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Rodger Dodger

Rodger Dodger debuted in Flying Colors. It was produced across 1974 – 1979 (original) 1998 – 2013 (1st retool) 2015 – Present (2nd retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, 1998 1st Retool Versions, 2015 2nd Retool Versions.

2009 Fire RodsFlying ColorsFather's DayLarry Wood DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsValentine's Day CarsHoliday Cars
Debut year1974
Debut seriesFlying Colors
Produced years1974 – 1979 (original) 1998 – 2013 (1st retool) 2015 – Present (2nd retool)
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.8259
Reference statusOpen catalog page

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Collector identity

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Rodger Dodger first appears in Flying Colors. The current catalog tracks it across 1974 – 1979 (original) 1998 – 2013 (1st retool) 2015 – Present (2nd retool). Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Original Versions, 1998 1st Retool Versions before trusting a vague seller title.

  • 2009 Fire Rods
  • Flying Colors
  • Father's Day
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Rodger Dodger before reading price claims.
  • Use 1974 – 1979 (original) 1998 – 2013 (1st retool) 2015 – Present (2nd retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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

Prototype found in a June/ August 1996 Newsletter article. Meant for the Super Chromes (1976) series but with Orange / Yellow Flames.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Prototype for the Hi-Rakers series
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
...with no Body (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Super Chromes Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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