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Beatnik Bandit

Beatnik Bandit debuted in Sweet Sixteen. It was produced across 1968 (Original) 1993 - 2025 (Retool). The casting is credited to Harry Bradley. Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, Original Version Gallery.

Harry Bradley DesignsOriginal 1625th Anniversary SeriesRed Line ClubHall of FameFAO Schwarz ExclusiveCars with exposed EnginesLicensed Hot Wheels
Debut year1968
Debut seriesSweet Sixteen
Produced years1968 (Original) 1993 - 2025 (Retool)
DesignerHarry Bradley
Collector no.6217
Reference statusOpen catalog page
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Collector identity

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Beatnik Bandit is listed with Sweet Sixteen as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1968 (Original) 1993 - 2025 (Retool). Known designer credit: Harry Bradley. Use the Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Harry Bradley Designs
  • Original 16
  • 25th Anniversary Series
  • Red Line Club
  • Hall of Fame
  • FAO Schwarz Exclusive
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Beatnik Bandit before reading price claims.
  • Use 1968 (Original) 1993 - 2025 (Retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, USA Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

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

Original sketch (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Original artwork advertising the '68 line in a 1969 Mattel Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #40
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1999 #2
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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