Speed Shark Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
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Speed Shark
The Speed Shark is a Hot Wheels casting debuting in 1991. It features shark-like gills on the side. The Speed Shark has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Track AcesUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsHeroes on Hot WheelsCold Blooded SeriesCreature ShapedCentral-Drive Cars1:64
Debut year1991
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1991 – 2012
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5640
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Collector identity
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Speed Shark first appears in Mainline. The current catalog tracks it across 1991 – 2012. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Track Aces
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Heroes on Hot Wheels
- Cold Blooded Series
- Creature Shaped
Exact variation matching
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- Match the title to Speed Shark before reading price claims.
- Use 1991 – 2012 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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