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Volkswagen New Beetle Cup

Volkswagen New Beetle Cup debuted in 2002 First Editions. It was produced across 2002 – 2016. The casting is credited to Phil Riehlman. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Back of cards, Gallery code 3.

Licensed Hot Wheels2002 First EditionsTreasure HuntsVolkswagen VehiclesPhil Riehlman DesignsMystery CarsMystery Car (2005)Mystery Car (2010)
Debut year2002
Debut series2002 First Editions
Produced years2002 – 2016
DesignerPhil Riehlman
Collector no.52937
Reference statusOpen catalog page

VW New Beetle - 02FE LS
Collector identity

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Volkswagen New Beetle Cup first appears in 2002 First Editions. The current catalog tracks it across 2002 – 2016. Designer credit is listed as Phil Riehlman. Check Description, Versions, Back of cards before trusting a vague seller title.

  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • 2002 First Editions
  • Treasure Hunts
  • Volkswagen Vehicles
  • Phil Riehlman Designs
  • Mystery Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Volkswagen New Beetle Cup before reading price claims.
  • Use 2002 – 2016 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.

2015 Nationals
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Unpainted prototype from hwrealcars.com webpage assets
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Tampo Full Stripe
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
3 card vari's including very early GER/FRANCE/ITALY region release, middle card both Tampo vari's
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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