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8 Crate

8 Crate debuted in 2003 First Editions. It was produced across 2003 – Present. The casting is credited to Phil Riehlman. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Delivery Versions, 2006 card.

Licensed Hot WheelsFord Vehicles2003 First EditionsFright Cars SeriesHot Wheels ClassicsPhil Riehlman DesignsStation WagonsMOONEYES
Debut year2003
Debut series2003 First Editions
Produced years2003 – Present
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.56363
Reference statusOpen catalog page

8 Crate
Collector identity

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8 Crate first appears in 2003 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2003 – Present. Designer credit is listed as Phil Riehlman. Check Description, Versions, Delivery Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Ford Vehicles
  • 2003 First Editions
  • Fright Cars Series
  • Hot Wheels Classics
  • Phil Riehlman Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to 8 Crate before reading price claims.
  • Use 2003 – Present 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.

Preferred Series (Red)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Preferred Series (Teal)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2004 Cereal Crunchers version
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2006 version
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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