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Scorchers
Hot Wheels Exploder 1981
The Hot Wheels Exploder was released in 1981 in the Special lines line (Scorchers), toy number 1598.
- 1981 · Special lines
- 1598
- Toy #
- 1598
- Series
- Scorchers
- Year
- 1981
- Product line
- Special lines · Scorchers
- Casting
- Exploder (Scorchers)
- Designer
- Larry Wood, Bob Rosas
- Color
- White
- Tampo
- Orange and purple flames
- Base
- Black / Plastic
- Window
- Chrome
- Interior
- N.A.
- Wheels
- 8SP · 8 Spoke
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Regular
Further special lines such as 100% Hot Wheels, Showcase, Flying Colors, Pull-Back Speeders, RacerVerse and Legends Tour.
Paint: White; wheels: 8SP (8 Spoke); made in Hong Kong.
The Exploder (Scorchers) casting first appeared in 1981 and has 2 releases in our database.
The Scorchers series of 1981 has 4 castings, listed here in 8 releases.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the toy number of the Hot Wheels Exploder?
The toy number is 1598 (1981). It is printed on the back of the card.
Which series is the Hot Wheels Exploder from?
It was released in 1981 in the Special lines line, series “Scorchers”.
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Exploder (Scorchers): 2 versions
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