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Classic Cobra

Classic Cobra debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1983 – Present. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Back of cards, See Also.

Licensed Hot WheelsTreasure Hunts1995 Treasure HuntsSuper Treasure Hunts2021 Super Treasure HuntsLarry Wood DesignsHot Wheels by Collector NumberReal Riders
Debut year1983
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1983 – Present
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.3923
Reference statusOpen catalog page

CobraOA
Collector identity

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Classic Cobra first appears in Mainline. The current catalog tracks it across 1983 – Present. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Back of cards before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Treasure Hunts
  • 1995 Treasure Hunts
  • Super Treasure Hunts
  • 2021 Super Treasure Hunts
  • Larry Wood Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Classic Cobra before reading price claims.
  • Use 1983 – 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.

Cobra and Its prototype by Larry Wood
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
What set is this from? NAME•TOY#•YEAR. It is 1995 or later release
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Yellow-Tan (Left), Pink-Tan (Right)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Different color decals prototype (1990 Mattel Catalog)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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