y2094

2015 2nd Retool Versions[]

The Rodger Dodger 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
2015 Camouflage
6/6
Orange Camo & "Rodger Dodger" in brown on sides Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome J5 DFL87 Malaysia Base code(s): IMG 6773
2016 Stars & Stripes
10/10
Blue Black flames; Red & white stripes; #76 & HW logo on sides, hood, roof & trunk. Red
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Black 5SP DLV30 Malaysia Base code(s): IMG 6772
073/365 2017 Holiday Racers
3/5
Red Gold stripes on sides & hood, 'Valentine's Day' on sides Black
/
Plastic
Smoke tint Chrome Gold 5SP DTX44 Malaysia Base code(s): J45 Rodger Dodger 2017
2017 Thor: Ragnarok 5-Pack Matte Black Hela on Sides Black
/
Plastic
Green Chrome Chrome Green 5SP FNX22 Malaysia Base code(s): Screen Shot 2021-02-04 at 13.00.15
2018 50th Anniversary Black and Gold
3/6
Matte Black Blue & Gold Stripes on top, 50th Anniversary Logo Gold
/
Plastic
Tinted (Yellow) Gold Gold 5SP FRN36 Malaysia Base code(s): K46, L02 3 50th Anniversary Black and Gold Series
2018 Employee Exclusive Spectraflame gold id logo on side, "18" on sides & roof, "Hot Wheels Design", "Marketing", "Brand Creative", "DEVELOPMENT" on sides, "50" on hood Black
/
Plastic
Smoke tint Chrome ID N/A Malaysia Base code(s): N03 Rodger Dodger Employee Exclusive 2018
2019 Larry Wood 50th Anniversary
10/10
Pearl White Yellow, Orange & Green flames on sides & hood, 'Rodger Dodger' on sides Grey
/
Plastic
Tinted (Green) Chrome 5SP GBC20 Thailand Base code(s): Rodger Dodger. Larry Wood. 2019
2019 Hot Wheels id: HW Race Team
03/05
Spectraflame Gray Gold & Black racing stripes on sides & roof, "68", sponsors on sides & roof Clear
/
Plastic
Tinted Black Chrome Red Rim, Black ID FXB21 Malaysia Amazon Exclusive
Base code(s):
71755286 2416017085332398 4931862438636158976 o
067/250 2020 HW Art Cars
8/10
Matte Black Gold clockwork graphics on sides & hood, 'R' on hood, 'Steam' on right side, 'Punk' on left side Gold
/
Plastic
Tinted Chrome Gold rim, Grey DD8 GHC20 Malaysia Base code(s): M39, M37 Screen Shot 2021-02-04 at 13.06.11
067/250 2020 HW Art Cars
8/10
Gold Grey & Black gear design sides & hood. Grey over Black "R" on top.
"Steam" on right side, "Punk" on left side.
Black
/
Plastic
Smoke Chrome Gold Chrome Rim, Brown ST8 GHG60 Malaysia Kroger Exclusive
Base code(s): N05
Screen Shot 2021-02-04 at 13.08.29
067/250 2020 HW Art Cars
8/10
Primer
Grey
Gold & Black gear design sides & hood. Gold over Black "R" on top,
'Steam' on right side, 'Punk' on left side
Black
/
Plastic
Tinted
(Bronze)
Chrome Chrome Gold rim, Black DD8 GHD92 Malaysia Base code(s): N21, N26 Screen Shot 2021-02-04 at 13.02.28
2020 Monster Truck + Original Car Pack Orange Black design on top and sides, “68” on trunk Black
/
Plastic
Blue Chrome 5SP GRH83 Thailand Paired with Rodger Dodger (Monster Truck)
Base code(s):
Sem Título-3Roger Doger Monster Truck GHR83
2020 Hot Wheels id: Rod Squad
01/04
Spectraflame Yellow Yellow & black flames on hood & sides, HWid logo on rear quarter panel Transparent Black
/
Plastic
Tinted (Smoke) Chrome Chrome ID GML39 Malaysia Base code(s): N03 HW GML39 Rodger Dodger
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "ASK AGAIN LATER" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Playable in Unleashed
Base Code(s): N44
8BallRodger
Ask Again Later
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "CONCENTRATE AND ASK AGAIN" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N44 8BallRodger
Concentrate And Ask Again
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "DON'T COUNT ON IT" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N42 8BallRodger
Dont Count On It
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "MOST LIKELY" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N40, N43 8BallRodger
Most Likely
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "MY SOURCES SAY NO" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N44 8BallRodger
My Sources Say No
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "OUTLOOK NOT SO GOOD" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): 8BallRodger
Outlook Not So Good
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "REPLY HAZY TRY AGAIN" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N42 8BallRodger
Reply Hazy Try Again
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "SIGNS POINT TO YES" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): 8BallRodger
Signs Point to Yes
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "WITHOUT A DOUBT" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N44 8BallRodger
Without A Doubt
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "AS I SEE IT YES" Black
/
Plastic
Clear Chrome Chrome Rim, Black MC5 GRY70 Malaysia Base Code(s): N46 8BallRodger
As I See It Yes
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Spectraflame Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "SUPER! TH" Black
/
Plastic
Tinted (Smoke) Chrome Chrome Rim, Black RR5SP GTD11 Malaysia Super Treasure Hunt
Base code(s):
Magic 8 Ball Rodger Dodger
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Spectraflame Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "SUPER TREASURE HUNT TH" Black
/
Plastic
Tinted (Smoke) Chrome Chrome Rim, Black RR5SP GTD11 Malaysia Super Treasure Hunt
Base code(s):
Image Not Available
073/250 2021 Mattel Games
2/5
Spectraflame Black 8 ball on doors & 'Magic 8 Ball' behind rear tire, blue triangle on base with "YOU GOT IT! TH" Black
/
Plastic
Tinted (Smoke) Chrome Chrome Rim, Black RR5SP GTD11 Malaysia Super Treasure Hunt
Playable in Unleashed
Base code(s):
Image Not Available
2022 International Mail-Ins Matte gold Black stripes, "22" on sides Black
/
Plastic
Clear Gold chrome 5SP HCW12 Malaysia Base code(s): Rodger Dodger HCW12 2022
2022 NFT Garage (Series 1)
#40
Spectraflame Race Team Blue Hot Wheels Racing livery, "68" on rear quarter panel ZAMAC Light blue tint Chrome RR5SP HLP62 Malaysia 1,200 produced
Base code(s):
HOT WHEELS 2022 - GARAGE SERIES 1 - RODGER DODGER - NFT
032/250 2023 HW Dream Garage
2/5
Matte White Black & Gold "Digigold" design, "73", HW Logo Black
/
Plastic
Tinted Chrome Gold Matte White MC5 HKJ49 Malaysia Hot Wheels Unleashed Design Battle contest winner
Base code(s): R36
HKJ49-LOOSE
077/250 2024 HW Celebration Racers
5/10
Gray Black and red stripes on sides and hood, red flame on sides, "29" on sides and roof, "LEAP YEAR" on sides, Hot Wheels logo on sides Chrome
/
Plastic
Clear Red Matte gray rims, black 5SP HRY99 Malaysia Base code(s): S43, S45 Rodger Dodger - 2024 - HW Celebration Racers - HRY99

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