Volkswagen New Beetle Cup

Volkswagen New Beetle Cup
Debut series	First Editions
Produced	2002 - Present
Designer	Phil Riehlman
Number	52937

Description

A unique feature of this casting, is that the body can be separated and "pop-off" from the base via a latch. The interior and roll cage remain fixed on the base.

Versions

The VW New Beetle Cup has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
45 / 240	2002	First Editions 33/42	Yellow	Silver, Grey, Red, Black, and White tampos with long stripes and "1" on sides, HW logo & "1" on hood	Gray Plastic	Blue	Gray	PR5	52937	Malaysia	This is the Variation Long Stripes Streches futher than the Short Version
45 / 240	2002	First Editions 33/42	Yellow	Silver, Grey, Red, Black, and White tampos with Short stripes and "1" on sides, HW logo & "1" on hood	Gray Plastic	Blue	Gray	PR5	52937	Malaysia
	2003	100% Preferred: Volkswagen	Red	White stripe, Black 'RSi' on sides	Black Plastic	Clear	Brown	RR5SP	B2259	Malaysia
	2003	100% Preferred: Volkswagen	Blue	White stripe, Black 'RSi' on sides	Black Plastic	Clear	Brown	RR5SP	B2259	Malaysia
5pk	2003	Flag Flyers	Black	Tampo GERMANY	Black Plastic	Clear Yellow	Gold	Gold Y5	57054	China	Also available with Gold 5SP
6 / 6	2004	100% Preferred: Sweet Rods (Japan)	Red	Blue, Gold and Blue Hot Wheels logo on hood and on side	Black Plastic	Blue	Chrome	RR5SP	80736	China
142 / 187	2005	Mainline 9/50	Metalflake Gray	Black, Red, and White Stripes on side	Black Plastic	Red	Red	Red 5SP	H9050	Malaysia
142 / 187	2005	Mainline 9/50	Metalflake Gray	Black, Red, and White Stripes on side	Black Plastic	Red	Red	Red PR5	H9050	Malaysia
142 / 187	2005	Mainline 9/50	Metalflake Gray	Black, Red, and White Stripes on side	Black Plastic	Red	Red	FTE	H9050	Malaysia
142 / 187	2005	Mainline 9/50	Metalflake Blue	Black and White Stripes on side	Black Plastic	Clear	Gray	5SP	H9050	Malaysia
142 / 187	2005	Mainline 9/50	Metalflake Blue	Black and White Stripes on side	Black Plastic	Clear	Gray	Y5	H9050	Malaysia
187 / 187	2005	Mystery Cars 4/4	Red	with "MC05", VW logo, HWC logo, and "RSI" on sides	Gray Plastic	Tinted	Black	RRPrf	J0416	Malaysia
43 / 223	2006	Treasure Hunt 5/12	Pearl White and Blue	Orange, Blue, and Black tampos with "06" and "TH" logo on sides	Black	Smoke	Black	Orange RR5SP	J3285	Malaysia
39 / 180	2007	Pop-Offs 3/4	Metalflake Teal	Yellow, Black, and White tampos with Stars and "11" on sides	Black Plastic	Clear	Black with Yellow Roll Cage	Yellow 10SP	K7556	Malaysia
39 / 180	2007	Pop-Offs 3/4	Metalflake Teal	Yellow, Black, and White tampos with Stars and "11" on sides	Black Plastic	Clear	Black with Yellow Roll Cage	10SP	K7556	Malaysia
129 / 196	2008	Team: Volkswagen 2/4	Orange	Black and White tampos with "3" on sides and roof	Black Plastic	Clear	Black w/ Yellow Roll Cage	White 10SP	M6094	Malaysia
	2008	Promotion Hot Wheels' 40th Anniversary	Metalflake Dark Blue	Red & White 'Hot Wheels' on Lower Sides and Rear. Headlights, Taillights	Black Plastic	Clear	Black	5SP	N3824 N1589	Malaysia	Actual vehicle limited to 240 units and produced at the Puebla, Mexico Only came in Mexican cases. Also available via HWC.com Limited to 5,000 pieces.
5pk	2009	Volkswagen	Orange	Yellow, Black, and White tampos with Stars and "11" on sides	Black Plastic	Clear	Black with Yellow Roll Cage	Y5	N4077	Malaysia	Resembles the 2007 Pop-offs model
239 / 240	2010	Mystery Cars 23/24	Metalflake Silver	Black, blue, red & white tampos, "5"	Black Plastic	Blue	Black	Blue 10SP	R7492	Malaysia	No longer seperates from base Also has updated logo on bottom.
-	2011	Easter Eggsclusives	Satin White w/Lavender Fenders	Purple, pink & white flaming egg on doors & flames on hood/roof, "Easter 2011"	Gray Plastic	Blue tint	Gray	Dark Gray 5SP	V3688	Thailand	Wal-Mart Exclusives
-	2012	Multipacks	Metalflake Blue	Black, blue, red & white tampos, "5"	Black Plastic	Red	Black	10SP		Malaysia	Base Code(s) E10,E05
5pk	2016	Night Burnerz	Black	Silver & White design on sides with VW logo.	Gray Plastic	Clear	Neon Green	White-Rim, Black PR5	DJD30	Thailand	Body does not pop off. Base Code(s) J24, J29

Gallery

The 2009 Volkswagen 5-Pack New Beetle Cup separated.

2005 FTE (faster than ever, nickel plated axels)

2003 Flag Flyers 5-Pk

Beetle Cup Mexico

rubberburner's 2002 volkswagen new beetle cup #45

VW Beetle New Cup (China) Flag Flyers 5-Pack 2003 ,gold Y5 & gold 5SP

Mystery Cars