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Vandemonium

The Vandemonium is a Scorchers model done up in the style of a generic van; it was the only one of the six initial models not to be based on a real car or van. The Scorchers models were known for their extremely powerful pullback motors. The casting was used twice and then discontinued in around 1982 with the rest of the Scorchers line; while some were repurposed into the mainline and some as Shift Kickers vehicles, this is one of the various castings which never saw the light of day again. This Hot Wheels vehicle…

1979 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesBob Rosas DesignsLarry Wood DesignsScorchersVansUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original Designs
Debut year1979
Debut seriesScorchers
Produced years1979 – 1981
DesignerLarry Wood and Bob Rosas
Collector no.2893
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Vandemonium
Collector identity

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Vandemonium first appears in Scorchers. The current catalog tracks it across 1979 – 1981. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 1979 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Bob Rosas Designs
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Scorchers
  • Vans
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Vandemonium before reading price claims.
  • Use 1979 – 1981 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Resin Prototype (Luis Montesdeoca Collection)
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