VW Bug (Flat Outs) Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
VW Bug (Flat Outs)
This is a Volkswagen Beetle with exaggerated width intended to be released in the cancelled Flat Outs series. All information shown is based on the above photograph with additional info applied. This model is screwed together, typical of most resin models; the windows, sunroof and lights are a single gray insert. Extremely wide BWs are used; for this model, two basic wheels are adhered together for each wheel on the car (i.e. 8 wheels per car). The model is 3" 3/16th inches in length (96.8mm), 2" wide (50.8mm) and…
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
VW Bug (Flat Outs) first appears in Flat Outs. The current catalog tracks it across c.1989. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Unreleased Hot Wheels
- Larry Wood Designs
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Volkswagen Vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle
- German Cars
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- Match the title to VW Bug (Flat Outs) before reading price claims.
- Use c.1989 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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