The Hot Wheels Baja Bug / Beetle

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The Hot Wheels Baja Bug / Beetle
This car is a Split Window Volkswagen Beetle with off road Baja Body Kit.
The 1984 Baja Bug is 57mm long , has a metal base and metal body,
no plastic-windows and an one-piece interieur.
Two different bases are know, short and long exhaust.
The short exhaust has always the Hot Wheels Logo on the base.
The body was modified in the years. Three different castings are shown in the pictures.
Different Bases:
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Prototypes and unknown
Paintsample for Kellogs Promo
Colorvariation 1984
Made in India ( LEO ) ??
Unriveted Malaysia Pre-Production
3
5907
Baja Bug
1984 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Yellow, w/Red, Purple, & White tampos w/'Baja Bug' & racing deco on sides, Black interior,
Unpainted Hong Kong Base, w/GreyHubRR's
No insert
Mattel 1983
Made in Hong Kong
No insert
Mattel 1982 Canada
Made in Hong Kong
5907
Baja Bug
1984 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Yellow, w/Red, Purple, & White tampos w/'Baja Bug' & racing deco on sides, Black interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/GreyHubRR's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983 Canada
Made in Malaysia
4
5907
Baja Bug
1984 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Yellow, w/Red, Purple, & White tampos w/'Baja Bug' & racing deco on sides, Black interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/WhiteHubRR's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1983 Canada
Made in Malaysia
5
7123
Baja Bug
1984 Hot Wheels Off Road 4x4 Pack
Yellow w/Red, Purple, & White tampos w/'Baja Bug' & racing deco on sides, Black interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base,w/BW's
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
WANTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!
9548
Baja Bug
1985 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Red, w/Red, Yellow, & White tampos w/'Baja Bug' & racing deco on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/WhiteHubRR's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1983
Made in Malaysia
6
9548
Baja Bug
1985 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Red, w/Orange & White flames w/'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/WhiteHubRR's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1982 Canada
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/Rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
7
9328 (9343)
Baja Bug
1985 Hot Wheels Real Riders 3-Pack
Black, w/Orange & Yellow flames w/'Blazin' Bug' & racing deco on sides, Tan interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/WhiteHubRR's
Mattel 1984
Made in Malaysia
2542
2542
1987 Hot Wheels Real Riders
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels Traibusters
2848 (2542)
Hot Wheels Off Road 4x4 4-Pack
White, w/Red & Orange flames w/Purple 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/WhiteHubRR's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1982
Made in Malaysia
8
2542
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters
White, w/Red & Orange flames w/Purple 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Paper Insert w/rubber
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1988
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
9
no Insert
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
# 36
no Insert
Mattel 1988
Made in Malaysia
Lightblue behind car
no Insert
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
# 36
Lightblue behind car
w/ SpeedPoints Insert
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
no Insert
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
w/ D.Hasselhoff Decal
no Insert
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
# 36 w/ Speed Points
no Insert
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
10
4603
th
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels 20 Anniversary 3Pack
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
3872
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels Trailbusters 5 Pack
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in HongKong or Malaysia
1274
Baja Bug
1989 Hot Wheels 20Car Gift Pack
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
11
3888
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels (International only)
Red, w/Yellow & White flames w/Purple 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Black interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
3888
Baja Bug
1987 Hot Wheels (International only)
Red, w/Yellow & White flames w/Blue 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Black interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
?
Baja Bug
? Hot Wheels (International only)
Red, w/Yellow & White flames w/Purple 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
?
3876
Baja Bug
?
