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Baja Bug

Baja Bug debuted in Real Riders. It was produced across 1984 – 2016. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2006 card, 2010 Treasure Hunts card.

Licensed Hot WheelsMystery Car (2005)2009 Holiday Rods2010 Treasure Hunts2010 Super Treasure HuntsHot Wheels Racing 2012Flying Customs 20132019 Car Culture Series
Debut year1984
Debut seriesReal Riders
Produced years1984 – 2016
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.5907
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Baja Bug first appears in Real Riders. The current catalog tracks it across 1984 – 2016. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, 2006 card before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Mystery Car (2005)
  • 2009 Holiday Rods
  • 2010 Treasure Hunts
  • 2010 Super Treasure Hunts
  • Hot Wheels Racing 2012
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Baja Bug before reading price claims.
  • Use 1984 – 2016 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.

1999 Comic Images advertising
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
coldpopcarlsvws Model Shop Sample
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Model Shop Hand Drawn pencil ink
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.
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