Bugeye

==Description==
The Bugeye is a Hot Wheels casting designed by Larry Wood which debuted in the 1971 Hot Wheels range of vehicles. It is a wedge shaped car with a divided seating section which inspires its name. It features an opening engine compartment in the rear which can be found with or without power bugle scoops
For its initial release, it was manufactured in both the USA and Hong Kong in various Spectraflame colours from 1971 to 1972. USA releases of the Bugeye all have clear glass and white interiors, and could be found with either the scooped or smooth engine cover. Hong Kong releases all have blue tinted glass and dark interiors and can only found with the scooped engine cover.
1971 versions came packaged on a 'California Custom Miniatures' card with either artwork of the Mantis or Custom Otto and came with a plastic 'Collector's Button'. It was also manufactured in 1972 and came packaged on a 'Drivin Gear' card without the 'collectors button'.
The Bugeye was also released in 1973 as a Shell Promo, a giveaway promotional car handed out to customers at Shell service stations. As with other 1973 cars, it lost its Spectraflame paint which was replaced with enamel paint. These releases were manufactured in Hong Kong and as such, had blue tinted windows and dark interiors just like their 1971 counterparts. As with many 1973 vehicles, the Bugeye was found with the new-style 'Hole-Through' Redline wheels on the front and the older 'Capped' style Redline wheels on the rear. 
The Bugeye was also manufactured by CIPSA in Mexico, these versions are very hard to find and are usually in poor condition. (More information below).
The Bugeye has not been seen since 1973.
==USA Versions==
The Bugeye has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year	Series 	Color / Tampo 	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations 	Photo
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Blue 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light 'Apple' Green	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Pink 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Rose 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Gold 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	Rare 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Orange 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	6178 	USA 	Very Rare, Pre-Production only	
==Hong Kong Versions==
The Bugeye has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year	Series 	Color / Tampo 	Base Color / Type	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country 	Notes / Variations	Photo
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Aqua 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Blue 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Green 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Light Green	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Magenta 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Purple 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	Rare 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Red 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
1971	1971 Hot Wheels	Spectraflame Yellow 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	6178 	Hong Kong	 	
==1973 Shell Promo Versions==
The Bugeye has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Year	Series 	Color / Tampo 	Base Color / Type	Window Color 	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy # 	Country 	Notes / Variations	Photo
1973	Shell Promo	Fluorescent Lime 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Fluorescent Green	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Fluorescent Pink 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Enamel Dark Blue 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Enamel Light Blue	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Enamel Red 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
1973	Shell Promo	Enamel Yellow 	Unpainted / Metal	Tinted (Blue)	Dark 	RL 	Shell05	Hong Kong	 	
==CIPSA Versions==
In the early 1970's, the Bugeye was manufactured by CIPSA in Mexico for the Mexican market using the scooped engine cover casting. These versions differ from the regular versions in a couple of small ways. The interior is a stark white compared to the creamier white of the 1971 USA versions, and the glass is clear but appears to have a very pale blue tint. Despite being manufactured in Mexico, they are still marked with 'Hong Kong' on the base.
The Bugeye has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Color 	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Country 	Notes / Variations	Photo
Enamel Dark Blue 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	Hong Kong	 	
Gold 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	Hong Kong	 	
Gold 	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	BW 	Hong Kong	 	
Enamel Light Green	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	RL 	Hong Kong	 	
Enamel Light Green	Unpainted / Metal	Clear 	White 	BW 	Hong Kong	 	
==Gallery==
BugeyeHKAqua.jpg|Hong Kong Aqua
BugeyeHoodOpen2.jpg|Hood Opened
BugeyeHoodOpen.jpg|Close-up of engine detail
Bugeye4.jpg
Bugeye1.jpg
Bugeye2.jpg
Bugeye3.jpg
Bugeye5.jpg
File:Bugeye Light Green Shell.jpg|Shell Promo in package
USA Base.jpg|U.S.A. Base
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