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Baja Breaker

Baja Breaker debuted in Speedway Specials. It was produced across 1978 – 1987 (Original) 1989 – 2016 (Retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions, Cardback Descriptions.

Flying ColorsHot Wheels ClassicsVansUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsPop CultureSince '68 SeriesLarry Wood Designs
Debut year1978
Debut seriesSpeedway Specials
Produced years1978 – 1987 (Original) 1989 – 2016 (Retool)
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.2022
Reference statusOpen catalog page

1978 Baja breaker grey BW
Collector identity

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Baja Breaker first appears in Speedway Specials. The current catalog tracks it across 1978 – 1987 (Original) 1989 – 2016 (Retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Flying Colors
  • Hot Wheels Classics
  • Vans
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Pop Culture
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Baja Breaker before reading price claims.
  • Use 1978 – 1987 (Original) 1989 – 2016 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original Versions 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.

Prototype Featuring ORCT Wheels
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype Featuring Large BW wheels (1989 Mattel Catalog)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype with CT wheels (1993 Mattel Catalog)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1978 Speedway Specials
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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