
NOTICE: Due to rising hosting fees, and the sales of the "Hot Wheels VW Bus Guide" that I've recently published, this section will no longer contain values for the Buses. While this was a tough decision on my part, please understand that I have to respect those who have purchased and supported the guides. It didn't make sense to offer a publication for sale AND carry the same values on the website at the same time. Royalties from the books are helping offset hosting fees as well. REST ASSURED that all other Hot Wheels values on NCHWA.com (with the exception of the Treasure Hunts), will continue to be listed as a free service. This section will still be maintained to show all of the VW Bus releases to at least provide a pictorial record and reference.
Liberty Promotions is a diecast company that produces what is referred to as "Code 3" buses. Simply put, Code 3 is a product that is NOT produced in any way by Mattel. Liberty has been very, VERY prolific in issuing the VW Bus, and it doesn't appear they'll stop anytime soon. They've definitely issued some nice ones over the years. All gallery pics are credited to Liberty Promotions, and used with permission. |
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| Issued in May of 2002 in memoriam of the 9/11 tragedies in 2001. Proceeds were donated to 1 of 4 different charities that collectors could choose from. Blue wing version is limited to 1,500. | ![]() | |||
| Same information as above, but the Red wing version was far more limited, with a run of only 500. | ![]() | |||
| Issued in December of 2003. Commissioned by Indian Automotive of Sydney, Australia, who specialize in customizing 1:1 Volkswagen buses. Aluminum enamel finish, with ghost flames and Goodyear Real Rider tires. Regular Run was 900, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 100. Rebel Run issue had a small kangaroo tampo on the rear quarter panels | 100 |
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| Same information as above. Black matte finish, with ghost flames and Goodyear Real Rider tires. Regular Run was 900, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 100. Rebel Run issue had a small kangaroo tampo on the rear quarter panels | 100 |
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| Issued in April of 2004 to commemorate the first-ever Hot Wheels Nationals being held in Texas. Midnight blue with rubber Goodyear Real Riders. 250 were sold at the convention, and the remainder were sold online. Regular run was 1,125, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 125. Rebel Run issue has a small armadillo on it. | 125 |
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| Same information as above. Metallic rust with rubber Goodyear Real Riders. 250 were sold at the convention, and the remainder were sold online. Regular run was 1,125, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 125. Rebel Run issue has a small armadillo on it. | 125 |
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| Issued in August, 2004 as a set, accompanied by a chopper. Metallic "Buffalo" Brown with the official Sturgis Rally Logo. Chrome 5-Spoke deep dish wheels with rubber "Goodyear" tires. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is Metallic "Forest" Green. | 200 |
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| Issued in August, 2004 as a set, accompanied by a chopper. Metallic "Buffalo" Brown with the official Sturgis Rally Logo. Chrome 5-Spoke deep dish wheels with rubber "Goodyear" tires. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is Metallic "Forest" Green. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2004. High-gloss Spooky Purple Paint with three graveyard scenes and a cracked headlight! This model was inadvertently issued with two shades of purple, but this isn't considered in the value. Regular run was 2,500, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 500. Rebel Run issue is the "cat" version. | 200 |
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| Issued in December, 2004. Pink paint deco represents a "funny bus" dragster look from the late ‘60s/early ‘70s era, with aluminum sideskirts and wing. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue has white sideskirts and wing. | 200 |
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| Issued in December, 2004. Green paint deco represents a "funny bus" dragster look from the late ‘60s/early ‘70s era, with aluminum sideskirts and wing. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue has white sideskirts and wing. | 200 |
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| Issued in February, 2005. Orange paint with silver wing, and graphics by Dave Chang. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a steel or aluminum body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in February, 2005. Blue paint with silver wing, and graphics by Dave Chang. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a steel or aluminum body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in May, 2005. "Sea Foam" or aqua body paint and pirate graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a "booty gold" body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in May, 2005. Black Pearl body paint and pirate graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a "booty gold" body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2005 as a set, accompanied by a matching chopper. Metallic magenta with the official Sturgis Rally Logo. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a glossy black body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2005 as a set, accompanied by a matching chopper. Metallic copper with the official Sturgis Rally Logo. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a glossy black body color, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2005. "Pitch Black" paint with spooky witch graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a ZAMAC or "bare" look, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2005. "Pitch Black" paint with spooky dungeon graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a ZAMAC or "bare" look, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in April, 2006. Sky blue paint with surfing and beach graphics. Two surfboards are mounted to the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a "Sun Yellow" body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in April, 2006. Cream/tan paint with surfing and mock woodgrain side panels and surfshop stickers. Two surfboards are mounted to the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a maroon/burgandy body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in May, 2006. "Stealth" grey paint job, with simple bank robber graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a "primer grey" body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in May, 2006. Blue and white paint job, with simple police graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to black and white body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2006. "Revenge Red" paint job, with skull and crossbones/pirate graphics. The headlights have skulls on them. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,000, while Rebel Run #1 is Sterling silver plated, and limited to 150. Rebel Run #2 is 24-Karat gold plated, and limited to 50. Graphics remained the same on all. | 150 50 |
