Shell Promo
Shell Promo1973
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Shell Promo
Hot Wheels Bugeye 1973
The Hot Wheels Bugeye was released in 1973 as part of the mainline in the “Shell Promo” series, toy number SHELL05.
- 1973 · Mainline
- SHELL05
- Toy #
- SHELL05
- Series
- Shell Promo
- Year
- 1973
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- Bugeye
- Designer
- Larry Wood
- Color
- Fluorescent Lime
- Base
- Unpainted / Metal
- Window
- Tinted (Blue)
- Interior
- Dark
- Wheels
- RL · Redline/Red Stripe (Type 1)(Bushing)
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- Bugeye
Paint: Fluorescent Lime; wheels: RL (Redline/Red Stripe (Type 1)(Bushing)); made in Hong Kong.
The Bugeye casting first appeared in 1971 and has 4 releases in our database, most recently in 1973.
The Shell Promo series of 1973 has 11 castings, listed here in 21 releases.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Bugeye?
The toy number is SHELL05 (1973). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Bugeye from?
It was released in 1973 in the mainline, series “Shell Promo”.
Is the Hot Wheels Bugeye a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the Bugeye?
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Bugeye: 4 versions
Casting history across every year.
| 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 |
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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.