COLLECTOR GUIDE
2017 Hot Wheels '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon FBD29 — Collector Guide
Sky-blue paint, JNC Surf Patrol graphics and shiny red five-spoke wheels make FBD29 distinctive in the 2017 Surf's Up series. The photographed front card establishes both the 3/5 mini-series position and collector 277/365.
Evidence reviewed .
Official IdentificationIdentification
Official Identification
Collector catalogs associate FBD29 with the sky-blue Surf's Up wagon. Exact photographs agree with its JNC Surf Patrol stripes, number 71, red five-spoke wheels and front-card positions. The individual toy number is separate from an assortment code; the separately photographed card back prints assortment L2593.
Variation SummaryRelease comparison
Variation Summary
This is the painted sky-blue version. The 2017 FBJ01 ZAMAC release has an unpainted body, yellow wheels and different stripe colors, despite sharing Surf's Up 3/5. Those releases remain separate records.
Physical DetailsVisible physical details
Hood and front details through the blister: stripes and number 71.
Rear and roof details through the blister; clear windows and black interior.
Physical Details
| Body / finish | Sky-blue painted metal |
|---|---|
| Decoration | White, blue and orange stripes; JNC Surf Patrol and number 71; JNC and Hot Wheels logos |
| Wheels / tires | Chrome-red five-spoke wheels with black plastic tires |
| Windows / interior | Clear windows; black interior |
| Base | Black plastic, documented catalog |
| Country | Malaysia, documented collector references |
The three photographs show the front package, hood/front detail and rear/roof detail. No underside image establishes the base date code or exact stamped markings. Grille tooling and measured scale remain unconfirmed for this photographed example.
Packaging DetailsPackage identifiers and contents
A separately photographed FBD29-D9B0N card back: L2593, UPC887961367614, Malaysia.
Packaging Details
The long blister card contains one wagon. It shows Surf's Up 3/5, collector 277/365, a 3+ age mark and the Guaranteed for Life text. The hood and rear views photograph the car through its blister; they are not separate loose examples.
A separately photographed FBD29 card back prints FBD29-D9B0N, assortment L2593, UPC 887961367614 and Made in Malaysia. It comes from a source showing both regular and ZAMAC wagons; only the back explicitly marked FBD29 is assigned here. Regional package differences remain undocumented.
Casting HistoryDocumented tooling history
Casting History
Jun Imai designed this modified five-door 1971 Datsun 510 wagon, which debuted in 2013 Boulevard. The wagon tooling is separate from the two-door Datsun Bluebird 510. FBD29 brought JNC Surf Patrol decoration to the 2017 mainline Surf's Up mini-series.
Notable ReleasesDocumented releases
Notable Releases
Compare FBD29 with FBJ01 ZAMAC for body finish, wheels and stripe colors, or the 2016 DJF81 Japan Historics for the earlier black Advan premium release with Real Riders.
Collector FAQsCasting-specific questions
Collector FAQs
What do 3/5 and 277/365 mean?
3/5 is the Surf's Up mini-series position. 277/365 is the printed 2017 collector number; neither is a production quantity.
Is this the ZAMAC wagon?
No. FBD29 has sky-blue paint and red five-spoke wheels. FBJ01 is the distinct unpainted ZAMAC release with yellow wheels.
Are these Real Riders?
No. This cataloged mainline release uses five-spoke plastic wheels and tires; red wheel plating does not make it a premium Real Riders release.
Sources and VerificationSupporting evidence
Sources and Verification
- Exact front-package, hood and rear photographs: casting, decoration, wheels and printed card positions.
- Hot Wheels Newsletter Surf's Up catalog: 2017 FBD29, series position and Malaysia attribution.
- Hot Wheels Wiki casting reference: physical specifications, history and FBJ01 comparison.
- South Texas Diecast casting guide: release comparison.
Sources reviewed October 5, 2026. The supplied photographs were checked against the documented sky-blue JNC Surf Patrol release. Seller fields incorrectly describing red body color or Japan Historics are excluded.
Related Collector GuidesParent and sibling guides
Related Collector Guides
| Casting family | '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon |
|---|---|
| 2017 ZAMAC | FBJ01: unpainted body and yellow wheels |
| 2016 Japan Historics | DJF81: black Advan premium release |