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1984 Hot Wheels Battle Tank · Tan camouflage · Malaysia — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
This Malaysian-made tan camouflage release matches the Hong Kong version in color and graphics. Check the base country stamp to distinguish the two 1984 records.
Family guide: Battle Tank and Command Tank casting info and complete variation web.
1984 release facts
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Release name | Battle Tank |
| Series / package | 1984 Hot Wheels |
| Color | Tan |
| Tampo | Green, burgundy and white camouflage |
| Toy number | 4920 |
| Collector number | #27 |
| Country | Malaysia |
How to identify this release
This Malaysian-made tan camouflage release matches the Hong Kong version in color and graphics. Check the base country stamp to distinguish the two 1984 records.
Check the turret, cannon, molded track sides and underside marks against this version. When another release shares its color or toy number, use the original package and country stamp to confirm the match.
Physical details
Battle Tank and Command Tank share the same low tracked body, small concealed wheels, rotating turret and long gun. For this version, the distinguishing visual information is: tan body, green, burgundy and white camouflage.
Inspect the cannon, turret mount and camouflage edges for wear. For the Color FX issue, the visible hue can change with temperature; the package and toy number remain the steadier identifiers.
Packaging and release context
1984 Hot Wheels is the package or series record associated with this issue. The package is listed as #27. Toy number 4920 is listed for this version.
Country of manufacture is recorded as Malaysia.
Battle Tank and Command Tank variation web
Compare this version with the other catalogued releases.
1985 · Battle Tank / Command Tank
Olive camouflage · Action Command
Action Command · 9371 (also listed for a 1990 olive issue)
1985 · Command Tank
Black and gray camouflage · Battleground
Battleground 4-Pack / 1985 release lists · 4920 listed by the Hot Wheels Newsletter; omitted in some lists
1995 · Battle Tank / Command Tank
Flat green camouflage · Action Command 5-Pack
Action Command 5-Pack · No consistent toy number listed
Condition and completeness
Check the turret and cannon for bends or damage, the camouflage for rubbed edges, and the underside for readable factory and country marks. If the finish changes with temperature, record the current color condition separately from the release identity.
For carded or multipack examples, document the blister and package condition separately from the toy.
Value Research
Compare completed sales only after matching the release’s year, color, graphics, package and country where those details are known. Several camouflage treatments recur, and the same toy number can appear in different package records. Check the turret, cannon, wheel condition and paint separately from card or blister wear.
Use the release facts and variation web to confirm which version is being compared.
Collector FAQs
What identifies this version?
Tan camouflage · Malaysia, the 1984 release record and toy number 4920 identify this entry.
What should I compare before buying or trading?
Match the paint and camouflage, base marks, turret completeness and package type. Similar colors recur across years, so color alone is not enough.
Does the package number equal the toy number?
No. A collector number and toy number serve different purposes; record both when the package shows them.