Made in Malaysia
1987 Hot Wheels (International only)
Purple, w/Yellow & White flames w/Red 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1986
Made in Malaysia
12
1439
Baja Bug
Hot Wheels Color Racers 3 Pack
Purple-grey, w/Blue & White flames w/Purple 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
7268 (1439 3Pack)
Baja Bug
Hot Wheels Color Racers / Automagic
Orange, w/Blue & Yellow flames w/Red 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
13
7268 (1439 3Pack)
Baja Bug
Hot Wheels Color Racers / Automagic
Metalflake Orange, w/Blue & Yellow flames w/Red 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1987
Made in Malaysia
14
100xx
Heroes on HotWheels
Cereal Cap
Baja Bug
Metalflake Red, w/Orange & Yellow flames w/Blue 'Blazin' Bug' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
15
1238
Baja Bug
1990 Hot Wheels California Customs
Fluor. Pink w/'Cal Custom' on hood w/Yellow RR's Unpainted Malaysia Base
w/ SpeedPoints Insert
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
w/ SpeedPoints Insert
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
16
1238
Baja Bug
1990 Hot Wheels California Customs
Fluor. Pink w/'Cal Custom' on hood w/BW's Unpainted Malaysia Base
w/ SpeedPoints Insert
Mattel 1989
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
4325 (223)
Baja Bug
1994 Hot Wheels
Metalflake Red, Black interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/BW's
Mattel 1990
Made in Malaysia
# 223
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
17
13366
Baja Bug
1994 Hot Wheels Track System 5 Pack
White w/flames w/G5SP's
Pink Malaysia Base
Mattel 1994
Made in Malaysia
13366
Baja Bug
1994 Hot Wheels Track System 5 Pack
White w/flames w/GBW's Pink Malaysia Base
Mattel 1994
Made in Malaysia
393
Baja Bug
1996 Race Team Series II #2
Mtflk. Blue, w/White, Red, & Yellow tampos w/HW logo on sides & hood, 'Hot Wheels' on roof, White Interior, Unpainted
Malaysia Base, w/5SP's
Mattel 1995
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1995
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1995
Made in Malaysia
18
567
Baja Bug
1997 Dealer's Choice Series #3
Mtflk. Red, w/White, Black, & Red tampos w/cards on sides, Ace of spades on hood, White interior,
Mtflk. Silver Malaysia Base, w/5SP's
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
567
18317
1997 Dealer's Choice Series #3
Baja Bug
10 Car Gift Set
1997 Series Car Collection Set2/2
Mtflk. Red, w/White, Black, & Red tampos w/cards on sides, Ace of spades on hood, White interior,
unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's (front small, rear large)
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
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567
Baja Bug
1997 Dealer's Choice Series #3
Mtflk. Red, w/White, Black, & Red tampos w/cards on sides, Ace of spades on hood, White interior,
unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's ( front + rear small )
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia
694
Baja Bug
1998 Tropicool Series #2
White, w/Black, Yellow, Red, & Green stripes on sides, 'Bug'n Taxi' & HW logo on sides,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's (front small, rear large)
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
20
694
Baja Bug
1998 Tropicool Series #2
White, w/Black, Yellow, Red, & Green stripes on sides, 'Bug'n Taxi' & HW logo on sides,
Unpainted India Base, w/5SP's (front small, rear large)
Mattel 1997
Made in India
694
1998 Tropicool Series #2
Baja Bug
18730
10 Car Gift Set
White, w/Black, Yellow, Red, & Green stripes on sides, 'Bug'n Taxi' & HW logo on sides,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's ( front + rear small )
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
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11046
11046
Hot Wheels 1994 Color FX - Show Cars
Baja Bug
11889
Corgi 1994 Color Turbo
Color FX Set ( Loop & Splash ?????)
