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Casting reference

Gangster Grin

Gangster Grin debuted in Designers Challenge. It was produced across 2008 - 2015. The casting is credited to Steve Gilmore. Reference sections include Description, Versions, Back of Cards, Gallery.

1:642000s2008 First Released2010 Super Treasure Hunts2010 Treasure Hunts2013 Happy Halloween! Series2014 Happy Halloween! Series8th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals
Debut year2008
Debut seriesDesigners Challenge
Produced years2008 - 2015
DesignerSteve Gilmore
Collector no.M3305
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Gangster Grin HWC
Collector identity

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Gangster Grin is listed with Designers Challenge as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2008 - 2015. Known designer credit: Steve Gilmore. Use the Description, Versions, Back of Cards notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • 1:64
  • 2000s
  • 2008 First Released
  • 2010 Super Treasure Hunts
  • 2010 Treasure Hunts
  • 2013 Happy Halloween! Series
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Gangster Grin before reading price claims.
  • Use 2008 - 2015 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.
Reference images

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

Rear view of the promotional image from HotWheelsCollectors.com.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
3D render created for the Press Kit.
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Gangster Grin Y2144
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Gangster Grin R7451
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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