Surf Crate Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Surf Crate
Surf Crate debuted in 2000 First Editions. It was produced across 2000 – 2010 (original) 2011 – Present (retool). The casting is credited to Greg Padginton. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2008 card, Gallery.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Surf Crate first appears in 2000 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2000 – 2010 (original) 2011 – Present (retool). Designer credit is listed as Greg Padginton. Check Description, Versions, 2008 card before trusting a vague seller title.
- Greg Padginton Designs
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Mystery Cars
- Skateboarders 5-Pack
- Summer Racin'
- Team: Surf's Up Series
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Surf Crate before reading price claims.
- Use 2000 – 2010 (original) 2011 – Present (retool) as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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