HOT WHEELS CASTING INFO · 2013 RELEASE
2013 Hot Wheels 1934 Chrysler Airflow — X8356 (The Mummy)
2013 Pop Culture: Universal Monsters release. Identify this example by its beige body with metalflake-gold fenders and the mummy graphics on the sides and roof. The underlying model is the 1934 Chrysler Airflow casting.
Release facts
| Casting | 1934 Chrysler Airflow (’34 Chrysler Airflow) |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Series / context | Pop Culture: Universal Monsters |
| Toy number | X8356 |
| Body finish and graphics | Beige body with metalflake-gold fenders and The Mummy graphics on the sides and roof. |
How to identify this release
The Universal Monsters edition uses the same Airflow body as the Boulevard debut, but its licensed decoration covers the sides and roof. Catalog references list X8356 and report base production codes F28 and F31; those production codes should not be confused with the toy number.
Compare the color and graphics with the specific series named above. The long, streamlined body, rounded front and enclosed rear fenders remain consistent across Airflow releases; decoration alone does not make a new casting.
Packaging and collector notes
When checking a carded example, match the series name, release year and toy number where one is listed. For a loose casting, compare the body profile and the visible decoration. Packaging can help establish which release it is, but a series name or copyright date by itself is not a substitute for matching the toy number and tampo.