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Casting reference

'40's Woodie

'40's Woodie debuted in HiRakers. It was produced across 1980 – 2015. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2008 card, See Also.

Hi-RakersLarry Wood DesignsTeam: Surf's Up SeriesHot Wheels by Collector NumberWild Wave SeriesConnect CarsStation WagonsFord Vehicles
Debut year1980
Debut seriesHiRakers
Produced years1980 – 2015
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.1131
Reference statusOpen catalog page

'40s Woody orange smooth sides BW hi-raker
Collector identity

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'40's Woodie first appears in HiRakers. The current catalog tracks it across 1980 – 2015. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, 2008 card before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Hi-Rakers
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Team: Surf's Up Series
  • Hot Wheels by Collector Number
  • Wild Wave Series
  • Connect Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '40's Woodie before reading price claims.
  • Use 1980 – 2015 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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

40 Woodie Prototype (Luis Montesdeoca Collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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