Swingin’ Wing

Casting Comparison: 

The U.S. version of the Swingin’ Wing has two clear canopies, a white adjustable wing, tail pipes in the rear that slide out to reveal a metal engine and the interior was available in white in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded.

The Hong Kong version has two blue tinted canopies, a white adjustable wing, tail pipes in the rear that slide out to reveal a metal engine and the interior was available in black in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded.

U.S.                                     H.K.

Light Green                        Light Green

Magenta                             Red

Yellow                                 Green

Red                                      Blue

Rose                                    Yellow

Blue                                     Aqua

Green                                  Magenta

Aqua

Salmon Pink

Hot Pink

Purple

Casting Details: 

Part of the Spoilers series, this casting was only produced in Hong Kong and has blue tinted windows, a matte black painted roof, a single white stripe that runs across the cowl, roof and rear deck, a white circle printed with a number ranging from 1 through 9 on the doors and the interior was available in assorted colors in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded. A water slide decal sheet was included which consisted of sponsor logos. 

H.K.         

Blue

Red

Green

Aqua

Orange

Copper

Olive

Purple

Casting Details: 

Part of the Heavyweights series, this casting was only produced in Hong Kong and has a blue tinted wrap-around windshield, a white tow boom and metal tow hook that is stowed by two holes in the yellow truck bed and the interior was available in assorted colors in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded. A clear label that is placed on both sides has the Hot Wheels logo and the words “TOW SERVICE” printed on it.   

H.K.

Aqua

Blue

Green

Red

Lime

Orange

Olive

Copper

Light Green

Purple

Yellow

Magenta

Rose

Hot Pink

Casting Comparison: 

The U.S. version of the Tri Baby has clear windows, a lift up rear engine cover with flat black painted louvers and the interior was available in white in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded.

The Hong Kong version has blue tinted windows, a lift up rear engine cover with flat black painted louvers and the interior was available mostly in dark brown in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded.

Casting Essentials: 

Hong  Kong castings can be found with a white interior and are considered rare. A premium is added to value. The body of the U.S. casting extends to the rear of the car where the Hong Kong stops just behind the windows.

U.S.                       H.K.

Light Green          Light Green

Yellow                   Yellow

Red                        Red

Green                    Green

Rose                      Blue

Blue                      Aqua

Magenta              Magenta  

Salmon Pink

Hot Pink

Aqua

Casting Comparison: 

The U.S. version of the Whip Creamer has a clear sliding canopy, an orange plastic turbine that spins when you blow on the rear and the interior was available in black in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded. 

The Hong Kong version has a blue tinted sliding canopy, an orange plastic turbine that spins when you blow on the rear and the interior was available mostly in dark brown in which the dashboard and steering wheel are molded.

Casting Details: 

Both Hong Kong castings and U.S. castings can be found with a white interior and are considered rare. A premium is added to value. 

Note:

Please note that light blue examples are fades or a light application of blue - true light blue does not exist.

U.S.                       H.K.    

Light Green          Blue

Yellow                   Green

Red                        Yellow

Lime                      Red

Green                    Aqua

Rose                      Purple 

Magenta

Hot Pink

Aqua

Purple

Blue

Salmon Pink