Description
The VW Bug is a Hot Wheels casting based on a 1953 - 1957 VW Bug and was created by Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood. It was released into the line-up in 1989. Although this is not the first Bug to be in the Hot Wheels line-up. The Original Bugs or Beetles were released as part of the 1968 "Sweet Sixteen". Although the Custom Volkswagen was issued in two different country's back then and were very different from each other. This resembles the Hong Kong casting. There was its other famous striped cousin the Volkswagen (1974) which more resembles the US version of the Custom Volkswagen.
Versions
The VW Bug has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Body Color | Tampo | Chassis Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast# | Country | Notes / Type | Photo |
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65 | 1989 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Turquoise / Magenta Line | Magenta, Orange and Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | Experimental Card & All Blue card | |
65 | 1990 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Turquoise / Blue Line | Blue, Orange and Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | ||
065 | 1991 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Cherry Red | White,lt.blue Yellow Flames | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Malaysia | |||
1991 | Park 'n Plates | Yellow | Blue, Green and Orange Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | 9225 | Malaysia | |||
1991 | Getty Gas Station Promotional | Enamel Yellow Green | Red & Yellow, White "GETTY" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Yellow | BW | Malaysia | Baggie | |||
171 | 1992 | Hot Wheels | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | BW | 0453 | Malaysia | Blue Card | |
171 | 1995 | Hot Wheels | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | 7SP | 0453 | Malaysia | ||
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow,Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Gray | BW | 13280 | Malaysia | ||
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Grey | 7SP | Malaysia | |||
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Grey | 5SP | Malaysia | |||
1997 | 1997 Hot Wheels | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow and Orange Hood, Roof and Sides | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Red | 3SP | Malaysia | ||||
357 | 1995 | 1995 Treasure Hunts 5/12 | Flour. Green | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Purple | TW | 13353 | Malaysia | |||
398 | 1996 | Mod Bod Series #3 | Blue | Green, Yellow and Purple | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Green | 7SP | 15240 | Malaysia | ||
543 | 1997 | Biff! Bam! Boom! Series | Metallic Dark Green | Red, Yellow, Black and White, with "KA SPLAT", "THWAACK", "SWAT" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 5SP | 16917 | Malaysia | ||
731 | 1998 | Artistic License Series | Pearl White | Dark Blue, Black, Red, and Light Green Roof, Sides, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Light Blue tint | Black | 5DOT | 18797 | Malaysia | ||
731 | 1998 | Artistic License Series | ZAMAC | Black Hot Wheels | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Green | 5DOT | 18797 | 500 run for 1998 convention | ||
962 | 1999 | Surf 'N Fun Series | Metallic Blue | Yellow Green, White, Dk. Blue Corals "Olas del Sol" | Unpainted / Metal | Smoked | White | 5SP | Malaysia |
2000 and up Versions
The VW Bug has come out in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Body Color | Tampo | Chassis Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Cast# | Country | Notes / Type | Photo |
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175 / 240 |
2001 | Mainline | Primer Brown | Red, Orange, Yellow, Flames Black Hot Wheels logo | Silver Painted / Metal |
Clear | Red | 5DOT | 53718 | China | ||
16 / 16 |
2002 | Auto Milestones | Enamel Black | White Mtfl.Gold, Pin stripes, White Black Calif. Plate, Milestones Series Logo on Roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | GYRR | 55940 | Thailand | ||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Volkswagen | Neon Orange | Black Side Panel Paint With Orange to Yellow Flames Above it, Flames are Outlined in Dark Blue, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia | |||
#3 | 2003 | 100% Preferred: Volkswagen | Metallic Plum | Black Side Panel Paint With Orange to Yellow Flames Above it, Flames are Outlined in Dark Blue, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia | ||
2003 | Hall of Fame Tin Set | Orange | 5SP | C3638 | ||||||||
2003 | Hall of Fame - Greatest Rides | Metallic Yellow Green | "Peace and Love", "Flower Power" Slide Decals, To Many Colors to Single Out, Beautifully Done, Red Tail Lights Outlined in Black | Unpainted / Metal |
Slight Smoke | Beige | RLRR5SP | B0942 | Malaysia | |||
5pk | 2003 | Robo Zoo | Pearl Yellow | Robotic Monkey with Nails in its Head on Sides is Metallic Aqua, Metallic Pink and Black. "ROBO" in Black, "ZOO" in Gray Outline, Hot Wheels Logo is Gray | Enamel Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | 5SP | 57036 | Malaysia | ||
2004 | Holiday Rods | Red | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | |||
2004 | Holiday Rods | Light Blue | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | |||
2004 | Holiday Rods | Green | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | |||
2004 | Holiday Rods | White | Red scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand | |||
184 / 187 |
2005 | Mystery Cars 1/4 |
White | Black "Hot Wheels" tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | GYRR | Malaysia | |||
184 | 2005 | Kar Keepers | Black | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand | ||
