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Blade Raider (Key Force)

Blade Raider (Key Force) debuted in Key Force. It was produced across 1992 – 1994. The casting is credited to Eric Ostendorff. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Box description, Gallery.

1992 First ReleasedEric Ostendorff DesignsKey ForceWar-LocksUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsAircraftVehicles with Attachments
Debut year1992
Debut seriesKey Force
Produced years1992 – 1994
DesignerEric Ostendorff
Collector no.5551
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Blade Raider KeyForce HelicopterOut
Collector identity

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Blade Raider (Key Force) first appears in Key Force. The current catalog tracks it across 1992 – 1994. Designer credit is listed as Eric Ostendorff. Check Description, Versions, Box description before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 1992 First Released
  • Eric Ostendorff Designs
  • Key Force
  • War-Locks
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Blade Raider (Key Force) before reading price claims.
  • Use 1992 – 1994 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.

Side view of Blade Raider
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Blade Raider in helicopter mode
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype found in a 1993 Mattel catalog. Different color scheme & decals.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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