Page 9 - Hotwheels_Newsletter#131.indd

Variations Crack-Ups first appeared in the Hot Wheels line in 1984 and ran to 1988. These cars have an instant
Crack-Ups first appeared in the Hot Wheels line in 1984 and ran to 1988. These cars have an instant
repair feature which is a spring-loaded panel held in place by a small catch. A sudden impact or crash
repair feature which is a spring-loaded panel held in place by a small catch. A sudden impact or crash
would cause the panel to spin and reveal the “crashed” side. You could rotate the panel back to repair the
would cause the panel to spin and reveal the “crashed” side. You could rotate the panel back to repair the
vehicle. Crack-Ups were popular the first two years and lasted for only five years. Nine different castings
vehicle. Crack-Ups were popular the first two years and lasted for only five years. Nine different castings
are used for the 36 models. Eleven of them were front, ten were side, ten were rear and five were top
are used for the 36 models. Eleven of them were front, ten were side, ten were rear and five were top
are used for the 36 models. Eleven of them were front, ten were side, ten were rear and five were top
crashers. They also had a packaging change during the five years they were out, and they were made in
crashers. They also had a packaging change during the five years they were out, and they were made in
either Hong Kong, Malaysia, or France. French models were issued in Mexico with some having tampo
either Hong Kong, Malaysia, or France. French models were issued in Mexico with some having tampo
Set, Wipe-Out Set and Bash 'N Smash Set which featured different way to crash your cars. The Crack-Ups
were also issued in a two-pack with a free stamper. The blistercard was twice as wide as the regular blister,
and came with a stamper. There were three different packs, each with two cars and a unique stamp.

A few of the red ‘17 RS 5 Avant were found with chrome 10 colors or design changes. Three playsets were made to accompany the Crack-up cars: Bash 'N Smash
spokes (sp10) with the common version having Y5 wheels.
a. green, with yellow and light green stripes and and bw. Similar castings: Wreckin’ Rig
Back Biter – 73mm – 1985 (Product #7578) “Cruiser” on sides. Stamper 2-pack $10 - NA a. green, with yellow, white, and black design
This rear crasher pickup truck has a pop-up w/“Truckin” and a dump truck on doors, Mal. $6
white plastic camper shell, a metal base, black Basher – 72mm – 1985 (Product #7573) - 16
windows, and bw. This front crasher concept car has a metal base,
Similar casting: Bumper Thumper black windows, and bw.
Similar castings: Bash Up, Smash Mobile, Sport
Crasher, Stocker Smasher

