|  **VW Bug**  
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**Debut Series** |  1989 Hot Wheels  
**Produced** |  1989 - Present Day   
**Designer** |  Larry Wood  
  
  


## Description

The **VW Bug** is a Hot Wheels casting based on a 1953 - 1957 VW Bug and was created by Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood. It was released into the line-up in 1989. Although this is not the first Bug to be in the Hot Wheels line-up. The Original bugs were released as part of the "Sweet Sixteen" 1968. Although the Custom Volkswagen was issued in two different country's back then and were very different from each other. This resembles the Hong Kong casting. There was its other famous striped cousin the Volkswagen (1974) which more resembles the US version of the Custom Volkswagen. 

It's official name, as decreed by Hot Wheels, is now known as Volkswagen Beetle.(please put a date on this) 

## Versions

The **VW Bug** has come out in the following versions: 

**Col #** | **Year** | **Series** | **Body Color** | **Tampo** | **Chassis Color / Type** | **Window Color** | **Interior Color** | **Wheel Type** | **Cast#** | **Country** | **Notes / Type** | **Photo**  
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---  
65 | 1989 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Turquoise / Magenta Line | Magenta, Orange and Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia | Experimental Card & All Blue card |   
65 | 1990 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Turquoise / Blue Line | Blue, Orange and Yellow Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | BW | 7671 | Malaysia |   
065 | 1991 | Hot Wheel | Enamel Cherry Red | White,lt.blue Yellow Flames | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BW | Malaysia |   
1991 | Park 'n Plates | Yellow | Blue, Green and Orange Stripes | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | BW | 9225 | Malaysia |   
1991 | Getty Gas Station Promotional | Enamel Yellow Green | Red & Yellow, White "GETTY" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Yellow | BW | Malaysia | Baggie |   
171 | 1992 | Hot Wheels | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | BW | 0453 | Malaysia | Blue Card |   
171 | 1995 | Hot Wheels | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow & Orange Hood, Roof, Sides | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Red | 7SP | 0453 | Malaysia |   
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow,Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Gray | BW | 13280 | Malaysia |   
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Gray | **7SP** | Malaysia |   
293 | 1995 | Pearl Driver Series | Pearl Pink | Yellow, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Gray | **5SP** | Malaysia |   
1995 | 1995 Hot Wheels  | Metallic Purple | Light Green, Yellow and Orange Hood, Roof and Sides | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Red | 3SP | Malaysia |   
357 | 1995 | 1995 Treasure Hunts 5/12 | Flour. Green | Unpainted Metal | Clear | Purple | TW | 13353 | Malaysia |   
398 | 1996 | Mod Bod Series #3 | Blue | Green, Yellow and Purple | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Green | 7SP | 15240 | Malaysia |   
543 | 1997 | Biff! Bam! Boom! Series | Metallic Dark Green | Red, Yellow, Black and White, with "KA SPLAT", "THWAACK", "SWAT" | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | 5SP | 16917 | Malaysia |   
731 | 1998 | Artistic License Series | Pearl White | Dark Blue, Black, Red, and Light Green Roof, Sides, Red Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Light Blue tint | Black | 5DOT | 18797 | Malaysia |   
731 |  1998 | Artistic License Series |  ZAMAC |  Black Hot Wheels |  Unpainted / Metal |  Clear |  Green | 5DOT |  18797 | 500 run for 1998 convention |   
962 | 1999 | Surf 'N Fun Series | Metallic Blue | Yellow Green, White, Dk. Blue Corals "Olas del Sol" | Unpainted / Metal | Smoked | White | 5SP | Malaysia |   
  
## 2000 and up Versions

The **VW Bug** has come out in the following versions: 

