Mongoose Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Mongoose
Mongoose debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include History of Tom "Mongoo$e" McEwen, Description, Versions, Retooled Versions.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Mongoose first appears in 1970 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check History of Tom "Mongoo$e" McEwen, Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- Larry Wood Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Racing Vehicles
- Vehicles with Movable Parts
- Hall of Fame
- Funny Cars
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Mongoose before reading price claims.
- Use 1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool) as the production-window check.
- Cross-check History of Tom "Mongoo$e" McEwen, Description before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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