Crash Patrol – 77mm – 1984 (Product #7065)
This side crasher police vehicle has a metal base,
a. mf red, with orange, white, and yellow stripes a. yellow, with blue, black, and orange stripes and black windows, and bw.
on sides, HK $5 - 12 “Cruiser” on sides, HK $5 - 7 Similar castings: Crunch Chief, Exploder, Fire
a. mf red, as a, Mal. 20 - 40 a2. yellow, as a, Mal. 6 - 12 Smasher, Super Blaster
Found in 20 packs is the red 2018 Ford Mustang GT with b. yellow, as a, dark blue, black, and red narrow
black/gray ring pr5. with the common version having black 10 Bang Up Job – 78mm – 1985 (Product #7579) stripes and ”Cruiser” on sides, Fr., Mexico playset
spokes (sp10bk). This top crasher concept Cam-Am race car has a 20 - NA
red metal base, black canopy, and bw. b2. yellow, as b, black hood, Mex. 15 NA
Similar castings: Bangster, Top Bopper Basher 2 – 73mm – 1985 (Product #9330)
Casting & Price Guides to Hot Wheels® This side crasher concept Formula GT race car has a. white, with white, black, blue, and yellow design
a metal base, black windows, and bw.
w/stripes, “State Police”, and shield on sides, HK
Similar castings: Blindsider, Sidebanger, Sidegrind-
$7 - 15
50 Years of Hot Wheels® Cars a. red, with concave crash, yellow, white, and er, Sock ’n Roll a2. white, as a, Mal. 8 - 16
a3. white, as a, darker blue, Fr. (may be a set only
car) 15 - NA
purple stripes and “ZZ-8” on top, HK $6 - 14 a4. white, as a, lighter blue, darker yellows, yellow
“State”, Fr. (may be a set car) 20 - NA
a. met gold, with black, white, and dk. red stripes Crash Test Vehicle – 77mm – 1985 (Product #N/A)
on top and sides, “3” three times on hood, HK. This front crasher stock car has metal base, black
Stamper 2-pack only $10 - 30 windows, and bw.
Similar castings: Front Ender, Hood Basher, Knock-
a2. red, as a, convex crash, HK $6 - 14 Blindsider – 73mm – 1985 (Product #7577) er Stocker
This side crasher concept Formula GT race car has
a metal base, black windows, and bw.
Similar castings: Basher 2, Sidebanger, Sidegrinder,
Sock ’n Roll
a. white, with red, yellow, and black design,
b. dk. red, as a, concave crash, dark yellow and “Offi cial Crash Test Vehicle” on sides, “Offi cial Test
purple stripes and “ZZ-8” on top, Fr. 9 - 20 Vehicle” on hood, Hot Wheels logo on sides and
b2. dk. red, as b, yellow, white, and blue stripes hood, HK Playset/Mattel store $18 - NA
and “ZZ-8” on top, Fr., Mexico issue 9 - 20 a. white, with blue, yellow, and red design w/
stripes on top and sides, “3” three times on hood, Crunch Chief – 77mm – 1985 (Product #7572)
Bangster – 78mm – 1986 (Product #2559) HK $5 - 10 This side crasher police vehicle has a metal base,
This top crasher concept Cam-Am race car has a a2. white, as a, Mal. 5 - 10 black windows, and bw.
metal base, black canopy, and bw. a2. white, as a, lighter blue and yellow, Fr. 8 - 15 Similar castings: Crash Patrol, Exploder, Fire
Buy your copy now! The newest edition of the only series of definitive books on the hobby of Hot Wheels® collecting from 1968 to Similar castings: Bang Up Job, Top Bopper a3. white, as a2, no side tampo, Fr. 9 - 18 Smasher, Super Blaster
2017. Bumper Thumper – 73mm – 1985 (Product #7581)
The new! Hot Wheels® Casting and Price guide: Over 225 pages and 3300 plus photographs of all known releases of all known This rear crasher pickup truck has a pop-up white
releases from the remainder of 2008 to November 2017. $49/95 plastic camper shell, a metal base, black windows,
and bw.
Volume 1: Includes an in-depth history of the Hot Wheels® line and listings, including all color and variations released before April Similar castings: Back Biter
2008, for all basic line Hot Wheels® models originally released from 1968 through 1996. You'll love the addition of the Hot Wheels® Buttons a. lt. green, with red, orange, and yellow stripes on
chapter! $15.00 top, HK $6 - 14 a. lt. blue, with dk. blue, yellow, and lt. blue de-
sign, stripes, “State Police” and a shield on sides,
a2. lt. green, as a, Mal. 7 - 16
Volume 2: Lists all basic line Hot Wheels® vehicles issued from 1997 up to and including some early 2009 castings. Early '70s series HK $7 - 15
including Revvers, Sizzlers®, Rrrumblers, Chopcycles, etc. as well as the newer Sizzlers®, Color Racers, Crack-Ups, Flip-Outs from the ‘80s Bash Up – 72mm – 1985 (Product #9340) a2. lt. blue, as a, Mal. 8 - 16
to present are covered. And much more! $13.00 This front end crasher concept car has a metal a3. lt. blue as a, Mex 15 - 25
base, gray windows, and bw.
Buy All 3 as SAVE! Only 69.95 Similar castings: Basher, Smash Mobile, Sport Deformula 1 – 76mm – 1986 (Product #1731)
Detailed descriptions of each model, including all variations known to the authors, are organized in an easy-to-read and locate format. Crasher, Stocker Smasher a. mf blue, with light green, yellow and white This top crasher Indy Racer has a metal base, black
This second volume features full-color, close-up photos of all models. stripes and “X-15” on sides, HK $5 - 12 interior, and bw.
Similar casting: Indentor
a2. mf blue, as a, Mal. 6 - 14
ORDER TODAY AT hobbyDB.com Cab Cruncher – 81mm – 1987 (Product #1802)
This front crasher dump truck with a white dumper
has a metal base, black windows,
8 8 NEWSLETTER • ISSUE 4 9