184 | 2005 | Kar Keepers | Metalflake Blue | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand | ||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Blue | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Green | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Orange | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Red | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Pink | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
2005 | Classics Series 1 | Spectraflame Gold | Black stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Redline | Thailand | |||||
197 / 223 |
2006 | Hot Wheels | Black Enamel | Orange, and Yellow Designs are Outlined in White, Black Body Color is Incorporated as a Second Outline Color, Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tinted | Black | Gold Y5 | J8028 | Malaysia | ||
197 / 223 |
2006 | Hot Wheels | Pearl White | Dark Blue, Medium Blue, and White Body Color is Incorporated into the Design, Black and Pale Light Green are Used as Outline Colors. Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal |
Slightly Smoked | Black | 5SP | J8028 | Malaysia | ||
2006 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Yellow, Red and Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black over White Oval | Chrome / Metal |
Clear | Red | Redline | K4766 | Malaysia | |||
2006 | Flying Customs | Metallic Blue | Orange, Pale Gray and Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black Over Pale Gray Oval | Unpainted / Metal |
Light Blue Tinted | White | RL5SP | L5860 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ||
2006 | Flying Customs | Metalflake Red | Metalflake Silver, Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Yellow Over Black Oval | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5867 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ||
2006 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | Red Stripe 5SP | K4755 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ||
2006 | Super Chromes | Gold Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5856 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive | ||
Box Set | 2007 | 40 Years of Hot Wheels Set | Metallic Antifreeze Green | Magenta, Orange and Yellow Designs on Sides and Roof | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Bone | BW | M0543 | Malaysia | ||
2007 | Super Chromes | Chrome | Blue, White Stars Flag Flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Red | Black | RL5SP | Malaysia | ||||
2008 | Since '68 Series | Metallic Brown | Enamel Gray and Enamel Dark Brown Curved Side Stripe Design, Silver Window Trim, Silver Stripe on Hood, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | WW | M1547 | Thailand | |||
2008 | Since '68 Series | Metallic Light Blue | White, Blue Strip on side | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | WW | Malaysia | ||||
129 / 196 |
2008 | Team: Volkswagen 1/4 |
Flat Black | Side Panels and Door Panels are Gray With Red and Black Pin Stripe Accents | Unpainted / Metal |
Red Tinted | Black | 5SP | Malaysia | |||
N/A | 2009 | Volkswagen 5-Pack | Red | Black sides w/Yellow and Orange flames outlined in blue | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | 5SP | Thailand | Features tampo scheme from the 2003 Preferred VW | ||
N/A | 2010 | 3 Kings Day | Dark Blue | White and Gold Graphics, "3 Kings Day 2010", VW Logo, Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Gold | Gold | R7880 | Thailand | ||
2011 | The Hot Ones | Mtflk. Aqua Blue | Orange and White tampos on sides, hood and roof | Unpaited / Metal |
Clear | Orange | HO | W1566 | Thailand | |||
2011 | The Hot Ones | Dark Red | Gold | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Beige | HO | W3702 | Thailand | 6-Pack Exclusive | ||
2011 | HW Garage: Volkswagen Garage | Matte Black and Metalflake Magenta | White, Orange and Magenta flames on sides | Unpaited / Metal |
Tinted | Dk. Red | WWRRS | T8338 | Malaysia | |||
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2011 | HW Garage: Volkswagen Garage | White and Metalflake Yellow | Light and trim details | Unpainted / Metal |
Tinted | Blackj | RRS | T8255 | Malaysia | ||
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard | Metallic Green | White Scallops with silver pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal | Dark Tint | Dark Grey | White Walled MD RR | W4596 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E38 | ||
? | ? | ? | Pink | Very detailed logo, roof, etc. | Gray / Plastic |
Clear | Black | ? | ? | Malaysia | Base Code(s): | |
- | 2013 | Retro Entertainment (Footlose) | Yellow | Silver & Black stripes on sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | Black | SRR | X8911 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | |
191 / 250 |
2014 | HW Workshop: All Stars 01/10 | White | 53 on front, rear, and side, red and blue stripes on top. | Unpainted / Metal |
Dark Tint | White | White 5SP | BFD65 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F36, F40, F45 | |
- | 2014 | Hot Wheels Entertainment | Bone White | Bone White, w/Silver roof, Red & Blue stripes across top, '53' on sides, hood, & rear. | Unpainted / Metal |
Clear | White | BoneWhite HubRR | BDT90 | Malaysia | Base Code: F43 | |
26 / 250 |
2015 | HW City: Art Cars | Pink | Yellow and lime on hood, yellow and orange on top, yellow, lime, blue, orange with "No War" sign on both sides | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Blue | MC5 blue in front axle and yellow in back axle | 7671 | Malaysia | Base code: G47 | |
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2018 | 50th Anniversary Originals | Spectraflame Purple | 50th Anniversary Logo on door | Unpainted / Metal |
Blue | Purple | RL | FTX85 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K46 |