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Odd Rod (Motorized X-V Racers)

The Odd Rod is a Motorized X-V Racer based on what appears to be a highly experimental car with pipes all around. This casting was released in a number of different iterations with different names and was discontinued around 1999. The Odd Rod has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Motorized X-V RacersMotorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders1998 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsMark Barthold Designs1:64
Debut year1998
Debut seriesMotorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders
Produced years1998 – 1999
DesignerTerry Choy and Mark Barthold
Collector no.21283
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Odd Rod (Motorized X-V Racers) first appears in Motorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders. The current catalog tracks it across 1998 – 1999. Designer credit is listed as Terry Choy and Mark Barthold. Check Description, Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Motorized X-V Racers
  • Motorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders
  • 1998 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
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