Mod Bod Series3/4 · 1996398
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Mod Bod Series · 3/4
Hot Wheels VW Bug 1996 · Mod Bod Series 3/4 15240
The Hot Wheels VW Bug was released in 1996 as part of the mainline in the “Mod Bod Series” series (3/4), collector number 398, toy number 15240.
- 1996 · Mainline
- #398
- 15240
- Toy #
- 15240
- Collector number
- #398
- Series
- Mod Bod Series · 3/4
- Year
- 1996
- Product line
- Mainline
- Casting
- VW Bug
- Designer
- Larry Wood
- Status
- Regular
The VW Bug casting first appeared in 1989 and has 133 releases in our database, most recently in 2027.
The Mod Bod Series series of 1996 has 4 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels VW Bug?
The toy number is 15240 (1996). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels VW Bug from?
It was released in 1996 in the mainline, series “Mod Bod Series” (3/4), collector number 398.
Is the Hot Wheels VW Bug a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
Has Wheel Wonderland unboxed the VW Bug?
Not this exact release yet, but 2 video(s) show the VW Bug.
VW Bug: 133 versions
The 10 closest versions – see all on the casting page.
| No. | Model | Series | Series # | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 171 | VW BugMetallic Purple | Mainline | Metallic Purple | 1995 | ||||
| 293 | VW Bug13280 | Pearl Driver Series | 3/4 | 13280 | 1995 | |||
| 293 | VW BugPearl Pink | Pearl Driver | Pearl Pink | 1995 | ||||
| 357 | VW Bug13353 TH | 1995 Treasure Hunts | 5/12 | 13353 | 1995 | |||
| 357 | VW BugFlourescent Green | Trea$ure Hunt | Flourescent Green | 1995 | ||||
| 398 | VW Bug15240 | Mod Bod Series | 3/4 | 15240 | 1996 | |||
| 398 | VW BugBlue | Mod Bod | Blue | 1996 | ||||
| 171 | VW BugMetallic Purple | Mainline | Metallic Purple | 1997 | ||||
| 543 | VW BugMetallic Dark Green | Biff! Bam! Boom! | Metallic Dark Green | 1997 | ||||
| 544 | VW Bug16917 | Biff! Bam! Boom! Series | 4/4 | 16917 | 1997 |
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