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Noodle Head

Noodle Head debuted in 1971 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1971 (original) 2011 – 2014 (retool). The casting is credited to Howard Rees. Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, Retooled Versions.

Howard Rees DesignsUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsNeo-ClassicsVehicles with Movable PartsRed Line ClubCars with exposed Engines1:64
Debut year1971
Debut series1971 Hot Wheels
Produced years1971 (original) 2011 – 2014 (retool)
DesignerHoward Rees
Collector no.6000
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Noodle HW from 0 to 50 Kris Palmer
Collector identity

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Noodle Head is listed with 1971 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1971 (original) 2011 – 2014 (retool). Known designer credit: Howard Rees. Use the Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Howard Rees Designs
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Neo-Classics
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Red Line Club
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Noodle Head before reading price claims.
  • Use 1971 (original) 2011 – 2014 (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.

Resin prototype (Bruce Pascal collection)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hidden headlights
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
RLC 2011
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
orig image 99% pos coldpopcarlvws
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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