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Recycling Truck

Recycling Truck debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1992 – 2001. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Leo Hot Wheels, Gallery.

Virtual CollectionHot Wheels Original DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsCab-Over Engine CarsSanitation VehiclesHot Wheels by Collector NumberFinal Run SeriesVehicles with Movable Parts
Debut year1992
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1992 – 2001
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.2073
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Recycling Truck first appears in Mainline. The current catalog tracks it across 1992 – 2001. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Leo Hot Wheels before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Virtual Collection
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Cab-Over Engine Cars
  • Sanitation Vehicles
  • Hot Wheels by Collector Number
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Recycling Truck before reading price claims.
  • Use 1992 – 2001 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, 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.

Resin Larry Wood Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1992 First Release
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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