Sand Crab
Sand Crab debuted in 1970 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1970 only (Sand Crab) 1973 – 1980 (Dune Daddy) 2007 - 2012 (retool). The casting is credited to Tom Daniel (Real Car) Howard Rees (Hot Wheels Version). Reference sections include Description, Dune Daddy Description, USA Version, Hong Kong Version.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Sand Crab is listed with 1970 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 only (Sand Crab) 1973 – 1980 (Dune Daddy) 2007 - 2012 (retool). Known designer credit: Tom Daniel (Real Car) Howard Rees (Hot Wheels Version). Use the Description, Dune Daddy Description, USA Version notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- Tom Daniel Designs
- Howard Rees Designs
- Unlicensed Hot Wheels
- Hot Wheels Original Designs
- Convertibles
- Buggies
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Sand Crab before reading price claims.
- Use 1970 only (Sand Crab) 1973 – 1980 (Dune Daddy) 2007 - 2012 (retool) as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Dune Daddy Description before calling the variation exact.
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