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Mongoose

19701970 Hot Wheels1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool)Larry Wood
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Mongoose debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include History of Tom "Mongoo$e" McEwen, Description, Versions, Retooled Versions.

MONGOCasting ticker
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Mongoose debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970-1973 (Original) 1994 -2012 (Retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include History of Tom "Mongoo$e" McEwen, Description, Versions, Retooled Versions.

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Reference images

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

Brass Painted Prototype (Randy Leffingwell)
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 1.
Prototype with additional decals for the Vintage Series (1995 Mattel catalog)
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 2.
Yellow Prototype in a Mongoose & Snake Drag Race Set Ad
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 3.
32nd Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Autograph Sheets Posters and Prints by Larry Wood
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 4.
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