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Sting (Motorized X-V Racers)

The Sting is a Motorized X-V Racer based on what appears to be a contemporary muscle car. This casting was released in a number of different iterations with different names and was discontinued around 1999. The Sting has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

Motorized X-V RacersMotorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders1998 First ReleasedDiscontinued VehiclesUnlicensed Hot WheelsHot Wheels Original DesignsMark Barthold Designs1:64
Debut year1998
Debut seriesMotorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders
Produced years1998 – 1999
DesignerTerry Choy and Mark Barthold
Collector no.21285
Reference statusOpen catalog page
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Sting (Motorized X-V Racers) is listed with Motorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1998 – 1999. Known designer credit: Terry Choy and Mark Barthold. Use the Description, Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Motorized X-V Racers
  • Motorized X-V Racers: Light Speeders
  • 1998 First Released
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
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