Artistic License Series
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Artistic License Series
Hot Wheels VW Bug · Artistic License Series · 18797
The Hot Wheels VW Bug was released in the Convention cars line, in “Artistic License Series” (12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention), toy number 18797.
- Convention cars
- 18797
- Toy #
- 18797
- Series
- Artistic License Series
- Product line
- Convention cars · 12th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention
- Casting
- VW Bug
- Designer
- Larry Wood
- Color
- Unpainted (ZAMAC)
- Tampo
- Black Hot Wheels Logo on Door
- Wheels
- 5DOT · 5 Dot or 5 Hole
- Status
- Regular
Limited cars from Hot Wheels collector conventions and diecast expos around the world.
Paint: Unpainted (ZAMAC); wheels: 5DOT (5 Dot or 5 Hole).
The VW Bug casting first appeared in 1989 and has 124 releases in our database, most recently in 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels VW Bug?
The toy number is 18797. It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels VW Bug from?
It belongs to in the Convention cars line, series “Artistic License Series”.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the VW Bug?
Not this exact release yet, but 1 video(s) show the VW Bug.
VW Bug: 124 versions
The 10 closest versions – see all on the casting page.
| No. | Model | Series | Series # | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Volkswagen BeetleFTX85 · Spectraflame Purple | 50th Anniversary Originals | FTX85 | Spectraflame Purple | ||||
| – | VW BeetleB2258 · Magenta | Volkswagen | 3/4 | B2258 | Magenta | |||
| – | VW BeetleB2258 · Orange | Volkswagen | 3/4 | B2258 | Orange | |||
| – | VW BugB0942 · Metalflake Green | Greatest Rides | B0942 | Metalflake Green | ||||
| – | VW BugB0942 | Greatest Rides | B0942 | |||||
| – | Volkswagen BeetleC3638 · Orange | Hall of Fame Tin Set | C3638 | Orange | ||||
| – | VW BugRed | Bingo Make A Wish VW Beetle | Red | |||||
| – | VW BugWhite | Bingo Make A Wish VW Beetle | White | |||||
| – | VW BugBlue | Bingo Make A Wish VW Beetle | Blue | |||||
| – | VW BugGold | Bingo Make A Wish VW Beetle | Gold |
This page last changed: Oct 8, 2026. The Hot Wheels database behind it is our own and is updated daily – releases from 1968 onwards plus our own unboxing videos.