Hot Wheels Big Chill · Dark Rider II · collector #400
1997 Hot Wheels Big Chill — Metalflake silver · Dark Rider II — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The silver Dark Rider II release has orange skis, black tracks and a small black logo. The newsletter lists this silver finish as a 1997 China-made release; inspect the underside to confirm country markings.
Release identification
| Release year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Series / package | Dark Rider II · collector #400 |
| Body finish | Metalflake silver |
| Decoration | Tiny black Hot Wheels logo |
| Base | Black plastic |
| Wheels | MGW |
| Country | China |
| Other identifying details | Orange skis, black tracks, chrome interior and engine. |
| Toy number | 15243 |
What distinguishes this release
The silver Dark Rider II release has orange skis, black tracks and a small black logo. Published lists vary on the country and date; inspect the underside rather than inferring either from its color.
The skis are exposed and easy to compare against the body. Check both for matching color and shape; a replacement blade can create a combination that was not issued as a factory variation. Keep the base and package details with the identification when available.
Complete Big Chill variation web
- 1995 · White body · pink skis1995 New Model · collector #352 · Toy 13347 · Pink skis; chrome interior and engine.
- 1995 · White body · orange skis1995 Model · collector #352 · Toy 13347 · Orange skis; chrome interior and engine.
- 1995 · White body · Shredder graphics1995 Model · collector #352 · Toy 13347 · Orange skis; chrome interior and engine.
- 1996 · White body · black side graphics1995 Model · collector #352 · Toy 13347 · Orange skis; chrome interior and engine.
- 1996 · Metalflake black · Dark Rider IIDark Rider II · collector #400 · Toy 15243 · Black blades; chrome interior and exposed engine.
- 1997 · Metalflake black · Dark Rider IIDark Rider II · collector #400 · Toy 15243 · Black blades; chrome interior and exposed engine.
- 1997 · Metalflake silver · Dark Rider IIDark Rider II · collector #400 · Toy 15243 · Orange skis, black tracks, chrome interior and engine.
- 1997 · Crazy Classics 5-PackToy 17490 · White body · black side graphics · Malaysia · black track with tiny rollers
- 1999 · Blue body · white skis · ChinaMainline · collector #779 · Toy 19948 · White skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 1999 · Blue body · white skis · ThailandMainline · collector #779 · Toy 19948 · White skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 1999 · Blue body · Snow Plowers Action PackSnow Plowers Action Pack · Black skis, gray tracks, chrome interior and engine.
- 2000 · Metalflake gray · Search & RescueSnow Patrol 5-Pack · Blue blades and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · Metalflake light blue · Forces of NatureForces of Nature 5-Pack · Gray skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · Yellow · M&M’s #36NASCAR Snowmobile · Black skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · Red · Sprint #45NASCAR Snowmobile · Black blades and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · Orange · Kellogg’s #5NASCAR Snowmobile · Black skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · Yellow · Caterpillar #22NASCAR Snowmobile · Black skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2001 · White · Valvoline #10NASCAR Snowmobile · White blades and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2003 · Metalflake white · Everest 3Alt Terrain · 3/10 · collector #150 · Toy 57129 · Blue skis and tracks; chrome interior and engine.
- 2005 · Pearl white · Final RunFinal Run · 5/5 · collector #075 · Toy G6802 · Black skis; chrome interior and engine.
Value Research
Compare completed sales for the 1997 Big Chill Metalflake silver · Dark Rider II issue. Match its Dark Rider II · collector #400, metalflake silver, tiny black hot wheels logo, and orange skis, black tracks, chrome interior and engine.. Toy number 15243 is a useful cross-check when it appears on the package or reference record.
- Inspect both skis or blades, the track and rollers, and the exposed engine for damage, missing parts, or replacement pieces.
- Check the body decoration, plastic base, and all parts as one release combination; a changed ski or track can alter the identification.
- Compare loose examples separately from complete packages, and use completed sales for the same release rather than asking prices.
Collector FAQs
Which details identify this Big Chill release?
Match the 1997 year, Dark Rider II · collector #400, metalflake silver, and metalflake silver; tiny black hot wheels logo; orange skis, black tracks, chrome interior and engine.. The toy number is 15243 where documented.
What should I inspect on a loose example?
Check both skis or blades, the track rollers, the exposed engine, body graphics, and plastic base. Record broken, missing, or replaced parts separately from the release identification.
How should I compare its value?
Use completed sales that match the Dark Rider II · collector #400 and the same finish, decoration, and toy number. Compare loose condition separately from packaging condition.