Tail Dragger
Tail Dragger debuted in 1998 First Editions. It was produced across 1998 – Present. The casting is credited to Gary Saffer. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 2009 card, Code3.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
Tail Dragger is listed with 1998 First Editions as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1998 – Present. Known designer credit: Gary Saffer. Use the Description, Versions, 2009 card notes to confirm the casting before you price it.
- 1:64
- 100% Preferred
- 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention
- 1940s
- 1998 First Editions
- 2002 Treasure Hunts
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to Tail Dragger before reading price claims.
- Use 1998 – Present as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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