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Silhouette

Silhouette debuted in 1968 Hot Wheels. It was produced across 1968 (original) 1993 - 1995 (retool) 2018 - Present (second retool). The casting is credited to Harry Bradley Brendon Vetuskey (2018 Retool). Reference sections include The Full-Sized Silhouette, Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions.

Harry Bradley DesignsOriginal 1625th Anniversary SeriesFAO Schwarz ExclusiveCars with exposed EnginesBrendon Vetuskey DesignsReal Life Hot WheelsRetooled Versions
Debut year1968
Debut series1968 Hot Wheels
Produced years1968 (original) 1993 - 1995 (retool) 2018 - Present (second retool)
DesignerHarry Bradley Brendon Vetuskey (2018 Retool)
Collector no.6209
Reference statusOpen catalog page
Silhouette pencil web Bruce Pascal
Collector identity

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Silhouette is listed with 1968 Hot Wheels as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1968 (original) 1993 - 1995 (retool) 2018 - Present (second retool). Known designer credit: Harry Bradley Brendon Vetuskey (2018 Retool). Use the The Full-Sized Silhouette, Description, USA Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Harry Bradley Designs
  • Original 16
  • 25th Anniversary Series
  • FAO Schwarz Exclusive
  • Cars with exposed Engines
  • Brendon Vetuskey Designs
Exact variation matching

Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.

  • Match the title to Silhouette before reading price claims.
  • Use 1968 (original) 1993 - 1995 (retool) 2018 - Present (second retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check The Full-Sized Silhouette, Description 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 magazine Car/Image #47
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 1.
1999 #5
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 2.
Hot Wheels casting reference photo
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 3.
Vintage series on Prototype Blister (June/August 1996 Newsletter)
Owned reference recreation for variation checkpoint 4.
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Silhouette Hot Wheels Value and Variation Guide

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