Blade Force casting guide · Exact release
2013 Hot Wheels Blade Force — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The 2013 Sky Busters debut, identified by the green body and SKY CRANE / SB-100 markings.
Identification
| Year / series | 2013 · Sky Busters |
|---|---|
| Identifier | Blade Force · V0260 casting number |
| Body | Green with blue/white SKY CRANE and SB-100 graphics |
| Windows / rotor | Blue-tinted / blue |
| Base / origin | Green plastic / Thailand |
| Wheel code | SKBU1 / SKBU2 |
| Scale | 1:64 |
Physical Details
The 2013 issue is cataloged with a green plastic body/base, blue-and-white SKY CRANE and SB-100 markings, blue-tinted windows, a black interior and blue rotor blades. The wheel specification is listed as SKBU1/SKBU2 for this Sky Busters aircraft.
Packaging and Condition
Match the card to the 2013 Sky Busters release and inspect the helicopter’s hook, main rotor and underside. Loose models can be matched by the green/blue color scheme and markings, but a carded example provides stronger package identification.
Value Research
No price range is assigned. Compare 2013 Sky Busters examples with the same loose or carded condition; later blue or dark-blue versions are different releases.
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Collector FAQ
What distinguishes the 2013 Blade Force?
Its green body and blue-and-white SKY CRANE / SB-100 markings are the key identifiers.
How does the 2019 FCC78 release compare?
The 2019 Sky Busters record shares FCC78 with the 2017 entry but has metalflake dark-blue paint and red-white BLADE FORCE graphics, with a gray/red rotor. Its base carries Matchbox branding. This page covers the 2013 Hot Wheels issue.
Can loose examples be assigned to a package?
Not from appearance alone if the same decoration also appears in another package. Use packaging or reliable provenance.