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Snake

Snake debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970 – 1983. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Snake II, '73 Snake II, Top Eliminator.

Unlicensed Hot WheelsRacing VehiclesVehicles with Movable PartsFunny CarsPlymouth CarsBarracudas1970sDragsters
Debut year1970
Debut series1970 Hot Wheels
Produced years1970 – 1983
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.6409
Reference statusOpen catalog page

SnakeOA
Collector identity

Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.

Snake first appears in 1970 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1970 – 1983. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Snake II, '73 Snake II before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Racing Vehicles
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Funny Cars
  • Plymouth Cars
  • Barracudas
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Snake before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970 – 1983 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Snake II before calling the variation exact.
  • Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

1970 Mattel Fan Club page
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
cover 1970 Fan Club Hot Wheels
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Mag Info Don "Snake" Prudhomme
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype (never used stickers) from a '71 Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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