Yellow (Red) w/BW's , red Malaysia Base
Mattel 1993
Made in Malaysia
In Baggie w/ Stick + Insert
22
835
Baja Bug
1998 Hot Wheels #835
Mtflk. Blue, w/Red, Yellow, & White HW logo on sides, White interior,
Unpainted India Base, w/BW's ( front + rear small )
Mattel 1997
Made in India
835
Baja Bug
1998 Hot Wheels #835
Red, w/Dk. Yellow & Black tampos w/'Rally 1' & 'dakar' on sides, Tan interior,
Unpainted India Base, w/BW's ( front + rear small )
Mattel 1997
Made in India
835
Baja Bug
1998 Hot Wheels #835
Red, w/Dk. Yellow & Black tampos w/'Rally 1' & 'dakar' on sides, Tan interior,
Unpainted India Base, w/BW's ( front small , rear large )
Mattel 1997
Made in India
# 835
Mattel 1997
Made in India
18670
Baja Bug
1998 JC Whitney Exclusive
Yellow w/RR's
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
23
21131
Baja Bug
1998 Toys 'R Us Timeless Toys Set
Red w/'Uno' tampos, w/5SP's
Mattel 1997
Made in Malaysia
944
1999 Buggin' Out Series #4
Baja Bug
22945
10 Car Gift Set
Mtflk. Blue, w/Yellow, Black, Orange, & Grey tampos on sides & hood, Orange interior, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's
Mattel 1998
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 1998
Made in China, India , Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 1997
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 1999
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
24
174
Baja Bug
2001 Hot Wheels #174
Mtflk. Silver, w/Yellow, Red, & Black tampos w/racing deco on sides & front, Black interior,
Mtflk. Silver Malaysia Base, w/ORSB's
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
174
Baja Bug
2001 Hot Wheels #174
Mtflk. Silver, w/Yellow, Red, & Black tampos w/racing deco on sides & front, Black interior,
Malaysia Base, w/ORSB's
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
25
56989
Baja Bug
2002 M.A.C.E.
Yellow & Red, w/White, Black, Red, & Blue tampos w/'M.A.C.E.' on sides,
Mtflk. Silver Malaysia Base, w/WhiteORGYRR's
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
56989
Baja Bug
2002 M.A.C.E.
Yellow & Black, w/White, Black & Blue tampos w/'M.A.C.E.' on sides,
Mtflk. Silver Malaysia Base, w/WhiteORGYRR's
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
B2256
2003 Hot Wheels Preferred
Volkswagen Series (1/4)
Volkswagen Baja Beetle
Pearl White & Red, w/Yellow, White, Red, & Black tampos, '6' & race deco on sides, Black Interior,
Black Malaysia Base, w/RR/ORRR's
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
B2256
2003 Hot Wheels Preferred
Volkswagen Series (1/4)
Volkswagen Baja Beetle
Mtflk. Silver & Blue, w/Yellow, White, Red, & Black tampos, '6' & race deco on sides, Black Interior,
Black Malaysia Base, w/RR/ORRR's
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
26
207
Baja Bug
2002 Hot Wheels #207
Flat Black, w/Yellow, Orange, & Red flames w/White & Black '22' on sides, Red interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/Red5SP's
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no 35 Logo
Mattel 2001
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
th
no 35 Logo
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
th
35 Logo
1968-2003
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
th
35 Logo
35 anniversary
th
Mattel 2002
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
th
35 Logo
35 anniversary
th
Mattel 2000
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
27
C1549
Baja Bug
2003 Convention Charity Car
White, w/Mattel Children's Hospital' on sides, '35' & flames on hood, flames on roof , Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/ORRR's
Mattel 2003
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
G3766
VW Bug
2004 Hot Wheels Affinity
Down & Dirty (2/4)
Bright Orange & Silver, w/Black & White tampos, '8' on sides & hood, race deco on sides, Orange Interior,black Malaysia
Base, w/ORGYRR's
Mattel 2003
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
G7773
VW Bug
2004 Hot Wheels Affinity
Down & Dirty (2/4)
Pearl White & Mtflk. Black, w/Red, Black, & Silver tampos, '13' on sides & hood, race deco on sides, Red Interior,
Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/ORRR's
Mattel 2003
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
28
185
Baja Bug
2005 Mystery Car #2
Yellow , MC05 Logo, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/ORRR's
Mattel 2004
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
185
Baja Bug
2005 Hot Wheels #185
Orange , MC05 Logo, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's (Kar Keeper Exclusive)
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
185
Baja Bug
2005 Hot Wheels #185
Green , MC05 Logo, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/5SP's (Kar Keeper Exclusive)
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
29
161
2005 Hot Wheels #161
Baja Bug
54886
