Cadillac Escalade (‘Tooned) Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Cadillac Escalade ('Tooned)
The 'Tooned Escalade was one of the first "'Tooned" models debuting a year prior to the official release of the Hot 100. Along with 'Tooned models like the Eclipse, F-150, 41 Ford, 68 Mustang and Altezza these models ushered in a controversial new style of Hot Wheels to the market. This model is an exact copy of the larger Hot Tunerz model also designed by Tscherne. The Cadillac Escalade has come out in the following versions:
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Cadillac Escalade ('Tooned) first appears in 2003 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2003 – 2008. Designer credit is listed as Eric Tscherne. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 2003 First Editions
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Cadillac Vehicles
- Eric Tscherne Designs
- 'Tooned Cars
- American Cars
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Cadillac Escalade ('Tooned) before reading price claims.
- Use 2003 – 2008 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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