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Casting reference

Paddy Wagon

Paddy Wagon debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1970 - 1983 (original) 1993 - 2015 (retool). The casting is credited to Howard Rees. Reference sections include Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions, Gallery.

Flying ColorsHot Wheels ClassicsHoward Rees DesignsTom Daniel DesignsHot Wheels BoulevardClover CarsVintage SeriesHot Wheels Heritage
Debut year1970
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1970 - 1983 (original) 1993 - 2015 (retool)
DesignerHoward Rees
Collector no.6402
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Paddywagon
Collector identity

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Paddy Wagon is listed with Mainline as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 - 1983 (original) 1993 - 2015 (retool). Known designer credit: Howard Rees. Use the Description, Original Versions, Retooled Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Flying Colors
  • Hot Wheels Classics
  • Howard Rees Designs
  • Tom Daniel Designs
  • Hot Wheels Boulevard
  • Clover Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Paddy Wagon before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970 - 1983 (original) 1993 - 2015 (retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Original 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.

1970 Fan Club NEW Castings Art
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club Mattel
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
1970 Fan Club magazine Car/Image #52
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Never released Paddy Wagon Zowee
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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