CASTING INFO · COMPLETE COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
1985 Hot Wheels Command Tank · Black and gray camouflage · Battleground — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The black Battleground design has white and gray camouflage plus a black spider inside a yellow circle. The Hot Wheels Newsletter lists toy number 4920; some collector lists leave the number blank.
Family guide: Battle Tank and Command Tank casting info and complete variation web.
1985 release facts
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Release name | Command Tank |
| Series / package | Battleground 4-Pack / 1985 release lists |
| Color | Black |
| Tampo | White and gray camouflage with a yellow circle and black spider |
| Toy number | 4920 listed by the Hot Wheels Newsletter; omitted in some lists |
| Country | Malaysia |
How to identify this release
The black Battleground design has white and gray camouflage plus a black spider inside a yellow circle. The Hot Wheels Newsletter lists toy number 4920; some collector lists leave the number blank.
Check the turret, cannon, molded track sides and underside marks against this version. When another release shares its color or toy number, use the original package and country stamp to confirm the match.
Physical details
Battle Tank and Command Tank share the same low tracked body, small concealed wheels, rotating turret and long gun. For this version, the distinguishing visual information is: black body, white and gray camouflage with a yellow circle and black spider.
Inspect the cannon, turret mount and camouflage edges for wear. For the Color FX issue, the visible hue can change with temperature; the package and toy number remain the steadier identifiers.
Packaging and release context
Battleground 4-Pack / 1985 release lists is the package or series record associated with this issue. No collector number is shown in the catalog record. Toy number 4920 listed by the Hot Wheels Newsletter; omitted in some lists is listed for this version.
Country of manufacture is recorded as Malaysia.
Battle Tank and Command Tank variation web
Compare this version with the other catalogued releases.
1985 · Battle Tank / Command Tank
Olive camouflage · Action Command
Action Command · 9371 (also listed for a 1990 olive issue)
1985 · Command Tank
Black and gray camouflage · Battleground
Battleground 4-Pack / 1985 release lists · 4920 listed by the Hot Wheels Newsletter; omitted in some lists
1995 · Battle Tank / Command Tank
Flat green camouflage · Action Command 5-Pack
Action Command 5-Pack · No consistent toy number listed
Condition and completeness
Check the turret and cannon for bends or damage, the camouflage for rubbed edges, and the underside for readable factory and country marks. If the finish changes with temperature, record the current color condition separately from the release identity.
For carded or multipack examples, document the blister and package condition separately from the toy.
Value Research
Compare completed sales only after matching the release’s year, color, graphics, package and country where those details are known. Several camouflage treatments recur, and the same toy number can appear in different package records. Check the turret, cannon, wheel condition and paint separately from card or blister wear.
Use the release facts and variation web to confirm which version is being compared.
Collector FAQs
What identifies this version?
Black and gray camouflage · Battleground, the 1985 release record and toy number 4920 listed by the Hot Wheels Newsletter; omitted in some lists identify this entry.
What should I compare before buying or trading?
Match the paint and camouflage, base marks, turret completeness and package type. Similar colors recur across years, so color alone is not enough.
Does the package number equal the toy number?
No. A collector number and toy number serve different purposes; record both when the package shows them.