**Col #** | **Year** | **Series** | **Body Color** | **Tampo** | **Chassis Color / Type** | **Window Color** | **Interior Color** | **Wheel Type** | **Cast#** | **Country** | **Notes / Type** | **Photo**  
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---  
175 | 2001 | 2001 Hot Wheels | Primer Brown | Red, Orange, Yellow, Flames Black Hot Wheels logo | Silver Painted / Metal | Clear | Red | 5DOT | 53718 | China |   
16 / 16 | 2002 | Automobile Milestones #16 | Enamel Black | White Mtfl.Gold, Pin stripes, White Black Calif. Plate, Milestones Series Logo on Roof | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | GYRR | 55940 | Thailand |   
#3 | 2003 | 100% Preferred Volkswagen | Neon Orange | Black Side Panel Paint With Orange to Yellow Flames Above it, Flames are Outlined in Dark Blue, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia |   
#3 | 2003 | 100% Preferred Volkswagen | Metallic Plum | Black Side Panel Paint With Orange to Yellow Flames Above it, Flames are Outlined in Dark Blue, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | RRPrf | B2258 | Malaysia |   
2003 | Hall of Fame Tin Set | Orange | 5SP | C3638 |   
2003 | Hall of Fame - Greatest Rides | Metallic Yellow Green | "Peace and Love", "Flower Power" Slide Decals, To Many Colors to Single Out, Beautifully Done, Red Tail Lights Outlined in Black | Unpainted / Metal | Slight Smoke | Beige | RLRR5SP | B0942 | Malaysia |   
2003 | Robo Zoo 5-Pack | Pearl Yellow | Robotic Monkey with Nails in its Head on Sides is Metallic Aqua, Metallic Pink and Black. "ROBO" in Black, "ZOO" in Gray Outline, Hot Wheels Logo is Gray | Enamel Black / Metal | Clear | Black | 5SP | 57036 | Malaysia |   
2004 | 2004 Holiday Rods | Red | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand |   
2004 | 2004 Holiday Rods | Light Blue | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand |   
2004 | 2004 Holiday Rods | Green | White scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand |   
2004 | 2004 Holiday Rods | White | Red scallops on sides and peace symbol on hood | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | RRPrf | H4681 | Thailand |   
184 | 2005 | Mystery Cars 1/4 | White | Black "Hot Wheels" tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | GYRR | Malaysia |   
184 | 2005 | Kar Keepers | Black | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand |   
184 | 2005 | Kar Keepers | Metalflake Blue | White Fenders, with White tampos | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Chrome | 5SP | J0413 | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Blue | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Green | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Orange | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Red | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Pink | White stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
2005 | Classics Series-1 | Spectraflame Gold | Black stripes top and side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Redline 5SP | Thailand |   
197 | 2006 | Basic Line | Black Enamel | Orange, and Yellow Designs are Outlined in White, Black Body Color is Incorporated as a Second Outline Color, Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal | Red Tinted | Black | Gold Y5 | Malaysia |   
197 | 2006 | Basic Line | Pearl White | Dark Blue, Medium Blue, and White Body Color is Incorporated into the Design, Black and Pale Light Green are Used as Outline Colors. Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only | Unpainted / Metal | Slightly Smoked | Black | 5SP | Malaysia |   
2006 | 2006 Super Chromes Series | Chrome | Yellow, Red and Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black over White Oval | Chromed / Metal | Clear | Red | Redline 5SP | K4766 | Malaysia |   
2006 | 2006 Flying Customs Series | Metallic Blue | Orange, Pale Gray and Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Black Over Pale Gray Oval | Unpainted / Metal | Light Blue Tinted | White | RL5SP | L5860 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive |   
2006 | 2006 Flying Customs Series | Metalflake Red | Metalflake Silver, Black Side Tampos, "68" on Doors in Yellow Over Black Oval | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5867 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive |   
2006 | 2006 Super Chromes Series | Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | Red Stripe 5SP | K4755 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive |   
2006 | 2006 Super Chromes Series | Gold Chrome | Yellow to Red Comic Book Flames are Outlined In White | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Black | RL5SP | L5856 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive |   
Box Set | 2007 | Top 40 Years of Hot Wheels | Metallic Antifreeze Green | Magenta, Orange and Yellow Designs on Sides and Roof | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Bone | BW | M0543 | Malaysia |   
2007 | 2007 Super Chromes Series | Chrome | Blue, White Stars Flag Flaming on side | Unpainted / Metal | Red | Black | RL5SP | Malaysia |   
2008 | Since '68 Series | Metallic Brown | Enamel Gray and Enamel Dark Brown Curved Side Stripe Design, Silver Window Trim, Silver Stripe on Hood, Painted Tail Lights | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | WW | M1547 | Thailand |   
2008 | Since '68 Series | Metallic Light Blue | White, Blue Strip on side | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | WW | Malaysia |   
129 | 2008 | 2008 Team: Volkswagen | Flat Black | Side Panels and Door Panels are Gray With Red and Black Pin Stripe Accents | Unpainted / Metal | Red Tinted | Black | 5SP | Malaysia |   
N / A | 2009 | Volkswagen 5-Pack | Red | Black sides w/Yellow and Orange flames outlined in blue | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | 5SP | Thailand | Features tampo scheme from the 2003 Preferred VW |   
N / A | 2010 | 3 Kings Day | Dark Blue | White and Gold Graphics, "3 Kings Day 2010", VW Logo, Hot Wheels Logo | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Gold | Gold 5SP |  R7880  | Thailand |   
2011 | The Hot Ones | Mtflk. Aqua Blue | Orange and White tampos on sides, hood and roof | Unpaited / Metal | Clear | Orange | HO | W1566 | Thailand |   
2011 | The Hot Ones \- Classic Machines Set | Dark Red | Gold | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | Beige | HO | W3702 | Thailand | 6-Pack Exclusive |   
2011 | Garage - Volkswagen | Matte Black and Metalflake Magenta | White, Orange and Magenta flames on sides | Unpaited / Metal | Tinted | Dk. Red | WWRRS | T8338 | Malaysia |   
1 / 6 | 2011 | Hot wheels Garage - Volkswagen | White and Metalflake Yellow | Light and trim details | Unpainted / Metal | Tinted | Blackj | RRS | T8255 | Malaysia |   
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard | Metallic Green | White Scallops with silver pinstripes | Unpainted / Metal | Dark Tint | Dark Grey | White Walled MD RR | W4596 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): E38 |   
2013 | Retro Entertainment | Yellow | (Footloose) |   
191 / 250 | 2014 | HW Workshop - All Stars | White | #53 on front, rear, and side, red and blue stripes on top. | Unpainted / Metal | Dark Tint | White | White 5SP | BFD65 | Malaysia | Base Code(s): F36, F40 |   
2014 | Retro Entertainment | Bone White | Bone White, w/Silver roof, Red & Blue stripes across top, '53' on sides, hood, & rear. | Unpainted / Metal | Clear | White | BoneWhite/HubRR | BDT90 | Malaysia | Base Code: F43 |   
26 | 2015 | HW City - Art Cars | Pink | Yellow and lime on hood, yellow and orange on top, yellow, lime, blue, orange with "No War" sign on both sides | Unpainted / Metal | Blue | Blue | MC5 blue in front axle and yellow in back axle | 7671 | Malaysia | Base code: G47 |   
  
##  Gallery 

1998-731 Convention ZAMAC 1/500

How Wheels garage VW Bettle 01/06

1989 Exp card . First issue of this new casting

Getty Promo.

Volkswagen Beetle herbie 53

VW Beetle 2015