MUNCLE MIKES COLLECTOR GUIDE
Banished Wraith — 2017 DWJ84
DWJ84 is the 2017 Replica Entertainment Halo release. The exposed-metal body carries dark red and flat black details. The pictured package has a black Halo header and a name strip identifying the Banished Wraith.
- Release year
- 2017
- Series
- Replica Entertainment
- Toy code
- DWJ84
- Body color
- Exposed metal with red details
A closer look at the Banished Wraith
The Banished Wraith is a different sort of Hot Wheels display piece. Its low, broad body has exposed metal surfaces, deep red panels, and dark recesses. On the Halo card, it looks more like a small piece of game scenery than a conventional toy car.
Replica Entertainment details
| Franchise | Halo |
|---|---|
| Body | Exposed ZAMAC metal |
| Decoration | Dark red and flat black |
| Toy code | DWJ84 |
Explore this release
Choosing one for your collection
Inspect the raised edges and red panels in close-up. On a metallic casting like this, reflections can make a scrape difficult to distinguish from the intended finish. Ask for an overhead photograph under soft light as well as a view of the underside.
For a carded example, look along the lower blister edge and the hanging tab. The dark card artwork can hide creases in a dim photograph. Keep loose examples separated in storage so the projecting outer bodywork cannot rub against another casting.
Collector questions
Is the whole body painted dark red?
No. The pictured DWJ84 release has exposed-metal body surfaces with dark red and flat black detailing. Red describes part of the decoration, not the entire body.
Browse the MM shop
Building a loose-car display? Browse the Hot Wheels selection, or explore the finished customs for a different take on familiar castings.
