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2017 Hot Wheels Blade Force FCC78 — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The 2017 Sky Busters issue cataloged as FCC78, with blue body and cargo-courier markings.
Identification
| Year / series | 2017 · Sky Busters |
|---|---|
| Product code | FCC78 |
| Body / graphics | Blue · orange/black/white CARGO, COURIERS, MBX |
| Windows / rotor | Clear / gray |
| Base / base code | Dark gray plastic / J38 |
| Origin / scale | Thailand / 1:64 |
| Wheel code | SKBU1 / SKBU2 |
Physical Details
The FCC78 release is cataloged with a blue body, orange/black/white CARGO, COURIERS and MBX graphics, clear windows, green interior, gray rotor blades and a dark-gray plastic base. The cataloged base code is J38; the country of manufacture is Thailand.
Packaging and Condition
Check the Sky Busters packaging and FCC78 code. The blue CARGO / COURIERS graphics distinguish this model from the earlier green SKY CRANE and dark-blue BLADE FORCE releases.
Value Research
No price range is assigned. Match FCC78, the 2017 Sky Busters graphics and condition before comparing sales.
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Collector FAQ
What distinguishes the 2017 Blade Force?
FCC78 and its blue CARGO / COURIERS graphics distinguish this Sky Busters issue.
How does the 2019 FCC78 release compare?
The 2019 Sky Busters record shares FCC78 with the 2017 entry but has metalflake dark-blue paint and red-white BLADE FORCE graphics, with a gray/red rotor. Its base carries Matchbox branding. This page covers the 2017 Hot Wheels issue.
Can loose examples be assigned to a package?
Not from appearance alone if the same decoration also appears in another package. Use packaging or reliable provenance.