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2006 Hot Wheels '68 Dodge Dart J3479 — Collector Guide
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This is an exact-release collector record. Match the toy number, physical details and packaging evidence together before treating a specimen as this release.
J3479'68 Dodge DartShopify reference image pending
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Official IdentificationMatch the casting, manufacturer, model number and documented features.
J3479Catalog toy number50Documented family releases
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | '68 Dodge Dart |
| Release year | 2006 |
| Toy / model number | J3479 |
| Series / assortment | Mainline collector 176/223 |
| Body color | Metalflake Black |
| Wheels | 10-spoke and lace-wheel combination |
| Base | Chrome plastic |
| Country | Malaysia |
Exact-record rule: a matching casting shape or seller title is not enough. Confirm multiple documented identifiers before assigning the exact record.
Record typeVariation
Quality gateIdentity_verified
Confidence0%
Value evidenceValue Member
Variation SummarySeparate the casting family from individual releases and product numbers.
2004First documented release50Documented releases
Variation Summary
This record represents one exact release inside the broader '68 Dodge Dart family. Compare release year, toy number, wheels, decoration, base and packaging before merging it with another record.
The current family snapshot documents 50 releases, beginning in 2004.
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Notable Releases
Use neighboring releases as identification checkpoints rather than treating every '68 Dodge Dart as interchangeable. Compare the year, product number, decoration, wheel type, base and package before using another release as a reference.
Related Models & Brands
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Physical DetailsCompare body finish, wheels, base, markings and other visible identifiers.
10-spoke and lace-wheel combinationDocumented wheelsChrome plasticDocumented baseMalaysiaCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Metalflake Black
- Wheels: 10-spoke and lace-wheel combination
- Base: Chrome plastic
- Country marking: Malaysia
- Tampo / decoration: Hot Wheels Race Team colors, 38 and Dodge decoration
Packaging DetailsCheck the package, assortment and exactly what the release includes.
MODEL ≠ SETVerify package contents
Packaging Details
Documented package: 2006 mainline single-car blister
Exclusivity: Not documented
For carded or boxed examples, compare card/box design, assortment markings, barcode area, retailer/event identifiers and included contents before treating two examples as the same release.
Buying & Value Guide
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Notable ReleasesFamily context and exact record separation.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
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Buying & Value — Full Guide
Buying & Value Guide
Public identification does not expose the completed-sale evidence count or an exact-release price. Value Members can request supported values above when sufficient exact-item evidence exists.
Condition, packaging, exact release identity and delivered price should be matched before accepting a sale as comparable.
A missing value means the evidence gate has not been satisfied. It does not mean the collectible has no value.
'68 Dodge Dart — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
What identifies an exact release?
Use multiple agreeing identifiers: casting, year, product number, wheels, body treatment, base markings and packaging where documented.
Does a matching casting name prove the release?
No. One casting can have many releases and variations across different years and assortments.
Why can a value be missing?
Exact-item completed-sale evidence may be insufficient. The guide does not substitute asking prices or unrelated releases.
Why can the reference image be missing?
The page only promotes a release image when a suitable Shopify-hosted reference is available. Missing media stays pending rather than being replaced with an unrelated image.
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'68 Dodge Dart collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model/tooling family, not just a color. Release: one issued version within that family. Decoration: the printed graphics and finish. Assortment code: a set or mix identifier that can differ from the individual car's item number.
Sources & model references
The current Shopify record controls publication status and current structured fields. The stored collector snapshot supplies legacy catalog facts where present. Missing claims remain pending rather than being inferred from another release.
Record d0a483d1-ba66-4afc-91b7-035be494fa4e · variation · Quality gate identity_verified · No unsupported market value.
Additional Collector Research
Official Identification
2006 Hot Wheels '68 Dodge Dart; toy number J3479. Mainline collector 176/223.
Variation Summary
Metalflake Black. Hot Wheels Race Team colors, 38 and Dodge decoration. Wiki documents the mixed-wheel short-run variant; South Texas lists the ordinary 10SP and 5SP versions
Physical Details
Orange-tinted windows; light-gray interior. Wheels: 10-spoke and lace-wheel combination. Base: Chrome plastic. Country: Malaysia.
Packaging Details
2006 mainline single-car blister. Exact regional card/back and production date are not established unless stated.
Casting and Release History
Larry Wood designed this casting for the 2004 Auto Affinity: Motor City Muscle range. Packaging originally called it Dodge Dart; 2005 Classics cards used 1970 Dodge Dart, then 1968 Dodge Dart and '68 Dodge Dart names appeared in 2006. These are names for this tooling, not four separate casting debuts. Collector references relate its shape to engineer Tom Sneddon's Dart. The vehicle model year is distinct from each toy release year.