Bumblebee
The VW Bug & Volkswagen (later UK only card name) 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. This is not the first Bug to be in the Hot Wheels line-up; the Original Bugs or Beetles were released as part of the 1968 "Sweet Sixteen". Although the Custom Volkswagen was issued in two different countries back then and were very different from each other, this resembles the Hong Kong casting. There was it’s other famous striped cousin the Volkswagen (1974) which more resembles the US version of the Custom Volkswagen. In 2007, the VW Bug was renamed to the Volkswagen Beetle. The casting features the same toy number, 7671, as the Chevy Monza 2+2.
Releases
2025
Mystery Models (Series 2)
Flat Olive Green
details
Tampo: Black, brown, & white tampos, "1" on hood and sides; Base: Dark Brown/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Tan; Wheel: Dark Brown Tires, Chrome Copper 5SP; Country: Malaysia; Notes: Base code(s): U11N
2025
Mystery Models
Dark Green
JCL13 2024 · #186
HW Screen Time
Yellow
HTB35 details
Tampo: Red Autobot symbol on front trunk, taillights & small red HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Black; Wheel: 5SP; Made in: Malaysia; ''Named Bumblebee''''Alternate base with Bumblebee's head''Base code(s): T12, T13, T14, T16, T17, T18
2024 · #186
HW Screen Time
Metalflake gold
HTF09 details
Tampo: Black Autobot symbol on front trunk, taillights & small black HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Smoke tint; Interior: Black; Wheel: DD8 Black, Gold rim; Made in: Malaysia; ''Named Bumblebee''''Alternate base with Bumblebee's head''Base code(s): T29, T31, T32, T33, T34
2023
Multi-Pack Exclusives
Turquoise
2023
HW Design Lab 5-Pack
Red
details
Tampo: Pink, Turquoise, White & Yellow graphics, small White HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Blue; Wheel: White 5SP; Country: Indonesia; Notes: Base code(s): S02, S05, S08
2023
Themed 2-Packs
HMC72
details
Tampo: Base code(s): S12
2023
HW Design Lab 5-Pack
Red
HLY72 details
Base code(s): S02, S05
2022 · #042
Compact Kings
Metalflake Dark Blue
HCV26 details
Tampo: Wood panels, Door handles, HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Beige; Wheel: Chrome RSW; Made in: Malaysia; Base Code(s): P38, P39, P40, P41, P42, P43
2022 · #042
Red Edition
Metalflake Olive Green
HCY59 details
Tampo: Wood panels, Door handles, HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Brown; Wheel: Chrome RSW; Made in: Malaysia; Base Code(s): P52, R03, R04, R05
2022 · #042
Compact Kings
Black
HCW88 details
Tampo: Wood Panels, door handles, small Red Hot Wheels Logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Red; Wheel: Red Chrome Rim OH5 Black; Made in: Malaysia; ''Target Exclusive''Base code(s): P46
2022 · #042
Red Edition
Metalflake Olive Green
HCY58 details
Tampo: Wood panels, Door handles, HW logo; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Clear; Interior: Brown; Wheel: Chrome RSW; Made in: Malaysia; Base Code(s): P52, R03, R04, R05
2021 · #096
Holiday Racers
Metallic Red
GRY79 details
Tampo: Beige, gold & dark red heart-like designs on hood, sides & top; beige "Valentine" & "0214" on sides; beige "Love", "2021" & HW logo on top.; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Tinted (Amber); Interior: Gold; Wheel: Brown Tire. Gold AeroDisc; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): N40, N42, N43, N44, N47, N48, N49
2021 · #096
Holiday Racers
ZAMAC
GTD22 details
Tampo: Beige, gold & dark red heart-like designs on hood, sides & top; beige "Valentine" & "0214" on sides; beige "Love", "2021" & HW logo on top.; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Tinted (Amber); Interior: Gold; Wheel: Chrome RedAeroDisc; Made in: Malaysia; ''Walmart Exclusive'' Base code(s): N44, P06
2021 · #096
Holiday Racers
Metalflake White
GTC73 details
Tampo: Beige, gold & dark red heart-like designs on hood, sides & top; beige "Valentine" & "0214" on sides; beige "Love", "2021" & HW logo on top.; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Tinted (Amber); Interior: Red; Wheel: Red Tire, Gold AeroDisc; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): P08, P09, P10, P11, P12
2021 · #096
Holiday Racers
ZAMAC
GRY79GTD22GTC73 details
Tampo: Beige, gold & dark red heart-like designs on hood, sides & top; beige "Valentine" & "0214" on sides; beige "Love", "2021" & HW logo on top.; Base: Chrome/Plastic; Window: Tinted (Amber); Interior: Gold; Wheel: Chrome RedAeroDisc; Made in: Malaysia; ''Walmart Exclusive'' Base code(s): N44, P06
2018 · #262364
Checkmate
FJX62FJY49 2018
Mexico Convention
White
FPN26 2018 · #262
Checkmate
Black
FJX62 details
Tampo: Chess board pattern & "Pawn" on top & sides, rook chess piece design on top. Red stripes on sides & hood; Base: Unpainted/Metal; Window: Red; Interior: Chrome; Wheel: OH5; Made in: Malaysia; ''Volkswagen Beetle''Base code(s): L12, L13, L15, L17, L18
2018 · #364
Checkmate
Metallic White
FJY49 details
Tampo: Chess board pattern & "Pawn" on top & sides, rook chess piece design on top. Red stripes on sides & hood; Base: Unpainted/Metal; Window: Red; Interior: Chrome; Wheel: PR5; Made in: Malaysia; ''Volkswagen Beetle''Base code(s): L24, L25, L26, L28, L29, L30, L32, L38
2014
Mexico Convention
details
''Code 3''
2012
Boulevard: Big Hits
Green, White
W4596 details
Base code(s):
2012
Mexico Convention
Black
details
''Code 3''''Seller's Set''
2011
Mexico Convention
White
details
''Code 3''
2010
Mexico Convention
Burgundy
details
''Code 3''
2008 · #129
Team: Volkswagen
Matte Black
M6903 details
Tampo: Side Panels & Door Panels are Cream with Red & Black Pinstripes; Base: Unpainted/Metal; Window: Red Tint; Interior: Black; Wheel: 5SP; Made in: Malaysia; Base code(s): A27, A29, A30, A32, A33, A35, A36, A37, A41, A44, A45
2006 · #197
Open Stock
Black Enamel
J8028 details
Tampo: Orange, & Yellow Designs are Outlined in White, Black Body Color is Incorporated as a Second Outline Color, Designs are on Sides of Vehicle Only; Base: Unpainted/Metal; Window: Red Tinted; Interior: Black; Wheel: Gold Y5; Made in: Malaysia; ''Also released on Walmart exclusive Red Card''
2005 · #184
Mystery Car
White
J0413 details
Tampo: Black "Hot Wheels" tampos; Base: Unpainted/Metal; Window: Clear; Interior: Black; Wheel: CDDRR; Made in: Thailand
2001 · #175
Hot Wheels
Primer Brown
53718 details
Tampo: Red, Orange, Yellow, Flames Black Hot Wheels logo; Base: Silver/Metal; Window: Clear; Interior: Red; Wheel: 5DOT; Made in: China
Appears in cases
| Case | # | Color | Section | NEW? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mainline K Case | 186 | Yellow | NEW MODELS | ✓ |
| 2024 Mainline Q Case | 186 | Metalflake Gold | RECOLORS |