Bugeye Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Bugeye
Bugeye debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971 – 1973. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, 1973 Shell Promo Versions.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Bugeye first appears in 1971 Hot Wheels. The current catalog tracks it across 1971 – 1973. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions before trusting a vague seller title.
- Larry Wood Designs
- Shell Promos
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Vehicles with Movable Parts
- Discontinued Vehicles
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Bugeye before reading price claims.
- Use 1971 – 1973 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, USA Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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