Hot Bird

About this casting

Hot Bird is a Hot Wheels first listed in 1978. TDG has 6 linked variation pages for it so far.

What to check before you match it

• Check the wheels and the base before you lock the match.
• Compare body color, stripes, tampo, and side print.
• Use a front photo, side photo, rear photo, and base photo when you can.
• If the car is carded or boxed, compare the package, collector number, and barcode too.
• If you still are not sure, save it as a candidate and keep gathering proof.

What TDG has so far

• 6 variation pages linked
• Release years on file: 1989 to 2021
• Series on file: 1996 Hot Wheels, 2006 Open Stock, Super Treasure Hunts
• Image status: Owned exact image on file
• Research confidence: Medium

Known variations

6 variation pages are linked right now. Release years on file: 1989, 1996, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2021.

• Hot Bird – 1989
• Hot Bird – 1996 #469 1996 Hot Wheels
• Hot Bird – 2006 (2nd Color) 2006 Open Stock
• Hot Bird – 2008 #165 Super Treasure Hunts
• Hot Bird – 2010 #210 (2nd Color) Race World - Volcano
• Hot Bird – 2021 #249 Muscle Mania

Next step

Start with the casting page if you only know the basic car. Move to the variation page when you can confirm wheels, base, color, and package details.

• Open the value page
• Use photo ID
• Save it to your garage