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Tri Baby

Tri Baby debuted in Mainline. It was produced across 1970 - 1978 (original) 2009 only (retool). The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions, Buzz Off Versions.

Unlicensed Hot WheelsLarry Wood DesignsDiscontinued VehiclesHot Wheels Original DesignsVehicles with Movable PartsMid-Engine Cars1:64Classy Customs
Debut year1970
Debut seriesMainline
Produced years1970 - 1978 (original) 2009 only (retool)
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.6424
Reference statusOpen catalog page
35 Years of Speed Randy Leffingwell Tri
Collector identity

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Tri Baby is listed with Mainline as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1970 - 1978 (original) 2009 only (retool). Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, USA Versions, Hong Kong Versions notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Unlicensed Hot Wheels
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Discontinued Vehicles
  • Hot Wheels Original Designs
  • Vehicles with Movable Parts
  • Mid-Engine Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to Tri Baby before reading price claims.
  • Use 1970 - 1978 (original) 2009 only (retool) as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, USA 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.

Sketch of sports car created while Larry Wood was working at Ford which would become inspiration for the Tri Baby
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Grid line Prototype
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Resin Prototype from a '71 Catalog
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
2 Prototypes (Randy Leffingwell)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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