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Mega-Duty

Mega-Duty debuted in 2001 First Editions. It was produced across 2001 – Present. The casting is credited to Alec Tam. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2006 card, 2008 card.

2001 First EditionsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsDuty TrucksOff-Road VehiclesPickup TruckFour/Five-door VehiclesAlec Tam Designs
Debut year2001
Debut series2001 First Editions
Produced years2001 – Present
DesignerAlec Tam
Collector no.52715
Reference statusOpen catalog page

Sketch Mega Duty Full
Collector identity

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Mega-Duty first appears in 2001 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2001 – Present. Designer credit is listed as Alec Tam. Check Description, Versions, 2006 card before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 2001 First Editions
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Duty Trucks
  • Off-Road Vehicles
  • Pickup Truck
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Mega-Duty before reading price claims.
  • Use 2001 – Present as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Sketch by Alec Tam.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2000's Hot Wheels Website sketch by Alec Tamarchived asset.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Unreleased Truckin' Transporters version from 2003 Mattel catalog, with Long Nose Day Cab Truck.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Pre-production version of the Scrapheads release, with OR5SP.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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