Cab Forward Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Cab Forward
The Cab Forward is a casting made for the Stretch Racers series, as all stretch racers it features a play feature where it can extend and be pumped up, then pushed back together and the energy can be released with a push of a button, propelling the car. The name "Cab Forward" is from a Mattel document and not featured on any packaging. The Cab Forward has come out in the following versions:
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Cab Forward first appears in Stretch Racers. The current catalog tracks it across 2002. Designer credit is listed as Alec Tam. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Alec Tam Designs
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Stretch Racers
- 2002 First Released
- Vehicles with Movable Parts
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- Match the title to Cab Forward before reading price claims.
- Use 2002 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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