Hot Wheels 10 Pack
Blue, w/Orange, Silver, & Black '77' tampos , Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/OR5SP's
Mattel 2004
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
(Thailand Card)
Mattel 2004
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2004
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2004
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
30
161
Baja Bug
2005 Hot Wheels #161
Flat Grey, w/Orange, Silver, & Black '77' tampos , Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/OR5SP's
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
(Thailand Card)
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2005
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
31
099
2006 Red Line Series #4
Baja Bug
54866
Hot Wheels 10 Pack
Mtflk. Red, w/Red Line Series tampo on side, Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/RL5SP's
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
(GB Card)
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
( Japan Card )
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
32
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
( Walmart Card)
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2006
Made in China, Malaysia or Thailand
33
131
Baja Beetle
2008 Team: Volkswagen #03
Mtflk. Dk. Red, w/Silver, White, & Black tampos w/'310' and racing deco on sides, Lightning Bolts on hood, Unpainted
Malaysia Base, w/5SP's
Mattel 2007
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2007
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2007
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
131
Baja Beetle
2008 Team: Volkswagen #03
Mtflk. Dk. Red, w/ White, & Black tampos w/'310' and racing deco on sides, Lightning Bolts on hood, Unpainted Malaysia
Base, w/5SP's
Mattel 2007
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
Mattel 2007
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
34
M3656
Baja Beetle
2008 Hot Wheels Classics Series4 #2 /15
Spectraflame Antifreeze, w/Black & Silver tampos w/VW logo on sides, Grey Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/5SP's
(with Button)
(USA Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
M1859
Baja Beetle
2008 Hot Wheels Classics Series4 #2 /15
Spectraflame Pink, w/Black & Silver tampos w/VW logo on sides, Grey Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/5SP's
(USA Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
M1859
Baja Beetle
2008 Hot Wheels Classics Series4 #2 /15
Spectraflame Blue, w/Black & Silver tampos w/VW logo on sides, Grey Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/5SP's
(USA Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
(International Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
M1859
Baja Beetle
2008 Hot Wheels Classics Series4 #2 /15
Spectraflame Black, w/Black & Silver tampos w/VW logo on sides, Grey Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/5SP's
(USA Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
35
M1859
Baja Beetle
2008 Hot Wheels Classics Series4 #2 /15
Spectraflame Cooper, w/Black & Silver tampos w/VW logo on sides, Grey Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/5SP's
(USA Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
(International Card)
2007 Mattel
Made in Thailand
P4380
Baja Beetle
2009 3 Kings Day 3-Pack
Mtflk. Gold w/White, Black, Green, & Red tampos, '09' on sides & hood w/
Unpainted Malaysia base, w/White5SP's
2008 Mattel
Made in Malaysia or Thailand
N4077
Baja Bug
2009 Volkswagen 5-Pk
Mtflk. Blue w/Dk. Orange, White, Black, & Silver tampos, '09' & racing deco on sides
w/Chrome Thailand base, w/Orange5SP's
2009 Mattel
Made in Thailand
36
R4222
Custom Volkswagen
Beetle
2009 Holiday Rods
Satin Silver & Mtflk. Olive Green, w/Red pinstripe on sides, Pearl White Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/RR5SP's
2009 Mattel
Made in Thailand
R4222
Custom Volkswagen
Beetle
2009 Holiday Rods
Satin Silver & Mtflk. Silver, w/Red pinstripe on sides, Pearl White Interior, Unpainted Thailand Base, w/RR5SP's
2009 Mattel
Made in Thailand
R7444
Baja Beetle
2010 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt 11/12
Flat Black & Yellow , w/ yellow,silver,blue + black Décor , Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/ORSB's
C23 on base
2009 Mattel
Made in Malaysia
C22; C24; C25 on base
2009 Mattel
Made in Malaysia
37
R7456
Baja Beetle
2010 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt $ 11/12
Flat Black & Spectraflame Lime , w/ yellow,silver,blue + black Décor , Unpainted Malaysia Base, w/ORSB's
C19 on base
2009 Mattel
Made in Malaysia
C19 on base
2009 Mattel
Made in Malaysia
214
Baja Beetle
2011 Hot Wheels Thrill Racers #4
Blue , w/ yellow,green + black Décor , Unpainted ? Base, w/goldORSB's
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