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Custom Otto

Custom Otto debuted in Toy Fair. It was produced across 2008 – 2012 (original) 2020 – Present (retool). The casting is credited to Otto Kuhni, Harry Bradley and Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Gallery, Code 3 Versions.

2008 First ReleasedUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsMuscle CarsCoupesTwo/Three-door VehiclesOtto Kuhni DesignsHarry Bradley Designs
Debut year2008
Debut seriesToy Fair
Produced years2008 – 2012 (original) 2020 – Present (retool)
DesignerOtto Kuhni, Harry Bradley and Larry Wood
Collector no.M4681
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Custom Otto - 40th Anniv Version
Collector identity

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Custom Otto is listed with Toy Fair as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2008 – 2012 (original) 2020 – Present (retool). Known designer credit: Otto Kuhni, Harry Bradley and Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 2008 First Released
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Muscle Cars
  • Coupes
  • Two/Three-door Vehicles
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Custom Otto before reading price claims.
  • Use 2008 – 2012 (original) 2020 – Present (retool) 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.

Kurt Russell's Santa Claus giving an officer a toy from his childhood, a Custom Otto (The Christmas Chronicle 2018 film)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
(The Christmas Chronicle 2018 film)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Custom Otto Front View prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Custom Otto Rear View
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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