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Product details
1:64 Scale Die-Cast Metal collectible. Whether you are a collector or love playing with them, this is a brand that brings out the kid in all of us. Collect all your favorites. Recommended for ages 3+
Die-Cast Metal
Recommended for ages 3+
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Description
Will the Real Flying Color paint please stand up?!? The El Rey Special runs a close race for castings with the most alternative colors.
The El Rey Special was originally released in 1974, with enamel paint and the new Flying Colors tampo. Early versions can be found with capped rear wheels and were released in the '74 style blister-pack. It is unsure which was issued first in 1974, the Light enamel Green or Dark enamel Blue; this was such a short run before the casting change to the Formula P.A.C.K. It is hard to trace the history of the name. The fact that the Formula Pack showed up mid- to late-1975 in the 6-pack, means the El Rey Special was only made for about a year and half.
The Formula P.A.C.K. was released in 1976 or so it has been thought. In 1975 Mattel started releasing the 6-Pack again, the set Streak Machines was released with the El Rey Special in 1975, but it also is found with the Formula P.A.C.K in 1975 6-Pack. It would seem that this casting had some retooling due to some nose issue and was released early in the 6-Pack. Then released in the line-up of 1976. It has also been released under the name of Malibu Grand Prix (1982) and Lightning Gold (1985). This cast was a Retool of the El Rey Special (1974), with only modifications to the nose of the body. The Formula P.A.C.K was more readily available with Redlines than Blackwalls in 1977. With a complete tampo change for 1978.
 
Specifications
Brand: Hot Wheels
Made by Mattel Inc.
UPC:   746775024833
 
Year
Series
Color
Tampo
Base/Color
Window Color
Interior Color
Wheels Type
Toy #
Country
Note
2012
The Hot Ones
Black
Yellow & Gold stripes, "8", "El Rey Special"
Unpainted / Metal
N/A
Unpainted / Metal
Gold BW
W3785
Thailand
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Condition/Shipping Info
Car Sealed New MINT Condition in Package. Packaging May have slight storage Shelf Wear on edges from Manufacturer. See Pictures for better Determination as they are part of the description. - Item is Limited Edition. Hardly available at stores. Very Hard to Find.
 
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Warnings
For Ages 3+
This toy is not suitable for ages under 3 years. It contains one or more of the following items: marbles, small ball, or small parts.
 
BIN # 167