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| Issued in July, 2006. Midnight Black paint job, with skull and crossbones/pirate graphics. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,000, while Rebel Run #1 is Sterling silver plated, and limited to 150. Rebel Run #2 is 24-Karat gold plated, and limited to 50. Graphics remained the same on all. | 150 50 |
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| Issued in August, 2006. "Fire Red" paint job, with Warrior and dragon graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a "Charcoal Black" body and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in August, 2006. "Arctic Ice" paint job, with Viking graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a chrome body and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2006. Chrome body with Frankenstein/Mad Scientist graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a blue chrome body and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2006. "Blood Red" paint on the body with Dracula/victim graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to a red chrome body and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in December, 2006. Green and tan camouflage with P-40/fighter plane graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to white winter camouflage and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in December, 2006. Aluminum paint with "Yankee Gal" graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to "Military Green" and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in January, 2007. Glow-in-the-Dark green paint with alien graphics. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,000, while Rebel Run #1 is "Day-Glo Orange", and limited to 300. Rebel Run #2 is "Bone White" with glow-in-the-dark graphics, and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on all. | 300 200 |
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| Issued in January, 2007. Glow-in-the-Dark green paint with alien graphics. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,000, while Rebel Run #1 is "Day-Glo Orange", and limited to 300. Rebel Run #2 is "Bone White" with glow-in-the-dark graphics, and limited to 200. Graphics remained the same on all. | 300 200 |
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| Issued in February, 2007. Black paint with faux woodgrain sides and flames, along with two flamed surfboards on the roof & Hawaiin surf stickers. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to dark silver paint. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in February, 2007. Purple and orange paint with Stone Gods and Headhunter graphics. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. Rebel Run issue has the purple and orange flipped around. Graphics remained the same on both. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2007. Checkerboard paint scheme with Liberty Legion logo, red muscle car & blue dragster. The regular run is 1,000, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 350. The Rebel Run issue has a "Diecast X" logo, yellow muscle car, & red dragster. | 350 |
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| Issued in July, 2007. Checkerboard paint scheme with Liberty 100th logo, Red Baron & blue coupe. The regular run is 1,000, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 350. The Rebel Run issue has the Liberty Legion logo, blue Red Baron & yellow coupe. | 350 |
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| Issued in October, 2007. "Glowing Orange" paint, with Halloween/Jack-o-Lantern graphics on sides and roof. The regular run is 1,300, while the Rebel Run version is limited to 200. The Rebel Run issue has alternate pumpkin graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in December, 2007. "Green Mist" paint job, with skeleton pirate graphics. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,300, while Rebel Run #1 is Sterling silver plated, and limited to 150. Rebel Run #2 is 24-Karat gold plated, and limited to 50. Graphics remained the same on all. | 150 50 |
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| Issued in December, 2007. "Dark Rum" paint job, with skeleton pirate and map graphics. There were two Rebel Run issues for this model: the regular run is 1,300, while Rebel Run #1 is Sterling silver plated, and limited to 150. Rebel Run #2 is 24-Karat gold plated, and limited to 50. Graphics remained the same on all. | 150 50 |
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| Issued in March, 2008. Cherry paneling, oak paneling, and bamboo trim cover the entire bus. Two surfboards with bamboo deco are mounted to the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to "Bamboozled Burnt" body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in March, 2008. "Deep Ocean Blue" and light blue paint with a Great White on the port side, and Hammerheads on the starboard. Two surfboards with shark and ocean deco are mounted to the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. Rebel Run issue is changed to "Deep Ocean Blue" and black body paint with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in April, 2008 to commemorate the Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals in Chicago. "Asphalt Black" paint with gangster/city graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 400. Rebel Run issue is changed to the "Al Capone Edition." (Al Capone is pictured on the right rear side panel) | 400 |
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| Issued in April, 2008 to commemorate the Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals in Chicago. "Glossy Black" paint with graphics of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 400. Rebel Run issue changed to the "Mrs. O'Leary's Cow Edition." Graphics remained the same, but with a small cow graphic on the upper right rear end of the bus (the cow is rumored to have started the fire when it kicked over a lit oil lantern.) | 400 |
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| Issued in May, 2008. Blue paint with orange/red/yellow flame graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to chrome body. Graphics remained the same. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2008. Matte black paint with red motorcycle and flame graphics. Issued with a matching motorcycle. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to chrome body. Graphics remained the same. | 200 |
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| Issued in August, 2008 in commemoration of Summer Smash, held in Warwick, Rhode Island. "Mellow Yellow" paint with sunburst graphics. Regular run was 1,300, and there were two Rebel Run or "chase" versions. The first Rebel Run is limited to 250 and features a gold chrome body, while Rebel Run number 2 is also limited to 250, featuring a metallic gold body. Graphics remained the same on all. | 250 250 |
