Hot Wheels Bugeye
Larry Wood designed the Hot Wheels Bugeye. The casting has been around since 1971: 4 releases spread over 2 years, the most recent from 1973.
- 4 versions
- first released 1971
- 0 videos
All of them are mainline cars.
2 different paint jobs are named in our sources.
Tick two releases to compare them side by side.
| Compare | Model | Series | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugeye | Hot Wheels Series | 1971 | |||||
| Bugeye6178 · Spectraflame Aqua | Hot Wheels | 6178 | Spectraflame Aqua | 1971 | |||
| Bugeye | Shell Promo | 1973 | |||||
| BugeyeSHELL05 · Fluorescent Lime | Shell Promo | SHELL05 | Fluorescent Lime | 1973 |
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Hot Wheels Bugeye?
Larry Wood, according to the model pages of the Hot Wheels Wiki – that is where our designer data comes from. Our database credits Larry Wood with 636 castings in total.
When did the Hot Wheels Bugeye come out?
The oldest release in our database is from 1971, the most recent from 1973 – 2 different years in all.
How many versions of the Hot Wheels Bugeye are there?
Our database lists 4 releases across 2 years, in 2 different paint jobs. The table on this page has every one of them with year, series and toy number.
Which wheels does the Hot Wheels Bugeye have?
These wheel codes appear in the release data of the 4 versions: RL · Redline/Red Stripe (Type 1)(Bushing). The codes are in our release data, the plain names in the wheel directory of the Hot Wheels Wiki; matching code to name is our own reading.
Is there a Treasure Hunt of the Hot Wheels Bugeye?
Our database lists no Treasure Hunt and no Super Treasure Hunt version of this casting.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Bugeye?
Not yet. Every unboxing we have is listed under Unboxings, and on the page of a single release you can request one.
This page last changed: Sep 28, 2026. The Hot Wheels database behind it is our own and is updated daily – releases from 1968 onwards plus our own unboxing videos.