Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary
Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary1998
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Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary
Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus 1998 · Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary
The Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus was released in 1998 in the “Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary” series, toy number 18885. It is a special release outside the numbered mainline and therefore has no collector number.
- 1998
- 18885
- Toy #
- 18885
- Year
- 1998
- Product line
- Special release (outside the numbered mainline)
- Casting
- Volkswagen Drag Bus
- Designer
- Phil Riehlman
- Color
- Metalflake Blue · blue
- Tampo
- Red, Yellow, & White graphics, HW logo, "Fahrvergnügen", & "Phils VW Performance Parts" on sides. HW 30th Anniv tampo on the rear wing
- Base
- Unpainted / Metal
- Window
- Clear
- Interior
- Orange
- Country
- China
- Status
- Regular
- Notes
- The only difference from the 1996 issue VW Bus is the "Hot Wheels" tampo on the rear wing Production code(s): 0858EA, 1378EA · Volkswagen Drag Bus
Paint: Metalflake Blue; wheels: 5SP (5 Spoke), 10DOT; made in China.
The Volkswagen Drag Bus casting first appeared in 1996 and has 191 releases in our database, most recently in 2025.
The Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary series of 1998 has 29 cars.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus?
The toy number is 18885 (1998). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus from?
It was released in 1998 as a special release outside the numbered mainline, series “Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary”.
Is the Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus a Treasure Hunt?
No, it is a regular release.
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Volkswagen Drag Bus: 191 versions
The 10 closest versions – see all on the casting page.
| Model | Series | Toy # | Color | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Drag Bus18885 · Metalflake Blue | 30th Anniversary Set | 18885 | Metalflake Blue | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus18885 · Metalflake Blue | Hot Wheels 30th Anniversary | 18885 | Metalflake Blue | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag BusMagenta & Black | Model Shop Employee Holiday Releases | Magenta & Black | 1998 | |||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus · color 2White | Model Shop Employee Holiday Releases | White | 1998 | |||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus19690 · Light Blue | Blue Angels Special Edition | 19690 | Light Blue | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus21298 · Dark Blue | United States Air Force Thunderbirds Special Edition | 21298 | Dark Blue | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus19048 · Pearl White | Custom Car Designer | 19048 | Pearl White | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus20961 · Yellow | Jiffy Lube Exclusive | 20961 | Yellow | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus18585 · Light Green | Van de Kamp's | 18585 | Light Green | 1998 | ||
| Volkswagen Drag Bus20774 · Spectraflame Purple & Black | Official Collector's Guide CD-ROM | 20774 | Spectraflame Purple & Black | 1998 |
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