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Laguna Lightning (Motorized X-V Racers)

The Laguna Lightning is a Motorized X-V Racer based on a fourth-generation Camaro. This casting was released in a number of different iterations with different names and was discontinued around 1997; many of these names are actually reused from older Hot Wheels castings from the mainline. The Laguna Lightning has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Motorized X-V Racers1996 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesLicensed Hot WheelsCamaro CarsMuscle Cars1:64Chevrolet Vehicles
Debut year1996
Debut seriesMotorized X-V Racers
Produced years1996 – 1997
DesignerTerry Choy
Collector no.17128
Reference statusOpen catalog page

1996XV-QuickFire (Large)
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Laguna Lightning (Motorized X-V Racers) first appears in Motorized X-V Racers. The current catalog tracks it across 1996 – 1997. Designer credit is listed as Terry Choy. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Motorized X-V Racers
  • 1996 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Camaro Cars
  • Muscle Cars
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