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40's Truck

The 40's Truck is a casting made for the Stretch Racers series, as all stretch racers it features a play feature where it can extend and be pumped up, then pushed back together and the energy can be released with a push of a button, propelling the car. The name "40's Truck" is sourced from a Mattel document, and did not appear on packaging. The 40's Truck has come out in the following versions:

Alec Tam DesignsHot Wheels Original DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsStretch Racers2003 First ReleasedVehicles with Movable PartsPickup TruckDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year2003
Debut seriesStretch Racers
Produced years2003
DesignerAlec Tam
Collector no.47181
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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40's Truck first appears in Stretch Racers. The current catalog tracks it across 2003. Designer credit is listed as Alec Tam. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Alec Tam Designs
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Stretch Racers
  • 2003 First Released
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
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