Volkswagen Bug Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Volkswagen Bug
The Volkswagen Bug, also known as the 1966 Volkswagen Bug or '66 Volkswagen Beetle, debuted in the collector-aimed 100% Line. It features an opening engine compartment. It was only released 6 times before the 100% line was discontinued. The Volkswagen Bug has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
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Volkswagen Bug first appears in Hot & Classic – Bugs & Buses 4-Car Set. The current catalog tracks it across 2001 – 2008. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2001 First Released
- 100% Hot Wheels
- Volkswagen Vehicles
- German Cars
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- 2002 100% Hot Wheels
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- Match the title to Volkswagen Bug before reading price claims.
- Use 2001 – 2008 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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