Exploder (Scorchers) Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
Exploder (Scorchers)
The Exploder is a Scorchers model based on a concept racing panel van of some sort; this was one of two castings in 1981 which were based on fictitious vehicles. The casting was used twice and then discontinued in around 1982 with the rest of the Scorchers line; while some were repurposed into the mainline and some as Shift Kickers vehicles, this is one of the various castings which never saw the light of day again. This casting is not to be confused with the Xploder introduced in the 1973 mainline or the X-Ploder…
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Exploder (Scorchers) first appears in Scorchers. The current catalog tracks it across 1981 only. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood and Bob Rosas. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- 1981 First Released
- Discontinued Vehicles
- Larry Wood Designs
- Bob Rosas Designs
- Scorchers
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
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- Match the title to Exploder (Scorchers) before reading price claims.
- Use 1981 only as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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