Drop Top
The Drop Top is a 'tooned' convertible and bears the name of its series (Drop Tops). It was #8 of 10 cars. 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 Drop Top has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Drop Top is listed with 2005 First Editions: Drop Tops as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2005 only. Known designer credit: Dave Sheltman. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- 2005 First Editions
- One Hit Wonder
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Drop Tops
- Discontinued Vehicles
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- Match the title to Drop Top before reading price claims.
- Use 2005 only as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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