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'57 Nomad (Drop Tops)

Even though it is named Lomad on the base, it is listed under the name '57 Nomad on the card for the 2005 First Editions series. This car is an obviously 'tooned' version of the classic wagon and #2 of 10 cars in the Drop Tops series. The Drop Tops were introduced in 2005 as flattened, cartoon-like versions of various vehicles. These cars are known to perform well on track sets as they benefit from their low center of gravity. Re-releases of Drop Tops vehicles have been somewhat limited. The '57 Nomad has come out…

2005 First EditionsChevrolet VehiclesStation WagonsLicensed Hot WheelsLarry Wood DesignsDrop TopsAmerican CarsNomads
Debut year2005
Debut series2005 First Editions: Drop Tops
Produced years2005 only
DesignerLarry Wood and Phil Riehlman
Collector no.G6691
Reference statusOpen catalog page
022.05
Collector identity

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'57 Nomad (Drop Tops) is listed with 2005 First Editions: Drop Tops as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2005 only. Known designer credit: Larry Wood and Phil Riehlman. Use the Description, Vesions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2005 First Editions
  • Chevrolet Vehicles
  • Station Wagons
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Drop Tops
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to '57 Nomad (Drop Tops) before reading price claims.
  • Use 2005 only as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Vesions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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Lomad
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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Little Wheels museum
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
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