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| Issued in September, 2008. "Radioactive Slime" (green) paint with zombie and FEMA graphics, and HAZMAT symbol on headlights. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to "Contaminated Slime" (grey) paint. Graphics remained the same. | 200 |
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| Issued in October, 2008. Black paint scheme with map and highway graphics. Also features a '57 Desoto and '58 Ford on the sides. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to a silver wing, with the number "66" printed on it. Graphics remained the same. | 200 |
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| Issued in January, 2009. Deep Purple paint scheme with lavender glow lightning bolt graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to black paint with blue metalflake, along with electric blue lightning bolts. | 200 |
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| Issued in January, 2009. Green and black body with flame deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to metallic blue and black | 200 |
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| Issued in February, 2009. Matte black paint scheme with Las Vegas and casino graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is changed to a red roof, with the same graphics. | 200 |
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| Issued in March, 2009 in commemoration of the 9th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals. Red, white and blue paint scheme with iconic Washington D.C. graphics. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 400. The Rebel Run issue has the same graphics, but also has a tiny imprint of Abraham Lincoln and 1809-2009 on the rear of the bus. | 400 |
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| Issued in June, 2009. Green with faux woodgrain on the sides, and two surfboards on the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue has pearl white paint, with two surfboards on the roof, with the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in June, 2009. Orange, with hula dancer on the roof, and surfboards mounted to the sides. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue has violet paint with two sufboards on the sides, and the the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in July, 2009. Steel-grey paint with redhead and brunette dancers on the roof. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue has the same deco, but the redhead has been changed to a blonde dancer. | 200 |
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| Issued in August, 2009. Metallic teal paint with flames and Summer Smash 2 deco. Regular run was 1,250, while the Attendee issue was limited to 450. The Rebel Run or "chase" version was 250. The Attendee issue came in black, with the same deco, and the Rebel Run issue came in dark-blue paint, with the same decco. | 450 250 |
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| Issued in September, 2009. Black, with yellow werewolf deco and yellow "wolf eyes" for headlights. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue has the same deco, but with blue werewolf deco and "wolf eyes." | 200 |
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| Issued in November, 2009. Burnt red, with a brown roof and "outlaw" wanted posters of the "Diecast Desperado" and "Blisterpack Jack." Regular run was 1,000, the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 300, and the Titanus run was 200. The Rebel Run issue has the same deco, but with wanted posters of "The Cut-Throat Barber" and "Lethal Souza." The Titanus run featured a silver bison coin on the roof. | 200 200 |
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| Issued in November, 2009. Metallic red/white with "Winter Wagon"/flame deco and green windows. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue metallic green paint with red windows and the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in January, 2010. Copper-plated body, with "Gear Head"/gear deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is gold-plated, with the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in March, 2010. Black fade to silver, with flames and DSC deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is silver fade to black, with the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in March, 2010, commemorating the 2010 Diecast Super Convention. Sky-blue to white fade, with flames and "DSC" deco. Regular run was 1,000, the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 250 and the Attendee run was also 250. The Rebel Run issue is purple to black fade, with the same deco and the Attendee run is Spectra Pink, with the same deco.. | 250 250 |
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| Issued in April, 2010, in commemoration of the 10th Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals. Black, with steamboat and archway deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 400. The Rebel Run issue is the same color and deco, but has a hidden image of Mark Twain. | 400 |
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| Issued in June, 2010, in commemoration of the 1st Magical Weekend of Cars in Orlando, FL. Purple/white, with "2010 Magical Weekend" deco. Regular run was 1,300, the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 250, and the Charity Run was 250. The Rebel Run issue is blue/white, with the same deco, and the Charity Run is green/white, with the same deco. | 250 250 |
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| Issued in July, 2010. Aqua paint with stripe/"Aqua-Haulic" deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run (Choco-Haulic) issue is brown with stripe/"Choco-Haulic" deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in August, 2010, in commemoration of Summer Smash 3, held in Warwick, Rhode Island. White, with cars surfing on a wave, and two surfboards mounted on the roof. Regular run was 1,250, the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 250, and the Attendee version was 500. The Rebel Run issue is "Bonzer Blue," with the same deco, and the Attendee version is "Offshore Orange," with the same deco. | 250 500 |
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| Issued in September, 2010, in commemoration of the 1st Canada Diecast Convention in Niagara Falls, ON. White body with maple leaf deco. Regular run was 1,250, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 250. The Rebel Run issue is black, with the same deco. | 250 |
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| Issued in October, 2010. Black chrome body with "ghost flames." Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is silver chrome, with the same deco. | 200 |
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| Issued in November, 2010. Blue/white body with "USA"/eagle deco. Regular run was 888, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 88. The Rebel Run issue is chrome blue/white, with the same deco. | 88 |
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| Issued in December, 2010. Blue body with "Winter Wagon"/icicle deco. Regular run was 1,300, while the Rebel Run or "chase" version was 200. The Rebel Run issue is white, with the same deco. | 200 |
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