MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
1969 Dodge Charger Funny Car — 2009 N8971 Nine-Spoke
The same Hawaiian livery appears here with a finer, denser front-wheel pattern. The pack photo shows the front wheel clearly beside the exposed racing chassis.
- Release year
- 2009
- Series
- Dragstrip Demons 7/30
- Toy code
- N8971
- Body color
- Blue and White — Nine-spoke Front Wheels
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hot Wheels |
| Casting/model | 1969 Dodge Charger Funny Car — 2009 N8971 Nine-Spoke |
| Release year | 2009 |
| Series | Dragstrip Demons 7/30 |
| Toy/product code | N8971 |
| Scale | Not documented in the reviewed references |
Physical Details
| Body color | Blue and White — Nine-spoke Front Wheels |
|---|---|
| Documented identification cues | Nine-spoke front wheels; rear drag slicks; shared N8971 code |
| Base, interior, windows and country | Not fully documented in the reviewed references unless stated elsewhere on this page |
Packaging Details
| Release format | Use the pictured release and caption; original package details remain unknown when the photograph shows the car loose |
|---|---|
| Toy / product code | N8971 |
| Regional differences | Not documented in the reviewed references |
What to look for
This N8971 variation uses the nine-spoke front-wheel design, often cataloged as DSDD9SP, with rear drag slicks. It shares its toy number with the five-spoke version.
Release details
| Identification cues | Nine-spoke front wheels; rear drag slicks; shared N8971 code |
|---|
Variation Summary
Choosing one for your collection
Compare the actual wheel in the blister rather than the larger card illustration.
Collector questions
Does a different front wheel require a different toy code?
Not here. Both pictured factory combinations use N8971; the front-wheel pattern is the distinguishing detail.
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