Blade Force casting guide · Exact release
2014 Hot Wheels Blade Force — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The 2014 HW City issue with a metalflake dark-blue finish and BLADE FORCE graphics.
Identification
| Year / series | 2014 · HW City |
|---|---|
| Identifier | Blade Force |
| Body / graphics | Metalflake dark blue · red/white BLADE FORCE graphics |
| Windows / rotor | Smoke-tinted / red |
| Base / origin | White plastic / Thailand |
| Wheel code | SKBU1 / SKBU2 |
| Scale | 1:64 |
Physical Details
This release is cataloged in HW City with a metalflake dark-blue body, red-and-white stars-and-stripes BLADE FORCE graphics, smoke-tinted windows, a gray interior, a white plastic base and red rotor blades.
Packaging and Condition
Confirm the 2014 HW City packaging where available. The dark-blue finish, red rotor and patriotic BLADE FORCE graphics separate it from the green 2013 Sky Busters issue and the blue 2017 FCC78.
Value Research
No price range is assigned. Compare 2014 HW City examples with matching package state and condition; avoid grouping them with the other Blade Force colorways.
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Collector FAQ
What distinguishes the 2014 Blade Force?
The dark-blue metalflake body, BLADE FORCE graphics and red rotors identify this HW City version.
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 2014 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.