Volkswagen Type 181

==Description==
The Volkswagen Type 181 "Kurierwagen" (German for "Messenger Car"), popularly known in the United Kingdom as the Trekker (Type 182 in all right-hand drive markets), in the United States as the Thing, and in Mexico as the Safari, was a small military vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1969 to 1983, although civilian sales stopped in 1980. It was based in part on Volkswagen's Beetle Type I, and was a continuation and improvement over the Kübelwagen, which had been used by the German military during World War II. Like the Beetle upon which it was based, the Volkswagen Type 181 it is rear-engined with an air-cooled engine.
In 2016, the tooling for the Type 181 was changed while the Volkswagen 5-Pack was being produced. In the middle of the production run, the Type 181's bumpers were made to be part of the base; due to that, it is possible to find two variants of the pack, where the Type 181 has either metal or plastic bumpers.
==Versions==
The Volkswagen Type 181 has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # 	Year	Series 	Body Color 	Top Color'	Tampo 	Base Color/Type	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type 	Toy #	Country 	Notes 	Photo
017/190	2009	2009 New Models17/42 	Satin Tan 	Black 	Orange, Red and Silver taillights, Silver headlights, and logo on hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	OH5 	N4020	Malaysia	Base Code(s): A48, A49, A50, B02, B03 	
017/190	2009	2009 New Models17/42 	Orange 	Tan 	Orange, Red and Silver taillights, Silver headlights, and logo on hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	OH5 	N4020	Malaysia	Base Code(s): B10, B11, B12, B14 	
017/190	2009	2009 New Models17/42 	Blue 	Black 	Orange, Red and Silver taillights, Silver headlights, and logo on hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Grey 	OH5 	N4020	Malaysia	Base Code(s): B35, B36, B37 	75px
017/190	2009	2009 New Models17/42 	Blue 	Black 	Orange, Red and Silver taillights, Silver headlights, and logo on hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Clear 	Grey 	5SP 	N4020	Malaysia	Base Code(s): B38, B43 	75px
017/190	2009	2009 New Models17/42 	Blue 	Black 	Orange, Red and Silver taillights, Silver headlights, and logo on hood 	Chrome/Plastic 	Tinted (Pink)	Grey 	5SP 	N4020	Malaysia	Pink window variationBase Code(s): B41 	
150/244	2011	Faster Than Ever10/10 	Satin Antifreeze 	Black 	Greenish Gold w/ Black stripes, Detailed headlights and logo 	Grey/Plastic 	Tinted 	Black 	FTE 	T9857	Malaysia	Target card release includes 2 Car BandsBase Code(s): D04, D05, D06, D07, D09, D10, D11, D13, D14, D21	75px
150/244	2011	Faster Than Ever10/10 	Metalflake Copper	Black 	White w/ Black stripes, Detailed headlights and logo 	Grey/Plastic 	Tinted 	Black 	FTE2 	V5211	Malaysia	Base Code(s): D30, D34, D36, D37 	
 	2012	Team Hot Wheels Top Rides: Green Driver Picks	Metalflake Copper	Black 	White w/ Black stripes, Detailed headlights and logo 	Grey/Plastic 	Tinted 	Black 	TRAP5 	Y3736	Malaysia	Base Code(s): card code/date 0062N 	
 	2012	Hot Wheels Boulevard: Underdogs 	Flat Olive 	Tan 	few Detail; cross on sides; SKU from first and Boulevard release on front Bumper	ZAMAC 	Clear 	Green 	Chrome Rim OliveDDRR 	W4644	Malaysia	Base Code(s): E13, E14 	
 	2016	Volkswagen 5-Pack 	Red 	Black 	Black detailing and Hot Wheels logo on sides 	Grey/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Chrome rim, Black MC5	DJD20	Thailand	Base code(s): H50, J02 	
 	2016	Volkswagen 5-Pack 	Red 	Black 	Black detailing and Hot Wheels logo on sides 	Grey/Plastic 	Clear 	Black 	Chrome rim, Black MC5	DJD20	Thailand	Updated toolingBase code(s): J08, J23 	
==2009 card ==
From the back of the 2009 card:
Born: 1972
Birthplace: Wolfsburg, Germany
Designer: Volkswagen Group
Specialty: With an exposed rear engine and rounded headlights, this "Thing" was made for every "type" of utility work.
==Gallery ==
Type181 nm 09 LR Thomas.jpg|Back of 2009 New Models Version
Typ 181.JPG
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1510.JPG|2009
1650.JPG|2009
175.jpg|2011
17400.jpg|2011
DSCN3817.JPG
E14B0AE7-5F8D-415E-A9E8-00CEAF53F7B7.jpeg|DJD20 - 2016 Volkswagen 5-pk, Initial variation
E7A4F114-4A5D-4686-BB10-436BDC55018F.jpeg|DJD20 - 2016 Volkswagen 5-pk, Initial variation (Red bumpers)
25A3C6C3-5CD6-4BB3-9C85-5920FDF8E730.jpeg|DJD20 - 2016 Volkswagen 5-pk, Initial variation (Red bumpers)
4837EAA8-1EF6-4774-BC35-C79B23CF8FD3.jpeg|DJD20 - 2016 Volkswagen 5-pk, Initial variation
L1200050.JPG|VW type 181 by Baffalie
L1200051.JPG|VW type 181 by Baffalie
L1200052.JPG|VW type 181 by Baffalie
L1200179.JPG|VW type 181 by Baffalie
L1200180.JPG|VW type 181 by Baffalie
2016 VW Type 181 VW 5 pack.JPG
Typ 181 chrome wheels.jpg|Typ 181 brown with chrome wheels
Typ 181 chrome wheels 2 .jpg|Typ 181 brown with chrome wheels (2)
2011-Target Team HW Y3736 Type 181 Trap5 ref-2.jpg|Y3736 Trap5
2011-Target Team HW Y3736 Type 181 Trap5 ref-2-1.jpg|Y3736 Target Exclusive Card
2009-017 Volkswagen Type 181 Tan oh5 Snowflake.jpg|VWs are made for freezing temperatures and Snow driving 
==External links==
*Volkswagen 5-Pack: VOLKSWAGEN TYPE 181
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